What are the top occupations aligned to each career cluster?

Total High School Students Enrolled

197,600

Total High School CTE Concentrators

5,270

Occupation Employment
(2016)
Median Pay
(2017)
Projected Growth
(2016-26)
Medical and Health Services Managers 2,810 $89,900 39.1%
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists 640 $59,540 53.1%
Chiropractors 440 $46,610 34.1%
Dentists, General 1,260 $116,440 26.2%
Dietitians and Nutritionists 700 $55,750 30%
Optometrists 490 $71,140 32.7%
Pharmacists 2,640 $122,730 23.9%
Anesthesiologists 360 $206,380 25%
Family and General Practitioners 1,470 $185,200 31.3%
Internists, General 440 $208,000 22.7%
Obstetricians and Gynecologists 270 $208,000 29.6%
Pediatricians, General 340 $208,000 26.5%
Psychiatrists 270 $89,550 25.9%
Physicians and Surgeons, All Other 2,060 $208,000 22.8%
Physician Assistants 1,120 $99,710 54.5%
Podiatrists 130 $121,270 30.8%
Occupational Therapists 870 $84,680 41.4%
Physical Therapists 1,800 $81,640 46.1%
Radiation Therapists 130 $82,580 38.5%
Recreational Therapists 320 $47,030 15.6%
Respiratory Therapists 980 $60,790 53.1%
Speech-Language Pathologists 1,270 $78,480 30.7%
Exercise Physiologists 190 $47,360 31.6%
Veterinarians 450 $77,950 40%
Registered Nurses 21,890 $63,570 36%
Nurse Anesthetists 120 $156,810 33.3%
Nurse Practitioners 1,590 $105,160 50.9%
Audiologists 230 $73,000 34.8%
Dental Hygienists 2,610 $71,380 28.4%
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 550 $76,730 45.5%
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 130 $74,790 38.5%
Radiologic Technologists 1,560 $55,320 33.3%
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 240 $68,790 33.3%
Dietetic Technicians 530 $24,440 28.3%
Pharmacy Technicians 4,010 $36,730 30.4%
Psychiatric Technicians 710 $26,930 23.9%
Surgical Technologists 1,350 $41,540 38.5%
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 1,060 $29,780 48.1%
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians 310 $32,070 32.3%
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 1,980 $46,480 20.2%
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 1,700 $38,260 31.8%
Opticians, Dispensing 630 $28,910 30.2%
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other 660 $38,490 45.5%
Athletic Trainers 200 $43,980 45%
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other 550 $38,690 30.9%
Home Health Aides 2,830 $25,210 51.9%
Nursing Assistants 11,020 $27,650 30.6%
Occupational Therapy Assistants 130 $57,730 38.5%
Physical Therapist Assistants 670 $55,250 55.2%
Physical Therapist Aides 740 $21,650 50%
Dental Assistants 5,280 $30,940 29%
Medical Assistants 7,660 $32,320 45.8%
Medical Equipment Preparers 440 $35,480 38.6%
Medical Transcriptionists 310 $32,380 9.7%
Pharmacy Aides 340 $36,180 17.6%
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers 470 $24,130 46.8%
Phlebotomists 1,200 $30,020 44.2%
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other 690 $37,500 42%
Medical Secretaries 5,240 $32,090 36.3%
Nurse Midwives 90 $108,770 44.4%
Occupational Therapy Aides 110 $19,760 36.4%
Biomedical Engineers 650 $69,810 46.2%
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners, All Other 120 $73,370 16.7%
Hearing Aid Specialists 90 $53,350 22.2%
Genetic Counselors 60 $79,310 66.7%
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Sources: Burning Glass Technologies and state education agencies

Credential Explorer

Credential (Utah) Credential Type Supply/Demand Category Credentials
Demanded Earned
EMT / Paramedic License License Very Oversupplied 534 888
Certified Nursing Assistant Certification Very Oversupplied 0 839
Radiation Health and Safety Exam Certification Very Oversupplied 0 90
NCCT Medical Assistant Certification Very Undersupplied 842 39
Certified Pharmacy Technician Certification Very Undersupplied 782 36
ARRT - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certification Supply meets demand 3 0
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Certification Very Undersupplied 1,623 0
Certified Medical Assistant Certification Very Undersupplied 3,179 0
Certified Registered Central Service Technician Certification Supply meets demand 2 0
Certified Surgical Technologist Certification Very Undersupplied 72 0
Dental Assistant License Very Undersupplied 1,908 0
HIPAA Training and Certification Certification Very Undersupplied 107 0
Licensed Practical Nurse License Very Undersupplied 1,513 0
Medical Assistant Certification Very Undersupplied 2,098 0
NCLEX - Registered Nurse License Very Undersupplied 16,256 0
Radiation and Radiographer License License Very Undersupplied 912 0