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    Human Services
    Social and Human Service Assistants
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    Education: High school diploma or equivalent
     
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    High school diploma or equivalent
    Median Annual Wage
    $35,770
    ($17.20/hr)
    FAST GROWING
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 5
    Very Strong Growth
    1.4%
    LOTS OF JOBS
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 5
    Very Strong Opportunity
    911
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    Human Services
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers
    Star Rating:
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    Education: Bachelor's degree
     
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    Bachelor's degree
    Median Annual Wage
    $48,510
    ($23.32/hr)
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 4
    Strong Growth
    1.3%
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    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 5
    Very Strong Opportunity
    1,387
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    Health Science
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
    Star Rating:
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    Education: Postsecondary nondegree award
     
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    Postsecondary nondegree award
    Median Annual Wage
    $51,300
    ($24.66/hr)
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 4
    Strong Growth
    1.0%
    LOTS OF JOBS
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    Annual Opening Score 5
    Very Strong Opportunity
    1,653
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    Human Services
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides
    Star Rating:
    ☆☆☆☆☆
    Education: High school diploma or equivalent
     
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    High school diploma or equivalent
    Median Annual Wage
    $25,080
    ($12.06/hr)
    FAST GROWING
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 5
    Very Strong Growth
    2.3%
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    Annual Opening Score 5
    Very Strong Opportunity
    12,876
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    Health Science
    Psychiatric Aides
    Star Rating:
    ☆☆☆☆☆
    Education: High school diploma or equivalent
     
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    High school diploma or equivalent
    Median Annual Wage
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    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 3
    Average Growth
    0.7%
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    Annual Opening Score 1
    Rare Opportunity
    19
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    Health Science
    Occupational Therapy Aides
    Star Rating:
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    Education: High school diploma or equivalent
     
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    High school diploma or equivalent
    HIGH PAYING
    Median Annual Wage
    $60,440
    ($29.06/hr)
    FAST GROWING
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 5
    Very Strong Growth
    1.8%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 1
    Rare Opportunity
    11
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    Health Science
    Nursing Assistants
    Star Rating:
    ☆☆☆☆☆
    Education: Postsecondary nondegree award
     
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    Postsecondary nondegree award
    Median Annual Wage
    $31,850
    ($15.31/hr)
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 4
    Strong Growth
    1.1%
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    Annual Opening Score 5
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    10,583
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