Group Title / Job Title / Green Info |
Employment Projections |
2010-2020 Annual Openings |
2012 Wages |
Education/Requirements |
Employment |
2010 |
2020 |
Change |
% |
Growth |
Total |
Hot Jobs |
Hourly |
Annual |
All |
Work Exp/Programs |
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Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations | 101,924 | 120,610 | 18,686 | 18.3 | 1,869 | 3,900 | | 38.91 | 80,930 | | |
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Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners | 65,258 | 77,510 | 12,252 | 18.8 | 1,225 | 2,479 | |
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| Chiropractors | 339 | 385 | 46 | 13.6% | 5 | 12 | | 44.01 | 91,537 | | Doctoral/Professional | | | |
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| Dentists, General | 1,198 | 1,323 | 125 | 10.4% | 12 | 48 | | 80.94 | 168,364 | | DD/PD | Intern/Res. | | | |
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| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons | 189 | 204 | 15 | 7.9% | 2 | 8 | | 96.05 | 199,798 | | DD/PD | Intern/Res. | | | |
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| Orthodontists | 142 | 153 | 11 | 7.8% | 1 | 5 | | 84.70 | 176,174 | | DD/PD | Intern/Res. | | | |
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| Dietitians and Nutritionists | 816 | 930 | 114 | 14.0% | 11 | 40 | | 29.96 | 62,321 | | Bachelors | Intern/Res. | | | |
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| Optometrists | 386 | 448 | 62 | 16.1% | 6 | 20 | | 72.24 | 150,241 | | Doctoral/Professional | | | |
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| Pharmacists | | 3,221 | 3,560 | 339 | 10.5% | 34 | 116 | | 56.35 | 117,217 | | Doctoral/Professional | | | |
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| Anesthesiologists | 599 | 755 | 156 | 26.0% | 16 | 28 | | | | | DD/PD | Intern/Res. | | | |
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| Family and General Practitioners | 1,081 | 1,335 | 254 | 23.5% | 25 | 46 | | 78.57 | 163,431 | | DD/PD | Intern/Res. | | | |
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| Internists, General | 1,207 | 1,505 | 298 | 24.7% | 30 | 54 | | 82.57 | 171,737 | | DD/PD | Intern/Res. | | | |
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| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | 452 | 568 | 116 | 25.7% | 12 | 21 | | 111.58 | 232,093 | | DD/PD | Intern/Res. | | | |
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| Pediatricians, General | 418 | 524 | 106 | 25.4% | 11 | 19 | | 80.24 | 166,905 | | DD/PD | Intern/Res. | | | |
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| Psychiatrists | 658 | 761 | 103 | 15.6% | 10 | 23 | | 91.04 | 189,364 | | DD/PD | Intern/Res. | | | |
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| Surgeons | 996 | 1,241 | 245 | 24.6% | 24 | 44 | | 121.64 | 253,012 | | DD/PD | Intern/Res. | | | |
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| Physicians and Surgeons, All Other | 2,731 | 3,162 | 431 | 15.8% | 43 | 97 | | 96.52 | 200,760 | | DD/PD | Intern/Res. | | | |
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| Physician Assistants | 1,528 | 1,867 | 339 | 22.2% | 34 | 63 | | 48.93 | 101,778 | | Master | | | | | |
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| Podiatrists | 194 | 203 | 9 | 4.6% | 1 | 5 | | 64.30 | 133,749 | | DD/PD | Intern/Res. | | | |
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| Registered Nurses | 37,404 | 44,550 | 7,146 | 19.1% | 715 | 1,392 | | 36.94 | 76,838 | | Associates | | | | | |
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| Occupational Therapists | 1,967 | 2,342 | 375 | 19.1% | 38 | 75 | | 38.95 | 81,011 | | Master | | | | | |
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| Physical Therapists | 3,748 | 4,538 | 790 | 21.1% | 79 | 123 | | 39.20 | 81,538 | | Doctoral/Professional | | | |
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| Radiation Therapists | 272 | 309 | 37 | 13.6% | 4 | 9 | | 37.63 | 78,286 | | Associates | | | | | |
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| Recreational Therapists | 634 | 704 | 70 | 11.0% | 7 | 30 | | 24.56 | 51,077 | | Bachelors | | | | | |
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| Respiratory Therapists | 1,360 | 1,678 | 318 | 23.4% | 32 | 58 | | 32.14 | 66,859 | | Associates | | | | | |
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| Speech-Language Pathologists | 1,736 | 1,999 | 263 | 15.1% | 26 | 59 | | 38.48 | 80,049 | | Master | | | | | |
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| Therapists, all other | 704 | 854 | 150 | 21.3% | 15 | 30 | | 27.55 | 57,317 | | Master | | | | | |
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| Veterinarians | 757 | 1,014 | 257 | 34.0% | 26 | 41 | | 61.28 | 127,448 | | Doctoral/Professional | | | |
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| Audiologists | 97 | 119 | 22 | 22.7% | 2 | 3 | | 34.86 | 72,512 | | Doctoral/Professional | | | |
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| Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners, All Other | 409 | 466 | 57 | 13.9% | 6 | 14 | | 67.35 | 140,070 | | Master | | | | | |
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Health Technologists and Technicians | 35,104 | 41,362 | 6,258 | 17.8 | 626 | 1,347 | |
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| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists | 2,856 | 3,111 | 255 | 8.9% | 26 | 82 | | 31.82 | 66,171 | | Bachelors | | | | | |
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| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | 1,826 | 2,045 | 219 | 12.0% | 22 | 58 | | 22.81 | 47,450 | | Associates | | | | | |
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| Dental Hygienists | 3,269 | 3,847 | 578 | 17.7% | 58 | 124 | | 41.74 | 86,816 | | Associates | | | | | |
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| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | 411 | 528 | 117 | 28.5% | 12 | 18 | | 31.11 | 64,702 | | Associates | | | | | |
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| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | 826 | 1,164 | 338 | 40.9% | 34 | 47 | | 38.50 | 80,089 | | Associates | | | | | |
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| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | 410 | 484 | 74 | 18.0% | 7 | 13 | | 39.74 | 82,663 | | Associates | | | | | |
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| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | 2,409 | 2,985 | 576 | 23.9% | 58 | 95 | | 31.16 | 64,803 | | Associates | | | | | |
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| Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics | 3,293 | 4,265 | 972 | 29.5% | 97 | 163 | | 19.26 | 40,045 | | Postsecondary | | | |
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| Dietetic Technicians | 560 | 608 | 48 | 8.6% | 5 | 15 | | 13.70 | 28,496 | | HS | Moderate | | | |
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| Pharmacy Technicians | 3,407 | 3,974 | 567 | 16.6% | 57 | 116 | | 15.99 | 33,257 | | HS | Moderate | | | |
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| Psychiatric Technicians | 1,284 | 1,434 | 150 | 11.7% | 15 | 37 | | 22.58 | 46,964 | | Postsecondary | S | | | |
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| Respiratory Therapy Technicians | 107 | 108 | 1 | 0.9% | 0 | 2 | | 29.80 | 61,997 | | Associates | Moderate | | | |
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| Surgical Technologists | 1,007 | 1,140 | 133 | 13.2% | 13 | 31 | | 23.69 | 49,294 | | Postsecondary | | | |
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| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | 1,100 | 1,645 | 545 | 49.5% | 54 | 73 | | 17.85 | 37,117 | | Associates | | | | | |
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| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | 8,806 | 9,931 | 1,125 | 12.8% | 112 | 347 | | 25.82 | 53,700 | | Postsecondary | | | |
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| Medical Records and Health Information Technicians | 1,420 | 1,641 | 221 | 15.6% | 22 | 50 | | 19.87 | 41,321 | | Postsecondary | | | |
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| Opticians, Dispensing | 714 | 767 | 53 | 7.4% | 5 | 19 | | 22.25 | 46,275 | | HS | Long-Term | | | |
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| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | 1,351 | 1,638 | 287 | 21.2% | 29 | 56 | | 23.56 | 49,020 | | Postsecondary | S | | | |
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Other Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations | 1,562 | 1,738 | 176 | 11.3 | 18 | 73 | |
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| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | | 598 | 613 | 15 | 2.5% | 2 | 23 | | 33.60 | 69,898 | | Bachelors | Moderate | | | |
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| Occupational Health and Safety Technicians | | 158 | 174 | 16 | 10.1% | 2 | 8 | | 25.40 | 52,819 | | HS | Moderate | | | |
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| Athletic Trainers | 380 | 472 | 92 | 24.2% | 9 | 22 | | | 56,679 | | Bachelors | | | | | |
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| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other | 426 | 479 | 53 | 12.4% | 5 | 20 | | 30.53 | 63,506 | | Bachelors | | | | | |