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Medical and Health Services Managers

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$102,910

($49.47/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

3.1%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

1,776

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Epidemiologists

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Education: Master's degree

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Master's degree

Median Annual Wage

$81,530

($39.20/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

3.9%

Avg. Annual Openings

Rare Opportunity

Occupational Therapy Assistants

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Education: Associate's degree

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Associate's degree

Median Annual Wage

$65,500

($31.49/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

2.9%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

274

Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars

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Education: Associate's degree

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Associate's degree

Median Annual Wage

$53,230

($25.59/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

2.3%

Avg. Annual Openings

Few Opportunities

Medical Equipment Repairers

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Education: Associate's degree

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Associate's degree

Median Annual Wage

$62,420

($30.01/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

2.3%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

361

Physical Therapists

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Education: Doctoral or professional degree

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Doctoral or professional degree

Median Annual Wage

$84,300

($40.53/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

1.9%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

532

Postsecondary Nursing Instructors and Teachers

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Education: Doctoral or professional degree

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Doctoral or professional degree

Median Annual Wage

$66,200

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

1.9%

Avg. Annual Openings

Average Opportunity

226

Occupational Therapists

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Education: Master's degree

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Master's degree

Median Annual Wage

$83,560

($40.17/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

1.7%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

308

Social and Community Service Managers

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$63,220

($30.40/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

1.6%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

377

Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$60,510

($29.09/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

1.4%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

401

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers

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Education: Master's degree

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Master's degree

Median Annual Wage

$52,010

($25.00/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.2%

Avg. Annual Openings

Average Opportunity

201

Healthcare Social Workers

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Education: Master's degree

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Master's degree

Median Annual Wage

$60,710

($29.19/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.2%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

376

Human Resources Specialists

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$61,670

($29.65/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.2%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

2,987

Rehabilitation Counselors

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Education: Master's degree

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Master's degree

Median Annual Wage

$38,440

($18.48/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.2%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

295

Compliance Officers

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$65,970

($31.72/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.1%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

869

Health Education Specialists

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$52,170

($25.08/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.1%

Avg. Annual Openings

Average Opportunity

118

Registered Nurses

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Education: Associate's degree

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Associate's degree

Median Annual Wage

$76,430

($36.75/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.0%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

8,221

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

Social Science Research Assistants

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$50,040

($24.06/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.0%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

419

Facilities Managers

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$92,460

($44.45/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.0%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

335

Emergency Management Directors

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$70,210

($33.76/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Average Growth

0.9%

Avg. Annual Openings

Few Opportunities

Funeral Home Managers

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Education: Associate's degree

Associate's degree

Median Annual Wage

$77,200

($37.12/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Average Growth

0.8%

Avg. Annual Openings

Average Opportunity

143

Postsecondary Education Administrators

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Education: Master's degree

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Master's degree

Median Annual Wage

$83,500

($40.15/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Average Growth

0.8%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

501

Preschool and Daycare Education and Childcare Administrators

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$45,980

($22.10/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Average Growth

0.8%

Avg. Annual Openings

Average Opportunity

231

Kindergarten through Secondary Education Administrators

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Education: Master's degree

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Master's degree

Median Annual Wage

$77,560

Annual Growth Rate

Average Growth

0.7%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

787

Human Resources Assistants

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Education: Associate's degree

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Associate's degree

Median Annual Wage

$41,510

($19.96/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

None or Negative Growth

0.0%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

327

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Education
Experience Needed
Description

Medical and Health Services Managers

$102,910($49.47/hr)

Bachelor's degree

Medical and Health Services Managers, also called healthcare executives or healthcare administrators, plan, direct, and coordinate medical and health services. They may manage an entire facility, a specific clinical area or department, or a medical practice for a group of physicians. Medical and health services managers must adapt to changes in healthcare laws, regulations, and technology.

Epidemiologists

$81,530 ($39.20/hr)

Master's degree

Less than 5 years

Epidemiologists are public health workers who investigate patterns and causes of disease and injury. They seek to reduce the risk and occurrence of negative health outcomes through research, community education and health policy.

Occupational Therapy Assistants

$65,500 ($31.49/hr)

Associate's degree

Less than 5 years

Occupational Therapy Assistants help patients develop, recover, improve, as well as maintain the skills needed for daily living and working. They are directly involved in providing therapy to patients and work under the direction of occupational therapists.

Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars

$53,230 ($25.59/hr)

Associate's degree

Less than 5 years

Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars advise organizations on computerized healthcare systems and analyze clinical data.

Medical Equipment Repairers

$62,420 ($30.01/hr)

Associate's degree

Less than 5 years

Medical equipment repairers install, maintain, and repair patient care equipment.

Physical Therapists

$84,300 ($40.53/hr)

Doctoral or professional degree

Less than 5 years

Physical Therapists help injured or ill people improve movement and manage pain. They are often an important part of preventive care, rehabilitation, and treatment for patients with chronic conditions, illnesses, or injuries.

Postsecondary Nursing Instructors and Teachers

$66,200 ( - /hr)

Doctoral or professional degree

Less than 5 years

Postsecondary Nursing Instructors and Teachers instruct students in a variety of nursing related subjects beyond the high school level. They may also conduct research and publish scholarly papers and books.

Occupational Therapists

$83,560 ($40.17/hr)

Master's degree

Less than 5 years

Occupational Therapists evaluate and treat people who have injuries, illnesses, or disabilities. They help clients meet goals to develop, recover, improve, and maintain skills needed for daily living and working.

Social and Community Service Managers

$63,220 ($30.40/hr)

Bachelor's degree

Less than 5 years

Social and Community Service Managers coordinate and supervise programs and organizations that support public well-being. They direct workers who provide these services to the public.

Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists

$60,510 ($29.09/hr)

Bachelor's degree

Less than 5 years

Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists oversee wage and nonwage programs that an organization provides to its employees in return for their work. They also evaluate position descriptions to determine details such as classification and salary.

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers

$52,010 ($25.00/hr)

Master's degree

Less than 5 years

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers help individuals, groups, and families prevent and cope with problems in their everyday lives. Clinical social workers diagnose and treat mental, behavioral, and emotional problems.

Healthcare Social Workers

$60,710 ($29.19/hr)

Master's degree

Less than 5 years

Healthcare Social Workers help individuals, groups, and families prevent and cope with problems in their everyday lives.

Human Resources Specialists

$61,670 ($29.65/hr)

Bachelor's degree

Less than 5 years

Human Resources Specialists recruit, screen, and interview job applicants and place newly hired workers in jobs. They also may handle compensation and benefits, training, and employee relations.

Rehabilitation Counselors

$38,440 ($18.48/hr)

Master's degree

Less than 5 years

Rehabilitation Counselors help people with physical, mental, developmental, or emotional disabilities live independently. They work with clients to overcome or manage the personal, social, or psychological effects of disabilities on employment or independent living.

Compliance Officers

$65,970 ($31.72/hr)

Bachelor's degree

Less than 5 years

Compliance Officers examine, evaluate, and investigate eligibility for or conformity with laws and regulations governing contract compliance of licenses and permits, and perform other compliance and enforcement inspection and analysis activities not classified elsewhere.

Health Education Specialists

$52,170 ($25.08/hr)

Bachelor's degree

Less than 5 years

Health Education Specialists teach people about behaviors that promote wellness. They develop strategies to improve the well-being of individuals and communities. Community health workers advocate for residents' needs with healthcare providers and social service organizations. They implement wellness strategies by collecting data and discussing health concerns with members of specific populations. Although the two occupations often work together, the responsibilities of health education specialists and community health workers are distinct.

Registered Nurses

$76,430 ($36.75/hr)

Associate's degree

Less than 5 years

Registered Nurses (RNs) provide and coordinate patient care, educate patients and the public about various health conditions, and provide advice and emotional support to patients and their families.

Social Science Research Assistants

$50,040 ($24.06/hr)

Bachelor's degree

Less than 5 years

Social Science Research Assistants work with social scientists in laboratories, on surveys, and on other social science research. They may help prepare findings for publication and assist in laboratory analysis, quality control, or data management.

Facilities Managers

$92,460 ($44.45/hr)

Bachelor's degree

Less than 5 years

Facilities Managers plan, direct, or coordinate operations and functionalities of facilities and buildings. This may include surrounding grounds or multiple facilities of an organization's campus.

Emergency Management Directors

$70,210 ($33.76/hr)

Bachelor's degree

Less than 5 years

Emergency Management Directors prepare plans and procedures for responding to natural disasters and other emergencies. They also help lead the response during and after emergencies, often in coordination with public safety officials, elected officials, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies.

Funeral Home Managers

$77,200 ($37.12/hr)

Associate's degree

Less than 5 years

Funeral Home Managers plan, direct, or coordinate the services and resources of funeral homes. Their work Includes activities like determining prices for services or merchandise and managing funeral home facilities.

Postsecondary Education Administrators

$83,500 ($40.15/hr)

Master's degree

Less than 5 years

Postsecondary Education Administrators oversee student services, academics, and faculty research at colleges and universities. Their job duties vary depending on the department in which they work, such as admissions, student affairs, or the registrar's office.

Preschool and Daycare Education and Childcare Administrators

$45,980 ($22.10/hr)

Bachelor's degree

Less than 5 years

Preschool and Childcare Center Directors supervise and lead staffs, design program plans, oversee daily activities, and prepare budgets. They are responsible for all aspects of their center's program, which may include before- and after-school care.

Kindergarten through Secondary Education Administrators

$77,560 ( - /hr)

Master's degree

Less than 5 years

Kindergarten through Secondary Education Administrators oversee all school operations, including daily school activities. They coordinate curriculums, manage staff, and provide a safe and productive learning environment for students.

Human Resources Assistants

$41,510 ($19.96/hr)

Associate's degree

Less than 5 years

Human Resources Assistants compile and keep personnel records. They record employee data such as addresses, earnings, absences, amount of sales or production, supervisory reports, and date of and reason for termination.

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