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10 Fastest Growing Jobs In Rhode Island

By Chris Kolmar

May. 17, 2019

Rhode Island is, and has been since its founding, a state in change. We’re growing, we’re progressing, we’re constantly on the move, it seems, financially, industrially, technologically, and of course, in the work force.

Some jobs that were popular fifty or sixty years ago are unheard of these days. Jobs that will be popular in fifty or sixty years — we may not even be able to guess.

But today, what we can guess are which jobs are going to be the most beneficial in one year, or even a few. Because we’ve crunched the data, and we’ve come up with a list of the fastest growing jobs in Rhode Island.

Here are the top 10 fastest growing jobs in Rhode Island, and below, we’ll show you the top 100:

Okay, so really–this is pretty cool. Who would have thought, even twenty years ago, that welders, cutters, solderers, and brazerss and software developers, applicationss would be so in demand?

Not only does this mean we’re progressing in some important areas, but it also means you might just be able to snag yourself a more secure job.

We’ll get to the details of said jobs in a moment. First, here’s how we came up with this list.

How we determined the fastest growing jobs in Rhode Island

Every couple of years each state’s Department of Labor works in conjunction with the Bureau of Labor Statistics to compile projections for job growth by occupation. The government last completed this research in 2014 with projections going out until 2024.

Because this is America and the government never makes it easy, we had to gather the data from all the states individually to develop a master database.

We then identified the occupations in Rhode Island that are projected to have at least 1,000 workers in 2024 so that the jobs will still be relevant. This left us with data for 103 occupations in Rhode Island.

Next, we ranked every occupation based on job growth, from 1 to 103.

At the end of the day, the data showed that welders, cutters, solderers, and brazerss will be the fastest growing job in Rhode Island.

Why the fastest growing jobs in Rhode Island matter

Sure, it’s certainly interesting to see what sort of trends jobs will take over the next decade, because jobs are a great way to see what direction Rhode Island is heading.

But aside from being merely ‘interesting,’ it’s also good to note which jobs will be more secure, and more readily available now and in the coming years. If you’re looking for something that will last–take a look at this list.

From welders, cutters, solderers, and brazerss to software developers, applicationss, these jobs aren’t going anywhere anytime soon.

And now, here’s a look at the 100 fastest growing jobs in the Ocean State.

Detailed List Of The Fastest Growing Jobs In Rhode Island

Rank	Job Title	Growth %	Average Wage	Jobs in 2024
1	Welder	139.7%	$42,410	1,900
2	Software Developer	126.2%	$92,310	2,020
3	Software Engineer	124.1%	$108,820	2,320
4	Business Analyst	123.9%	$93,500	2,180
5	Information Technology Manager	123.8%	$141,240	1,350
6	Marketing Internship	122.6%	$68,920	1,680
7	Electrician	122.4%	$53,130	2,730
8	Physical Therapist	121.7%	$83,800	1,570
9	Machinist	121.5%	$43,170	1,580
10	Home Health Aid	118.9%	$27,330	4,600
11	Personal Care Assistant	118.0%	$24,770	5,440
12	Management Consultant	117.6%	$85,630	5,010
13	Foreman	115.3%	$68,980	2,040
14	Financial Analyst Internship	114.6%	$77,730	1,570
15	Loan Processor	114.6%	$38,370	1,180
16	Plumber	114.5%	$59,400	2,440
17	Construction Worker	114.5%	$42,540	3,560
18	Loan Officer	114.1%	$70,210	1,050
19	Crew Member	113.8%	$22,050	12,290
20	Accountant	113.7%	$77,410	5,060
21	Food Runner	113.6%	$24,560	1,000
22	Baker	113.3%	$34,310	1,190
23	Bartender	112.8%	$23,830	3,800
24	Assistant Manager	112.3%	$37,150	3,640
25	Paralegal	112.1%	$56,090	1,300
26	Certified Nursing Assistant	111.9%	$29,560	10,560
27	Customer Service Representative	111.7%	$37,610	10,090
28	Registered Nurse	111.5%	$75,200	14,250
29	Computer Technician	111.4%	$54,350	1,860
30	Forklift Operator	111.3%	$37,400	1,080
31	Bus Driver	111.3%	$36,700	1,670
32	Carpenter	111.3%	$50,260	4,430
33	Cook	110.5%	$34,160	1,160
34	Instructor	110.0%	$38,880	1,430
35	Ride Operator	109.9%	$26,100	1,450
36	Pharmacy Technician Internship	109.7%	$33,120	1,360
37	Dental Hygienist	109.6%	$74,350	1,140
38	Barista	109.6%	$21,710	3,990
39	Packer	109.5%	$25,080	2,530
40	Material Handler	109.5%	$30,370	6,350
41	Business Consultant	109.5%	$75,620	2,080
42	Sales Representative	109.3%	$62,090	2,000
43	Volunteer	109.2%	$32,820	2,620
44	Maintenance Technician	109.1%	$43,320	4,680
45	Office Manager	108.7%	$58,600	6,620
46	Security Guard	108.4%	$30,010	2,960
47	Medical Director	108.3%	$118,370	1,690
48	Maintenance Supervisor	108.3%	$65,880	1,560
49	Claims Adjuster	108.2%	$70,220	1,190
50	Supervisor	108.0%	$39,520	1,620
51	Delivery Driver	108.0%	$35,510	3,380
52	Recreation Leader	107.4%	$26,570	1,160
53	Inspector	107.3%	$38,370	1,620
54	Retail Sales Consultant	107.2%	$32,050	16,320
55	Insurance Processor	107.1%	$42,270	1,050
56	Housekeeper	107.1%	$25,610	3,640
57	Licensed Practical Nurse	107.0%	$55,410	1,220
58	Hostess	107.0%	$22,860	2,140
59	Insurance Agent	107.0%	$64,500	1,530
60	Mechanical Engineer	106.8%	$91,590	1,100
61	Packaging Operator	106.8%	$28,280	1,100
62	Preschool Teacher	106.7%	$33,920	1,740
63	Janitor	106.5%	$28,810	7,660
64	Driver	106.5%	$29,820	1,810
65	Network Administrator	106.5%	$86,200	1,810
66	Billing Specialist	106.5%	$39,040	1,650
67	Human Resources Generalist	106.3%	$68,110	1,350
68	Painter	106.2%	$40,040	1,530
69	Landscaper	106.2%	$30,810	5,830
70	Production Worker	106.2%	$23,730	1,900
71	Protection Specialist	105.8%	$32,360	1,470
72	Stock Clerk	105.6%	$28,670	6,760
73	Manager	105.5%	$118,610	2,490
74	Server	105.5%	$23,850	10,190
75	Assembler	105.4%	$29,670	3,740
76	Public Relations Internship	105.3%	$75,170	1,190
77	Stylist	105.2%	$27,440	2,810
78	Customer Service Clerk	104.7%	$32,110	1,560
79	Food Preparer	104.7%	$24,720	3,820
80	Medical Assistant	104.2%	$34,430	2,720
81	Automotive Technician	104.2%	$41,720	2,990
82	Social Worker	104.0%	$59,660	2,100
83	Medical Receptionist	103.9%	$37,020	2,410
84	Grounds Maintenance Supervisor	103.7%	$50,010	1,130
85	Electronics Engineer	103.5%	$118,690	1,170
86	Pharmacist	103.2%	$111,530	1,290
87	Property Manager	103.0%	$93,460	1,390
88	Office Clerk	102.9%	$35,050	9,680
89	Secretary	102.8%	$40,140	7,290
90	Child Care Provider	102.7%	$24,620	3,380
91	Police Officer	102.5%	$57,180	2,020
92	Firefighter/paramedic	102.4%	$55,820	1,710
93	Receptionist	102.0%	$32,160	4,150
94	Cashier	101.8%	$23,730	11,570
95	Sales Coordinator	101.0%	$99,300	2,090
96	Dishwasher/busser	100.0%	$22,150	2,280
97	Shipping And Receiving Clerk	98.9%	$35,270	1,870
98	Teller	98.9%	$29,060	1,760
99	Computer Programmer	95.9%	$77,190	1,170
100	Grill Cook	95.3%	$25,660	1,430

If you’re interested, you can read more about the Rhode Island job scene here:

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Author

Chris Kolmar

Chris Kolmar is a co-founder of Zippia and the editor-in-chief of the Zippia career advice blog. He has hired over 50 people in his career, been hired five times, and wants to help you land your next job. His research has been featured on the New York Times, Thrillist, VOX, The Atlantic, and a host of local news. More recently, he's been quoted on USA Today, BusinessInsider, and CNBC.

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