Figure 18. Projected percent change, by selected healthcare and related occupations, 2019–29
Occupation Percent change

Nurse practitioners

52.4

Occupational therapy assistants

34.6

Home health and personal care aides

33.7

Physical therapist assistants

32.6

Medical and health services managers

31.5

Physician assistants

31.3

Speech-language pathologists

24.9

Substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors

24.7

Marriage and family therapists

22.3

Genetic counselors

21.5

Physical therapist aides

21.3

Massage therapists

20.6

Health specialties teachers, postsecondary

20.5

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.