Career Highlight – Healthcare Support Occupations
Nationally, Healthcare support occupations are expected to be the fastest growing occupational group through 2020. Home health aides account for the largest portion of jobs in this group, with 31 percent of the total by 2020.
The table below reflects a sampling of occupations that are projected to grow as fast as, or faster than average over 2010-2020. You can check this information, look at additional occupations, and find schools that offer related programs via UtahFutures.
|
Occupation |
U S Employment 2010 |
Growth-Numeric |
Growth-Percent |
Annual Median Wage Nat’l/Utah |
Education |
| Dental Assistant | 297,200 | 91,600 | 31% | $33,470/$28,330 |
Certificate |
| Home Health Aide | 1,017,700 | 706,300 | 69% | $20,560/$19,770 |
< High School |
| Massage Therapist | 153,700 | 30,900 | 20% | $34,900/$30,960 |
Certificate |
| Medical Assistant | 527,600 | 162,900 | 31% | $28,860/$27,250 |
HS Diploma |
| Medical Transcriptionist | 95,100 | 5,600 | 6% | $32,900/$28,920 |
Certificate |
| Nursing Aide, Orderly, Attendant | 1,505,300 | 302,000 | 20% | $24,010/$22,320 |
Certificate |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant/Aide | 36,000 | 14,800 | 41% | $47,490/$37,050 |
Varies |
| Physical Therapist Assistant/Aide | 114,400 | 51,100 | 45% | $37,710/$30,785 |
Varies |
Sources: U. S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (national), Utah Department of Workforce Services (state)
