Which engineers will see the highest increase in demand by 2035?
In the US, the number of engineering jobs is projected to increase by 8 percent between 2025 and 2035. The highest growth is expected in industrial engineering: employment in this field may increase by 12 percent, or nearly 45.4 thousand jobs.
Which engineers will see the highest demand growth by 2035?
According to estimates by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, overall employment in the country will grow by 3.5 percent during this period. Accordingly, the growth rate in the engineering field is expected to be more than double the overall figure.
At a time when the impact of artificial intelligence on the labor market is being widely discussed, forecasts show an increase in job opportunities across a number of engineering disciplines.
Engineering disciplines expected to see the fastest job growth:
Industrial engineering - 12 percent;
Mechanical engineering - 11 percent;
Electrical engineering - 10 percent;
Computer hardware engineering - 9 percent;
Aerospace engineering - 8 percent;
Bioengineering - 8 percent;
Materials engineering - 8 percent;
Agricultural engineering - 7 percent;
Civil engineering - 6 percent.
However, a high percentage growth does not always mean more new jobs will be created. The result also depends on how many specialists are currently working in a particular field.
For example, a 6 percent growth in civil engineering translates to approximately 24.5 thousand new jobs. In agricultural engineering, although a 7 percent growth is expected, this means only 100 additional jobs.
In the overall labor market, one of the fastest-growing sectors is projected to be healthcare support services. Employment in this sector is expected to increase by 13.3 percent.
The presented figures are forecasts regarding the US labor market and represent the net growth in the number of jobs in 2025–2035. They do not imply demand in other countries or a guarantee of employment in a specific profession.