The Bureau of Labor Statistics' 2025-35 employment projections credit demand for AI-based systems, research and consulting with making professional, scientific and technical services the third-fastest-growing US sector, adding 926,700 new professional-services jobs by 2035, a rise of 8.6%
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that the professional, scientific, and technical services sector will add 926,700 jobs between 2025 and 2035, an 8.6% increase. This growth is expected to be driven by demand for AI-based systems, research and development, and associated consulting services. This sector is projected to be the third-fastest-growing major industry sector.
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