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Charts from the "Tomorrow's Jobs" section of the 2008-2009
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Chart 1.
Population and labor force growth
, 1986-96, 1996-2006, and projected 2006-16
Chart 2.
Percent of labor force by race and ethnic origin
, 2006 and projected 2016
Chart 3.
Percent of labor force by age group
, 2006 and projected 2016
Chart 4.
Percent change in wage and salary employment, service-producing industry divisions
, 1996-2006 and projected 2006-16
Chart 5.
Percent change in wage and salary employment, goods-producing industry divisions
, 1996-2006 and projected 2006-16
Chart 6.
Percent change in total employment by major occupational group
, projected 2006-16
Chart 7.
Percent change in employment in occupations projected to grow fastest
, 2006-16
Chart 8.
Job increases in occupations with the largest numerical increases in employment
, 2006-16
Chart 9.
Occupations with the largest numerical decrease in employment
, projected 2006-16
Chart 10.
Job openings due to growth and replacement needs by major occupational group
, projected 2006-16
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