A new year means new beginnings: new resolutions, ideas and friends; new habits, relationships and goals; new salaries, titles and responsibilities. And perhaps most importantly, new jobs. Lots of ?em. And not just for 2008, either - until 2016.

Total employment is expected to increase by 15.6 million jobs during the 2006-16 decade, according to the most recent employment projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Almost all of this growth will occur in the service-providing sector, which will account for 75 percent of all jobs in 2016.

Professional and related professions and service occupations are projected to grow most quickly, accounting for more than six of 10 new jobs created throughout 2006-2016. Twenty-eight of the 30 fastest-growing jobs are in professional and related occupations and service positions.

Here are the 30 fastest-growing growing occupations for 2006-2016, according to the BLS.

1.Network systems and data communications analysts
2006 employment:?262,000
2016 projection:?402,000
Percent growth:?53.4
Salary range:?$46,360 or more
Education/training:?Bachelor?s degree

2.Personal and home care aides
2006 employment:?767,000
2016 projection:?1,156,000
Percent growth:?50.6
Salary range:?Less than $21,220
Education/training:?On-the-job training
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3.?Home health aides
2006 employment:?787,000
2016 projection:?1,171,000
Percent growth:?48.7
Salary range:?Less than $21,220
Education/training:?On-the-job training
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4.?Computer software engineers, applications
2006 employment: 507,000
2016 projection:?733,000
Percent growth:?44.6
Salary range:?$46,360 or more
Education/training:?Bachelor?s degree
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5.?Veterinary technologists and technicians
2006 employment:?71,000
2016 projection:?100,000
Percent growth:?41
Salary range:?$21,260 - $30,560
Education/training:?Associate degree
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6.?Personal financial advisors
2006 employment:?176,000
2016 projection:?248,000
Percent growth:?41
Salary range:?$46,360 or more
Education/training:?Bachelor?s degree
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7.?Makeup artists, theatrical and performance
2006 employment:?2,000
2016 projection:?3,000
Percent growth:?39.8
Salary range:?$30,630 - $46,300
Education/training:?Postsecondary vocational award
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8.?Medical assistant
2006 employment:?417,000
2016 projection:?565,000
Percent growth:?35.4
Salary range:?$21,260 - $30,560
Education/training:?Moderate on-the-job training
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9.?Veterinarians
2006 employment:?62,000
2016 projection:?84,000
Percent growth:?35
Salary range:?$46,360 or more
Education/training:?First professional degree
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10.?Substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors
2006 employment:?83,000
2016 projection:?112,000
Percent growth:?34.3
Salary range:?$30,630 - $46,300
Education/training:?Bachelor?s degree
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11.?Skin care specialists
2006?employment:?38,000
2016 projection:?51,000
Percent growth:?34.3
Salary range:?$21,260 - $30,560
Education/training:?Postsecondary vocational award
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12.?Financial analysts
2006 employment:?221,000
2016 projection:?295,000
Percent growth:?33.8
Salary range:?$46,360 or more
Education/training:?Bachelor?s degree
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13.?Social and human service assistants
2006 employment:?339,000
2016 projection:?453,000
Percent growth:?34.3
Salary range:?$21,260 - $30,560
Education/training:?Moderate on-the-job training
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14.?Gaming surveillance officers and gaming investigators
2006 employment:?9,000
2016 projection:?12,000
Percent growth:?33.6
Salary range:?$21,260 - $30,560
Education/training: Moderate on-the-job training
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15.?Physical therapist assistants
2006 employment:?60,000
2016 projection:?80,000
Percent growth:?32.4
Salary range:?$30,630 - $46,300
Education/training:?Associate degree
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16.?Pharmacy technicians
2006 employment:?285,000
2016 projection:?376,000
Percent growth:?32
Salary range:?$21,260 - $30,560
Education/training:?Moderate on-the-job training
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17.?Forensic science technicians
2006 employment:?13,000
2016 projection:?17,000
Percent growth:?30.7
Salary range:?$30,630 - $46,300
Education/training:?Bachelor?s degree
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18.?Dental hygienists
2006 employment:?167,000
2016 projection:?217,000
Percent growth:?30.1
Salary range:?$46,360 or more
Education/training:?Associate degree
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19.?Mental health counselors
2006 employment:?100,000
2016 projection:?130,000
Percent growth:?30
Salary range:?$30,630 - $46,300
Education/training:??Master?s degree
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20.?Mental health and substance abuse social workers
2006 employment:?122,000
2016 projection:?159,000
Percent growth:?29.9
Salary range:?$30,630 - $46,300
Education/training:?Master?s degree
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21.?Marriage and family therapists
2006 employment:?25,000
2016 projection:?32,000
Percent growth:?29.8
Salary range:?$30,630 - $46,300
Education/training:?Master?s degree
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22.?Dental assistants
2006 employment:?280,000
2016 projection:?362,000
Percent growth:?29.2
Salary range:?$21,260 - $30,560
Education/training:?Moderate on-the-job training
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23.?Computer systems analysts
2006 employment:?504,000
2016 projection:?650,000
Percent growth:?29
Salary range:?$46,360 or more
Education/training:?Bachelor?s degree
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24.?Database administrators?
2006 employment:?119,000
2016 projection:?154,000
Percent growth:?28.6
Salary range:?$46,360 or more
Education/training:?Bachelor?s degree
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25.?Computer software engineers, systems software
2006 employment:?350,000
2016 projection:?449,000
Percent growth:?28.2
Salary range:?$46,360 or more
Education/training:?Bachelor?s degree
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26.?Gaming and sports book writers and runners
2006 employment:?18,000
2016 projection:?24,000
Percent growth:?28
Salary range:?Less than $21,220
Education/training:?On-the-job training
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27.?Environmental science and protection technicians
2006 employment:?36,000
2016 projection:?47,000
Percent growth:?28
Salary range:?$30,630 - $46,300
Education/training:?Associate degree
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28.?Manicurists and pedicurists
2006 employment:?78,000
2016 projection:?100,000
Percent growth:?27.6
Salary range:?Less than $21,220
Education/training:?Postsecondary vocational award
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29.?Physical therapists
2006 employment:?173,000
2016 projection:?200,000
Percent growth:?27.1
Salary range:?$46,360 or more
Education/training:?Master?s degree
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30.?Physician assistants
2006 employment:?66,000
2016 projection:?83,000
Percent growth:?27
Salary range:?$46,360 or more
Education/training:?Master?s degree