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Health Science

Physical Therapist Assistants

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Education: Associate's degree

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Associate's degree

Median Annual Wage

$63,930

($30.74/hr)

FAST GROWING

Annual Growth Rate

Growth Rate 5

Very Strong Growth

3.1%

LOTS OF JOBS

Avg. Annual Openings

Annual Opening Score 4

Strong Opportunity

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Health Science

Occupational Therapy Assistants

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Education: Associate's degree

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Associate's degree

Median Annual Wage

$70,940

($34.11/hr)

FAST GROWING

Annual Growth Rate

Growth Rate 5

Very Strong Growth

3.1%

Avg. Annual Openings

Annual Opening Score 3

Average Opportunity

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Health Science

Physical Therapists

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Education: Doctoral or professional degree

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Doctoral or professional degree

HIGH PAYING

Median Annual Wage

$96,670

($46.47/hr)

FAST GROWING

Annual Growth Rate

Growth Rate 5

Very Strong Growth

2.2%

LOTS OF JOBS

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Annual Opening Score 4

Strong Opportunity

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Health Science

Psychiatric Aides

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Education: High school diploma or equivalent

High school diploma or equivalent

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Annual Opening Score 0

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Health Science

Occupational Therapy Aides

Star Rating:

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Education: High school diploma or equivalent

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High school diploma or equivalent

Median Annual Wage

$73,450

($35.31/hr)

FAST GROWING

Annual Growth Rate

Growth Rate 5

Very Strong Growth

1.7%

Avg. Annual Openings

Annual Opening Score 1

Rare Opportunity

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