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10 jobs that are set to shrink over the next decade, according to Labor Department projections

NewsNation • August 31, 2026 • business

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Health care jobs are expected to grow significantly over the next decade, with health care support roles projected to increase by 13.3%, the fastest growth among occupational groups.
Office and administrative support jobs are forecasted to decline by 4% by 2035, resulting in the loss of approximately 752,000 positions, the steepest drop among major job categories.
The decline in administrative roles is largely attributed to the rise of automation and AI technologies, which are replacing tasks traditionally performed by workers in these positions.
Jobs such as word processors, typists, switchboard operators, data entry keyers, and telemarketers are expected to experience the largest percentage decreases, with word processors and typists projected to fall by 34%.
In terms of sheer numbers, cashiers are expected to see the largest employment drop, decreasing by about 200,000 jobs (6.5%), followed by office clerks and customer service representatives with declines of approximately 156,000 and 142,000 jobs respectively.

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