6 Top growing occupations

Many of the top growing occupations in the industry are VET aligned, with varied salaries across similar skill level requirements.

Occupations with the highest new workers expected within the other services industry

Occupations with highest new workers expected5

New workers expected5
2025 to 2028

Skill level9

Annual median earnings10

Retention rate11

Metal fitters and machinists

450

3

$94,744

89.2%

Animal attendants and trainers

450

3,4

$63,716

76.9%

General clerks

300

4

$67,860

79.1%

Funeral workers

220

2,3

Not available

84.8%

Bookkeepers

180

3

$76,419

83.3%

Accounting clerks

140

4

$71,833

84.2%

Office managers

130

2

$79,160

83.8%

Retail managers

120

2

$71,214

80.8%

Handypersons

120

5

$62,920

75.9%

Motor vehicle parts and accessories fitters

110

4

$63,060

79.5%

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