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Regional Economy Fastest Growing Jobs
The top ten fastest growing jobs through 2008 in Hampden County, according to the Massachusetts Division of Career Services, are as follows:
| Fastest Growing Occupations in Hampden County | Growth Rate through 2008 |
|---|---|
| Computer Engineers | 116% |
| Systems Analysts | 60% |
| Home Health Aides | 58% |
| Medical Assistants | 50% |
| Social/Human Service Assistants | 49% |
| Computer Support Specialists | 47% |
| Financial Services Sales Reps. | 38% |
| Teachers, Special Education | 36% |
| Physical Therapy Assistants/Aides | 36% |
| Dental Assistants | 35% |
Occupations projected to generate 50 percent or more of the new jobs through 2008 are as follows:
| Occupation | Number of new jobs by 2008 |
|---|---|
| Home Health Aides | 2,040 |
| Registered Nurses | 1,080 |
| Teacher Aides | 770 |
| Cashiers | 670 |
| Nursing Aides/Orderlies/Attendants | 660 |
| Social/Human Service Assistants | 550 |
| Teachers, Secondary School | 520 |
| Systems Analysts | 510 |
| Teachers, Elementary School | 460 |
| Social Workers | 420 |
| General Managers & Top Executives | 330 |
| Computer Engineers | 320 |
| Total New Jobs | 8,330 |
| Proportion of All New Jobs | 52% |