{"id":12327,"date":"2023-10-11T06:17:05","date_gmt":"2023-10-11T06:17:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobera.com\/?p=12327"},"modified":"2023-10-11T06:17:05","modified_gmt":"2023-10-11T06:17:05","slug":"career-change-statistics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/career-change-statistics\/","title":{"rendered":"59+ Latest Career Change Statistics, Facts &amp; Trends [2026]"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Contemplating a <strong>career change<\/strong>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re not alone!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Millions of people switch<\/strong> careers every year.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An<strong> average employee changes 5-7 careers<\/strong> before retiring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Almost <strong>60%<\/strong> of employees in the US are <strong>planning to switch careers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Taking the <strong>first step<\/strong> towards change <strong>can be scary<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, knowing the <strong>latest career change trends<\/strong> can give you the reassurance you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make an informed decision with these<strong> career change statistics:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><nav><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#top-career-change-statistics-editors-pick\">Top Career Change Statistics: Editor\u2019s Pick<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#why-do-people-change-careers\">Why Do People Change Careers?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#why-do-employees-hesitate-to-change-careers\">Why Do Employees Hesitate to Change Careers?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#career-change-statistics-by-age\">Career Change Statistics by Age<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#career-change-statistics-by-demographic\">Career Change Statistics by Demographic<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#which-careers-will-have-the-most-jobs-in-the-future\">Which Careers Will Have the Most Jobs in the Future?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"top-career-change-statistics-editors-pick\">Top Career Change Statistics: Editor\u2019s Pick<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Employees in the US have an <strong>average tenure of 4.1 years<\/strong> with an employer. [<a href=\"#sources\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#sources\">1<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gen Z <\/strong>is expected to have <strong>16-17 jobs<\/strong> in 5-7 careers. [<a href=\"#sources\">2<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nearly <strong>two-thirds of employees<\/strong> have recently quit or actively<strong> want to quit<\/strong> their jobs. [<a href=\"#sources\">3<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>41%<\/strong> of employees planning to change careers are <strong>searching for flexible or remote work.<\/strong> [<a href=\"#sources\">4<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The median job<strong> tenure of Gen X and Boomers<\/strong> is <strong>three times higher <\/strong>than that of Millennials and Gen Z. [<a href=\"#sources\">1<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1 in 3 Americans<\/strong> have <strong>changed jobs<\/strong> in the last two years. [<a href=\"#sources\">5<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>About <strong>37% of US employees<\/strong> lost their jobs or <strong>changed companies in 2020.<\/strong> [<a href=\"#sources\">6<\/a>]<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-do-people-change-careers\">Why Do People Change Careers?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/reasons-for-job-change-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"reasons for job change\" class=\"wp-image-12337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/reasons-for-job-change-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/reasons-for-job-change-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/reasons-for-job-change-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/reasons-for-job-change.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>96% of workers<\/strong> are looking for a career change in 2023. [<a href=\"#sources\">7<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From<strong> flexibility to salary hikes<\/strong>, employees shift careers for various reasons. Check out these statistics to <strong>understand why people change careers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"50-of-workers-want-to-switch-careers-for-higher-salaries-8\">50% of workers want to switch careers for higher salaries [<a href=\"#sources\">8<\/a>]<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In today\u2019s dynamic job market, almost 40% of people want to<strong> change careers to increase their earning potential.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>80% of people feel their <strong>current pay isn\u2019t keeping up with inflation.<\/strong> [<a href=\"#sources\">9<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>average salary hike <\/strong>when changing jobs is <strong>14.8%.<\/strong> [<a href=\"#sources\">10<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if they stay with the<strong> same company,<\/strong> they get a raise of <strong>3-5%<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"50-of-employees-want-to-change-careers-for-remote-working-options-8\">50% of employees want to change careers for remote working options [<a href=\"#sources\">8<\/a>]<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After the pandemic, <strong>many organizations shifted to remote and hybrid work <\/strong>models.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>About <strong>97%<\/strong> of people <strong>wanted<\/strong> some form of <strong>remote work.<\/strong> [<a href=\"#sources\">11<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>60%<\/strong> of employees claim that they <strong>would switch jobs if they didn\u2019t have remote options.<\/strong> [<a href=\"#sources\">9<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"56-of-employees-want-to-change-careers-for-a-better-work-life-balance-8\">56% of employees want to change careers for a better work-life balance [<a href=\"#sources\">8<\/a>]<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Work-life balance<\/strong> is the number one reason people change jobs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many <strong>employees<\/strong> want more than job fulfillment; they <strong>prefer a balanced life<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>39% <\/strong>of American workers <strong>have a side hustle<\/strong>, even if they earn about $100K. [<a href=\"#sources\">12<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>10%<\/strong> of people <strong>change careers to focus<\/strong> all their time <strong>on their side hustles<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"49-of-employees-quit-their-jobs-for-a-more-fulfilling-career-8\">49% of employees quit their jobs for a more fulfilling career [<a href=\"#sources\">8<\/a>]<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Nearly half<\/strong> the employees quit their jobs because they were<strong> looking for something more meaningful and fulfilling<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Employees are<\/strong> <strong>no longer willing to settle<\/strong> for jobs that do not align with their values or goals. They seek careers that offer them a sense of <strong>purpose, challenge, and growth.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>12% of employees <\/strong>feel that their current careers were never a fit for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/career-changes-1024x427.jpg\" alt=\"3 to 7 career changes\" class=\"wp-image-12340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/career-changes-1024x427.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/career-changes-300x125.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/career-changes-768x320.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/career-changes.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"43-of-people-are-looking-for-a-new-career-to-grow-their-skills-8\">43% of people are looking for a new career to grow their skills [<a href=\"#sources\">8<\/a>]<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Almost half <\/strong>of the employees want a career that will allow them to <strong>develop their skills and knowledge<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This highlights the <strong>importance of lifelong learning<\/strong> in today&#8217;s rapidly changing workforce.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>People want careers that will help them <strong>stay ahead of the curve<\/strong> and be competitive in the job market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>27% say they <strong>lack growth opportunities <\/strong>in their current roles.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"19-of-employees-see-a-career-change-before-their-retirement-as-a-second-act-8\">19% of employees see a career change before their retirement as a \u201csecond act\u201d [<a href=\"#sources\">8<\/a>]<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a <strong>growing trend<\/strong> among people in their <strong>50s and 60s<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some people want to <strong>switch careers right before retirement<\/strong> because they are not fulfilled in their current careers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#fff9ed\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>If you found this article interesting, you might enjoy these too:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<p>[related_posts_by_tax taxonomies=&#8221;category,post_tag&#8221; posts_per_page=&#8221;5&#8243; orderby=&#8221;post_modified&#8221; title=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-do-employees-hesitate-to-change-careers\">Why Do Employees Hesitate to Change Careers?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>51% <\/strong>of workers are<strong> not actively looking<\/strong> for a job change <strong>but would consider a switch<\/strong> if the opportunity arose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What makes these employees hesitate to make a career switch?<br><br>Let\u2019s dive into the numbers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"60-of-people-feel-that-they-dont-have-the-qualifications-to-choose-a-career-in-stem-13\">60% of people feel that they don\u2019t have the qualifications to choose a career in STEM [<a href=\"#sources\">13<\/a>]<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A study conducted in the UK revealed that about <strong>75% of people<\/strong> looking for a career change <strong>don\u2019t have the right qualifications.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>40% don\u2019t know how to gain the knowledge and skills to <strong>build a career in STEM<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>80% of <strong>people will focus on developing their skills<\/strong> in the next year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"more-than-56-of-employees-said-that-financial-security-is-stopping-them-from-changing-careers-14\">More than 56% of employees said that financial security is stopping them from changing careers [<a href=\"#sources\">14<\/a>]<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Switching jobs can be a risky financial move<\/strong>, especially if a person doesn&#8217;t have a new job lined up before leaving their current one.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/financial-security-1024x427.jpg\" alt=\"57% of employees hesitate to change careers because of financial security\" class=\"wp-image-12343\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/financial-security-1024x427.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/financial-security-300x125.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/financial-security-768x320.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/financial-security.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to losing a paycheck for a while, they might also have to <strong>pay for health insurance and other benefits out of pocket.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These factors <strong>affect an employee&#8217;s decision<\/strong> to change careers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"40-of-employees-said-they-are-uncertain-about-what-field-to-enter-into-next-14\">40% of employees said they are uncertain about what field to enter into next [<a href=\"#sources\">14<\/a>]<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Nearly half the workers <\/strong>are not sure about which field to shift to. So, they <strong>can\u2019t leave their current career, despite being unhappy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"31-of-employees-are-worried-that-they-are-too-old-to-change-careers-14\">31% of employees are worried that they are too old to change careers [<a href=\"#sources\">14<\/a>]<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ageism <\/strong>is still prevalent in the workplace. <strong>Older employees have a hard time<\/strong> landing an interview. That\u2019s why they hesitate to shift careers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"career-change-statistics-by-age\">Career Change Statistics by Age<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Age influences<\/strong> how many times a person changes careers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some statistics about that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"do-younger-people-change-jobs-more-often\">Do younger people change jobs more often?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When <strong>people are younger<\/strong>, they tend to <strong>change careers often<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Employees are likely to change jobs almost six times between the ages of 18-24. [<a href=\"#sources\">15<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It could be because <strong>they have the time and energy to experiment <\/strong>until they find a career that suits them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Employees change careers about <strong>5.7 times in the six years <\/strong>between the ages of 18 and 24.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"between-25-and-34-years-old-employees-change-jobs-an-average-of-2-4-times-15\">Between 25 and 34 years old, employees change jobs an average of 2.4 times [<a href=\"#sources\">15<\/a>]<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As <strong>people grow older<\/strong>, the frequency of <strong>career changes decreases<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The average decreases to <strong>2.9 jobs between ages 35 and 44.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It further reduces to <strong>1.9 jobs between ages 45 and 52<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"millennial-and-gen-z-employees-change-careers-more-often-than-older-generations-16\">Millennial and Gen Z employees change careers more often than older generations [<a href=\"#sources\">16<\/a>]<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/job-tenure-by-generations-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"job tenure by generations\" class=\"wp-image-12346\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/job-tenure-by-generations-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/job-tenure-by-generations-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/job-tenure-by-generations-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/job-tenure-by-generations.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s the average time each generation spends in a job:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Gen Z: <strong>2 years and three months<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Millennials: <strong>2 years and nine months<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gen X: <strong>5 years and two months<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Baby Boomers: <strong>8 years and three months<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"career-change-statistics-by-demographic\">Career Change Statistics by Demographic<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to know how <strong>gender, race, and other demographics<\/strong> affect career change?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Look into these numbers for more insight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"women-have-10-shorter-tenure-than-men-1\">Women have 10% shorter tenure than men [<a href=\"#sources\">1<\/a>]<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On average, <strong>women have 12.1 jobs in their lifetime<\/strong>, while men have 12.5 jobs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Men<\/strong> with <strong>higher education<\/strong> have about <strong>11.9 jobs<\/strong> from ages 18 to 54.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Women<\/strong> with a <strong>higher education<\/strong> hold an average of <strong>13.1 jobs<\/strong> between the ages of 18-54.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Men without a high school education<\/strong> have about <strong>13.8 jobs<\/strong> between these ages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Women without a high school education<\/strong> have about <strong>10.0 jobs <\/strong>from ages 18-54.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"employees-in-the-public-sector-change-careers-less-frequently-than-those-in-the-private-sector-1\">Employees in the public sector change careers less frequently than those in the private sector [<a href=\"#sources\">1<\/a>]<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Employees in the <strong>public sector stay nearly twice as long<\/strong> in their jobs as those in the private sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>average tenure<\/strong> in the <strong>public<\/strong> sector is <strong>6.5 years<\/strong> and <strong>3.7 years<\/strong> in the <strong>private <\/strong>sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Federal employees<\/strong> keep the same job for an average of <strong>8.2 years.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Local government employees\u2019<\/strong> average tenure is<strong> 6.6 years.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>State employees&#8217; tenure is<strong> 5.6 years.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the private sector, employees in the <strong>manufacturing industry<\/strong> have the longest career, with an <strong>average of 5.1 years<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Those in the<strong> leisure and hospitality industries <\/strong>have the shortest careers at just 2.3 years on average.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s the average tenure by industry:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Industry<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Years<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Agriculture<\/td><td>3.5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Non-agriculture<\/td><td>3.7<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction<\/td><td>4.6<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Construction<\/td><td>4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Manufacturing<\/td><td>5.1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Wholesale and retail trade<\/td><td>3.3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Transportation and utilities<\/td><td>4.3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Information<\/td><td>4.2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Financial activities&nbsp;<\/td><td>4.8<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Real estate<\/td><td>4.6<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Professional and business services<\/td><td>3.5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Education and health services<\/td><td>3.8<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Leisure and hospitality<\/td><td>2.3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Other services<\/td><td>4.1<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"29-of-white-employees-have-been-with-their-organizations-for-at-least-10-years-1\">29% of White employees have been with their organizations for at least 10 years [<a href=\"#sources\">1<\/a>]<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>White employees are 32% more likely<\/strong> to stay at a firm for at least <strong>ten years<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>26% of Asians, 22% of Hispanics, and 23% of blacks <\/strong>have been with their company for at least a decade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>White employees<\/strong> aged 18-24 change careers <strong>5.9 times on average.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Black employees<\/strong> change jobs an average of <strong>4.8 times.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Latinos change jobs 5.1 times<\/strong> on average.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"which-careers-will-have-the-most-jobs-in-the-future\">Which Careers Will Have the Most Jobs in the Future?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/top-10-careers.jpg\" alt=\"top 10 careers and projected growth rate\" class=\"wp-image-12348\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/top-10-careers.jpg 800w, https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/top-10-careers-267x300.jpg 267w, https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/top-10-careers-768x864.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out the top 20 careers and their projected growth rates [<a href=\"#sources\">17<\/a>]:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Careers<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Growth rate<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Wind turbine service technicians<\/td><td>45%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nurse practitioners&nbsp;<\/td><td>45%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Data scientists<\/td><td>35%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Information security analysts<\/td><td>32%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Statisticians&nbsp;<\/td><td>32%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Medical and health service managers<\/td><td>28%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Physician assistants<\/td><td>27%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Epidemiologists&nbsp;<\/td><td>27%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Physical therapist assistants&nbsp;<\/td><td>26%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Software developers<\/td><td>26%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Occupational therapist assistants<\/td><td>24%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Computer and information research scientists<\/td><td>23%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Actuaries<\/td><td>23%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Operational research analysts<\/td><td>23%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Home health and personal care aides<\/td><td>22%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Solar photovoltaic installers<\/td><td>22%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Veterinary technologists and technicians<\/td><td>21%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Taxi drivers<\/td><td>21%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Personal care and service workers<\/td><td>21%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers<\/td><td>20%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"fa-qs-about-career-change\">FAQs about Career Change<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-do-i-know-if-its-time-for-a-career-change\">How do I know if it&#8217;s time for a career change?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are a few signs that it may be time for a career change:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You are<strong> unhappy<\/strong> in your current role.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You feel <strong>unchallenged or bored<\/strong> at work.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You <strong>don\u2019t have growth opportunities<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your <strong>values and interests<\/strong> have changed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You are looking for a more <strong>flexible work-life balance<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-do-i-make-a-successful-career-change\">How do I make a successful career change?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Do your research:<\/strong> Identify positions that fit your skills and interests.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Develop a plan:<\/strong> Take courses, workshops, or online tutorials to develop new skills or update your existing skills.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Update your resume and cover letter: <\/strong>Tailor them to the specific jobs you are applying for.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Network with people:<\/strong> Attend industry events, join online forums, and reach out to people you admire in your field.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-resources-are-available-to-help-me-change-careers\">What resources are available to help me change careers?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Career counselors<\/strong>: Career counselors help you identify potential career paths.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Online resources:<\/strong> Many online resources can help you research different careers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Government resources:<\/strong> Many governments offer programs and services to help people change careers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"is-it-bad-to-switch-careers\">Is it bad to switch careers?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Talented professionals switch jobs <strong>every three to five years.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On average, an employee changes jobs every<strong> 4.1 years.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So it\u2019s <strong>not bad to switch careers. <\/strong>However, <strong>job hopping is often not good<\/strong> for your track record.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"summary\">Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Changing jobs is a big<strong> decision<\/strong> <strong>that can change the course of your life<\/strong>. Analyze your skills and interests thoroughly before choosing a career.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Knowing the latest statistics and trends is an<strong> important part of research<\/strong>. These <strong>career change statistics <\/strong>would\u2019ve given you all the data you need to make an informed decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out our website for more <strong>latest statistics on various topics<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sources\">Sources:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>US Bureau of Labor Statistics. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/news.release\/pdf\/tenure.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">EMPLOYEE TENURE IN 2022<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The University of Queensland. <a href=\"https:\/\/study.uq.edu.au\/stories\/how-many-career-changes-lifetime#:~:text=Research%20shows%20most%20people%20will,and%20upcoming%20generations%20of%20workers.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">How many career changes in a lifetime?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>HRO Today.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrotoday.com\/ticker\/58-of-employed-workers-looking-to-make-career-change-flexjobs-report\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"> 58% of Employed Workers Are Looking to Make Career Change<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CNBC. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2021\/10\/12\/why-50percent-of-workers-want-to-make-a-career-change-new-survey.html#:~:text=Of%20the%20roughly%2050%25%20of,are%20interested%20in%20changing%20industries.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Why 50% of workers want to make a career change: new survey<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PBS. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pbs.org\/newshour\/economy\/1-in-3-americans-who-switched-jobs-during-the-great-resignation-say-they-did-it-for-better-pay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Why a third of American workers changed jobs during the Great Resignation<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fortune. <a href=\"https:\/\/fortune.com\/2021\/05\/14\/us-workers-changing-jobs-covid-pandemic-workforce\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">A new study highlights that one in three U.S. workers changed or lost jobs in the past year<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Forbes. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/jackkelly\/2023\/01\/17\/monster-survey-96-of-workers-are-on-the-job-hunt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Monster Survey: 96% Of Workers Are On The Job Hunt<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flexjobs.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flexjobs.com\/blog\/post\/career-changers-seek-better-balance-ahead-pay-flexjobs-survey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Career Changers Seek Better Work-Life Balance Ahead of Better Pay: FlexJobs Survey<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remote. Co.<a href=\"https:\/\/remote.co\/report-80-say-salary-isnt-keeping-up-with-inflation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"> Report: 80% Say Salary Isn\u2019t Keeping Up With Inflation<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Zippia.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.zippia.com\/advice\/average-salary-increase-when-changing-jobs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"> 26 AVERAGE SALARY INCREASE WHEN CHANGING JOBS STATISTICS [2023]<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flexjobs. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flexjobs.com\/blog\/post\/remote-work-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Remote Work Statistics &amp; Trends: The Latest in Remote Work<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bankrate. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bankrate.com\/personal-finance\/side-hustle-survey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Survey: 39% have a side hustle, and 44% believe they\u2019ll always need one<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Computer Weekly. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.computerweekly.com\/news\/365531460\/More-than-60-of-people-think-they-are-not-qualified-for-STEM-careers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">More than 60% of people think they are not qualified for STEM careers<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Zippia. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zippia.com\/advice\/career-change-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">21 CRUCIAL CAREER CHANGE STATISTICS<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Indeed. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indeed.com\/career-advice\/starting-new-job\/how-often-do-people-change-careers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">How Often Do People Change Careers?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Yahoo Finance. <a href=\"https:\/\/finance.yahoo.com\/news\/millennials-or-get-z-who-is-doing-the-most-job-hopping-112733374.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Millennials or Gen Z: Who is doing the most job-hopping?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;US Bureau of Labor Statistics.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/fastest-growing.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"> Fastest Growing Occupations<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<p>[ratemypost]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Contemplating a career change? 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