10 Fastest Growing Jobs In Washington

Washington 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 Washington.

Here are the top 10 fastest growing jobs in Washington, 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 web developerss and chiropractorss 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 Washington

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 Washington 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 380 occupations in Washington.

Next, we ranked every occupation based on job growth, from 1 to 380.

At the end of the day, the data showed that web developerss will be the fastest growing job in Washington.

Why the fastest growing jobs in Washington 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 Washington 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 web developerss to chiropractorss, these jobs aren’t going anywhere anytime soon.

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

Detailed List Of The Fastest Growing Jobs In Washington

Rank	Job Title	Growth %	Average Wage	Jobs in 2024
1	Web Developer	151.6%	$90,260	8,430
2	Chiropractic Physician	146.2%	$62,370	2,120
3	Massage Therapist	141.3%	$55,920	14,460
4	Physical Therapy Aide	138.9%	$28,910	1,250
5	Hardware Engineer	137.8%	$108,540	2,480
6	Software Developer	137.5%	$129,440	83,090
7	Optician	136.8%	$44,720	1,820
8	Security Technician	136.6%	$47,630	1,270
9	Pest Control Technician	136.5%	$44,830	1,310
10	Grounds Maintenance Supervisor	136.0%	$51,820	5,290
11	Telemarketer	135.8%	$30,170	8,270
12	Marketing Internship	135.5%	$79,190	22,760
13	Veterinary Technician	135.1%	$36,770	2,620
14	Optometrist	134.5%	$110,300	1,520
15	Environmental Field Technician	134.5%	$63,870	1,170
16	Rod Buster	134.2%	$64,150	1,060
17	Physical Therapist Assistant	133.8%	$58,770	1,820
18	Interpreter And Translator	133.6%	$42,280	3,380
19	Physicist	133.3%	$110,420	1,040
20	3d Artist	132.7%	$76,130	4,180
21	Sales Assistant	132.5%	$49,710	3,630
22	Landscaper	132.0%	$34,080	40,730
23	Producer	131.2%	$69,540	3,620
24	Production Operator	131.1%	$31,440	3,540
25	Physical Therapist	130.7%	$88,150	6,730
26	Diagnostic Medical Sonographer	130.7%	$86,970	1,960
27	Computer Technician	130.4%	$56,460	19,150
28	Marketing Manager	130.1%	$142,580	7,520
29	Business Analyst	130.0%	$93,790	24,290
30	Animal Care Technician	129.7%	$28,080	7,690
31	Security Guard	129.5%	$35,200	25,350
32	Environmental Scientist	129.5%	$76,470	5,090
33	Computer Operator	128.8%	$49,950	1,030
34	Pesticides Applicator	128.6%	$37,800	1,890
35	Statistician	128.6%	$87,990	1,260
36	Home Health Aid	128.4%	$25,640	12,330
37	Cardiovascular Technician	128.4%	$66,320	1,220
38	Table Games Dealer	128.4%	$27,690	8,280
39	Nurse Practitioner	128.4%	$107,400	3,260
40	Mutuel Teller	128.3%	$27,510	1,270
41	Gaming Host	127.8%	$49,490	1,930
42	Motor Vehicle Operator	127.7%	$37,370	1,060
43	Art Director	127.4%	$101,000	2,370
44	Management Consultant	127.3%	$101,660	29,110
45	Ophthalmic Technician	127.3%	$43,760	1,260
46	Nail Technician	127.1%	$30,650	10,610
47	Technical Writer	127.0%	$80,410	1,550
48	Information Security Analyst	127.0%	$99,430	2,350
49	Security Supervisor	126.9%	$54,480	1,840
50	Project Manager	126.7%	$86,760	7,930
51	Veterinarian	126.4%	$89,820	2,630
52	Geoscientist	126.4%	$86,320	1,340
53	Veterinary Technician Assistant	126.4%	$29,320	3,210
54	Database Administrator	126.0%	$93,240	3,200
55	Crossing Guard	125.7%	$60,370	1,320
56	Editor	125.7%	$61,120	3,770
57	Sales Representative	125.6%	$59,230	21,660
58	Software Engineer	125.3%	$114,320	16,560
59	Esthetician	125.2%	$41,190	1,390
60	Phlebotomist	125.0%	$36,890	2,850
61	Occupational Therapist	125.0%	$81,670	3,250
62	Health Claims Examiner	124.9%	$95,450	2,460
63	Network Administrator	124.8%	$88,770	9,950
64	Stylist	124.6%	$38,160	20,590
65	Janitor	124.6%	$31,420	57,580
66	Physician Assistant	124.5%	$113,900	2,590
67	Sales Engineer	124.4%	$125,600	1,480
68	Electrical Assembler	124.3%	$38,180	5,680
69	Line Leader	124.1%	$53,670	1,700
70	Speech-Language Pathology Internship	124.1%	$73,950	3,660
71	Kitchen Steward	124.0%	$22,760	1,240
72	Emergency Medical Technician	123.9%	$65,320	3,060
73	Semiconductor Processor	123.8%	$39,130	1,510
74	Tile Installer	123.7%	$51,860	2,400
75	Graphic Designer	123.7%	$55,780	8,770
76	Assistant Buyer	123.6%	$62,440	5,130
77	Senior Copywriter	123.4%	$65,670	6,070
78	Substance Abuse Counselor	123.0%	$39,030	4,390
79	Painter	122.8%	$42,870	22,110
80	Housekeeper Supervisor	122.8%	$40,500	5,170
81	Photographer	122.6%	$44,220	4,010
82	Medical Receptionist	122.3%	$42,470	12,110
83	Food Runner	122.2%	$25,730	5,990
84	Hvac Technician	122.2%	$57,020	6,010
85	Advertising Manager	122.0%	$126,930	1,000
86	Human Resources Generalist	122.0%	$67,950	17,720
87	Personal Care Assistant	121.9%	$25,910	61,510
88	Network Technician	121.9%	$72,230	4,230
89	Dental Hygienist	121.9%	$90,150	7,630
90	Electrician	121.8%	$65,260	20,230
91	Refuse Collector	121.7%	$46,340	2,920
92	Computer Programmer	121.5%	$116,170	20,600
93	Clinical Research Coordinator	121.5%	$139,390	1,920
94	Food Service Director	121.5%	$58,000	5,930
95	Miner	121.5%	$73,180	1,470
96	Human Resources Manager	121.5%	$119,910	4,130
97	Medical Laboratory Technician	121.4%	$45,280	3,690
98	Accountant	121.0%	$72,020	37,850
99	Roofer	121.0%	$48,100	6,060
100	Cement Mason	120.9%	$52,840	4,170

If you’re interested, you can read more about the Washington 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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