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Health Science Occupations
The occupations below are in the Health Science career cluster.
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| Occupational Title |
O*NET-
SOC Code |
| Acupuncturists |
29-1291.00 |
| Anesthesiologists |
29-1211.00 |
| Athletic Trainers |
29-9091.00 |
| Audiologists |
29-1181.00 |
| Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers |
17-2031.00 |
| Cardiologists |
29-1212.00 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians |
29-2031.00 |
| Chiropractors |
29-1011.00 |
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians (OEWS code 29-2010) (see links below)
No occupational profile for this occupation is available in the virtual system; instead, use the links below for an occupational profile of each occupation separately. The profiles will indicate Employment and Wages (employment projections and wage data) are confidential and not available. However, employment projections and wage data are available; please see this PDF file. Look for the occupational title "Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians" or occupational code 29-2010. |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians |
29-2012.00 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists |
29-2011.00 |
| Dental Assistants |
31-9091.00 |
| Dental Hygienists |
29-1292.00 |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists |
29-1029.00 |
| Dentists, General |
29-1021.00 |
| Dermatologists |
29-1213.00 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers |
29-2032.00 |
| Dietetic Technicians |
29-2051.00 |
| Dietitians and Nutritionists |
29-1031.00 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians |
29-1214.00 |
| Epidemiologists |
19-1041.00 |
| Exercise Physiologists |
29-1128.00 |
| Family Medicine Physicians |
29-1215.00 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians |
29-1216.00 |
| Genetic Counselors |
29-9092.00 |
| Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars |
29-9021.00 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other |
29-2099.00 |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other |
29-1299.00 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other |
29-9099.00 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other |
31-9099.00 |
| Hearing Aid Specialists |
29-2092.00 |
Home Health and Personal Care Aides (OEWS code 31-1120) (see links below)
No occupational profile for this occupation is available in the virtual system; instead, use the links below for an occupational profile of each occupation separately. The profiles will indicate Employment and Wages (employment projections and wage data) are confidential and not available. However, employment projections and wage data are available; please see this PDF file. Look for the occupational title "Home Health and Personal Care Aides" or occupational code 31-1120. |
| Home Health Aides |
31-1121.00 |
| Personal Care Aides |
31-1122.00 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses |
29-2061.00 |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists |
29-2035.00 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians |
29-2012.00 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists |
29-2011.00 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers |
11-9111.00 |
| Medical Assistants |
31-9092.00 |
| Medical Dosimetrists |
29-2036.00 |
| Medical Equipment Preparers |
31-9093.00 |
| Medical Records Specialists |
29-2072.00 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists |
19-1042.00 |
| Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants |
43-6013.00 |
| Medical Transcriptionists |
31-9094.00 |
| Neurologists |
29-1217.00 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists |
29-2033.00 |
| Nurse Anesthetists |
29-1151.00 |
| Nurse Midwives |
29-1161.00 |
| Nurse Practitioners |
29-1171.00 |
| Nursing Assistants |
31-1131.00 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists |
29-1218.00 |
| Occupational Therapists |
29-1122.00 |
| Occupational Therapy Aides |
31-2012.00 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants |
31-2011.00 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians |
29-2057.00 |
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric |
29-1241.00 |
| Opticians, Dispensing |
29-2081.00 |
| Optometrists |
29-1041.00 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons |
29-1022.00 |
| Orderlies |
31-1132.00 |
| Orthodontists |
29-1023.00 |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric |
29-1242.00 |
| Orthotists and Prosthetists |
29-2091.00 |
| Pediatric Surgeons |
29-1243.00 |
| Pediatricians, General |
29-1221.00 |
| Pharmacists |
29-1051.00 |
| Pharmacy Aides |
31-9095.00 |
| Pharmacy Technicians |
29-2052.00 |
| Phlebotomists |
31-9097.00 |
| Physical Therapist Aides |
31-2022.00 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants |
31-2021.00 |
| Physical Therapists |
29-1123.00 |
| Physician Assistants |
29-1071.00 |
| Physicians, All Other |
29-1229.00 |
| Physicians, Pathologists |
29-1222.00 |
| Podiatrists |
29-1081.00 |
| Prosthodontists |
29-1024.00 |
| Psychiatric Aides |
31-1133.00 |
| Psychiatric Technicians |
29-2053.00 |
| Psychiatrists |
29-1223.00 |
| Radiation Therapists |
29-1124.00 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians |
29-2034.00 |
| Radiologists |
29-1224.00 |
| Recreational Therapists |
29-1125.00 |
| Registered Nurses |
29-1141.00 |
| Respiratory Therapists |
29-1126.00 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists |
29-1127.00 |
| Surgeons, All Other |
29-1249.00 |
| Surgical Assistants |
29-9093.00 |
| Surgical Technologists |
29-2055.00 |
| Therapists, All Other |
29-1129.00 |
| Veterinarians |
29-1131.00 |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers |
31-9096.00 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians |
29-2056.00 |
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