Where the jobs are expected in 2022
Health care practitioners and health care support workers make up two of the top four employment sectors with the most growth expected by New York State by 2022. Long Island overall is expected to see 11.2 percent job growth by 2022, but that is expected to vary widely by job title, with Postal Service clerks expected to decrease by 32 percent while industrial-organizational psychologists are to increase by 52 percent, according to a forecast from the state Department of Labor. Here are the details for 647 categories and job titles on Long Island in a 10-year forecast that used 2012 as a base. The "average annual opening" figures combine new jobs with vacancies that would have to be filled. The department surveyed approximately 52,000 businesses statewide from 2011 to 2014 and then updated the data by making cost-of-living adjustments. This database was updated on Jan. 18, 2017.
| sector | Job title | 2012 jobs | 2022 jobs | Net change | Percent change | Annual average openings | Median income | Employment prospects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| sector Life, Physical, and Social Science | Job title Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other | 2012 jobs 260 | 2022 jobs 280 | Net change 20 | Percent change 7.7% | Annual average openings 10 | Median income $45,850 | Employment prospects Favorable |
| sector Community and Social Service | Job title All Community and Social Service Occupations | 2012 jobs 17,550 | 2022 jobs 20,280 | Net change 2,730 | Percent change 15.6% | Annual average openings 680 | Median income $52,240 | Employment prospects |
| sector Community and Social Service | Job title All Counselors, Social Workers, and Other Community and Social Service Specialists | 2012 jobs 15,560 | 2022 jobs 17,840 | Net change 2,280 | Percent change 14.7% | Annual average openings 580 | Median income n/a | Employment prospects |
| sector Community and Social Service | Job title Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors | 2012 jobs 930 | 2022 jobs 1,090 | Net change 160 | Percent change 17.2% | Annual average openings 40 | Median income $45,120 | Employment prospects Very Favorable |
| sector Community and Social Service | Job title Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors | 2012 jobs 2,460 | 2022 jobs 2,690 | Net change 230 | Percent change 9.3% | Annual average openings 70 | Median income $81,440 | Employment prospects Very Favorable |
| sector Community and Social Service | Job title Mental Health Counselors | 2012 jobs 670 | 2022 jobs 810 | Net change 140 | Percent change 20.9% | Annual average openings 30 | Median income $41,960 | Employment prospects Very Favorable |
| sector Community and Social Service | Job title Rehabilitation Counselors | 2012 jobs 970 | 2022 jobs 1,120 | Net change 150 | Percent change 15.5% | Annual average openings 40 | Median income $36,380 | Employment prospects Very Favorable |
| sector Community and Social Service | Job title Counselors, All Other | 2012 jobs 230 | 2022 jobs 290 | Net change 60 | Percent change 26.1% | Annual average openings 20 | Median income $37,470 | Employment prospects Very Favorable |
| sector Community and Social Service | Job title Child, Family, and School Social Workers | 2012 jobs 1,620 | 2022 jobs 1,830 | Net change 210 | Percent change 13.0% | Annual average openings 50 | Median income $61,630 | Employment prospects Favorable |
| sector Community and Social Service | Job title Health Care Social Workers | 2012 jobs 1,410 | 2022 jobs 1,750 | Net change 340 | Percent change 24.1% | Annual average openings 60 | Median income $60,360 | Employment prospects Very Favorable |
| sector Community and Social Service | Job title Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | 2012 jobs 1,540 | 2022 jobs 1,810 | Net change 270 | Percent change 17.5% | Annual average openings 60 | Median income $54,340 | Employment prospects Very Favorable |
| sector Community and Social Service | Job title Social Workers, All Other | 2012 jobs 1,300 | 2022 jobs 1,350 | Net change 50 | Percent change 3.8% | Annual average openings 40 | Median income $68,670 | Employment prospects Unfavorable |
| sector Community and Social Service | Job title Health Educators | 2012 jobs 550 | 2022 jobs 670 | Net change 120 | Percent change 21.8% | Annual average openings 20 | Median income $43,140 | Employment prospects Very Favorable |
| sector Community and Social Service | Job title Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | 2012 jobs 600 | 2022 jobs 580 | Net change -20 | Percent change -3.3% | Annual average openings 20 | Median income $76,780 | Employment prospects Very Unfavorable |
| sector Community and Social Service | Job title Social and Human Service Assistants | 2012 jobs 2,500 | 2022 jobs 2,960 | Net change 460 | Percent change 18.4% | Annual average openings 120 | Median income $34,610 | Employment prospects Very Favorable |
| sector Community and Social Service | Job title Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other | 2012 jobs 620 | 2022 jobs 690 | Net change 70 | Percent change 11.3% | Annual average openings 30 | Median income $56,630 | Employment prospects Favorable |
| sector Community and Social Service | Job title All Religious Workers | 2012 jobs 1,990 | 2022 jobs 2,440 | Net change 450 | Percent change 22.6% | Annual average openings 100 | Median income n/a | Employment prospects |
| sector Community and Social Service | Job title Clergy | 2012 jobs 1,140 | 2022 jobs 1,390 | Net change 250 | Percent change 21.9% | Annual average openings 50 | Median income $45,410 | Employment prospects Very Favorable |
| sector Community and Social Service | Job title Directors, Religious Activities and Education | 2012 jobs 720 | 2022 jobs 880 | Net change 160 | Percent change 22.2% | Annual average openings 40 | Median income $31,530 | Employment prospects Very Favorable |
| sector Community and Social Service | Job title Religious Workers, All Other | 2012 jobs 140 | 2022 jobs 170 | Net change 30 | Percent change 21.4% | Annual average openings 0 | Median income $23,580 | Employment prospects Very Favorable |
| sector Legal | Job title All Legal Occupations | 2012 jobs 14,610 | 2022 jobs 16,290 | Net change 1,680 | Percent change 11.5% | Annual average openings 410 | Median income $82,290 | Employment prospects |
| sector Legal | Job title All Lawyers, Judges, and Related Workers | 2012 jobs 10,740 | 2022 jobs 11,810 | Net change 1,070 | Percent change 10.0% | Annual average openings 280 | Median income n/a | Employment prospects |
| sector Legal | Job title Lawyers | 2012 jobs 8,800 | 2022 jobs 9,790 | Net change 990 | Percent change 11.3% | Annual average openings 240 | Median income $103,950 | Employment prospects Very Favorable |
| sector Legal | Job title Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers | 2012 jobs 120 | 2022 jobs 110 | Net change -10 | Percent change -8.3% | Annual average openings 0 | Median income $89,570 | Employment prospects Very Unfavorable |
| sector Legal | Job title Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | 2012 jobs 220 | 2022 jobs 220 | Net change 0 | Percent change 0.0% | Annual average openings 0 | Median income $139,680 | Employment prospects Unfavorable |
| sector Legal | Job title All Legal Support Workers | 2012 jobs 3,870 | 2022 jobs 4,480 | Net change 610 | Percent change 15.8% | Annual average openings 120 | Median income n/a | Employment prospects |
| sector Legal | Job title Paralegals and Legal Assistants | 2012 jobs 2,120 | 2022 jobs 2,540 | Net change 420 | Percent change 19.8% | Annual average openings 70 | Median income $45,600 | Employment prospects Very Favorable |
| sector Legal | Job title Court Reporters | 2012 jobs 250 | 2022 jobs 250 | Net change 0 | Percent change 0.0% | Annual average openings 0 | Median income n/a | Employment prospects Unfavorable |
| sector Legal | Job title Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers | 2012 jobs 1,260 | 2022 jobs 1,440 | Net change 180 | Percent change 14.3% | Annual average openings 40 | Median income $41,180 | Employment prospects Very Favorable |
| sector Legal | Job title Legal Support Workers, All Other | 2012 jobs 240 | 2022 jobs 250 | Net change 10 | Percent change 4.2% | Annual average openings 0 | Median income n/a | Employment prospects Unfavorable |
| sector Education, Training, and Library | Job title All Education, Training, and Library Occupations | 2012 jobs 105,610 | 2022 jobs 112,530 | Net change 6,920 | Percent change 6.6% | Annual average openings 2,960 | Median income $59,410 | Employment prospects |
| sector Education, Training, and Library | Job title All Postsecondary Teachers | 2012 jobs 12,100 | 2022 jobs 13,740 | Net change 1,640 | Percent change 13.6% | Annual average openings 340 | Median income n/a | Employment prospects |
| sector Education, Training, and Library | Job title Business Teachers, Postsecondary | 2012 jobs 700 | 2022 jobs 780 | Net change 80 | Percent change 11.4% | Annual average openings 20 | Median income $64,840 | Employment prospects Favorable |
| sector Education, Training, and Library | Job title Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 2012 jobs 220 | 2022 jobs 240 | Net change 20 | Percent change 9.1% | Annual average openings 0 | Median income $69,230 | Employment prospects Favorable |
| sector Education, Training, and Library | Job title Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 2012 jobs 560 | 2022 jobs 610 | Net change 50 | Percent change 8.9% | Annual average openings 20 | Median income $78,800 | Employment prospects Favorable |
| sector Education, Training, and Library | Job title Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | 2012 jobs 540 | 2022 jobs 580 | Net change 40 | Percent change 7.4% | Annual average openings 10 | Median income $88,130 | Employment prospects Favorable |
| sector Education, Training, and Library | Job title Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 2012 jobs 380 | 2022 jobs 430 | Net change 50 | Percent change 13.2% | Annual average openings 20 | Median income $79,800 | Employment prospects Very Favorable |
| sector Education, Training, and Library | Job title Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary | 2012 jobs 290 | 2022 jobs 320 | Net change 30 | Percent change 10.3% | Annual average openings 0 | Median income $71,950 | Employment prospects Favorable |
| sector Education, Training, and Library | Job title Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | 2012 jobs 160 | 2022 jobs 170 | Net change 10 | Percent change 6.3% | Annual average openings 0 | Median income $93,090 | Employment prospects Favorable |
| sector Education, Training, and Library | Job title Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | 2012 jobs 110 | 2022 jobs 120 | Net change 10 | Percent change 9.1% | Annual average openings 0 | Median income $80,840 | Employment prospects Favorable |
| sector Education, Training, and Library | Job title Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | 2012 jobs 330 | 2022 jobs 360 | Net change 30 | Percent change 9.1% | Annual average openings 10 | Median income $75,680 | Employment prospects Favorable |
| sector Education, Training, and Library | Job title Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other | 2012 jobs 160 | 2022 jobs 180 | Net change 20 | Percent change 12.5% | Annual average openings 0 | Median income $68,800 | Employment prospects Favorable |
| sector Education, Training, and Library | Job title Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | 2012 jobs 1,150 | 2022 jobs 1,520 | Net change 370 | Percent change 32.2% | Annual average openings 60 | Median income $65,460 | Employment prospects Very Favorable |
| sector Education, Training, and Library | Job title Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | 2012 jobs 460 | 2022 jobs 610 | Net change 150 | Percent change 32.6% | Annual average openings 30 | Median income $73,580 | Employment prospects Very Favorable |
| sector Education, Training, and Library | Job title Education Teachers, Postsecondary | 2012 jobs 660 | 2022 jobs 730 | Net change 70 | Percent change 10.6% | Annual average openings 20 | Median income $59,110 | Employment prospects Favorable |
| sector Education, Training, and Library | Job title Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 2012 jobs 110 | 2022 jobs 120 | Net change 10 | Percent change 9.1% | Annual average openings 0 | Median income $61,250 | Employment prospects Favorable |
| sector Education, Training, and Library | Job title Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | 2012 jobs 700 | 2022 jobs 780 | Net change 80 | Percent change 11.4% | Annual average openings 20 | Median income $68,670 | Employment prospects Favorable |
| sector Education, Training, and Library | Job title Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | 2012 jobs 310 | 2022 jobs 340 | Net change 30 | Percent change 9.7% | Annual average openings 10 | Median income $70,480 | Employment prospects Favorable |
| sector Education, Training, and Library | Job title English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | 2012 jobs 850 | 2022 jobs 930 | Net change 80 | Percent change 9.4% | Annual average openings 20 | Median income $64,770 | Employment prospects Favorable |
| sector Education, Training, and Library | Job title Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | 2012 jobs 260 | 2022 jobs 290 | Net change 30 | Percent change 11.5% | Annual average openings 0 | Median income $61,650 | Employment prospects Favorable |
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