The fastest growing job in your state probably isnt what youd expect

The fastest growing job in your state probably isnt what youd expectThe fastest growing job in your state probably isnt what youd expectThe 21st century has all kinds of jobs that few people could have ever predicted. Just to name a few, there are brand evangelists, recruitment ninjas and shine artists, not to mention all of the so-called wizards in IT departments.In this ever-changing work-scape, you may wonder, what are the fastest growing jobs near you? Not what jobs are the most prevalent, nor the most accessible right now. But whats trending upward?Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moreThe answer to that question is complexbecause it really depends where you live. Each state in the U.S. caters to different industries that dictatewhich job titles are on the rise.Thankfully, the fine folks over at Yahoo Finance compiled data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and used information from Projections Managing Partnership to find out what industries and specific jobs were on the rise throughout the U.S. And some of what they found may come as a surprise.Credit Yahoo FinanceIts no real shocker that on certain parts of the map, jobs involving sustainable energy are climbing. Eight different states all over the Union - from Hawaii, to California, to Florida and New Jersey- ranked solar panel installer as the fastest growing job. Wind turbine service technician was another popular occupation in the countrys middle.Then, there were less obvious jobs that are becoming more and more in-demand. Idaho must have a burgeoning museum industry because exhibit designers are trending. The gambling industry is beginning to infiltrate New York. There must be a lot of RVs (or maybe tiny homes?) in Washington state, as mobile home installers are becoming big. And Oregonians appear to really love their puppies or emotional support peacocks - animal trainers have gotten a boost.It s research like this thats a constant reminder theres almost no way to know whatll be all the rage down the line. Because honestly,who would have guessed there would be such a need for costumeattendants in Georgia? The katechese rings loud and clear Do what you love, and maybe one day itll be trending on a map. Even if it isnt, chances are its no less random than a patternmaker, whatever that is (thank you, Arizona).You might also enjoyNew neuroscience reveals 4 rituals that will make you happyStrangers know your social class in the first seven words you say, study finds10 lessons from Benjamin Franklins daily schedule that will double your productivityThe worst mistakes you can make in an interview, according to 12 CEOs10 habits of mentally strong people