Question

Which occupation was expected to add the largest number of new jobs?
Size and projected 2010 - 2020 growth of selected occupations
Projected growth rate
(percent)
50
Projected growth rate
(percent)
A) brick masons
B) medical secretaries
C)
dishwashers
D) real estate brokers
50
40
-40
Brickmasons
and blockmasons
Medical Secretaries
30
30
20
10
Real estate brokers
Dishwashers
100
200
300
400
500
600
20
10
Occupational employment, 2010 (thousands)
Note: Bubble size shows projected growth in the number of jobs.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Answer 1

B) medical secretaries.

The medical secretaries bubble is the largest — they start with a large 2010 employment and have a high projected growth rate, giving the largest absolute increase in jobs.