Nursing Workforce Growth Projection
Demand growth is expected to continue for healthcare
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Top 3 healthcare occupations for each category with largest projected demand in Georgia
Occupation title
Average Annual Openings Forecasted job growth
2020-2025
Category
Behavioral
Health
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and
Mental Health Counselors
828
Child, Family, and School Social Workers
713
Healthcare Social Workers
427
Dentistry
Dental Assistants
1,414
Dental Hygienists
611
Dentists, General
186
EMS
Emergency Medical Technicians and
Paramedics
981
Pharmacy
Pharmacy Technicians
996
Pharmacists
Pharmacy Aides
Source: Lightcast TM (formerly EMSI-Burning Glass)
431
97
2020 2025, %
20.2%
5.8%
8.8%
16.4%
15.7%
15.8%
6.6%
5.1%
1.9%
-3.2%
Allied workforce
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