What are the top occupations aligned to each career cluster?

Total High School Students Enrolled

148,300

Total High School CTE Concentrators

12,261

Occupation Employment
(2016)
Median Pay
(2017)
Projected Growth
(2016-26)
Funeral Service Managers 270 $0 7.4%
Social and Community Service Managers 2,490 $54,550 18.9%
Credit Counselors 440 $41,620 20.5%
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 1,310 $78,810 12.2%
Marriage and Family Therapists 360 $49,410 27.8%
Rehabilitation Counselors 2,150 $30,210 13%
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 3,980 $39,250 14.8%
Healthcare Social Workers 1,520 $51,830 20.4%
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 1,350 $44,890 22.2%
Social Workers, All Other 2,880 $66,810 17.7%
Health Educators 560 $53,860 10.7%
Social and Human Service Assistants 5,040 $32,620 17.7%
Community Health Workers 690 $36,490 18.8%
Clergy 380 $48,240 15.8%
Directors, Religious Activities and Education 200 $44,510 10%
Religious Workers, All Other 1,100 $23,340 12.7%
Massage Therapists 1,100 $38,170 28.2%
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers 1,730 $34,900 13.9%
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants 200 $18,030 15%
Funeral Attendants 620 $26,980 -1.6%
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Directors 320 $61,310 0%
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 7,720 $25,380 11.8%
Manicurists and Pedicurists 200 $29,520 10%
Skincare Specialists 150 $25,990 13.3%
Childcare Workers 15,770 $19,580 10.3%
Personal Care Aides 8,570 $24,060 32.4%
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 3,030 $29,620 9.2%
Residential Advisors 520 $24,200 11.5%
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other 1,960 $22,500 11.7%
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 2,510 $23,350 1.2%
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials 340 $23,550 -11.8%
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers 480 $34,210 -8.3%
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other 2,440 $35,200 15.2%
Counselors, All Other 1,240 $32,030 18.5%
Barbers 390 $34,580 12.8%
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Sources: Burning Glass Technologies and state education agencies

Credential Explorer

Credential (Iowa) Credential Type Supply/Demand Category Credentials
Demanded Earned
Certified Personal Trainer Certification No Data 113 No Data
Mental Health First Aid Certification Certification No Data 71 No Data
NASM Certified Personal Trainer Certification No Data 24 No Data
Youth Mental Health First Aid Certification No Data 1 No Data