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U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics – Occupational Outlook Handbook; September 8, 2022
Workers in these occupations help clients maintain and improve their well-being.
Overall employment in healthcare occupations is projected to grow 13 percent from 2021 to 2031, much faster than the average for all occupations; this increase is expected to result in about 2 million new jobs over the decade. In addition to new jobs from growth, opportunities arise from the need to replace workers who leave their occupations permanently. About 1.9 million openings each year, on average, are projected to come from growth and replacement needs.
| OCCUPATION | JOB SUMMARY | ENTRY-LEVEL EDUCATION | 2021 MEDIAN PAY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Assistants | Dental assistants provide patient care, take x-rays, keep records, and schedule appointments. | Postsecondary nondegree award | $38,660 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers, Cardiovascular Technologists, and Technicians | Diagnostic medical sonographers and cardiovascular technologists, and technicians operate special equipment to create images or to conduct tests. | Associate degree | $75,380 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | Home health and personal care aides monitor the condition of people with disabilities or chronic illnesses and help them with daily living activities. | High school diploma or equivalent | $29,430 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | Licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and licensed vocational nurses (LVNs) provide basic nursing care. | Postsecondary nondegree award | $48,070 |
| Medical Assistants | Medical assistants complete administrative and clinical tasks in hospitals, offices of physicians, and other healthcare facilities. | Postsecondary nondegree award | $37,190 |
| Nursing Assistants and Orderlies | Nursing assistants provide basic care and help patients with activities of daily living. Orderlies transport patients and clean treatment areas. | See How to Become One | $30,290 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | Pharmacy technicians help pharmacists dispense prescription medication to customers or health professionals. | High school diploma or equivalent | $36,740 |
| Phlebotomists | Phlebotomists draw blood for tests, transfusions, research, or blood donations. | Postsecondary nondegree award | $37,380 |
| Radiologic and MRI Technologists | Radiologic technologists perform diagnostic imaging examinations on patients. MRI technologists operate magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners to create diagnostic images. | Associate degree | $61,980 |
| Registered Nurses | Registered nurses (RNs) provide and coordinate patient care and educate patients and the public about various health conditions. | Associate degree/ Bachelor’s degree | $77,600 |
| Respiratory Therapists | Respiratory therapists care for patients who have trouble breathing—for example, because of a chronic condition such as asthma. | Associate degree | $61,830 |
