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Career Pathways in Health Care Sciences and Services

Later Occupations

Usually require a bachelor's or other advanced degree

Data produced by Missouri Economic Research and Information Center (MERIC). Funding provided by U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration (ETA).
SOC Code Occupation Title Career Cluster Path Title Entry Wage Average Wage
11-1011 Chief Executives Health Care Sciences and Services Business Operations $103,200 $197,780
11-1021 General and Operations Managers Health Care Sciences and Services Business Operations $51,050 $101,060
11-3012 Administrative Services Managers Health Care Sciences and Services Business Operations $69,940 $109,150
11-3013 Facilities Managers Health Care Sciences and Services Business Operations $72,750 $102,380
11-3121 Human Resources Managers Health Care Sciences and Services Business Operations $99,040 $136,320
11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers Health Care Sciences and Services Business Operations $81,910 $117,920
13-1131 Fundraisers Health Care Sciences and Services Business Operations $48,970 $68,160
13-2011 Accountants and Auditors Health Care Sciences and Services Business Operations $56,640 $80,160
15-1211 Computer Systems Analysts Health Care Sciences and Services Business Operations $64,210 $94,680
15-1244 Network and Computer Systems Administrators Health Care Sciences and Services Business Operations $63,480 $89,960
21-1018 Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Health Care Sciences and Services Diagnostic and Therapeutic $42,930 $58,230
21-1022 Healthcare Social Workers Health Care Sciences and Services Diagnostic and Therapeutic $43,400 $57,660
27-3031 Public Relations Specialists Health Care Sciences and Services Business Operations $49,040 $69,400
29-1011 Chiropractors Health Care Sciences and Services Patient Care $57,620 $72,240
29-1021 Dentists, General Health Care Sciences and Services Diagnostic and Therapeutic $148,140 $260,820
29-1023 Orthodontists Health Care Sciences and Services Diagnostic and Therapeutic NA $275,470
29-1029 Dentists, All Other Specialists Health Care Sciences and Services Diagnostic and Therapeutic $205,420 $225,340
29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists Health Care Sciences and Services Diagnostic and Therapeutic $50,680 $62,120
29-1041 Optometrists Health Care Sciences and Services Diagnostic and Therapeutic $96,740 $121,680
29-1051 Pharmacists Health Care Sciences and Services Diagnostic and Therapeutic $127,470 $136,170
29-1071 Physician Assistants Health Care Sciences and Services Patient Care $114,740 $136,810
29-1081 Podiatrists Health Care Sciences and Services Patient Care $110,600 $149,290
29-1122 Occupational Therapists Health Care Sciences and Services Diagnostic and Therapeutic $79,390 $90,360
29-1123 Physical Therapists Health Care Sciences and Services Diagnostic and Therapeutic $78,310 $94,760
29-1125 Recreational Therapists Health Care Sciences and Services Diagnostic and Therapeutic $49,230 $58,900
29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists Health Care Sciences and Services Diagnostic and Therapeutic $65,570 $84,930
29-1128 Exercise Physiologists Health Care Sciences and Services Diagnostic and Therapeutic $48,650 $56,210
29-1129 Therapists, All Other Health Care Sciences and Services Diagnostic and Therapeutic $47,150 $60,980
29-1141 Registered Nurses Health Care Sciences and Services Patient Care $66,830 $81,950
29-1151 Nurse Anesthetists Health Care Sciences and Services Patient Care $192,070 $237,490
29-1161 Nurse Midwives Health Care Sciences and Services Patient Care $119,220 $134,690
29-1171 Nurse Practitioners Health Care Sciences and Services Patient Care $108,180 $124,600
29-1181 Audiologists Health Care Sciences and Services Diagnostic and Therapeutic $74,930 $93,480
29-1211 Anesthesiologists Health Care Sciences and Services Patient Care NA NA
29-1212 Cardiologists Health Care Sciences and Services Patient Care $137,330 $419,840
29-1214 Emergency Medicine Physicians Health Care Sciences and Services Patient Care $213,410 $300,380
29-1215 Family Medicine Physicians Health Care Sciences and Services Patient Care $76,470 $228,690
29-1216 General Internal Medicine Physicians Health Care Sciences and Services Patient Care $214,690 $367,020
29-1217 Neurologists Health Care Sciences and Services Patient Care $152,720 $331,760
29-1218 Obstetricians and Gynecologists Health Care Sciences and Services Patient Care NA $345,810
29-1221 Pediatricians, General Health Care Sciences and Services Patient Care $174,570 $230,140
29-1222 Physicians, Pathologists Health Care Sciences and Services Diagnostic and Therapeutic $199,990 $255,000
29-1223 Psychiatrists Health Care Sciences and Services Diagnostic and Therapeutic NA $277,690
29-1224 Radiologists Health Care Sciences and Services Diagnostic and Therapeutic $109,200 $329,230
29-1229 Physicians, All Other Health Care Sciences and Services Patient Care $95,990 $293,740
29-1242 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric Health Care Sciences and Services Patient Care $207,000 $382,590
29-1249 Surgeons, All Other Health Care Sciences and Services Patient Care NA NA
29-1291 Acupuncturists Health Care Sciences and Services Diagnostic and Therapeutic $61,920 $90,320
29-1299 Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other Health Care Sciences and Services Diagnostic and Therapeutic $83,510 $145,520
29-2010 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians Health Care Sciences and Services Diagnostic and Therapeutic $44,350 $60,210
29-2036 Medical Dosimetrists Health Care Sciences and Services Diagnostic and Therapeutic $111,500 $124,820
29-2091 Orthotists and Prosthetists Health Care Sciences and Services Diagnostic and Therapeutic $71,020 $80,600
29-2091 Orthotists and Prosthetists Health Care Sciences and Services Patient Care $71,020 $80,600
29-9091 Athletic Trainers Health Care Sciences and Services Diagnostic and Therapeutic $47,450 $57,730
29-9091 Athletic Trainers Health Care Sciences and Services Patient Care $47,450 $57,730
29-9092 Genetic Counselors Health Care Sciences and Services Diagnostic and Therapeutic $80,280 $89,980

Next Occupations

Usually require more than 1 year of on-the-job training and an associate's degree or vocational certificate

Data produced by Missouri Economic Research and Information Center (MERIC). Funding provided by U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration (ETA).
SOC Code Occupation Title Career Cluster Path Title Entry Wage Average Wage
15-1232 Computer User Support Specialists Health Care Sciences and Services Business Operations $41,910 $57,640
29-1124 Radiation Therapists Health Care Sciences and Services Diagnostic and Therapeutic $80,480 $93,270
29-1126 Respiratory Therapists Health Care Sciences and Services Diagnostic and Therapeutic $64,360 $74,120
29-1292 Dental Hygienists Health Care Sciences and Services Diagnostic and Therapeutic $81,580 $87,170
29-2031 Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians Health Care Sciences and Services Diagnostic and Therapeutic $47,810 $76,110
29-2032 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers Health Care Sciences and Services Diagnostic and Therapeutic $80,090 $91,070
29-2033 Nuclear Medicine Technologists Health Care Sciences and Services Diagnostic and Therapeutic $82,520 $94,560
29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians Health Care Sciences and Services Diagnostic and Therapeutic $60,710 $70,330
29-2035 Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists Health Care Sciences and Services Diagnostic and Therapeutic $69,190 $80,150
29-2042 Emergency Medical Technicians Health Care Sciences and Services Patient Care $35,070 $40,800
29-2043 Paramedics Health Care Sciences and Services Patient Care $47,670 $55,960
29-2051 Dietetic Technicians Health Care Sciences and Services Diagnostic and Therapeutic $31,200 $34,980
29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians Health Care Sciences and Services Diagnostic and Therapeutic $35,730 $40,840
29-2053 Psychiatric Technicians Health Care Sciences and Services Diagnostic and Therapeutic $37,980 $42,900
29-2055 Surgical Technologists Health Care Sciences and Services Patient Care $50,760 $63,250
29-2057 Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Health Care Sciences and Services Diagnostic and Therapeutic $31,940 $37,070
29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Health Care Sciences and Services Patient Care $51,000 $58,900
29-2072 Medical Records Specialists Health Care Sciences and Services Business Operations $42,760 $52,940
29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing Health Care Sciences and Services Diagnostic and Therapeutic $34,280 $44,340
29-2092 Hearing Aid Specialists Health Care Sciences and Services Diagnostic and Therapeutic $47,150 $59,920
29-2099 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other Health Care Sciences and Services Diagnostic and Therapeutic $37,010 $46,420
29-9093 Surgical Assistants Health Care Sciences and Services Patient Care $37,520 $57,510
29-9099 Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other Health Care Sciences and Services Patient Care $39,140 $72,150
31-1131 Nursing Assistants Health Care Sciences and Services Patient Care $34,770 $37,650
31-2011 Occupational Therapy Assistants Health Care Sciences and Services Diagnostic and Therapeutic $56,440 $62,990
31-2021 Physical Therapist Assistants Health Care Sciences and Services Diagnostic and Therapeutic $54,330 $62,610
31-9011 Massage Therapists Health Care Sciences and Services Diagnostic and Therapeutic $48,360 $69,200
31-9091 Dental Assistants Health Care Sciences and Services Diagnostic and Therapeutic $37,580 $45,390
31-9092 Medical Assistants Health Care Sciences and Services Patient Care $36,550 $40,500
31-9093 Medical Equipment Preparers Health Care Sciences and Services Patient Care $37,540 $44,210
31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists Health Care Sciences and Services Business Operations $28,800 $35,280
31-9097 Phlebotomists Health Care Sciences and Services Diagnostic and Therapeutic $37,180 $41,330
43-1011 First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers Health Care Sciences and Services Business Operations $49,140 $67,080
43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks Health Care Sciences and Services Business Operations $37,920 $45,670
43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Health Care Sciences and Services Business Operations $39,130 $51,050
43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping Health Care Sciences and Services Business Operations $40,190 $48,480
43-6013 Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Health Care Sciences and Services Business Operations $36,730 $43,000

Now Occupations

Usually require 1-12 months of on-the-job training

Data produced by Missouri Economic Research and Information Center (MERIC). Funding provided by U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration (ETA).
SOC Code Occupation Title Career Cluster Path Title Entry Wage Average Wage
21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants Health Care Sciences and Services Diagnostic and Therapeutic $35,890 $41,670
21-1094 Community Health Workers Health Care Sciences and Services Diagnostic and Therapeutic $40,070 $50,790
31-1120 Home Health and Personal Care Aides Health Care Sciences and Services Patient Care $27,200 $32,940
31-1132 Orderlies Health Care Sciences and Services Patient Care $34,390 $37,380
31-1133 Psychiatric Aides Health Care Sciences and Services Diagnostic and Therapeutic $38,670 $40,650
31-2012 Occupational Therapy Aides Health Care Sciences and Services Diagnostic and Therapeutic $38,290 $47,790
31-2022 Physical Therapist Aides Health Care Sciences and Services Diagnostic and Therapeutic $26,030 $31,180
31-9095 Pharmacy Aides Health Care Sciences and Services Diagnostic and Therapeutic $34,960 $40,060
31-9099 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other Health Care Sciences and Services Diagnostic and Therapeutic $34,650 $38,410
31-9099 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other Health Care Sciences and Services Patient Care $34,650 $38,410
43-4051 Customer Service Representatives Health Care Sciences and Services Business Operations $35,530 $45,000
43-4111 Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan Health Care Sciences and Services Business Operations $37,110 $41,730
43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks Health Care Sciences and Services Business Operations $30,370 $35,850
43-6014 Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive Health Care Sciences and Services Business Operations $35,350 $42,980
43-9061 Office Clerks, General Health Care Sciences and Services Business Operations $33,920 $44,200

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