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U.S. employment growth 2016-2026, by industry

Projected change in employment in the United States from 2016 to 2026, by major industry (in thousand)

The data displays the projected change in nonagriculture wage and salary employment from 2016 to 2026 in the U.S. by major industry. By the year 2026, the number of employees working in health care and social assistance will have increased by about 4 million.

Health care and social assistance	3998.3
Professional and business services	2159.7
Leisure and hospitality	1319
Construction	864.7
State and local government	788.7
Self-employed	779.1
Financial activities	479.8
Educational services	506.5
Retail trade	412.3
Transportation and warehousing	364.3
Other services	352
Wholesale trade	145.8
Mining	90.8
Information	52.5
Utilities	3.4
Agriculture, forestry, fishing, and hunting	-6.1
Federal government	-55.8
Manufacturing	-736.4

U.S. employment growth 2016-2026, by industry

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