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Occupations that have the most growth and have an associate's degree or postsecondary non-degree award as the typical level of education needed to enter the occupation, projected 2010-20, in thousands of jobs
Occupation |
Thousands of jobs |
Median annual wages, May 2010 |
Experience |
On-the-job training |
Registered nurses |
712 |
64,690 |
None |
None |
Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants |
302 |
24,010 |
None |
None |
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses |
169 |
40,380 |
None |
None |
Preschool teachers, except special education |
114 |
25,700 |
None |
None |
Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists |
98 |
22,760 |
None |
None |
Dental assistants |
92 |
33,470 |
None |
None |
Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers |
90 |
42,530 |
None |
Long-term on-the-job training |
Construction managers |
87 |
83,860 |
More than 5 years |
None |
General and operations managers |
82 |
94,400 |
1 to 5 years |
None |
Emergency medical technicians and paramedics |
75 |
30,360 |
None |
None |
Dental hygienists |
69 |
68,250 |
None |
None |
Radiologic technologists and technicians |
61 |
54,340 |
None |
None |
Paralegals and legal assistants |
47 |
46,680 |
None |
None |
Veterinary technologists and technicians |
42 |
29,710 |
None |
None |
Medical records and health information technicians |
38 |
32,350 |
None |
None |
Respiratory therapists |
31 |
54,280 |
None |
None |
Massage therapists |
31 |
34,900 |
None |
None |
Physical therapist assistants |
31 |
49,690 |
None |
None |
Telecommunications equipment installers and repairers, except line installers |
28 |
54,710 |
None |
Moderate-term on-the-job training |
Firefighters |
27 |
45,250 |
None |
Long-term on-the-job training |
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