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Fastest Growing Occupations in Sonoma County

Below is a chart of the projected fastest growing occupations in Sonoma County from 2006 to 2016.

Occupational Title Annual Average Employment Percent Change
2006 2016
Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 440 730 65.9%
Computer Software Engineers, Applications 1,040 1,560 50.0%
Environmental Engineering Technicians 220 320 45.5%
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 340 480 41.2%
Civil Engineers 350 480 37.1%
Computer Systems Analysts 490 660 34.7%
Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software 590 790 33.9%
Paralegals and Legal Assistants 220 290 31.8%
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 380 500 31.6%
Personal Financial Advisors 270 350 29.6%
Customer Service Representatives 1,850 2,390 29.2%
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers 210 270 28.6%
Registered Nurses 3,020 3,860 27.8%
Demonstrators and Product Promoters 440 560 27.3%
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 2,790 3,550 27.2%
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 340 430 26.5%
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 550 690 25.5%
Meat, Poultry, Fish Cutters and Trimmers 200 250 25.0%
Home Health Aides 850 1,060 24.7%
Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 2,900 3,610 24.5%
Tour Guides and Escorts 250 310 24.0%