| Statewide Highlights The combination of percentage growth and numeric increase can provide greater insight into occupations that may offer the best opportunity for employment in the next few years. While some occupations may grow rapidly, the small number employed in these occupations may limit the actual number of job openings. Conversely, large numbers of workers in particular occupations may be experiencing slower growth or even a decrease and may suggest that an occupation has a limited future.
By combining both the numeric and percentage growth, you can improve your chances of selecting an occupation that will have many openings and strong growth for the future. Included below are the top ten occupations in Washington that ranked highest using this criterion. You can also find the top ten hot jobs by area.
Further analysis of each occupation can provide expected wages, education and training programs, long-term outlook, and industries employing these workers. Click on each occupation listed to see greater detail.
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10 Hot Jobs in Washington State
Combined Ranking Listing
2003 (Third Quarter) – 2005 (Third Quarter) |
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Occupation |
2003
Employed |
2005
Employed |
Avg.
Annual
Growth |
Numeric
Change |
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1. |
Computer Software Engineers, Applications |
15,865 |
17,170 |
4.0% |
1,305 |
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2. |
Maids & Housekeeping Cleaners |
46,728 |
49,513 |
2.9% |
2,785 |
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3. |
Child Care Workers |
44,896 |
47,603 |
3.0% |
2,707 |
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4. |
Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software |
12,846 |
13,820 |
3.7% |
974 |
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5. |
Computer Programmers |
12,527 |
13,362 |
3.3% |
835 |
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6. |
Hairdressers, Hairstylists & Cosmetologists |
14,422 |
15,242 |
2.8% |
820 |
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7. |
Security Guards |
15,441 |
16,274 |
2.7% |
833 |
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8. |
Market Research Analysts |
4,846 |
5,188 |
3.5% |
342 |
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9. |
Electrical & Electronic Equipment Assemblers |
5,706 |
6,059 |
3.0% |
353 |
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10. |
Computer Support Specialists |
14,041 |
14,751 |
2.5% |
710 | |
