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Associate degree or postsecondary vocational award
Occupations that have the most growth and that usually require an associate degree or postsecondary vocational award, projected 2008–18, in thousands
| Occupation |
Thousands of jobs |
Median annual wages, May 2008 |
Registered nurses |
582 |
62,450 |
Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants |
276 |
23,850 |
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses |
156 |
39,030 |
Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists |
127 |
23,140 |
Preschool teachers, except special education |
87 |
23,870 |
Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers |
87 |
39,680 |
Computer support specialists |
78 |
43,450 |
Fitness trainers and aerobics instructors |
77 |
29,210 |
Paralegals and legal assistants |
74 |
46,120 |
Real estate sales agents |
64 |
40,150 |
Dental hygienists |
63 |
66,570 |
Insurance sales agents |
52 |
45,430 |
Legal secretaries |
48 |
39,860 |
Radiologic technologists and technicians |
37 |
52,210 |
Automotive service technicians and mechanics |
36 |
35,100 |
Medical records and health information technicians |
35 |
30,610 |
Veterinary technologists and technicians |
29 |
28,900 |
Medical and clinical laboratory technicians |
25 |
35,380 |
Massage therapists |
23 |
34,900 |
Surgical technologists |
23 |
38,740 |
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