Below are the three healthcare jobs in the bureau’s top 20, ranked by projected growth rate, along with the median annual pay.
1. Nurse practitioners
Projected growth rate: 52 percent
Median annual wage: $111,680
2. Occupational therapy assistants
Projected growth rate: 36 percent
Median annual wage: $62,940
3. Physical therapist assistants
Projected growth rate: 35 percent
Median annual wage: $59,770
