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Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other

Health Science $41.28 Master's degree 2%  projected growth 70  annual job openings

All healthcare diagnosing or treating practitioners not listed separately.

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other

Health Science $24.74 Postsecondary nondegree award 5%  projected growth 230  annual job openings

All healthcare practitioners and technical workers not listed separately.

Healthcare Social Workers

Human Services $28.89 Master's degree 6%  projected growth 500  annual job openings

Provide individuals, families, and groups with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses. Services include advising family caregivers. Provide patients with information and counseling, and make referrals for other services. May also provide case and care management or interventions designed to promote health, prevent disease, and address barriers to access to healthcare.

Healthcare Support Workers, All Other

Health Science $21.51 High school diploma or equivalent 9%  projected growth 190  annual job openings

All healthcare support workers not listed separately.

Hearing Aid Specialists

Health Science $27.60 High school diploma or equivalent 14%  projected growth 30  annual job openings

Select and fit hearing aids for customers. Administer and interpret tests of hearing. Assess hearing instrument efficacy. Take ear impressions and prepare, design, and modify ear molds.

Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters

Architecture & Construction $29.26 No formal educational credential 5%  projected growth 30  annual job openings

Help brickmasons, blockmasons, stonemasons, or tile and marble setters by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include using, supplying, or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment.

Helpers--Electricians

Architecture & Construction $19.17 High school diploma or equivalent 7%  projected growth 110  annual job openings

Help electricians by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include using, supplying, or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment.

Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers

Architecture & Construction $15.66 High school diploma or equivalent 12%  projected growth 250  annual job openings

Help installation, maintenance, and repair workers in maintenance, parts replacement, and repair of vehicles, industrial machinery, and electrical and electronic equipment. Perform duties such as furnishing tools, materials, and supplies to other workers; cleaning work area, machines, and tools; and holding materials or tools for other workers.

Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters

Architecture & Construction $19.00 High school diploma or equivalent 11%  projected growth 210  annual job openings

Help plumbers, pipefitters, steamfitters, or pipelayers by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include using, supplying, or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment.

Helpers--Roofers

Architecture & Construction $17.67 No formal educational credential 12%  projected growth 70  annual job openings

Help roofers by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include using, supplying, or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment.