10 Fastest Growing Jobs In California

California is, and has been since its founding, a state in change. We’re growing, we’re progressing, we’re constantly on the move, it seems, financially, industrially, technologically, and of course, in the work force.

Some jobs that were popular fifty or sixty years ago are unheard of these days. Jobs that will be popular in fifty or sixty years — we may not even be able to guess.

But today, what we can guess are which jobs are going to be the most beneficial in one year, or even a few. Because we’ve crunched the data, and we’ve come up with a list of the fastest growing jobs in California.

Here are the top 10 fastest growing jobs in California, and below, we’ll show you the top 100:

Okay, so really–this is pretty cool. Who would have thought, even twenty years ago, that wind turbine service technicianss and reinforcing iron and rebar workerss would be so in demand?

Not only does this mean we’re progressing in some important areas, but it also means you might just be able to snag yourself a more secure job.

We’ll get to the details of said jobs in a moment. First, here’s how we came up with this list.

How we determined the fastest growing jobs in California

Every couple of years each state’s Department of Labor works in conjunction with the Bureau of Labor Statistics to compile projections for job growth by occupation. The government last completed this research in 2014 with projections going out until 2024.

Because this is America and the government never makes it easy, we had to gather the data from all the states individually to develop a master database.

We then identified the occupations in California that are projected to have at least 1,000 workers in 2024 so that the jobs will still be relevant. This left us with data for 528 occupations in California.

Next, we ranked every occupation based on job growth, from 1 to 528.

At the end of the day, the data showed that wind turbine service technicianss will be the fastest growing job in California.

Why the fastest growing jobs in California matter

Sure, it’s certainly interesting to see what sort of trends jobs will take over the next decade, because jobs are a great way to see what direction California is heading.

But aside from being merely ‘interesting,’ it’s also good to note which jobs will be more secure, and more readily available now and in the coming years. If you’re looking for something that will last–take a look at this list.

From wind turbine service technicianss to reinforcing iron and rebar workerss, these jobs aren’t going anywhere anytime soon.

And now, here’s a look at the 100 fastest growing jobs in the Golden State.

Detailed List Of The Fastest Growing Jobs In California

Rank	Job Title	Growth %	Average Wage	Jobs in 2024
1	Wind Turbine Technician	250.0%	$49,080	2,500
2	Rod Buster	157.9%	$53,220	6,000
3	Miner	156.4%	$60,530	8,600
4	Roofer	148.8%	$51,050	24,400
5	Web Developer	148.3%	$82,930	35,900
6	Pipe Insulator	146.2%	$51,360	1,900
7	Statistician	145.0%	$88,350	5,800
8	Field Technician	144.8%	$45,380	4,200
9	Cartographer	144.4%	$80,750	2,600
10	Software Developer	142.5%	$120,710	172,700
11	Operations Analyst	142.4%	$91,800	17,800
12	Biomedical Engineer	141.1%	$97,990	7,900
13	Insulation Installer	140.0%	$54,640	2,100
14	Home Health Aid	138.9%	$29,210	45,700
15	Nurse Practitioner	138.9%	$124,330	15,000
16	Cement Mason	137.5%	$50,790	26,400
17	Interpreter And Translator	136.6%	$55,000	12,700
18	Forester	136.4%	$70,040	1,500
19	Personal Care Assistant	135.8%	$25,150	713,300
20	Business Analyst	135.4%	$101,440	102,200
21	Fabrication Department Supervisor	135.0%	$32,550	2,700
22	Helper	134.6%	$34,360	3,500
23	Physician Assistant	134.3%	$110,860	13,300
24	Mechanical Installer	133.3%	$43,950	2,000
25	Drywall Sander	132.9%	$60,480	33,100
26	Glazier	132.8%	$58,150	7,700
27	Electrician	132.5%	$68,130	77,400
28	Tile Installer	132.5%	$48,090	15,900
29	Marketing Internship	132.3%	$80,560	107,300
30	Physical Therapy Aide	132.3%	$29,930	8,200
31	Painter	132.1%	$47,590	70,300
32	Computer Numerical Controller Supervisor	132.0%	$62,500	3,300
33	Hvac Technician	131.8%	$54,750	29,400
34	Forensic Scientist	131.8%	$80,150	2,900
35	Millwright	131.8%	$61,210	2,900
36	Occupational Therapy Assistant	131.6%	$64,870	2,500
37	Crew Member	131.3%	$23,680	432,800
38	Physical Therapist Assistant	131.2%	$63,680	6,300
39	Economic Development Specialist	130.4%	$119,650	3,000
40	Veterinary Technician	129.8%	$39,410	12,200
41	Security Technician	129.7%	$48,890	9,600
42	Diagnostic Medical Sonographer	129.4%	$93,350	6,600
43	Assistant Manager	128.9%	$35,960	118,100
44	Plumber	128.8%	$58,720	51,900
45	Medical Assistant	127.7%	$36,620	103,300
46	Carpenter	127.7%	$55,780	153,100
47	Iron Worker	127.6%	$62,560	7,400
48	Taxi Driver	127.6%	$29,750	22,200
49	Soil Scientist	127.3%	$82,350	2,800
50	Physical Therapist	126.9%	$95,350	24,500
51	Actuarial Internship	126.7%	$113,880	1,900
52	Executive Chef	126.6%	$49,810	25,200
53	Instructor	126.6%	$48,280	44,700
54	Archaeologist	126.3%	$70,690	2,400
55	Construction Worker	126.3%	$44,220	145,000
56	Bartender	126.3%	$32,280	71,600
57	Information Security Analyst	126.2%	$108,780	10,100
58	Network Engineer	126.1%	$125,340	17,900
59	Computer Numerical Controller Machinist	126.0%	$39,260	13,100
60	Scientist	125.9%	$107,760	6,800
61	Software Engineer	125.6%	$128,800	103,600
62	X-Ray Technician	125.6%	$48,970	16,700
63	Industrial Mechanic	125.4%	$56,700	30,600
64	Environmental Scientist	125.3%	$84,580	19,800
65	Environmental Field Technician	125.0%	$53,600	5,500
66	Ophthalmic Technician	125.0%	$40,730	5,000
67	Cardiovascular Technician	125.0%	$72,910	5,000
68	Materials Scientist	125.0%	$105,430	1,500
69	Sales Assistant	124.7%	$44,890	18,700
70	Food Preparer	124.6%	$25,350	149,300
71	Computer Technician	124.6%	$61,820	77,500
72	Food Service Director	124.4%	$52,450	65,700
73	Phlebotomist	124.4%	$41,360	15,800
74	Hostess	124.3%	$24,970	81,300
75	Foreman	124.1%	$79,340	61,700
76	Emergency Medical Technician	124.1%	$37,770	20,600
77	Computer Scientist	124.1%	$125,620	6,700
78	Massage Therapist	124.1%	$42,550	33,000
79	Internship	124.0%	$68,280	3,100
80	Database Administrator	124.0%	$93,960	15,000
81	Cost Estimator	123.8%	$74,080	31,700
82	Music Therapist	123.8%	$62,870	2,600
83	Management Consultant	123.4%	$94,550	146,900
84	Medical Laboratory Technician	123.3%	$47,610	21,700
85	Credit Counselor	123.3%	$54,300	5,300
86	Sheet Metal Mechanic	123.1%	$59,000	16,000
87	Installer	123.1%	$42,490	3,200
88	Technical Writer	122.4%	$86,530	9,300
89	Occupational Therapist	122.3%	$89,160	12,600
90	Survey Researcher	122.2%	$60,290	2,200
91	Medical Assembler	122.2%	$47,150	2,200
92	Real Estate Agent	122.2%	$65,790	31,400
93	Loan Processor	122.1%	$44,480	26,500
94	Hardware Engineer	122.1%	$136,630	32,600
95	Server	122.1%	$30,940	321,000
96	Geoscientist	122.0%	$92,720	6,100
97	Marriage And Family Therapist	122.0%	$55,950	11,100
98	Clinical Psychology Internship	121.4%	$90,210	32,900
99	Barista	121.3%	$25,760	67,800
100	Mechanic	121.3%	$52,780	26,800

If you’re interested, you can read more about the California job scene here:

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Author

Chris Kolmar

Chris Kolmar is a co-founder of Zippia and the editor-in-chief of the Zippia career advice blog. He has hired over 50 people in his career, been hired five times, and wants to help you land your next job. His research has been featured on the New York Times, Thrillist, VOX, The Atlantic, and a host of local news. More recently, he's been quoted on USA Today, BusinessInsider, and CNBC.

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