US Employment Outlook: Which Industries Are Projected to Grow Through 2035?

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USA Jobs | October 14, 2026. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects total US employment growth of 3.5% from 2025 to 2035, with utilities among the fastest-growing industries and private healthcare and social assistance contributing substantial job gains.

What the data means

Long-term projections are estimates, not lists of currently available positions. They can guide education and training decisions, but applicants should combine them with local vacancy listings, licensing rules, wage information and realistic training costs. Future employment patterns can change with economic conditions and technology.

What job seekers should know

Employment trends vary by state, occupation and employer. A national news report does not establish that a specific company has an active vacancy. Applicants should check official employer career pages and verify requirements, compensation and work authorization before sharing personal information or paying any fees.

Forecasts are not vacancies

Employment projections estimate how industries and occupations may change over a decade under stated assumptions. They are useful for planning education and training, but they do not guarantee a job at a specific company or location.

Growth and replacement openings

An occupation can generate openings when existing workers retire or move to other careers, even if its total employment changes little. Conversely, rapid percentage growth in a small occupation may represent fewer positions than modest growth in a large field.

Planning a career path

Compare projected growth with wages, training costs, licensing, local demand and the time needed to qualify. The Occupational Outlook Handbook and state labor agencies can help provide a more complete picture.