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Alaska Health Care Occupations by Employment Outlook
| Occupation | Average monthly wage | Employment outlook |
|---|---|---|
| Dental Assistants | $3,498 | growth robust, openings very high |
| Dental Hygienists | $6,318 | growth robust, openings very high |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $3,515 | growth robust, openings very high |
| Home Health Aides | $2,391 | growth robust, openings very high |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $4,373 | growth robust, openings very high |
| Medical Assistants | $3,325 | growth robust, openings very high |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $9,091 | growth robust, openings very high |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $3,433 | growth robust, openings very high |
| Nursing Assistants | n/a | growth robust, openings very high |
| Personal Care Aides | $2,344 | growth robust, openings very high |
| Registered Nurses | n/a | growth robust, openings very high |
| Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics | $4,298 | growth robust, openings high |
| Family and General Practitioners | $16,847 | growth robust, openings high |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $4,481 | growth robust, openings high |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other | $5,041 | growth robust, openings high |
| Healthcare Social Workers | $4,229 | growth robust, openings high |
| Massage Therapists | $7,010 | growth robust, openings high |
| Medical Records and Health Information Technicians | $3,395 | growth robust, openings high |
| Medical Secretaries | $3,357 | growth robust, openings high |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | $4,289 | growth robust, openings high |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists | $5,563 | growth robust, openings high |
| Mental Health Counselors | $4,692 | growth robust, openings high |
| Pharmacists | $10,764 | growth robust, openings high |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $3,293 | growth robust, openings high |
| Physical Therapists | $7,496 | growth robust, openings high |
| Physician Assistants | $8,053 | growth robust, openings high |
| Psychiatric Technicians | $3,422 | growth robust, openings high |
| Radiologic Technologists | $5,665 | growth robust, openings high |
| Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors | $4,189 | growth robust, openings high |
| Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners, All Other | $7,049 | growth robust, openings moderate |
| Health Educators | $4,666 | growth robust, openings moderate |
| Nurse Practitioners | n/a | growth robust, openings moderate |
| Occupational Therapists | $6,254 | growth robust, openings moderate |
| Opticians, Dispensing | $3,397 | growth robust, openings moderate |
| Physicians and Surgeons, All Other | $18,568 | growth robust, openings moderate |
| Recreational Therapists | $4,240 | growth robust, openings moderate |
| Respiratory Therapists | $5,602 | growth robust, openings moderate |
| Anesthesiologists | n/a | growth robust, openings low |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | $6,693 | growth robust, openings low |
| Chiropractors | $13,118 | growth robust, openings low |
| Dental Laboratory Technicians | $4,425 | growth robust, openings low |
| Dentists, General | $15,559 | growth robust, openings low |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | $6,485 | growth robust, openings low |
| Dietetic Technicians | $3,053 | growth robust, openings low |
| Dietitians and Nutritionists | $5,297 | growth robust, openings low |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | n/a | growth robust, openings low |
| Internists, General | $19,977 | growth robust, openings low |
| Medical Appliance Technicians | n/a | growth robust, openings low |
| Medical Equipment Preparers | $3,314 | growth robust, openings low |
| Medical Equipment Repairers | $5,213 | growth robust, openings low |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | n/a | growth robust, openings low |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | n/a | growth robust, openings low |
| Nurse Midwives | n/a | growth robust, openings low |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $6,416 | growth robust, openings low |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | n/a | growth robust, openings low |
| Optometrists | $13,340 | growth robust, openings low |
| Orderlies | n/a | growth robust, openings low |
| Pediatricians, General | $16,570 | growth robust, openings low |
| Pharmacy Aides | $3,409 | growth robust, openings low |
| Phlebotomists | n/a | growth robust, openings low |
| Physical Therapist Aides | $2,933 | growth robust, openings low |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | $4,668 | growth robust, openings low |
| Psychiatrists | $17,463 | growth robust, openings low |
| Surgical Technologists | $4,470 | growth robust, openings low |
| Therapists, All Other | n/a | growth robust, openings low |
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other | $3,678 | growth strong, openings very high |
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $3,164 | growth strong, openings very high |
| Psychiatric Aides | $3,082 | growth strong, openings moderate |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | $6,577 | growth strong, openings moderate |
| Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists | $5,378 | growth strong, openings low |
| Medical Transcriptionists | $3,747 | growth strong, openings low |
| Athletic Trainers | $3,028 | growth moderate, openings low |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | $5,878 | growth low, openings moderate |
| Occupational Health and Safety Technicians | $5,273 | growth low, openings low |
| Audiologists | n/a | n/a |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | n/a | n/a |
| Epidemiologists | n/a | n/a |
| Genetic Counselors | n/a | n/a |
| Hearing Aid Specialists | n/a | n/a |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $4,003 | n/a |
| Nurse Anesthetists | n/a | n/a |
| Occupational Therapy Aides | n/a | n/a |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | n/a | n/a |
| Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians | n/a | n/a |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | n/a | n/a |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons | n/a | n/a |
| Orthodontists | n/a | n/a |
| Orthotists and Prosthetists | n/a | n/a |
| Podiatrists | n/a | n/a |
| Prosthodontists | n/a | n/a |
| Radiation Therapists | n/a | n/a |
| Respiratory Therapy Technicians | n/a | n/a |
| Surgeons | n/a | n/a |
