Wind turbine service technicians earned the top spot on a list of fastest growing jobs in Texas, according to a new report by career website Zippia. Zippia took data from each state's Department of Labor and the US Bureau of Labor Statistics to compile the report, identifying the occupations in Texas that are projected to have at least 1,000 workers in 2024 and ranking them based on job growth in 2017. Technical and healthcare jobs dominated the list for the Lone Star State.

1. Wind turbine service technicians

Also known as windtechs, wind turbine service technicians install, maintain and repair wind turbines.

2. Statisticians

These include clinical data managers that direct the planning, implementation and overall direction of activities such as database development and release.

3. Occupational therapy assistants

Occupational therapy assistants help patients develop skills needed for daily living and working.

4. Nurse practitioners

Nurse practitioners coordinate patient care and provide primary and specialty healthcare.

5. Diagnostic medical sonographers

Workers perform sonographic examinations, including ultrasounds.

6. Operations research analysts

Analysts use advanced mathematical and analytical methods to help organizations solve problems and make better decisions.

7. Reinforcing iron and rebar workers

These iron workers monitor and maintain building systems, and execute minor construction projects.

8. Physical therapist assistants

PTAs assist physical therapists in helping patients regain movement and manage pain.

9. Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

This job involves monitoring cardiac rhythms through direct cardiac monitors.

10. Physician assistants

PAs examine, diagnose and treat patients alongside physicians, surgeons and other healthcare workers.

11. Construction workers

These include brickmasons, blockmasons, stonemasons and tile and marble setters.

12. Interpreters and translators

This job involves converting written information from one language into another.

13. Cartographers and photogrammetrists

This job involves analyzing images and evaluating the procedures, processes, techniques, models and methodologies used to development complex solutions to requirements.

14. Forensic science technicians

A forensic investigator gathers evidence and analyzes forensics on computers, servers, mobile device and other online storage media.

15. Restaurant cooks

Education for cooks usually involves attending vocational cooking school or a professional culinary institute.

16. Home health aides

Home health aides help people with disabilities, chronic illness or cognitive impairment perform daily activities.

17. Personal care aides

Also known as senior caregivers, personal care aides assist in caring for others.

18. Biomedical engineers

Biomedical engineers combine engineering principles with medical and biological science to design and create healthcare equipment, devices, computer systems and software.

19. Audiologists

Audiologists diagnose, manage and treat a patient's hearing, balance and other ear problems.

20. Web developers

This job involves designing and creating websites. Find the full report, which lists the top 100 fastest growing jobs in Texas, here.