Healthcare
Respiratory Therapists
- 2025 median pay
- $82,280
- Entry credential
- Associate's degree
- 2025–2035 growth
- 8.5%
- Annual openings
- 8,600
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
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Explore clinical, technical, and healthcare support careers. Compare the qualifying program, patient contact, and work setting as well as the national figures.
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Balanced ranking: 40% pay, 30% projected growth, 30% annual openings. Check the work and entry route for fit.
- Rank 1: Nurse Practitioner · 92.0 / 100
- Rank 2: Physician Assistant · 87.4 / 100
- Rank 3: Registered Nurse · 84.4 / 100
Healthcare Support
Occupational Therapy Assistants
- 2025 median pay
- $72,300
- Entry credential
- Associate's degree
- 2025–2035 growth
- 21.5%
- Annual openings
- 8,100
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
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Orderlies
- 2025 median pay
- $38,290
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2025–2035 growth
- 4%
- Annual openings
- 7,200
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
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Physical Therapist Aides
- 2025 median pay
- $35,240
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2025–2035 growth
- 4%
- Annual openings
- 6,400
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
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Medical Transcriptionists
- 2025 median pay
- $40,410
- Entry credential
- Postsecondary nondegree award
- 2025–2035 growth
- -4.4%
- Annual openings
- 6,200
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
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Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
- 2025 median pay
- $96,590
- Entry credential
- Associate's degree
- 2025–2035 growth
- 13.9%
- Annual openings
- 6,000
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
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Dietitians and Nutritionists
- 2025 median pay
- $76,400
- Entry credential
- Bachelor's degree
- 2025–2035 growth
- 7.7%
- Annual openings
- 5,700
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
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Opticians, Dispensing
- 2025 median pay
- $47,260
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2025–2035 growth
- 4.2%
- Annual openings
- 5,600
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
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Pharmacy Aides
- 2025 median pay
- $37,680
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2025–2035 growth
- -0.7%
- Annual openings
- 5,100
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
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Psychiatric Aides
- 2025 median pay
- $44,910
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2025–2035 growth
- 1.9%
- Annual openings
- 4,900
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
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Dentist
- 2025 median pay
- $176,110
- Entry credential
- Professional dental degree
- 2025–2035 growth
- 5.6%
- Annual openings
- 4,800
Prior experience requirements need verification for this occupation.
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Dietetic Technicians
- 2025 median pay
- $37,640
- Entry credential
- Associate's degree
- 2025–2035 growth
- 2.7%
- Annual openings
- 4,200
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
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