20 jobs that will be in demand in 2023

While there are worries of a recession occurring in 2023, one thing is certain entering the new year: Unemployment rates remain quite low. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics,

the overall unemployment rate near the end of 2022 was 3.7 percent. For people age 55 and older, the rate was even lower, clocking in at just 2.5 percent. What those numbers mean is that

many employers are hungry to hire, especially for the roles included on the list below. AARP examined the BLS projections on the prospects for various careers between now and 2031 to

identify which jobs offer good opportunities for older workers. The analysis found a range of professions suitable to different backgrounds and levels of experience. Overall, medical

professions are projected to show the most growth, but other jobs, such as financial manager, chef, referee and teacher, also are expected to do more hiring. The following 20 jobs are

expected to be in demand in 2023. They are ranked in order of the biggest 10-year percentage increase in the projected number of jobs added between 2021 and 2031. Clicking on the “Find jobs”

link will take you to the list of current job postings in that profession on the AARP Job Board. 1. NURSE PRACTITIONER Increase in jobs: 45.7 percent Average hourly wage: $56.75 Find nurse

practitioner job openings Nurse practitioners can perform many of the tasks that doctors do, such as creating treatment plans for patients, managing medical histories and supervising

registered nurses. The big difference is that nurse practitioners cannot prescribe medications in most states. However, because nurse practitioners are so versatile, demand for them

continues to grow rapidly. To become a nurse practitioner, you will need a graduate degree in nursing along with the appropriate licenses for the states in which you work.  2. DATA SCIENTIST

Increase in jobs: 35.8 percent Average hourly wage: $52.24 Find data scientist job openings From car rental companies such as Avis to telecommunications businesses such as Verizon, data

scientists analyze the numbers and other information to figure out the best ways for their businesses to be more successful. The job duties include identifying what types of business and

customer data are worth gathering, then verifying that the information is accurate. It’s a big job that typically requires at least a bachelor’s degree in a field such as statistics or

mathematics. 3. INFORMATION SECURITY ANALYST Increase in jobs: 34.7 percent Average hourly wage: $54.46 Find information security analyst job openings Hackers are always looking for new ways

to get their hands on the valuable information that businesses have — the personal information of their clients. Information security analysts are the watchdogs who work to prevent these

security breaches from happening. 4. UMPIRE, REFEREE OR OTHER SPORTS OFFICIAL Increase in jobs: 31.7 percent Average hourly wage: $24.86 Find umpire and referee job openings Sports continue

to be one of the nation’s favorite pastimes, and that athletic enthusiasm is creating job opportunities. School districts, recreational leagues, and major and minor professional leagues need

officials who can keep the games fair and free-flowing. Some on-the-job training is required, along with and perhaps more than a little patience for argumentative fans and players. 5. WEB

DEVELOPER Increase in jobs: 30.3 percent Average hourly wage: $38.09 Find web developer job openings Most people rely on the internet to stay informed and connected with our communities for

essential needs. Web developers make sure those sites function properly while also updating them to include new functions that make them easier to use. Many of these positions can be done

remotely. 6. CHOREOGRAPHER OR DANCER Increase in jobs: 29.7 percent and 24.5 percent Average hourly wage: $19.47 for both Maybe it’s the popularity of viral dance videos on TikTok, but

demand for dancers and choreographers has surged in recent years. In addition to helping clients make posts for social media and performing on stage and in film, dancers and choreographers

work on smaller events such as weddings and other family gatherings. No degree is necessary to work in this field, but you will need some training and rhythm. 7. PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT Increase

in jobs: 27.6 percent Average hourly wage: $57.43 Find physician assistant job openings Physician assistant, or P.A., is another health care role that has more responsibilities than a nurse

but less than a doctor. Working alongside a physician, the workers can handle duties such as diagnosing patients, ordering medical tests and setting broken bones. These jobs require a

master’s degree along with the appropriate licenses.