--- title: Federal projections for job openings through 2016. Registered Nurses lead the way. description: "Federal Projections for \"Most Job Openings\" Expected through 2016. In the number 1 slot is Registered Nurses" image: https://blog.diversitynursing.com/hs-fs/file-16131559-gif/images/overview_chart_02_small-resized-600.gif --- ![](https://blog.diversitynursing.com/hs-fs/file-16131559-gif/images/overview_chart_02_small-resized-600.gif) ### Federal projections for job openings through 2016. Registered Nurses lead the way. *Posted By* Pat Magrath Fri, Aug 26, 2011 @ 08:25 AM - - - The U.S. workforce is expected to become more diverse by 2018. Among racial groups, Whites are expected to make up a decreasing share of the labor force, while Blacks, Asians, and all other groups will increase their share (Chart 2). Among ethnic groups, persons of Hispanic origin are projected to increase their share of the labor force from 14.3 percent to 17.6 percent, reflecting 33.1 percent growth. ![overview chart 02 small resized 600](https://blog.diversitynursing.com/hs-fs/file-16131559-gif/images/overview_chart_02_small-resized-600.gif) July - August 2011. Largest Listings Out of 5,400,000 American Jobs Listed Across the Internet • Physical Therapists • Occupational Therapists • Assistant Managers **• Registered Nurses - Licensed RNs **• Crew Positions - Casual Dining and Fast Food • Salespeople • Shift Supervisors - Food and Other Industries • Cashiers/Sales Clerks • Customer Service Jobs • Pharmacy Technicians • Merchandisers • Event Specialists • General Managers • Photo Lab Supervisors • Project Managers - IT **Federal Projections for "Most Job Openings" Expected through 2016** **• Registered Nurses (RNs) **• Retail Salespersons • Customer Service Representatives • All Food Preparation & Service • Office Clerks • Personal & Home Care Aides • Home Health Aides (HHAs) • Postsecondary Teachers • Janitors and Cleaners, except Housekeepers • Nursing Aides & Orderlies • Bookkeeping, Accounting, And Auditing Clerks • Waitstaff • Child Care Workers • Executive Secretaries & Administrative Assistants • Computer Software Applications Engineers Topics : - [diversity](https://blog.diversitynursing.com/blog/topic/diversity) - [Workforce](https://blog.diversitynursing.com/blog/topic/workforce) - [employment](https://blog.diversitynursing.com/blog/topic/employment) - [diverse](https://blog.diversitynursing.com/blog/topic/diverse) - [Articles](https://blog.diversitynursing.com/blog/topic/articles) - [nurse](https://blog.diversitynursing.com/blog/topic/nurse) - [nurses](https://blog.diversitynursing.com/blog/topic/nurses) ### Recent Posts [![](https://blog.diversitynursing.com/hubfs/GettyImages-1428257600.jpg) ##### Advancing Mental Health Equity for Every Community Thu, Jul 02, 2026 @ 09:34 AM Every July, the United States observes National Minority Mental Health Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the unique mental health challenges experienced by racial and ethnic minority... Read More ](https://blog.diversitynursing.com/blog/advancing-mental-health-equity-for-every-community) [![](https://blog.diversitynursing.com/hubfs/GettyImages-2196910512.jpg) ##### Overcoming Imposter Syndrome in Nursing School and Beyond Wed, Jun 24, 2026 @ 01:29 PM There's a moment almost every nursing student experiences. You're standing at the bedside, maybe it's your first clinical day, maybe it's your first week on the floor as a new grad, and a small, cold... Read More ](https://blog.diversitynursing.com/blog/overcoming-imposter-syndrome-in-nursing-school-and-beyond) [![](https://blog.diversitynursing.com/hubfs/GettyImages-2173000043.jpg) ##### We're Still Burning: A Nurse's Take on the 2026 Burnout Statistics Wed, Jun 17, 2026 @ 10:33 AM I've been a Nurse long enough to remember when "burnout" wasn't something we talked about openly. You pushed through a brutal shift, grabbed a lukewarm coffee from the break room, and did it all... Read More ](https://blog.diversitynursing.com/blog/were-still-burning-a-nurses-take-on-the-2026-burnout-statistics) #### Subscribe to Email Our Newsletter [![Education_Award_Square](https://blog.diversitynursing.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Education_Award_Square.jpeg?width=485&height=317&name=Education_Award_Square.jpeg) ](https://blog.diversitynursing.com/education-award)