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Table 3c. The 10 occupations with the largest job growth, 1998-2008


Table 3c.  The 10 occupations with the largest job growth, 1998-2008

[Numbers in thousands of jobs]

             Occupation                Employment        Change

                                      1998    2008   Number   Percent

            

Systems analysts                       617   1,194     577      94

Retail salespersons                  4,056   4,620     563      14

Cashiers                             3,198   3,754     556      17

General managers and top executives  3,362   3,913     551      16

Truck drivers, light and heavy       2,970   3,463     493      17

Office clerks, general               3,021   3,484     463      15

Registered nurses                    2,079   2,530     451      22

Computer support specialists           429     869     439     102

Personal care and home health aides    746   1,179     433      58

Teacher assistants                   1,192   1,567     375      31

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