{
  "id": 3935372,
  "title": "12 jobs that are set to boom over the next decade",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/12-jobs-that-are-set-to-boom-over-the-next-decade",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-28T09:30:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Insider",
    "slug": "business-insider",
    "url": "https://www.businessinsider.com/high-job-growth-over-decade-nurses-solar-photovoltaic-installers-2026-8"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Bureau of Labor Statistics has released projections for job growth in the United States between 2025 and 2035, highlighting a variety of fast-growing sectors. Nurse practitioners are expected to see the largest percentage increase at 41%, surpassing the overall job growth rate of 3.5% during this period. This growth is attributed to their ability to perform duties traditionally reserved for physicians in many states.\n\nRenewable energy jobs are also projected to experience substantial growth. Solar photovoltaic installers are anticipated to have the second-highest percentage increase, while wind turbine service technicians are expected to see the fourth-highest growth. The decreasing cost of photovoltaic systems is expected to increase demand for these workers as more households adopt renewable energy solutions.\n\nOther high-growth fields include healthcare, technology, and data-related occupations. Data scientists are projected to see a 35% increase in demand, driven by the growing need for businesses to handle the increasing volume and variety of data. Similarly, computer and information research scientists are among the fastest-growing jobs due to the development of artificial intelligence tools.\n\nEducational requirements for these jobs vary significantly. While nurse practitioners and some technology roles may require a master's degree, solar photovoltaic installers typically only need a high school diploma. The private healthcare and social assistance sector is projected to add the most jobs, mainly due to an aging population and an increase in chronic health conditions.\n\nThe utilities sector, affected by the AI boom and the growing demand for electricity in data centers, is also expected to see a 10% increase, the fastest among major sectors. Job seekers interested in these rapidly expanding fields are encouraged to reach out to the reporter for more information.",
  "summary": "New data showed how employment for hundreds of jobs is projected to change over a decade, including those expected to grow the quickest.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}