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Wyoming Long-Term Occupational Employment Projections, 2024-2034

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Table 3: Long-Term Occupational Employment Projections for the Top 100 Occupations with the Greatest Number of Total Projected Openings, 2024-2034


Type of Openings
Change (Growth) Type of Openings Typical Requirements
SOCᵃ Code SOCᵃ Title Base Employment (2024) Projection Employment (2034) N % Exits Transfers Total Education Experience Training
00-0000 Total, All Occupations 297295 326637 29342 9.9 147620 188177 365139      
35-3023 Fast Food & Counter Workers 7004 7821 817 11.7 7632 9058 17507 No formal educational credential None Short-term on-the-job training
41-2031 Retail Salespersons 9567 10237 670 7.0 6597 7468 14735 No formal educational credential None Short-term on-the-job training
41-2011 Cashiers 5400 5290 -110 -2.0 5228 4998 10116 No formal educational credential None Short-term on-the-job training
53-7065 Stockers & Order Fillers 4712 5702 990 21.0 3463 4646 9099 No formal educational credential None Short-term on-the-job training
43-9061 Office Clerks, General 7072 7137 65 0.9 4158 4182 8405 High school diploma or equivalent None Short-term on-the-job training
53-3032 Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 6967 7870 903 13.0 3266 4176 8345 Postsecondary non-degree award None Short-term on-the-job training
35-3031 Waiters & Waitresses 3903 4157 254 6.5 3320 4637 8211 No formal educational credential None Short-term on-the-job training
37-2011 Janitors & Cleaners, Except Maids & Housekeeping Cleaners 5002 5672 670 13.4 3768 3715 8153 No formal educational credential None Short-term on-the-job training
11-1021 General & Operations Managers 7144 8027 883 12.4 1756 4087 6726 Bachelor's degree 5 years or more None
31-1120 Home Health & Personal Care Aides 3432 4114 682 19.9 3230 2303 6215 High school diploma or equivalent None Short-term on-the-job training
35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 3381 4098 717 21.2 2515 2945 6177 No formal educational credential Less than 5 years Moderate-term on-the-job training
37-2012 Maids & Housekeeping Cleaners 3615 3929 314 8.7 2915 2436 5665 No formal educational credential None Short-term on-the-job training
35-3011 Bartenders 2854 3177 323 11.3 1561 3280 5164 No formal educational credential None Short-term on-the-job training
25-9045 Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary 3489 3779 290 8.3 2092 2346 4728 Some college, no degree None None
47-2061 Construction Laborers 4496 5228 732 16.3 1562 2261 4555 No formal educational credential None Short-term on-the-job training
49-9071 Maintenance & Repair Workers, General 4141 4596 455 11.0 2023 2017 4495 High school diploma or equivalent None Moderate-term on-the-job training
43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, & Auditing Clerks 3660 3740 80 2.2 2380 1858 4318 Some college, no degree None Moderate-term on-the-job training
53-7062 Laborers & Freight, Stock, & Material Movers, Hand 2956 3278 322 10.9 1555 2378 4255 No formal educational credential None Short-term on-the-job training
31-1131 Nursing Assistants 2770 2992 222 8.0 1903 2065 4190 Postsecondary non-degree award None None
35-1012 First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation & Serving Workers 2565 2849 284 11.1 1355 2466 4105 High school diploma or equivalent Less than 5 years None
41-1011 First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers 4037 4178 141 3.5 1569 2323 4033 High school diploma or equivalent Less than 5 years None
37-3011 Landscaping & Groundskeeping Workers 2391 2851 460 19.2 1339 1986 3785 No formal educational credential None Short-term on-the-job training
47-1011 First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades & Extraction Workers 3971 4395 424 10.7 1322 1750 3496 High school diploma or equivalent 5 years or more None
47-2111 Electricians 2980 3640 660 22.2 1043 1784 3487 High school diploma or equivalent None Apprenticeship
47-2073 Operating Engineers & Other Construction Equipment Operators 3974 4161 187 4.7 1363 1913 3463 High school diploma or equivalent None Moderate-term on-the-job training
29-1141 Registered Nurses 5272 5939 667 12.7 1580 1203 3450 Bachelor's degree None None
25-3031 Substitute Teachers, Short-Term 2356 2669 313 13.3 1474 1470 3257 Bachelor's degree None None
43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 2374 2429 55 2.3 1353 1780 3188 High school diploma or equivalent None Short-term on-the-job training
47-2031 Carpenters 3349 3708 359 10.7 1002 1508 2869 High school diploma or equivalent None Apprenticeship
39-9011 Childcare Workers 1675 1689 14 0.8 1286 1523 2823 High school diploma or equivalent None Short-term on-the-job training
43-6014 Secretaries & Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, & Executive 2443 2558 115 4.7 1417 1252 2784 High school diploma or equivalent None Short-term on-the-job training
35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 1629 1614 -15 -0.9 1363 1398 2746 No formal educational credential None Short-term on-the-job training
39-3091 Amusement & Recreation Attendants 980 1084 104 10.6 1098 1517 2719 No formal educational credential None Short-term on-the-job training
35-2012 Cooks, Institution & Cafeteria 1487 1610 123 8.3 1041 1219 2383 No formal educational credential None Short-term on-the-job training
13-2011 Accountants & Auditors 2752 3038 286 10.4 889 1204 2379 Bachelor's degree None None
51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, & Brazers 2016 2281 265 13.1 647 1426 2338 High school diploma or equivalent None Moderate-term on-the-job training
49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 2319 2624 305 13.2 945 1067 2317 High school diploma or equivalent None Long-term on-the-job training
43-4081 Hotel, Motel, & Resort Desk Clerks 1216 1373 157 12.9 843 1209 2209 High school diploma or equivalent None Short-term on-the-job training
25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 2670 2904 234 8.8 936 920 2090 Bachelor's degree None None
43-1011 First-Line Supervisors of Office & Administrative Support Workers 1996 2153 157 7.9 840 1092 2089 High school diploma or equivalent Less than 5 years None
53-3033 Light Truck Drivers 1666 1911 245 14.7 787 1007 2039 High school diploma or equivalent None Short-term on-the-job training
53-3051 Bus Drivers, School 1197 1280 83 6.9 1378 566 2027 High school diploma or equivalent None Short-term on-the-job training
49-1011 First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, & Repairers 2129 2302 173 8.1 771 1012 1956 High school diploma or equivalent Less than 5 years None
43-4171 Receptionists & Information Clerks 1465 1519 54 3.7 905 997 1956 High school diploma or equivalent None Short-term on-the-job training
33-9092 Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, & Other Recreational Protective Service Workers 650 704 54 8.3 943 896 1893 No formal educational credential None Short-term on-the-job training
35-9021 Dishwashers 1001 1065 64 6.4 832 826 1722 No formal educational credential None Short-term on-the-job training
51-1011 First-Line Supervisors of Production & Operating Workers 1541 1672 131 8.5 573 955 1659 High school diploma or equivalent Less than 5 years None
11-9021 Construction Managers 1667 1954 287 17.2 445 880 1612 Bachelor's degree None Moderate-term on-the-job training
49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians & Mechanics 1739 1874 135 7.8 579 884 1598 Postsecondary non-degree award None Short-term on-the-job training
13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 1649 1766 117 7.1 583 876 1576 Bachelor's degree None None
33-9032 Security Guards 1063 1191 128 12.0 572 858 1558 High school diploma or equivalent None Short-term on-the-job training
35-9031 Hosts & Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, & Coffee Shop 580 614 34 5.9 796 720 1550 No formal educational credential None Short-term on-the-job training
47-5071 Roustabouts, Oil & Gas 1548 1627 79 5.1 390 1040 1509 No formal educational credential None Moderate-term on-the-job training
41-2021 Counter & Rental Clerks 1180 1327 147 12.5 603 745 1495 No formal educational credential None Short-term on-the-job training
35-9011 Dining Room & Cafeteria Attendants & Bartender Helpers 741 836 95 12.8 717 678 1490 No formal educational credential None Short-term on-the-job training
31-9092 Medical Assistants 1022 1188 166 16.2 496 814 1476 Postsecondary non-degree award None None
49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 1486 1658 172 11.6 464 787 1423 High school diploma or equivalent None Long-term on-the-job training
47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, & Steamfitters 1269 1525 256 20.2 426 704 1386 High school diploma or equivalent None Apprenticeship
39-9032 Recreation Workers 619 680 61 9.9 468 828 1357 High school diploma or equivalent None Short-term on-the-job training
51-2090 Miscellaneous Assemblers & Fabricators 1021 1177 156 15.3 475 698 1329 High school diploma or equivalent None Moderate-term on-the-job training
25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special & Career/Technical Education 1765 1926 161 9.1 566 589 1316 Bachelor's degree None None
11-9199 Managers, All Other 1569 1682 113 7.2 472 729 1314 Bachelor's degree Less than 5 years None
53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 1038 1200 162 15.6 493 630 1285 High school diploma or equivalent None Short-term on-the-job training
25-3021 Self-Enrichment Teachers 882 1028 146 16.6 560 559 1265 High school diploma or equivalent Less than 5 years None
33-9099 Protective Service Workers, All Other 450 468 18 4.0 639 608 1265 High school diploma or equivalent None Short-term on-the-job training
51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, & Weighers 984 1055 71 7.2 474 718 1263 High school diploma or equivalent None Moderate-term on-the-job training
11-9111 Medical & Health Services Managers 1166 1493 327 28.0 348 576 1251 Bachelor's degree Less than 5 years None
13-1082 Project Management Specialists 1393 1584 191 13.7 346 656 1193 Bachelor's degree None None
11-9051 Food Service Managers 892 1009 117 13.1 332 706 1155 High school diploma or equivalent Less than 5 years Short-term on-the-job training
43-6013 Medical Secretaries & Administrative Assistants 1075 1164 89 8.3 512 551 1152 High school diploma or equivalent None Moderate-term on-the-job training
37-1011 First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping & Janitorial Workers 810 918 108 13.3 449 575 1132 High school diploma or equivalent Less than 5 years None
53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles & Equipment 750 840 90 12.0 448 589 1127 No formal educational credential None Short-term on-the-job training
33-3051 Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers 1376 1423 47 3.4 332 683 1062 High school diploma or equivalent None Moderate-term on-the-job training
11-9141 Property, Real Estate, & Community Association Managers 1213 1280 67 5.5 531 448 1046 High school diploma or equivalent Less than 5 years Short-term on-the-job training
49-3031 Bus & Truck Mechanics & Diesel Engine Specialists 1093 1184 91 8.3 375 531 997 High school diploma or equivalent None Long-term on-the-job training
31-9091 Dental Assistants 710 761 51 7.2 383 560 994 Postsecondary non-degree award None None
21-1018 Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, & Mental Health Counselors 896 1104 208 23.2 329 438 975 Master's degree None Internship/residency
39-9031 Exercise Trainers & Group Fitness Instructors 468 543 75 16.0 306 593 974 High school diploma or equivalent None Short-term on-the-job training
43-3071 Tellers 1005 949 -56 -5.6 485 545 974 High school diploma or equivalent None Short-term on-the-job training
13-1151 Training & Development Specialists 834 1038 204 24.5 281 487 972 Bachelor's degree Less than 5 years None
53-7051 Industrial Truck & Tractor Operators 757 908 151 20.0 278 511 940 No formal educational credential None Short-term on-the-job training
41-3091 Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, & Travel 778 894 116 14.9 250 550 916 High school diploma or equivalent None Moderate-term on-the-job training
25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 737 796 59 8.0 362 493 914 Associate's degree None None
13-1161 Market Research Analysts & Marketing Specialists 888 1006 118 13.3 267 521 906 Bachelor's degree None None
13-1071 Human Resources Specialists 963 1073 110 11.4 289 505 904 Bachelor's degree None None
43-4031 Court, Municipal, & License Clerks 869 900 31 3.6 411 457 899 High school diploma or equivalent None Long-term on-the-job training
21-1093 Social & Human Service Assistants 741 799 58 7.8 335 456 849 High school diploma or equivalent None Short-term on-the-job training
53-3053 Shuttle Drivers & Chauffeurs 494 587 93 18.8 486 256 835 No formal educational credential None Short-term on-the-job training
47-2141 Painters, Construction & Maintenance 816 958 142 17.4 316 365 823 No formal educational credential None Moderate-term on-the-job training
15-1252 Software Developers 1022 1275 253 24.8 193 362 808 Bachelor's degree None None
43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, & Inventory Clerks 810 849 39 4.8 308 451 798 High school diploma or equivalent None Short-term on-the-job training
29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 671 789 118 17.6 272 389 779 High school diploma or equivalent None Moderate-term on-the-job training
17-2051 Civil Engineers 1085 1202 117 10.8 235 423 775 Bachelor's degree None None
39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, & Cosmetologists 616 626 10 1.6 345 417 772 Postsecondary non-degree award None None
51-6011 Laundry & Dry-Cleaning Workers 460 511 51 11.1 402 318 771 No formal educational credential None Short-term on-the-job training
41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 825 918 93 11.3 312 364 769 High school diploma or equivalent None Moderate-term on-the-job training
51-3011 Bakers 452 499 47 10.4 318 396 761 No formal educational credential None Moderate-term on-the-job training
25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special & Career/Technical Education 959 1044 85 8.9 336 331 752 Bachelor's degree None None
47-5013 Service Unit Operators, Oil & Gas 808 820 12 1.5 200 533 745 No formal educational credential Less than 5 years Moderate-term on-the-job training
49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, & Refrigeration Mechanics & Installers 612 773 161 26.3 201 372 734 Postsecondary non-degree award None Long-term on-the-job training
21-1012 Educational, Guidance, & Career Counselors & Advisors 748 858 110 14.7 268 353 731 Master's degree None None

ᵃStandard Occupational Classification.
Source: Wyoming Long-Term Occupational Employment Projections, 2024-2034.
Prepared by L. Yetter, Research & Planning, WY DWS, 5/8/26.
Note: N/D = Not discloseable due to confidentiality.