High-Skill High-Growth Occupations1

GULF COAST WORKFORCE REGION

High-Skill, High-Growth Jobs Targeted by the Gulf Coast Workforce Board1,2

MedianSOC Occupational Title Absolute Percent Hrly Wage

2010 2020 Change Change Growth Replacement Total 2011Educational Services

25-2000 Primary, Secondary, & Special Education School Teachers 103,760 152,220 48,460 46.7% 4,845 2,520 7,365 na25-1000 Postsecondary Teachers 30,410 37,350 6,940 22.8% 695 485 1,180 na21-1012 Educational, Vocational, & School Counselors 6,250 8,540 2,290 36.6% 230 135 365 27.93

Specialty Construction51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers5 15,510 19,650 4,140 26.7% 415 415 830 17.9347-2111 Electricians2 14,030 16,790 2,760 19.7% 275 380 655 21.4347-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, & Steamfitters2 10,420 12,610 2,190 21.0% 220 300 520 23.6049-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, & Refrigeration Mechanics & Installers 6,390 8,420 2,030 31.8% 205 115 320 20.0549-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 3,650 4,770 1,120 30.7% 110 95 205 17.6013-1051 Cost Estimators 3,900 5,020 1,120 28.7% 110 75 185 31.53

Oil and Natural Gas Extraction and Manufacturing17-2000 Engineers3 47,870 58,880 11,010 23.0% 1,100 1,145 2,245 na49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 11,630 16,460 4,830 41.5% 485 225 710 23.2351-4041 Machinists 11,850 14,850 3,000 25.3% 300 220 520 18.9547-5013 Service Unit Operators, Oil, Gas, & Mining2 6,570 8,930 2,360 35.9% 235 140 375 18.5819-2042 Geoscientists, Ex. Hydrologists & Geographers 4,670 6,370 1,700 36.4% 170 140 310 61.6351-8093 Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, & Gaugers2 6,840 7,370 530 7.7% 55 225 280 30.9349-9051 Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers5 3,050 4,020 970 31.8% 95 110 205 24.7251-8091 Chemical Plant and System Operators5 5,290 5,500 210 4.0% 20 175 195 32.9219-4041 Geological & Petroleum Technicians2 2,310 3,100 790 34.2% 80 80 160 22.7917-3023 Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians5 4,230 4,830 600 14.2% 60 80 140 29.8947-2011 Boilermakers5 1,350 1,560 210 15.6% 20 50 70 22.40

Health Services29-1111 Registered Nurses 43,870 60,620 16,750 38.2% 1,675 795 2,470 34.4329-2061 Licensed Practical & Licensed Vocational Nurses 14,600 18,920 4,320 29.6% 430 390 820 21.2829-10XX Doctors and Dentists4 13,300 16,830 3,530 26.5% 350 295 645 na29-1051 Pharmacists 5,130 6,560 1,430 27.9% 145 130 275 53.1529-2037 Radiologic Technologists & Technicians 3,760 5,300 1,540 41.0% 155 60 215 26.2729-2071 Medical Records & Health Information Technicians 3,890 5,100 1,210 31.1% 120 80 200 17.6429-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists2 2,780 3,820 1,040 37.4% 105 55 160 29.9429-1126 Respiratory Therapists2 2,640 3,760 1,120 42.4% 110 50 160 26.5429-2011 Medical & Clinical Laboratory Technologists2 3,320 4,120 800 24.1% 80 65 145 26.8929-1123 Physical Therapists5 2,960 4,030 1,070 36.1% 105 35 140 39.3829-1122 Occupational Therapists2 1,890 2,600 710 37.6% 70 35 105 36.28

Employment Growth Annual AverageAnnual Averages Job Openings

High-Skill High-Growth Occupations2

GULF COAST WORKFORCE REGION

High-Skill, High-Growth Jobs Targeted by the Gulf Coast Workforce Board1,2

MedianSOC Occupational Title Absolute Percent Hrly Wage

2010 2020 Change Change Growth Replacement Total 2011

Employment Growth Annual AverageAnnual Averages Job Openings

Professional and Technical Services15-1121 Computer Systems Analysts 11,020 13,520 2,500 22.7% 250 205 455 40.1215-1133 Software Developers, Systems Software 8,220 10,770 2,550 31.0% 255 85 340 42.9315-1142 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 6,720 8,910 2,190 32.6% 220 115 335 34.4319-3021 Market Research Analysts 4,670 6,600 1,930 41.3% 195 125 320 28.4915-1132 Software Developers, Applications 8,690 10,730 2,040 23.5% 205 90 295 43.98

Other13-2011 Accountants & Auditors 25,270 31,380 6,110 24.2% 610 545 1,155 31.1813-2051 Financial Analysts 4,680 5,850 1,170 25.0% 120 100 220 35.6323-2011 Paralegals & Legal Assistants 4,730 6,280 1,550 32.8% 155 65 220 23.86

Notes

Criteria used to identify these occupations are:

Authorized for use by the Gulf Coast Workforce Board 04/02/2013

5. Other occupations meeting some but not all of the above criteria have also been included based on the best regional labor market intelligence available. Employers can petition to have other occupations added or deleted as labor market conditions change.

Projected growth rate equal to or greater than the average of all occupations in the region. (> 22.7%) Minimum education requirements of a postsecondary degree or certificate, long-term on-the-job training or work experience in a related occupation. Median hourly wages equal to or greater than the median for all occupations in the region. (> $16.82)

2. Occupations from the prior year list meeting three of the four qualifying criteria and projected to have at least 50 percent of their 2020 employment in those industries targeted by the Gulf Coast Workforce Board have been retained.

3. Engineers includes: Chemical, Civil, Computer Hardware, Electrical, Electronic, Industrial, Mechanical, Petroleum and others.

4. Doctors and Dentists includes: Dentists, Family & General Practitioners, Pediatricians, Internists, Surgeons, and others.

Projected employment for 2020 equal to or greater than the average for all occupations in the region. (> 4,641)

1. High-skill jobs targeted by the Gulf Coast Workforce Board are those that offer the best employment opportunities for Gulf Coast residents now and in the immediate future.