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Careers in planning, managing, and providing therapeutic services, diagnostic services, health informatics, support services, and biotechnology research and development.
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Occupation
Percent Change
Annual Openings
Average Hourly Wage
Average Annual Wage
Entry Wage
Experienced Wage
H3
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians
9.78%
45
$25.52
$53,081
$32,289
$63,476
Dental Assistants
15.82%
292
$17.75
$36,936
$28,586
$41,111
Dental Hygienists
16.2%
99
$32.88
$68,385
$54,748
$75,204
Dentists, General
15.77%
34
$78.50
$163,284
$95,343
$197,253
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
14.77%
39
$32.33
$67,248
$55,664
$73,041
Dietitians and Nutritionists
14.56%
54
$26.71
$55,562
$41,897
$62,395
Family and General Practitioners
10.51%
59
$112.00
$232,963
$147,336
$275,777
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
14.77%
477
$20.10
$41,789
$35,068
$45,150
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians
14.26%
122
$19.30
$40,147
$28,098
$46,173
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists
10.31%
126
$28.26
$58,782
$44,010
$66,170
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N/A: Data is not available due to confidentiality.
Wages from Occupational Employment Statistics, 4th Quarter 2017. Annual openings from 2016-2026 Long-term Occupational Projections. Career Cluster information from Nebraska Department of Education.
Produced by the Nebraska Department of Labor, Office of Labor Market Information.