2022 – 2032 Industry & Occupational Projections

Where is Rhode Island's economy headed? Which jobs are going to be in demand in the future? What types of skills will I need to compete and succeed in tomorrow's economy? The following projections are based on a model using past and present industry and occupational trends combined with a set of basic assumptions concerning the future. These pages will offer the reader insight into Rhode Island's economic picture.

National Projections

Bureau of Labor Statistics' Office of Occupational Statistics and Employment Projections

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