South Dakota's Fastest Growing Occupations
2004 - 2014

SOC*
Code

Occupational Title

2004
Workers

2014
Workers

Percent
Change

151081

Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts

470

743

58.1%

399021

Personal and Home Care Aides

989

1,486

50.3%

151031

Computer Software Engineers, Applications

278

411

47.8%

151032

Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software

232

341

47.0%

292032

Diagnostic Medical Sonographers

190

276

45.3%

291071

Physician Assistants

324

466

43.8%

319092

Medical Assistants

961

1,383

43.9%

292021

Dental Hygienists

423

597

41.1%

211093

Social and Human Service Assistants

607

848

39.7%

312021

Physical Therapist Assistants

257

360

40.1%

319091

Dental Assistants

652

906

39.0%

399031

Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors

633

873

37.9%

291111

Registered Nurses

8,885

12,005

35.1%

151071

Network and Computer Systems Administrators

990

1,324

33.7%

211011

Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors

433

581

34.2%

*Standard Occupational Classification (SOC)

Note: Only those occupations with 2004 worker level greater than or equal to 150 were included.