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25 recession-proof jobs for anyone worried about the next economic downturn
25. Massage therapists saw a 30.8% increase in jobs during the Great Recession.
![25 recession-proof jobs for anyone worried about the next economic downturn](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstaticbiassets.in%2Fthumb%2Fmsid-71280606%2Cwidth-700%2Cheight-525%2Cimgsize-1297674%2F25-massage-therapists-saw-a-30-8-increase-in-jobs-during-the-great-recession-.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
24. Physician assistants saw a 21.2% increase in jobs during the Great Recession.
![24. Physician assistants saw a 21.2% increase in jobs during the Great Recession.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-71280604,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1184456/24-physician-assistants-saw-a-21-2-increase-in-jobs-during-the-great-recession-.jpg)
Number of new jobs added during the Great Recession: 14,260
Employment increase during the 2001 Recession: 11.6%
Number of new jobs added during the 2001 Recession: 6,420
23. Mental health counselors saw a 15% increase in jobs during the Great Recession.
![23. Mental health counselors saw a 15% increase in jobs during the Great Recession.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-71280602,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1048756/23-mental-health-counselors-saw-a-15-increase-in-jobs-during-the-great-recession-.jpg)
Number of new jobs added during the Great Recession: 14,330
Employment increase during the 2001 Recession: 23.2%
Number of new jobs added during the 2001 Recession: 15,250
22. Court, municipal, and license clerks saw a 13% increase in jobs during the Great Recession.
![22. Court, municipal, and license clerks saw a 13% increase in jobs during the Great Recession.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-71280600,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1150670/22-court-municipal-and-license-clerks-saw-a-13-increase-in-jobs-during-the-great-recession-.jpg)
Number of new jobs added during the Great Recession: 14,430
Employment increase during the 2001 Recession: 1.4%
Number of new jobs added during the 2001 Recession: 1,380
21. Logisticians saw a 16% increase in jobs during the Great Recession.
![21. Logisticians saw a 16% increase in jobs during the Great Recession.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-71280598,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1132286/21-logisticians-saw-a-16-increase-in-jobs-during-the-great-recession-.jpg)
Number of new jobs added during the Great Recession: 14,460
Employment increase during the 2001 Recession: N/A
Number of new jobs added during the 2001 Recession: N/A
20. Guidance counselors saw a 6.3% increase in jobs during the Great Recession.
![20. Guidance counselors saw a 6.3% increase in jobs during the Great Recession.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-71280597,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1034433/20-guidance-counselors-saw-a-6-3-increase-in-jobs-during-the-great-recession-.jpg)
Number of new jobs added during the Great Recession: 14,630
Employment increase during the 2001 Recession: 10.8%
Number of new jobs added during the 2001 Recession: 20,340
19. Pharmacists saw a 5.9% increase in jobs during the Great Recession.
![19. Pharmacists saw a 5.9% increase in jobs during the Great Recession.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-71280596,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1352523/19-pharmacists-saw-a-5-9-increase-in-jobs-during-the-great-recession-.jpg)
Number of new jobs added during the Great Recession: 14,920
Employment increase during the 2001 Recession: 3.2%
Number of new jobs added during the 2001 Recession: 6,730
18. Cafeteria cooks saw a 4.1% increase in jobs during the Great Recession.
![18. Cafeteria cooks saw a 4.1% increase in jobs during the Great Recession.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-71280595,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1110138/18-cafeteria-cooks-saw-a-4-1-increase-in-jobs-during-the-great-recession-.jpg)
Number of new jobs added during the Great Recession: 15,250
Employment increase during the 2001 Recession: 0.6%
Number of new jobs added during the 2001 Recession: 2,610
17. Recreation workers saw a 5.5% increase in jobs during the Great Recession.
![17. Recreation workers saw a 5.5% increase in jobs during the Great Recession.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-71280594,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1418939/17-recreation-workers-saw-a-5-5-increase-in-jobs-during-the-great-recession-.jpg)
Number of new jobs added during the Great Recession: 15,360
Employment increase during the 2001 Recession: 9%
Number of new jobs added during the 2001 Recession: 22,210
16. Police and sheriff's patrol officers saw a 3% increase in jobs during the Great Recession.
![16. Police and sheriff](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-71280593,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1023753/16-police-and-sheriffs-patrol-officers-saw-a-3-increase-in-jobs-during-the-great-recession-.jpg)
Number of new jobs added during the Great Recession: 18,420
Employment increase during the 2001 Recession: 4.6%
Number of new jobs added during the 2001 Recession: 26,440
15. Physical therapists saw a 11.4% increase in jobs during the Great Recession.
![15. Physical therapists saw a 11.4% increase in jobs during the Great Recession.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-71280592,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1314496/15-physical-therapists-saw-a-11-4-increase-in-jobs-during-the-great-recession-.jpg)
Number of new jobs added during the Great Recession: 18,430
Employment increase during the 2001 Recession: 8.2%
Number of new jobs added during the 2001 Recession: 9,880
14. Coaches and scouts saw an 11.4% increase in jobs during the Great Recession.
![14. Coaches and scouts saw an 11.4% increase in jobs during the Great Recession.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-71280590,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1260192/14-coaches-and-scouts-saw-an-11-4-increase-in-jobs-during-the-great-recession-.jpg)
Number of new jobs added during the Great Recession: 18,870
Employment increase during the 2001 Recession: 28.6%
Number of new jobs added during the 2001 Recession: 19,500
13. Paramedics saw a 10.2% increase in jobs during the Great Recession.
![13. Paramedics saw a 10.2% increase in jobs during the Great Recession.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-71280589,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1185256/13-paramedics-saw-a-10-2-increase-in-jobs-during-the-great-recession-.jpg)
Number of new jobs added during the Great Recession: 20,560
Employment increase during the 2001 Recession: 8%
Number of new jobs added during the 2001 Recession: 13,170
12. Restaurant cooks saw a 2.5% increase in jobs during the Great Recession.
![12. Restaurant cooks saw a 2.5% increase in jobs during the Great Recession.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-71280587,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1372335/12-restaurant-cooks-saw-a-2-5-increase-in-jobs-during-the-great-recession-.jpg)
Number of new jobs added during the Great Recession: 22,320
Employment increase during the 2001 Recession: 11.4%
Number of new jobs added during the 2001 Recession: 73,460
11. Health-specialist teachers saw a 26.9% increase in jobs during the Great Recession.
![11. Health-specialist teachers saw a 26.9% increase in jobs during the Great Recession.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-71280586,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1090745/11-health-specialist-teachers-saw-a-26-9-increase-in-jobs-during-the-great-recession-.jpg)
Number of new jobs added during the Great Recession: 30,710
Employment increase during the 2001 Recession: 9%
Number of new jobs added during the 2001 Recession: 7,090
10. Pharmacy technicians saw a 10.5% increase in job growth during the Great Recession.
![10. Pharmacy technicians saw a 10.5% increase in job growth during the Great Recession.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-71280585,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1215108/10-pharmacy-technicians-saw-a-10-5-increase-in-job-growth-during-the-great-recession-.jpg)
Number of new jobs added during the Great Recession: 31,550
Employment increase during the 2001 Recession: 8.6%
Number of new jobs added during the 2001 Recession: 16,440
9. Childcare workers saw a 6% increase in job growth during the Great Recession.
![9. Childcare workers saw a 6% increase in job growth during the Great Recession.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-71280584,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1237022/9-childcare-workers-saw-a-6-increase-in-job-growth-during-the-great-recession-.jpg)
Number of new jobs added during the Great Recession: 34,600
Employment increase during the 2001 Recession: 14.6%
Number of new jobs added during the 2001 Recession: 58,170
8. Management analysts saw a 7.3% increase in jobs during the Great Recession.
![8. Management analysts saw a 7.3% increase in jobs during the Great Recession.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-71280583,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1055727/8-management-analysts-saw-a-7-3-increase-in-jobs-during-the-great-recession-.jpg)
Number of new jobs added during the Great Recession: 36,670
Employment increase during the 2001 Recession: 9.8%
Number of new jobs added during the 2001 Recession: 35,060
7. Social and human service assistants saw a 13% increase in jobs during the Great Recession.
![7. Social and human service assistants saw a 13% increase in jobs during the Great Recession.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-71280582,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1191776/7-social-and-human-service-assistants-saw-a-13-increase-in-jobs-during-the-great-recession-.jpg)
Number of new jobs added during the Great Recession: 41,120
Employment increase during the 2001 Recession: 11.7%
Number of new jobs added during the 2001 Recession: 30,500
6. Nursing aides/attendants saw a 4.4% increase in jobs during the Great Recession.
![6. Nursing aides/attendants saw a 4.4% increase in jobs during the Great Recession.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-71280581,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1158819/attendants-saw-a-4-4-increase-in-jobs-during-the-great-recession-.jpg)
Number of new jobs added during the Great Recession: 60,830
Employment increase during the 2001 Recession: 4.4%
Number of new jobs added during the 2001 Recession: 55,850
5. Medical secretaries saw a 16.5% increase in jobs during the Great Recession.
![5. Medical secretaries saw a 16.5% increase in jobs during the Great Recession.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-71280580,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1312742/5-medical-secretaries-saw-a-16-5-increase-in-jobs-during-the-great-recession-.jpg)
Number of new jobs added during the Great Recession: 69,980
Employment increase during the 2001 Recession: 18.7%
Number of new jobs added during the 2001 Recession: 53,050
4. Medical assistants saw a 20.4% increase in jobs during the Great Recession.
![4. Medical assistants saw a 20.4% increase in jobs during the Great Recession.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-71280578,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1141468/4-medical-assistants-saw-a-20-4-increase-in-jobs-during-the-great-recession-.jpg)
Number of new jobs added during the Great Recession: 88,720
Employment increase during the 2001 Recession: 9.4%
Number of new jobs added during the 2001 Recession: 31,130
3. Personal care aides saw a 15.2% increase in jobs during the Great Recession.
![3. Personal care aides saw a 15.2% increase in jobs during the Great Recession.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-71280577,width-700,height-525,imgsize-913741/3-personal-care-aides-saw-a-15-2-increase-in-jobs-during-the-great-recession-.jpg)
Number of new jobs added during the Great Recession: 90,680
Employment increase during the 2001 Recession: 21.5%
Number of new jobs added during the 2001 Recession: 79,760
2. Home health aides saw a 17.8% increase in jobs during the Great Recession.
![2. Home health aides saw a 17.8% increase in jobs during the Great Recession.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-71280576,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1109497/2-home-health-aides-saw-a-17-8-increase-in-jobs-during-the-great-recession-.jpg)
Number of new jobs added during the Great Recession: 148,260
Employment increase during the 2001 Recession: 1.5%
Number of new jobs added during the 2001 Recession: 8,550
1. Registered nurses saw a 7.6% increase in jobs during the Great Recession.
![1. Registered nurses saw a 7.6% increase in jobs during the Great Recession.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-71280575,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1216854/1-registered-nurses-saw-a-7-6-increase-in-jobs-during-the-great-recession-.jpg)
Number of new jobs added during the Great Recession: 186,680
Employment increase during the 2001 Recession: 2.3%
Number of new jobs added during the 2001 Recession: 49,860
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