Occupations with the largest projected job growth, 2006-16 Change in employment, 2006-16 Registered nurses 587,000 Retail salespersons 557,000 Customer service representatives 545,000 Combined food preparation and serving workers, including fast food 452,000 Office clerks, general 404,000 Personal and home care aides 389,000 Home health aides 384,000 Postsecondary teachers 382,000 Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners 345,000 Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants 264,000