Top 100 Fast-Growth Jobs in the District of Columbia
Source: District of Columbia Department of Employment Services, Labor Market Information
| # |
Occupation |
Employment |
Percent change |
| 2000 |
2010 |
1 |
Computer software engineers, systems software |
1,600 |
3,190 |
100% |
2 |
Computer software engineers, applications |
730 |
1,330 |
81% |
3 |
Computer support specialists |
2,650 |
4,630 |
75% |
4 |
Desktop publishers |
230 |
400 |
73% |
5 |
Network systems and data communications analysts |
840 |
1,390 |
66% |
6 |
Network and computer systems administrators |
1,510 |
2,420 |
60% |
7 |
Atmospheric and space scientists |
80 |
120 |
50% |
8 |
Personal and home care aides |
510 |
770 |
50% |
9 |
Database administrators |
1,160 |
1,720 |
48% |
10 |
Fitness trainers and aerobics instructors |
660 |
930 |
42% |
11 |
Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks |
700 |
990 |
41% |
12 |
Electrical and electronics drafters |
250 |
350 |
40% |
13 |
Computer and information systems managers |
3,080 |
4,230 |
38% |
14 |
Personal financial advisors |
550 |
760 |
38% |
15 |
Court reporters |
70 |
100 |
37% |
16 |
Purchasing agents and buyers, farm products |
100 |
130 |
37% |
17 |
Private detectives and investigators |
230 |
310 |
35% |
18 |
Computer systems analysts |
9,250 |
12,380 |
34% |
19 |
Commercial and industrial designers |
110 |
150 |
33% |
20 |
Directors, religious activities and education |
340 |
440 |
32% |
21 |
Computer and information scientists, research |
720 |
950 |
31% |
22 |
Athletes and sports competitors |
270 |
350 |
29% |
23 |
Insurance underwriters |
170 |
220 |
29% |
24 |
Maids and housekeeping cleaners |
5,770 |
7,470 |
29% |
25 |
Multi-media artists and animators |
110 |
140 |
29% |
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