Occupations with the largest job growth, 1998 - 2008 Occupational Growth (in Thousands) Teacher Assistants 375 Personal Care/Health Aides 433 Computer Support 439 Registered Nurses 451 Office Clerks 463 Truck Drivers 493 Gen. Managers/Executives 551 Cashiers 556 Retail Salespersons 563 Systems Analysts 577