| Title | SOC Code | Category | Typical Education | Work Experience | On-the-Job Training | Total Jobs | Average Hourly Wage | 10-Year Total New Demand |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Dosimetrists Generate radiation treatment plans, develop radiation dose calculations, communicate and supervise the treatment plan implementation, and consult with members of radiation oncology team. Click on title to learn more | 29-2036 | Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations | Postsecondary nondegree award | None | None | 5,306 | $26 | 4,517 |
| Medical Records Specialists Medical records and health information specialists organize, manage, and code health information data. They use various classification systems to code and categorize patient information for insurance reimbursement purposes, for databases and registries, and to maintain patients’ medical and treatment histories. Click on title to learn more | 29-2072 | Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations | Postsecondary nondegree award | None | None | 5,306 | $26 | 4,517 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other All health technologists and technicians not listed separately. Click on title to learn more | 29-2099 | Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations | Postsecondary nondegree award | None | None | 5,306 | $26 | 4,517 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians Assess injuries and illnesses and administer basic emergency medical care. May transport injured or sick persons to medical facilities. Click on title to learn more | 29-2042 | Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations | Postsecondary nondegree award | None | None | 2,574 | $18 | 2,358 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and licensed vocational nurses (LVNs) provide basic medical care. They work under the direction of registered nurses and doctors. Click on title to learn more | 29-2061 | Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations | Postsecondary nondegree award | None | None | 9,292 | $24 | 9,255 |
| Nursing Assistants Nursing assistants provide basic care and help patients with activities of daily living. Orderlies transport patients and clean treatment areas. Click on title to learn more | 31-1131 | Healthcare Support Occupations | Postsecondary nondegree award | None | None | 14,131 | $17 | 19,370 |
| Dental Assistants Dental assistants provide patient care, take x rays, keep records, and schedule appointments. Click on title to learn more | 31-9091 | Healthcare Support Occupations | Postsecondary nondegree award | None | None | 5,447 | $21 | 7,736 |
| Medical Assistants Medical assistants complete administrative and clinical tasks in hospitals, offices of physicians, and other healthcare facilities. Click on title to learn more | 31-9092 | Healthcare Support Occupations | Postsecondary nondegree award | None | None | 13,937 | $17 | 20,680 |
| Phlebotomists Phlebotomists draw blood for tests, transfusions, research, or blood donations. Click on title to learn more | 31-9097 | Healthcare Support Occupations | Postsecondary nondegree award | None | None | 2,262 | $17 | 3,365 |
| Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul aircraft engines and assemblies, such as hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Click on title to learn more | 49-3011 | Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations | Postsecondary nondegree award | None | None | 3,741 | $33 | 4,125 |
| Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics Automotive service technicians and mechanics inspect, maintain, and repair cars and light trucks. Click on title to learn more | 49-3023 | Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations | Postsecondary nondegree award | None | Short-term on-the-job training | 11,882 | $24 | 12,890 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers work on heating, ventilation, cooling, and refrigeration systems. Click on title to learn more | 49-9021 | Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations | Postsecondary nondegree award | None | Long-term on-the-job training | 5,770 | $23 | 6,708 |
| Heavy and Tractor-trailer Truck Drivers Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers transport goods from one location to another. Click on title to learn more | 53-3032 | Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | Postsecondary nondegree award | None | Short-term on-the-job training | 36,539 | $24 | 49,501 |
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