Michael Farr and Laurence Shatkin have researched and written more than 20 books on career topics, including 225 Best Jobs for Baby Boomers, a compendium of dozens of lists of desirable and growing fields for baby boomers. The list below ranks careers that employ a high percentage of baby boomers on projected job growth.
| Job |
Percent Growth |
| Social and Human Service Assistants |
48.7% |
| Personal and Home Care Aides |
40.5% |
| Self-Enrichment Education Teachers |
40.1% |
| Teachers, Postsecondary |
38.1% |
| Personal Financial Advisors |
34.6% |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers |
34.5% |
| Rehabilitation Counselors |
33.8% |
| Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Programs |
32.0% |
| Security Guards |
31.9% |
| Management Analysts |
30.4% |
| Pharmacists |
30.1% |
| Special Education Teachers, Middle School |
30.0% |
| Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten and Elementary School |
30.0% |
| Special Education Teachers, Secondary School |
30.0% |
| Medical and Health Services Managers |
29.3% |
| Audiologists |
29.0% |
| Medical and Public Health Social Workers |
28.6% |
| Emergency Management Specialists |
28.2% |
| Compensation, Benefits and Job Analysis Specialists |
28.0% |
| Training and Development Specialists |
27.9% |
| Social and Community Service Managers |
27.7% |
| Logisticians |
27.5% |
| Employment Interviewers, Private or Public Employment Service |
27.3% |
| Personnel Recruiters |
27.3% |
| Registered Nurses |
27.3% |
| Speech-Language Pathologists |
27.2% |
| Technical Writers |
27.1% |
| Mental Health Counselors |
26.7% |
| Instructional Coordinators |
25.4% |
| Private Detectives and Investigators |
25.3% |
| Veterinarians |
25.1% |
| Clinical Psychologists |
24.4% |
| Counseling Psychologists |
24.4% |
| School Psychologists |
24.4% |
| Directors, Religious Activities and Education |
24.1% |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health |
23.7% |
| Public Relations Managers |
23.4% |
| Chiropractors |
23.3% |
| Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors |
23.3% |
| Child, Family and School Social Workers |
23.2% |
| Tax Preparers |
23.2% |
| Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services |
23.2% |
| Teacher Assistants |
23.0% |
| Marriage and Family Therapists |
22.4% |
| Landscape Architects |
22.2% |
| Health Educators |
21.9% |
| Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs |
21.7% |
| Library Assistants, Clerical |
21.5% |
| Hydrologists |
21.0% |
| Locksmiths and Safe Repairers |
21.0% |
Republished with permission from 225 Best Jobs for Baby Boomers, by Michael Farr and Laurence Shatkin, Ph.D., 2006, © JIST Publishing.
