Promising Occupations Search

Search for occupations that pay $15 or more per hour and are projected to grow over the next 10 years. Use the filters to identify different features of occupations. View frequently asked questions about how to find occupations on the Getting Started page.

Search Filters

Search Results in

Viewing 271 - 280 of 537

Need Help?

Feeling stuck? Go to our Getting Started to watch the explainer video and read the FAQs.

Search by hourly wage
Hourly wage
Projected growth (%)
Annual job openings
Work experience
On the job training requirements
Select State
Search by state and local area
Occupational type
Education requirements
Filtered by Iowa

Health Education Specialists

Human Services $28.47 Bachelor's degree 17%  projected growth 80  annual job openings

Provide and manage health education programs that help individuals, families, and their communities maximize and maintain healthy lifestyles. Use data to identify community needs prior to planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating programs designed to encourage healthy lifestyles, policies, and environments. May link health systems, health providers, insurers, and patients to address individual and population health needs. May serve as resource to assist individuals, other health professionals, or the community, and may administer fiscal resources for health education programs.

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Education & Training $54.87 Doctoral or professional degree 28%  projected growth 260  annual job openings

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other

Health Science $36.83 Master's degree 14%  projected growth 50  annual job openings

All healthcare diagnosing or treating practitioners not listed separately.

Healthcare Social Workers

Human Services $28.04 Master's degree 14%  projected growth 140  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 $17.60 High school diploma or equivalent 9%  projected growth 150  annual job openings

All healthcare support workers not listed separately.

Hearing Aid Specialists

Health Science $41.20 High school diploma or equivalent 29%  projected growth 20  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.

Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

Manufacturing $21.74 High school diploma or equivalent 4%  projected growth 30  annual job openings

Set up, operate, or tend heating equipment, such as heat-treating furnaces, flame-hardening machines, induction machines, soaking pits, or vacuum equipment to temper, harden, anneal, or heat treat metal or plastic objects.

Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other

Architecture & Construction $16.94 No formal educational credential 22%  projected growth 60  annual job openings

All construction trades helpers not listed separately.

Helpers--Carpenters

Architecture & Construction $17.48 No formal educational credential 15%  projected growth 70  annual job openings

Help carpenters 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 $15.55 High school diploma or equivalent 17%  projected growth 140  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.