Job Occupations Residents of Alabama are Leaving

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(Alabama)- In an economy like Alabama's, job preference among potential workers continuously evolves, reflecting shifts in technology, consumer behavior, and industry demand. As we approach 2024, certain occupations in the state are experiencing notable declines, highlighting broader trends in employment.

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Decling Occupants in Alabama

Below are the top 10 declining occupations in Alabama, according to the Alabama Department of Labor's Labor Market Information Division.

1. Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks

• 2014: 24,790
• 2024: 23,020
• Net Change: -1,770
• Percent Change (%): -7.14

2. Postal Service Mail Carriers

• 2014: 5,030
• 2024: 3,750
• Net Change: -1,280
• Percent Change (%): -25.45

3. Cooks, Fast Food

• 2014: 8,340
• 2024: 7,130
• Net Change: -1,210
• Percent Change (%): -14.51

4. Tellers

• 2014: 9,280
• 2024: 8,320
• Net Change: -960
• Percent Change (%): -10.34

5. Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

• 2014: 5,680
• 2024: 5,060
• Net Change: -620
• Percent Change (%): -10.92

6. Computer Programmers

• 2014: 6,380
• 2024: 5,840
• Net Change: -540
• Percent Change (%): -8.46

7. Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

• 2014: 2,480
• 2024: 1,980
• Net Change: -500
• Percent Change (%): -20.16

8. Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service

• 2014: 1,440
• 2024: 960
• Net Change: -480
• Percent Change (%): -33.33

9. Sewing Machine Operators

• 2014: 3,040
• 2024: 2,600
• Net Change: -440
• Percent Change (%): -14.47

10. Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

• 2014: 1,050
• 2024: 620
• Net Change: -430
• Percent Change (%): -40.95

These figures, sourced from the Alabama Department of Labor, underscore the ongoing transformation of Alabama’s job market. As industries adopt automation and streamline processes, certain traditional roles are seeing reduced demand. For individuals in these fields, exploring opportunities in emerging sectors or acquiring new skills may be pivotal in navigating this evolving employment landscape.

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