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Title	SOC Code	Category	Typical Education	Work Experience	On-the-Job Training	Total Jobs	Average Hourly Wage	10-Year Total New Demand
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	6,715	$22	7,668
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Teach one or more subjects to students at the secondary school level. Click on title to learn more	25-2031	Educational Training and Library Occupations	Bachelor's degree	None	None	11,195	$37	11,756
Graphic Designers Design or create graphics to meet specific commercial or promotional needs, such as packaging, displays, or logos. May use a variety of mediums to achieve artistic or decorative effects. Click on title to learn more	27-1024	Computer and Mathematical Occupations	Bachelor's degree	None	None	5,811	$31	6,422
Respiratory Therapists	29-1126	Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations	Associate's degree	None	None	2,360	$45	2,804
Registered Nurses Registered nurses (RNs) provide and coordinate patient care and educate patients and the public about various health conditions. Click on title to learn more	29-1141	Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations	Bachelor's degree	None	None	58,054	$46	65,636
Dental Hygienists Dental hygienists examine patients for signs of oral diseases, such as gingivitis, and provide preventive care, including oral hygiene. Click on title to learn more	29-1292	Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations	Associate's degree	None	None	5,043	$43	5,668
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians Radiologic technologists perform diagnostic imaging examinations on patients. MRI technologists operate magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners to create diagnostic images. Click on title to learn more	29-2034	Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations	Associate's degree	None	None	3,834	$36	4,388
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	12,656	$28	14,056
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	2,240	$26	2,681
Physical Therapist Assistants	31-2021	Healthcare Support Occupations	Associate's degree	None	None	1,421	$35	2,109
Massage Therapists	31-9011	Healthcare Support Occupations	Postsecondary nondegree award	None	None	3,088	$32	3,691
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Middle school teachers educate students, typically in sixth through eighth grades. Click on title to learn more	25-2022	Educational Training and Library Occupations	Bachelor's degree	None	None	14,953	$40	15,309
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	16,101	$20	19,506
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	3,411	$22	3,746
Paralegals and Legal Assistants Paralegals and legal assistants perform a variety of tasks to support lawyers. Click on title to learn more	23-2011	Office and Administrative Support Occupations	Associate's degree	None	None	9,551	$32	10,372
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, Maintenenace, and Repair Occupations	Postsecondary nondegree award	None	None	4,670	$45	5,344
Database Architects	15-1243	Computer and Mathematical Occupations	Bachelor's degree	Less than 5 years	None	2,302	$73	2,458
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians	29-2031	Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations	Associate's degree	None	None	1,713	$37	1,903
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers	29-2032	Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations	Associate's degree	None	None	1,541	$42	1,869
Paramedics	29-2043	Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations	Postsecondary nondegree award	Less than 5 years	None	2,054	$27	2,320
Surgical Technologists	29-2055	Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations	Postsecondary nondegree award	None	None	2,282	$30	2,575
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians	29-2056	Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations	Associate's degree	None	None	2,051	$20	2,565
Software Developers	15-1252	Computer and Mathematical Occupations	Bachelor's degree	None	None	43,126	$62	51,412
Logisticians	13-1081	Business and Financial Operations Occupations	Bachelor's degree	None	None	5,559	$38	6,706
Project Management Specialists Analyze and coordinate the schedule, timeline, procurement, staffing, and budget of a product or service on a per project basis. Lead and guide the work of technical staff. May serve as a point of contact for the client or customer. Click on title to learn more	13-1082	Business and Financial Operations Occupations	Bachelor's degree	None	None	21,830	$53	23,782
Management Analysts Management analysts, often called management consultants, recommend ways to improve an organization’s efficiency. They advise managers on how to make organizations more profitable through reduced costs and increased revenues. Click on title to learn more	13-1111	Business and Financial Operations Occupations	Bachelor's degree	Less than 5 years	None	30,308	$58	33,313
Accountants and Auditors Examine, analyze, and interpret accounting records to prepare financial statements, give advice, or audit and evaluate statements prepared by others. Install or advise on systems of recording costs or other financial and budgetary data. Click on title to learn more	13-2011	Business and Financial Operations Occupations	Bachelor's degree	None	None	33,756	$46	36,001
Financial and Investment Analysts Financial analysts guide businesses and individuals in decisions about expending money to attain profit. They assess the performance of stocks, bonds, and other types of investments. Click on title to learn more	13-2051	Business and Financial Operations Occupations	Bachelor's degree	None	None	9,360	$50	10,245
Computer Systems Analysts Computer systems analysts, sometimes called systems architects, study an organization’s current computer systems and procedures and design improvements to them. In doing so, these analysts help the organization operate more efficiently. Click on title to learn more	15-1211	Computer and Mathematical Occupations	Bachelor's degree	None	None	10,082	$53	11,176
Information Security Analysts Information security analysts plan and carry out security measures to protect an organization’s computer networks and systems. Click on title to learn more	15-1212	Computer and Mathematical Occupations	Bachelor's degree	Less than 5 years	None	5,121	$60	6,255
Computer Network Architects Computer network architects design and build data communication networks, including local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), and Intranets. Click on title to learn more	15-1241	Computer and Mathematical Occupations	Bachelor's degree	5 years or more	None	4,245	$66	4,345
Database Administrators Administer, test, and implement computer databases, applying knowledge of database management systems. Coordinate changes to computer databases. Identify, investigate, and resolve database performance issues, database capacity, and database scalability. May plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard computer databases. Click on title to learn more	15-1242	Computer and Mathematical Occupations	Bachelor's degree	None	None	2,263	$53	2,429
Network and Computer Systems Administrators Computer networks are critical parts of almost every organization. Network and computer systems administrators are responsible for the day-to-day operation of these networks. They organize, install, and support an organization’s computer systems, including local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), network segments, intranets, and other data communication systems. Click on title to learn more	15-1244	Computer and Mathematical Occupations	Bachelor's degree	None	None	6,500	$49	6,891
Human Resources Specialists 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. Click on title to learn more	13-1071	Business and Financial Operations Occupations	Bachelor's degree	None	None	21,689	$36	23,433
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers Develop and execute software tests to identify software problems and their causes. Test system modifications to prepare for implementation. Document software and application defects using a bug tracking system and report defects to software or web developers. Create and maintain databases of known defects. Click on title to learn more	15-1253	Computer and Mathematical Occupations	Bachelor's degree	None	None	4,991	$49	5,728
Web and Digital Interface Designers Web developers create and maintain websites. Digital designers develop, create, and test website or interface layout, functions, and navigation for usability. Click on title to learn more	15-1255	Computer and Mathematical Occupations	Bachelor's degree	None	None	2,827	$50	3,234
Civil Engineers	17-2051	Architecture and Engineering Occupations	Bachelor's degree	None	None	6,548	$45	7,121
Electrical Engineers	17-2071	Architecture and Engineering Occupations	Bachelor's degree	None	None	2,321	$55	2,591
Industrial Engineers	17-2112	Architecture and Engineering Occupations	Bachelor's degree	None	None	4,222	$49	5,024
Mechanical Engineers	17-2141	Architecture and Engineering Occupations	Bachelor's degree	None	None	3,853	$44	4,463
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians	17-3023	Architecture and Engineering Occupations	Associate's degree	None	None	1,250	$42	1,381
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education	25-2011	Educational Training and Library Occupations	Associate's degree	None	None	8,520	$21	9,206
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education Teach academic and social skills to kindergarten students. Click on title to learn more	25-2012	Educational Training and Library Occupations	Bachelor's degree	None	None	2,639	$36	2,708
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education Teach academic and social skills to students at the elementary school level. Click on title to learn more	25-2021	Educational Training and Library Occupations	Bachelor's degree	None	None	27,324	$36	28,030

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