These Are The 10 Fastest Growing Jobs In Connecticut In 2017
We used projected job growth data to find the fastest growing jobs in CT.

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Connecticut 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 Connecticut.
Here are the top 10 fastest growing jobs in Connecticut, and below, we’ll show you the top 100:
- Operations Analyst
- Web Developer
- Nurse Practitioner
- Business Analyst
- Personal Care Assistant
- Home Health Aid
- Software Engineer
- Computer Numerical Controller Machinist
- Software Developer
- Industrial Mechanic
Okay, so really–this is pretty cool. Who would have thought, even twenty years ago, that operations research analystss and web developerss 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.
If you’re interested, you can read more about the Connecticut job scene here:
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How we determined the fastest growing jobs in Connecticut in 2017
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 Connecticut 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 255 occupations in Connecticut.
Next, we ranked every occupation based on job growth in 2017, from 1 to 255.
At the end of the day, the data showed that operations research analystss will be the fastest growing job in Connecticut.
Why the fastest growing jobs in Connecticut 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 Connecticut 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 operations research analystss to web developerss, these jobs aren’t going anywhere anytime soon.
And now, here’s a look at the 100 fastest growing jobs in the Constitution State for 2017.
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Detailed List Of The Fastest Growing Jobs In Connecticut
Rank |
Job Title |
Growth % |
Average Wage |
Jobs in 2024 |
1 |
Operations Analyst |
135.3% |
$86,670 |
1,610 |
2 |
Web Developer |
125.5% |
$73,970 |
2,020 |
3 |
Nurse Practitioner |
125.4% |
$113,550 |
3,450 |
4 |
Business Analyst |
123.8% |
$94,760 |
9,770 |
5 |
Personal Care Assistant |
123.7% |
$27,210 |
33,500 |
6 |
Home Health Aid |
123.6% |
$27,490 |
10,770 |
7 |
Software Engineer |
122.8% |
$103,320 |
5,430 |
8 |
Computer Numerical Controller Machinist |
122.6% |
$46,410 |
3,260 |
9 |
Software Developer |
122.4% |
$100,620 |
10,810 |
10 |
Industrial Mechanic |
121.3% |
$55,960 |
2,900 |
11 |
Computer Numerical Controller Supervisor |
121.2% |
$63,280 |
1,030 |
12 |
Clinical Psychology Internship |
120.8% |
$86,950 |
4,360 |
13 |
Residential Advisor |
120.6% |
$32,870 |
2,340 |
14 |
Mechanical Engineer |
120.6% |
$86,780 |
7,320 |
15 |
Massage Therapist |
119.8% |
$49,020 |
2,780 |
16 |
Optician |
119.8% |
$41,650 |
1,150 |
17 |
Mechanical Technician |
119.6% |
$68,990 |
1,100 |
18 |
Physician Assistant |
119.2% |
$116,670 |
2,360 |
19 |
Physical Therapist |
119.1% |
$91,480 |
4,680 |
20 |
Marketing Internship |
118.5% |
$71,590 |
8,500 |
21 |
Substance Abuse Counselor |
118.4% |
$48,660 |
3,860 |
22 |
Veterinary Technician |
117.5% |
$38,990 |
1,880 |
23 |
Medical Assistant |
117.1% |
$36,090 |
8,490 |
24 |
Rehabilitation Counselor |
117.1% |
$42,630 |
3,020 |
25 |
Mental Health Counselor |
116.9% |
$51,200 |
3,250 |
26 |
Taxi Driver |
116.8% |
$30,460 |
5,920 |
27 |
Actuarial Internship |
116.0% |
$118,510 |
1,160 |
28 |
Management Consultant |
115.5% |
$96,910 |
13,850 |
29 |
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer |
115.4% |
$75,800 |
1,350 |
30 |
Aide |
115.0% |
$35,870 |
1,380 |
31 |
Housekeeper |
114.8% |
$25,430 |
22,570 |
32 |
Cement Mason |
114.8% |
$51,230 |
1,010 |
33 |
Machinist |
114.7% |
$49,250 |
8,640 |
34 |
Miner |
114.7% |
$61,820 |
1,090 |
35 |
Plastic Technician |
114.4% |
$50,140 |
1,350 |
36 |
Occupational Therapist |
114.3% |
$89,340 |
2,080 |
37 |
Instructor |
113.7% |
$44,350 |
3,990 |
38 |
Program Manager |
113.6% |
$72,690 |
4,770 |
39 |
Mental Health Worker |
113.5% |
$60,450 |
2,520 |
40 |
Medical Receptionist |
113.3% |
$42,110 |
4,840 |
41 |
Mechanical Designer |
113.3% |
$62,950 |
2,040 |
42 |
Computer Technician |
113.3% |
$56,680 |
8,260 |
43 |
X-Ray Technician |
113.2% |
$54,200 |
1,030 |
44 |
Speech-Language Pathology Internship |
112.9% |
$92,160 |
2,190 |
45 |
Electrician |
112.8% |
$57,470 |
9,110 |
46 |
Volunteer |
112.4% |
$40,180 |
9,090 |
47 |
Child Care Provider |
112.3% |
$25,340 |
20,210 |
48 |
Financial Analyst Internship |
112.2% |
$104,880 |
6,920 |
49 |
Network Technician |
112.1% |
$79,600 |
1,300 |
50 |
Roofer |
112.0% |
$54,380 |
1,310 |
51 |
Plumber |
111.7% |
$61,830 |
6,380 |
52 |
Construction Worker |
111.7% |
$44,670 |
11,350 |
53 |
Forklift Operator |
111.6% |
$39,760 |
2,690 |
54 |
Supervisor |
111.5% |
$43,970 |
5,430 |
55 |
Community Organizer |
111.4% |
$49,510 |
1,950 |
56 |
Emergency Medical Technician |
111.4% |
$46,320 |
3,610 |
57 |
Engineer |
111.1% |
$103,120 |
1,700 |
58 |
Crew Member |
111.1% |
$23,760 |
31,640 |
59 |
Student Admissions Clerk |
110.9% |
$41,640 |
1,730 |
60 |
Mechanic |
110.8% |
$54,410 |
2,660 |
61 |
Network Engineer |
110.8% |
$115,560 |
1,440 |
62 |
Valet |
110.7% |
$29,490 |
1,240 |
63 |
Animal Care Technician |
110.6% |
$26,570 |
2,930 |
64 |
Medical Records Clerk |
110.5% |
$48,090 |
1,690 |
65 |
Billing Specialist |
110.2% |
$46,030 |
6,140 |
66 |
Chemist |
110.2% |
$94,800 |
1,510 |
67 |
Dental Hygienist |
110.2% |
$82,920 |
4,230 |
68 |
Dental Assistant |
109.9% |
$42,630 |
4,200 |
69 |
Internship |
109.9% |
$62,680 |
5,210 |
70 |
Accountant |
109.9% |
$80,470 |
20,180 |
71 |
Dietitian |
109.9% |
$65,900 |
1,000 |
72 |
Fundraising Chairperson |
109.8% |
$61,650 |
1,900 |
73 |
Network Administrator |
109.6% |
$89,080 |
4,100 |
74 |
Cost Estimator |
109.6% |
$75,790 |
2,390 |
75 |
Database Administrator |
109.5% |
$92,420 |
1,620 |
76 |
Executive Chef |
109.4% |
$50,200 |
2,330 |
77 |
Vice President |
109.3% |
$91,640 |
2,120 |
78 |
Foreman |
109.2% |
$78,200 |
7,970 |
79 |
Phlebotomist |
109.1% |
$39,110 |
1,790 |
80 |
Operator |
108.9% |
$65,050 |
3,320 |
81 |
Veterinarian |
108.8% |
$112,510 |
1,240 |
82 |
Industrial Engineer |
108.7% |
$87,370 |
4,640 |
83 |
Notary Public |
108.6% |
$28,730 |
6,300 |
84 |
Assistant Manager |
108.6% |
$38,040 |
9,000 |
85 |
Public Relations |
108.5% |
$120,420 |
1,270 |
86 |
Project Manager |
108.5% |
$97,560 |
1,660 |
87 |
Stylist |
108.5% |
$33,980 |
11,150 |
88 |
Hvac Technician |
108.5% |
$56,750 |
3,850 |
89 |
Licensed Practical Nurse |
108.4% |
$55,720 |
9,590 |
90 |
Sales Representative |
108.3% |
$71,860 |
10,580 |
91 |
Property Manager |
108.3% |
$79,130 |
4,180 |
92 |
Customer Service Representative |
108.3% |
$40,860 |
32,240 |
93 |
Veterinary Technician Assistant |
108.2% |
$36,240 |
1,050 |
94 |
Detailer |
108.2% |
$26,960 |
3,950 |
95 |
Carpenter |
108.1% |
$53,510 |
16,320 |
96 |
Receptionist |
108.0% |
$33,440 |
14,290 |
97 |
Sheet Metal Mechanic |
108.0% |
$53,070 |
1,350 |
98 |
Bartender |
107.9% |
$23,930 |
8,170 |
99 |
Fitness Trainer |
107.9% |
$43,750 |
4,910 |
100 |
Nail Technician |
107.9% |
$22,490 |
2,460 |
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