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 If you are thinking this might be a good time to consider a career change, we've pulled together summaries of more than 250 occupations, in a variety of fields, from accountant to veterinarian, which might be of interest to you.
It's no surprise that a lot of people are looking into changing careers these days. Recent U.S. Department of Labor studies predict that, in the 21st century, people will change their careers at least 3 to 5 times over the span of their working lives.
Frankly, 3 to 5 times seems conservative, particularly in a tough economy.
Data for each occupation in the career list below includes:
- Typical salary
- Number of people in the career currently in the US
- Expected growth in the number of jobs over the next decade
- Level of education of people currently in the occupation.
For each career in the list below, we also provide a full page profile which you can access by clicking on the career name in the table below.
Each detailed profile page (job description and data) breaks the data down by the occupation's popularity and salary by major metro region in the US, which might help you figure out whether it's a good bet for you. Many profiles include a video describing the job. The videos have subtitles if you are unable to hear the audio.
Note that some careers may require more education that you currently have. Before you decide to skip a career which interests you because of the educational requirements, consider that, usually, greater education means greater lifetime earnings and lower unemployment. (U.S. Department of Labor report) So, keep an open mind as you consider these options.
On each career description page, you may find a list of schools, Job-Hunt sponsors, which offer classes or degrees in support of the career. You can request info from as many schools as you want by filling in short online forms. Our experience is that these schools will get back to you quickly. Use this method to learn about the careers and schools; there is no use wasting time if you are gathering information about a new career. (Thanks to CityTownInfo.com for the career and college search information.)
Scroll through the list below to pick out the careers that interest you, or click on the link to the group that sounds most interesting to you:
Business & Management
| Occupation |
Employed |
Decade Growth Forecast |
Salary (Median) |
High School Only |
Some College |
College Degree |
| Accountants |
1,291,000 |
22% |
$59,000 |
5% |
19% |
75% |
| Bookkeepers And Accounting Clerks |
2,064,000 |
10% |
$33,000 |
33% |
49% |
15% |
| Budget Analysts And Administrators |
67,000 |
15% |
$65,000 |
7% |
24% |
68% |
| Business Analysts |
747,000 |
24% |
$74,000 |
6% |
17% |
76% |
| Buyers |
295,000 |
14% |
$54,000 |
21% |
39% |
39% |
| Credit Analysis Specialists |
73,000 |
15% |
$55,000 |
12% |
31% |
56% |
| Development And Training Managers |
30,000 |
12% |
$88,000 |
13% |
29% |
56% |
| Economics Professionals |
15,000 |
6% |
$84,000 |
1% |
1% |
99% |
| Emergency Management Specialists |
13,000 |
22% |
$50,000 |
16% |
35% |
48% |
| Financial Advisors |
208,000 |
30% |
$69,000 |
5% |
17% |
78% |
| Financial Analysts |
251,000 |
20% |
$73,000 |
4% |
13% |
82% |
| Financial Examiners |
27,000 |
41% |
$71,000 |
8% |
16% |
76% |
| Financial Managers |
539,000 |
8% |
$99,000 |
12% |
27% |
59% |
| Financial Specialists |
151,000 |
11% |
$57,000 |
16% |
31% |
51% |
| Health Service Managers |
284,000 |
16% |
$80,000 |
9% |
29% |
61% |
| Human Resource Managers |
63,000 |
9% |
$96,000 |
13% |
29% |
56% |
| Human Resource Specialists |
225,000 |
21% |
$56,000 |
14% |
32% |
53% |
| Insurance Underwriters |
103,000 |
-3% |
$57,000 |
18% |
31% |
50% |
| Job Recruiters |
208,000 |
28% |
$45,000 |
14% |
32% |
53% |
| Loan Advisors |
32,000 |
16% |
$37,000 |
15% |
36% |
48% |
| Loan Officers |
328,000 |
10% |
$55,000 |
15% |
36% |
48% |
| Logisticians |
100,000 |
20% |
$66,000 |
16% |
39% |
43% |
| Market Researchers |
250,000 |
28% |
$61,000 |
5% |
17% |
78% |
| Retail And Wholesale Buyers |
148,000 |
-1% |
$49,000 |
25% |
37% |
34% |
| Salary And Benefits Managers |
40,000 |
9% |
$87,000 |
13% |
29% |
56% |
| Salary And Benefits Specialists |
122,000 |
24% |
$54,000 |
14% |
32% |
53% |
| Tax Agents |
73,000 |
13% |
$48,000 |
21% |
33% |
45% |
| Trainers |
217,000 |
23% |
$51,000 |
14% |
32% |
53% |
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Computers & Technology
| Occupation |
Employed |
Decade Growth Forecast |
Salary (Median) |
High School Only |
Some College |
College Degree |
| Application Software Engineers |
515,000 |
34% |
$85,000 |
3% |
15% |
82% |
| Computer Operators |
110,000 |
-18% |
$36,000 |
29% |
44% |
25% |
| Computer Scientists |
29,000 |
24% |
$98,000 |
6% |
28% |
66% |
| Computer Support Technicians |
566,000 |
14% |
$43,000 |
13% |
45% |
41% |
| Computer System Specialists |
209,000 |
13% |
$75,000 |
6% |
28% |
66% |
| Computer Systems Analysts |
532,000 |
20% |
$76,000 |
6% |
28% |
66% |
| DBAs |
120,000 |
20% |
$70,000 |
4% |
26% |
69% |
| IT Systems Managers |
293,000 |
17% |
$112,000 |
5% |
25% |
70% |
| Networking Administrators |
340,000 |
23% |
$66,000 |
8% |
41% |
50% |
| Networking Analysts |
292,000 |
53% |
$71,000 |
8% |
35% |
56% |
| Operations Analyzers |
63,000 |
22% |
$69,000 |
7% |
26% |
67% |
| Software Programmers |
427,000 |
-2% |
$70,000 |
5% |
24% |
70% |
| System Software Engineers |
395,000 |
30% |
$92,000 |
3% |
15% |
82% |
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Construction Industry
| Occupation |
Employed |
Decade Growth Forecast |
Salary (Median) |
High School Only |
Some College |
College Degree |
| Building Inspectors |
106,000 |
17% |
$50,000 |
27% |
46% |
24% |
| Carpenters |
1,285,000 |
13% |
$39,000 |
44% |
24% |
7% |
| Construction Project Managers |
551,000 |
17% |
$80,000 |
31% |
33% |
29% |
| Construction Worker Supervisors |
698,000 |
15% |
$58,000 |
43% |
31% |
11% |
| Pipefitters And Plumbers |
495,000 |
15% |
$46,000 |
47% |
29% |
4% |
| Professional Electricians |
695,000 |
12% |
$46,000 |
40% |
43% |
8% |
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Design | Occupation | Employed | Decade Growth Forecast | Salary (Median) | High School Only | Some College | College Degree |
|---|
| Clothing Designer |
23,000 |
1% |
$61,000 |
13% |
34% |
51% |
| Designers |
15,000 |
10% |
$44,000 |
13% |
34% |
51% |
| Floral Layout Designers |
76,000 |
-2% |
$23,000 |
13% |
34% |
51% |
| Industrial Designers |
44,000 |
9% |
$57,000 |
13% |
34% |
51% |
| Interior And Space Designers |
72,000 |
19% |
$45,000 |
13% |
34% |
51% |
| Product Displayers |
85,000 |
7% |
$26,000 |
13% |
34% |
51% |
| Professional Graphic Designers |
286,000 |
13% |
$42,000 |
13% |
34% |
51% |
| Set And Exhibit Designers |
11,000 |
17% |
$45,000 |
13% |
34% |
51% |
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Engineering | Occupation | Employed | Decade Growth Forecast | Salary (Median) | High School Only | Some College | College Degree |
|---|
| Architects |
141,000 |
16% |
$70,000 |
2% |
10% |
88% |
| Biomed Engineers |
16,000 |
72% |
$77,000 |
3% |
23% |
75% |
| Civil Engineers |
278,000 |
24% |
$75,000 |
4% |
12% |
85% |
| Electrical Engineers |
158,000 |
2% |
$82,000 |
4% |
18% |
78% |
| Electronics Engineers |
144,000 |
0% |
$86,000 |
4% |
18% |
78% |
| Engineering Managers |
184,000 |
6% |
$115,000 |
4% |
13% |
82% |
| Industrial Engineers |
215,000 |
14% |
$74,000 |
8% |
24% |
68% |
| Landscape Designers |
27,000 |
20% |
$59,000 |
2% |
10% |
88% |
| Mechanical Engineers |
239,000 |
6% |
$75,000 |
5% |
22% |
73% |
| Regional And Urban Planners |
38,000 |
19% |
$60,000 |
1% |
7% |
93% |
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Engine Repair & Mechanic | Occupation | Employed | Decade Growth Forecast | Salary (Median) | High School Only | Some College | College Degree |
|---|
| Aircraft Service Technicians |
122,000 |
6% |
$51,000 |
29% |
57% |
12% |
| Auto Body Mechanics |
166,000 |
0% |
$37,000 |
51% |
21% |
3% |
| Car Mechanics |
764,000 |
5% |
$35,000 |
45% |
31% |
4% |
| Diesel Mechanics |
136,000 |
9% |
$43,000 |
48% |
33% |
4% |
| Marine Mechanics |
22,000 |
6% |
$35,000 |
50% |
28% |
5% |
| Motorbike Mechanics |
19,000 |
9% |
$31,000 |
50% |
28% |
5% |
| Recreational Vehicle Service Techs |
14,000 |
7% |
$31,000 |
45% |
19% |
5% |
| Small Engine Techs |
29,000 |
6% |
$29,000 |
50% |
28% |
5% |
| Survey Specialists |
58,000 |
15% |
$53,000 |
3% |
22% |
75% |
| Truck Mechanics |
263,000 |
6% |
$39,000 |
49% |
31% |
3% |
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Entertainment & Arts | Occupation | Employed | Decade Growth Forecast | Salary (Median) | High School Only | Some College | College Degree |
|---|
| Artists |
22,000 |
8% |
$52,000 |
11% |
30% |
56% |
| Audio-Video Technicians |
55,000 |
13% |
$38,000 |
20% |
44% |
34% |
| Communication Equipment Operators |
21,000 |
12% |
$53,000 |
20% |
44% |
34% |
| Craftsperson |
14,000 |
7% |
$29,000 |
11% |
30% |
56% |
| Fine Artists |
24,000 |
9% |
$43,000 |
11% |
30% |
56% |
| Multimedia Designers |
79,000 |
14% |
$56,000 |
11% |
30% |
56% |
| News Reporters |
62,000 |
-7% |
$35,000 |
3% |
13% |
83% |
| PR Specialists |
275,000 |
24% |
$51,000 |
7% |
16% |
77% |
| Professional Photographers |
152,000 |
12% |
$29,000 |
14% |
37% |
47% |
| Tv And Radio Announcers |
55,000 |
-5% |
$27,000 |
21% |
40% |
35% |
| TV And Radio Broadcast Operators |
39,000 |
2% |
$33,000 |
20% |
44% |
34% |
| Video And Film Camera Operators |
26,000 |
9% |
$42,000 |
9% |
32% |
56% |
| Video And Film Editors |
26,000 |
12% |
$51,000 |
9% |
32% |
56% |
| Writers |
152,000 |
15% |
$53,000 |
3% |
13% |
83% |
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Farming, Forestry, & Game | Occupation | Employed | Decade Growth Forecast | Salary (Median) | High School Only | Some College | College Degree |
|---|
| Conservation Workers |
13,000 |
9% |
$23,000 |
33% |
19% |
23% |
Food Service | Occupation | Employed | Decade Growth Forecast | Salary (Median) | High School Only | Some College | College Degree |
|---|
| Bread And Pastry Bakers |
152,000 |
0% |
$23,000 |
41% |
23% |
8% |
| Chefs And Lead Cooks |
108,000 |
0% |
$39,000 |
32% |
36% |
13% |
| Food Preparers |
892,000 |
4% |
$19,000 |
40% |
19% |
7% |
| Food Services Managers |
339,000 |
5% |
$46,000 |
31% |
35% |
24% |
| Institution Cooks |
392,000 |
10% |
$22,000 |
43% |
19% |
5% |
| Professional Cooks |
18,000 |
16% |
$23,000 |
43% |
19% |
5% |
| Restaurant Food Preparers |
914,000 |
8% |
$22,000 |
43% |
19% |
5% |
| Restaurant Hosts And Hostesses |
351,000 |
6% |
$18,000 |
39% |
32% |
12% |
| Short Order Food Preparers |
171,000 |
0% |
$19,000 |
43% |
19% |
5% |
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Law | Occupation | Employed | Decade Growth Forecast | Salary (Median) | High School Only | Some College | College Degree |
|---|
| Arbitrators And Mediators |
10,000 |
14% |
$51,000 |
1% |
1% |
98% |
| Attorneys |
759,000 |
13% |
$111,000 |
1% |
1% |
98% |
| Law Secretaries |
263,000 |
18% |
$40,000 |
33% |
48% |
17% |
| Legal Assistants And Paralegals |
264,000 |
28% |
$46,000 |
14% |
45% |
40% |
| Legal Support Specialists |
48,000 |
11% |
$50,000 |
19% |
41% |
38% |
| Stenographers |
22,000 |
18% |
$50,000 |
19% |
41% |
38% |
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Medical & Dental Support | Occupation | Employed | Decade Growth Forecast | Salary (Median) | High School Only | Some College | College Degree |
|---|
| Cardiovascular Technologists |
50,000 |
24% |
$47,000 |
9% |
67% |
24% |
| Dental Hygiene Technicians |
174,000 |
36% |
$67,000 |
3% |
62% |
35% |
| Dentist Assistants |
295,000 |
36% |
$32,000 |
33% |
54% |
10% |
| Dietitians |
60,000 |
9% |
$51,000 |
15% |
14% |
66% |
| Emergency Medical Technicians |
211,000 |
9% |
$29,000 |
18% |
66% |
15% |
| Health Techs |
82,000 |
19% |
$38,000 |
23% |
45% |
30% |
| Home Healthcare Aides |
922,000 |
50% |
$20,000 |
41% |
35% |
8% |
| Medical Lab Techs |
156,000 |
16% |
$35,000 |
11% |
36% |
52% |
| Medical Laboratory Technologists |
172,000 |
12% |
$54,000 |
11% |
36% |
52% |
| Occupational Health Providers |
56,000 |
11% |
$62,000 |
12% |
25% |
62% |
| Occupational Health Techs |
11,000 |
14% |
$45,000 |
12% |
25% |
62% |
| Occupational Therapy Providers |
104,000 |
26% |
$67,000 |
1% |
10% |
90% |
| Pharmacist Aides |
55,000 |
-5% |
$20,000 |
29% |
54% |
12% |
| Pharmacist Techs |
326,000 |
31% |
$28,000 |
28% |
53% |
17% |
| Physician Aides |
75,000 |
39% |
$81,000 |
7% |
23% |
69% |
| Psychiatric Techs |
57,000 |
4% |
$29,000 |
28% |
53% |
17% |
| Qualified Medical Assistants |
484,000 |
34% |
$28,000 |
29% |
54% |
12% |
| Radiation Therapy Providers |
15,000 |
27% |
$73,000 |
4% |
52% |
44% |
| Radiologic Technicians |
215,000 |
17% |
$52,000 |
9% |
67% |
24% |
| Respiratory Therapy Providers |
106,000 |
21% |
$52,000 |
3% |
69% |
28% |
| Respiratory Therapy Techs |
16,000 |
0% |
$42,000 |
28% |
53% |
17% |
| Sports Trainers |
16,000 |
37% |
$40,000 |
12% |
25% |
62% |
| Surgical Techs |
92,000 |
25% |
$39,000 |
28% |
53% |
17% |
| Ultrasound Techs |
50,000 |
18% |
$62,000 |
9% |
67% |
24% |
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Nurses | Occupation | Employed | Decade Growth Forecast | Salary (Median) | High School Only | Some College | College Degree |
|---|
| Licensed Practical Nurses | 730,500 | 14% | $39,000 | 21% | 72% | 7% | | Nurses | 2,542,760 | 24% | $62,000 | 1% | 43% | 56% | | Nurses Aides | 1,422,720 | 18% | $24,000 | 55% | 37% | 7% |
Office Support | Occupation | Employed | Decade Growth Forecast | Salary (Median) | High School Only | Some College | College Degree |
|---|
| Admin Assistants |
2,020,000 |
5% |
$29,000 |
33% |
48% |
17% |
| Data Entry Workers |
284,000 |
-5% |
$26,000 |
35% |
45% |
17% |
| Desktop Publishers |
26,000 |
-22% |
$37,000 |
25% |
43% |
30% |
| Executive Secretaries |
1,594,000 |
13% |
$40,000 |
33% |
48% |
17% |
| General Office Clerks |
3,024,000 |
12% |
$25,000 |
35% |
44% |
18% |
| Insurance Claims Clerks |
254,000 |
0% |
$33,000 |
31% |
47% |
21% |
| Office And Admin Support Workers |
307,000 |
-11% |
$29,000 |
25% |
43% |
30% |
| Office Clerk Supervisors |
1,457,000 |
11% |
$46,000 |
26% |
42% |
29% |
| Typists |
142,000 |
-5% |
$31,000 |
33% |
48% |
16% |
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Personal Care Services | Occupation | Employed | Decade Growth Forecast | Salary (Median) | High School Only | Some College | College Degree |
|---|
| Beauticians And Cosmetologists |
631,000 |
20% |
$23,000 |
48% |
38% |
7% |
| Child Caregivers |
1,302,000 |
11% |
$19,000 |
37% |
34% |
13% |
| Cosmetologists |
76,000 |
19% |
$20,000 |
39% |
29% |
12% |
| Hair Shampooers |
23,000 |
15% |
$17,000 |
39% |
29% |
12% |
| Men's Hair Cutters |
54,000 |
12% |
$24,000 |
47% |
34% |
5% |
| Theatre Makeup Artists |
3,000 |
17% |
$26,000 |
39% |
29% |
12% |
Physical Sciences | Occupation | Employed | Decade Growth Forecast | Salary (Median) | High School Only | Some College | College Degree |
|---|
| Biologists |
32,000 |
19% |
$65,000 |
1% |
6% |
93% |
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Police, Fire, & Correctional | Occupation | Employed | Decade Growth Forecast | Salary (Median) | High School Only | Some College | College Degree |
|---|
| Detectives |
112,000 |
17% |
$61,000 |
10% |
38% |
52% |
| Fire Safety Inspectors |
15,000 |
9% |
$53,000 |
21% |
47% |
29% |
| Firefighter Supervisors |
55,000 |
8% |
$67,000 |
18% |
59% |
22% |
| Firefighters |
310,000 |
19% |
$44,000 |
20% |
60% |
18% |
| Law Enforcement Supervisors |
97,000 |
8% |
$75,000 |
15% |
46% |
38% |
| Police And Sheriffs |
662,000 |
9% |
$51,000 |
16% |
51% |
32% |
| Prison Guards |
454,000 |
9% |
$38,000 |
36% |
49% |
12% |
| Private Investigators |
46,000 |
22% |
$42,000 |
14% |
35% |
50% |
| Probation Officers |
103,000 |
19% |
$46,000 |
15% |
31% |
52% |
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Repair & Installation | Occupation | Employed | Decade Growth Forecast | Salary (Median) | High School Only | Some College | College Degree |
|---|
| Appliance Repair Technicians |
50,000 |
2% |
$34,000 |
41% |
36% |
8% |
| Automotive Electronics Technicians |
20,000 |
0% |
$28,000 |
34% |
46% |
7% |
| HVAC Technicians |
308,000 |
28% |
$40,000 |
43% |
39% |
5% |
| Industrial Electrical Techs |
78,000 |
4% |
$48,000 |
35% |
52% |
11% |
| Locksmiths |
22,000 |
12% |
$34,000 |
45% |
35% |
10% |
| Medical Equip Repairers |
41,000 |
27% |
$42,000 |
22% |
54% |
19% |
| Office Equipment Techs |
153,000 |
-3% |
$38,000 |
20% |
55% |
23% |
| Telecom Equipment Installers |
203,000 |
0% |
$56,000 |
32% |
52% |
13% |
| Transportation Electrical Installers |
16,000 |
4% |
$44,000 |
35% |
52% |
11% |
| TV And Stereo Installers |
51,000 |
11% |
$32,000 |
33% |
45% |
13% |
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Sales Persons, Brokers, & Agent | Occupation | Employed | Decade Growth Forecast | Salary (Median) | High School Only | Some College | College Degree |
|---|
| Advertising Salespersons |
167,000 |
7% |
$43,000 |
14% |
31% |
53% |
| Financial Services Sales Agents |
317,000 |
9% |
$69,000 |
10% |
24% |
65% |
| Insurance Salespersons |
435,000 |
12% |
$45,000 |
18% |
36% |
45% |
| Real Estate Sales Agents |
394,000 |
16% |
$40,000 |
15% |
38% |
45% |
| Real Estate Sales Brokers |
123,000 |
9% |
$58,000 |
15% |
38% |
45% |
| Retail Sales Clerk Supervisors |
1,686,000 |
5% |
$35,000 |
33% |
36% |
25% |
| Sales And Promotions Managers |
347,000 |
15% |
$97,000 |
9% |
24% |
66% |
| Salespersons |
1,540,000 |
7% |
$51,000 |
19% |
31% |
47% |
| Tech Products Sales Reps |
433,000 |
10% |
$70,000 |
19% |
31% |
47% |
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Social & Community Services | Occupation | Employed | Decade Growth Forecast | Salary (Median) | High School Only | Some College | College Degree |
|---|
| Child And Family Social Workers |
293,000 |
12% |
$40,000 |
6% |
16% |
76% |
| Clergy |
670,000 |
13% |
$42,000 |
7% |
16% |
74% |
| Drug Counselors |
86,000 |
21% |
$37,000 |
7% |
16% |
75% |
| Family Therapy Providers |
27,000 |
14% |
$45,000 |
7% |
16% |
75% |
| Human Services Assistants |
352,000 |
23% |
$27,000 |
15% |
31% |
52% |
| Medical Social Workers |
139,000 |
22% |
$46,000 |
6% |
16% |
76% |
| Mental Health Advisors |
113,000 |
24% |
$37,000 |
7% |
16% |
75% |
| Mental Health Social Workers |
137,000 |
20% |
$37,000 |
6% |
16% |
76% |
| Private And Public Social Workers |
73,000 |
13% |
$46,000 |
6% |
16% |
76% |
| Professional Counselors |
33,000 |
13% |
$40,000 |
7% |
16% |
75% |
| Rehab Counselors |
130,000 |
19% |
$31,000 |
7% |
16% |
75% |
| Religious Directors |
80,000 |
13% |
$36,000 |
9% |
25% |
65% |
| School Counselors |
276,000 |
14% |
$51,000 |
7% |
16% |
75% |
| Social Service Specialists |
116,000 |
16% |
$38,000 |
15% |
31% |
52% |
| Social Services Managers |
131,000 |
14% |
$56,000 |
9% |
22% |
67% |
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Supervisors & Managers | Occupation | Employed | Decade Growth Forecast | Salary (Median) | High School Only | Some College | College Degree |
|---|
| Administrative Services Managers |
259,000 |
12% |
$74,000 |
19% |
41% |
38% |
| Advertising And Promotions Managers |
45,000 |
-1% |
$80,000 |
8% |
18% |
73% |
| Business Managers |
898,000 |
7% |
$90,000 |
16% |
28% |
53% |
| Chief Executives |
400,000 |
0% |
$159,000 |
12% |
23% |
64% |
| Food Preparation Managers |
833,000 |
7% |
$29,000 |
39% |
34% |
14% |
| General Managers |
1,733,000 |
0% |
$92,000 |
17% |
32% |
49% |
| Non-Retail Sales Clerk Supervisors |
507,000 |
5% |
$68,000 |
24% |
32% |
39% |
| PR Managers |
57,000 |
13% |
$89,000 |
9% |
20% |
70% |
| Product Marketing Managers |
176,000 |
12% |
$109,000 |
9% |
24% |
66% |
| Real Estate Managers |
304,000 |
8% |
$46,000 |
21% |
35% |
38% |
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Teaching & Education | Occupation | Employed | Decade Growth Forecast | Salary (Median) | High School Only | Some College | College Degree |
|---|
| College Administrators |
125,000 |
2% |
$81,000 |
6% |
14% |
80% |
| Elementary And Preschool Special Ed Teachers |
226,000 |
20% |
$50,000 |
5% |
10% |
85% |
| Elementary And Secondary Education Administrators |
231,000 |
9% |
$84,000 |
6% |
14% |
80% |
| Elementary Teachers |
1,550,000 |
16% |
$49,000 |
1% |
5% |
94% |
| High School Teachers |
1,088,000 |
9% |
$51,000 |
1% |
4% |
95% |
| Junior High School Teachers |
660,000 |
15% |
$50,000 |
1% |
5% |
94% |
| Kindergarten Teachers |
180,000 |
15% |
$47,000 |
16% |
38% |
44% |
| Middle School Special Ed Teachers |
100,000 |
18% |
$51,000 |
5% |
10% |
85% |
| Middle School Vocation Teachers |
16,000 |
3% |
$48,000 |
1% |
5% |
94% |
| Pre-School Teachers |
457,000 |
19% |
$24,000 |
16% |
38% |
44% |
| School Administrators |
31,000 |
24% |
$72,000 |
6% |
14% |
80% |
| Secondary School Special Education Teachers |
147,000 |
13% |
$51,000 |
5% |
10% |
85% |
| Secondary School Vocation Teachers |
99,000 |
10% |
$52,000 |
1% |
4% |
95% |
| Teaching Assistants |
1,313,000 |
10% |
$22,000 |
33% |
45% |
19% |
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Technical Maintenance | Occupation | Employed | Decade Growth Forecast | Salary (Median) | High School Only | Some College | College Degree |
|---|
| Aerospace Techs |
9,000 |
2% |
$55,000 |
24% |
56% |
17% |
| Biological Techs |
80,000 |
18% |
$38,000 |
19% |
28% |
50% |
| Civil Drafters |
118,000 |
9% |
$44,000 |
13% |
61% |
25% |
| Drafting Technicians |
21,000 |
2% |
$45,000 |
13% |
61% |
25% |
| Electronic Techs |
164,000 |
-1% |
$53,000 |
24% |
56% |
17% |
| Electronics And Electrical Drafters |
34,000 |
1% |
$51,000 |
13% |
61% |
25% |
| Engineering Techs |
77,000 |
5% |
$57,000 |
24% |
56% |
17% |
| Environmental Engineering Techs |
21,000 |
30% |
$41,000 |
24% |
56% |
17% |
| Forensic Technician |
13,000 |
20% |
$50,000 |
18% |
37% |
43% |
| Industrial Engineering Techs |
73,000 |
7% |
$47,000 |
24% |
56% |
17% |
| Mechanical Drafting Technicians |
79,000 |
0% |
$47,000 |
13% |
61% |
25% |
| Mechanical Engineering Techs |
46,000 |
0% |
$48,000 |
24% |
56% |
17% |
| Sound Techs |
20,000 |
6% |
$47,000 |
20% |
44% |
34% |
| Tech Writers |
49,000 |
18% |
$62,000 |
5% |
20% |
74% |
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Therapy | Occupation | Employed | Decade Growth Forecast | Salary (Median) | High School Only | Some College | College Degree |
|---|
| Fitness Trainers And Instructors |
261,000 |
29% |
$29,000 |
20% |
35% |
42% |
| Massage Therapy Providers |
122,000 |
19% |
$35,000 |
17% |
51% |
31% |
| Occupational Therapy Aides |
8,000 |
31% |
$27,000 |
1% |
84% |
13% |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants |
27,000 |
30% |
$48,000 |
1% |
84% |
13% |
| Physical Therapy Aides |
46,000 |
36% |
$24,000 |
11% |
66% |
20% |
| Physical Therapy Assistants |
64,000 |
33% |
$46,000 |
11% |
66% |
20% |
| Physical Therapy Providers |
186,000 |
30% |
$73,000 |
2% |
9% |
89% |
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Transportation Specialist | Occupation | Employed | Decade Growth Forecast | Salary (Median) | High School Only | Some College | College Degree |
|---|
| Delivery Vehicle Drivers |
984,000 |
4% |
$28,000 |
49% |
26% |
5% |
| Truck Drivers |
1,798,000 |
13% |
$37,000 |
49% |
26% |
5% |
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