Occupation
Social and Human Services Assistant
Industry
Education
Median Wages
$13.12 hourly
$27,289 annually
Is This Career Right for Me?
Collaborate with social workers and health care professionals to provide health and social services to the public.
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Do you enjoy helping people in your community?
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Occupation
Massage Therapist
Industry
Health Care
Median Wages
$16.78 hourly
$34,900 annually
Is This Job Right for You?
Help others reduce their stress, relieve their pain, rehabilitate their injuries and improve their general well-being.
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Occupation
Nurses’ Aide
Industry
Health Care
Median Wages
$11.46 hourly
$23,840 annually
Is This Job Right for You?
Nurses’ Aides feed, bathe and dress patients under nurses’ directions.
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Do you want to work in a fast-paced environment and interact with the public?
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Career
Marriage and Family Therapist
Industry
Health Care
Median Wages
$21.44 hourly
$44,590 annually
Is This Job Right for You?
Marriage/Family Therapists diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders within the context of a couple or a family, and help different people in a family unit resolve disputes.
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Occupation
Dental Assistant
Industry
Health Care
Median Wages (2006)
$14.50 per hour, often with benefits
About one-third of Dental Assistants work part-time

Employment Trends
Between 2006-2016, being a Dental Assistant will be one of the fastest growing occupations, with job openings expected to increase by 29 percent.
Training Required

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