Below are the eight healthcare jobs that were among the bureau’s list of jobs set to see the most growth through 2029, plus their median annual wages in 2019:
Home health and personal care aides
Median annual wage: $25,280
Registered nurses
Median annual wage: $73,300
Medical assistants
Median annual wage: $34,800
Medical and health services managers
Median annual wage: $100,980
Nursing assistants
Median annual wage: $29,660
Nurse practitioners
Median annual wage: $109,820
Substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors
Median annual wage: $46,240
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses
Median annual wage: $47,480
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