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Which Tech Job Is Growing the Fastest in the US?
Data scientist roles have the fastest projected US employment growth among common tech occupations at 34% from 2024 to 2034, followed by information security analysts (cybersecurity) at 29% — both far above the roughly 4% average growth projected across all US occupations, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Fastest-growing tech occupations, 2024-2034 projected growth
| Occupation | Projected growth (2024-2034) |
|---|---|
| Data Scientists | 34% |
| Information Security Analysts | 29% |
| Computer Network Architects | 12% |
| Software Developers | 15% |
| Web Developers | 7% |
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook · May 2024 wage data, 2024-2034 projections