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Exploration by Career Cluster
Explore credential attainment and employer demand within a career cluster—including occupation employment and wage data. Optional: Select a state to display state-specific employment and wage information for the selected career cluster.
How many credentials earned in each career cluster are valued by employers in each state?
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Total High School Students Enrolled
342,700
Total High School CTE Concentrators
12,220
| Occupation | Employment (2016) |
Median Pay (2017) |
Projected Growth (2016-26) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 6,800 | $107,270 | 24.7% |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | 5,700 | $78,680 | 18.9% |
| Chiropractors | 1,970 | $63,010 | 36.5% |
| Dentists, General | 3,110 | $171,430 | 19.9% |
| Dietitians and Nutritionists | 1,630 | $63,580 | 19% |
| Optometrists | 920 | $113,220 | 29.3% |
| Pharmacists | 6,040 | $130,250 | 11.1% |
| Anesthesiologists | 560 | $208,000 | 16.1% |
| Family and General Practitioners | 1,310 | $208,000 | 16.8% |
| Internists, General | 340 | $208,000 | 17.6% |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | 370 | $208,000 | 18.9% |
| Pediatricians, General | 560 | $183,720 | 17.9% |
| Psychiatrists | 600 | $208,000 | 23.3% |
| Surgeons | 600 | $208,000 | 16.7% |
| Physicians and Surgeons, All Other | 8,110 | $208,000 | 17.6% |
| Physician Assistants | 2,380 | $122,710 | 32.8% |
| Podiatrists | 160 | $109,320 | 18.8% |
| Occupational Therapists | 3,480 | $80,300 | 27.3% |
| Physical Therapists | 5,850 | $86,090 | 26.5% |
| Radiation Therapists | 490 | $99,570 | 20.4% |
| Recreational Therapists | 260 | $57,460 | 19.2% |
| Respiratory Therapists | 2,290 | $68,480 | 33.6% |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | 3,730 | $73,250 | 24.1% |
| Exercise Physiologists | 170 | $47,710 | 35.3% |
| Therapists, All Other | 150 | $68,000 | 20% |
| Veterinarians | 2,020 | $89,180 | 18.3% |
| Registered Nurses | 58,080 | $79,920 | 20.7% |
| Nurse Anesthetists | 690 | $186,000 | 18.8% |
| Nurse Practitioners | 3,120 | $116,350 | 30.4% |
| Audiologists | 570 | $83,990 | 26.3% |
| Dental Hygienists | 6,540 | $92,820 | 20% |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | 890 | $53,810 | 20.2% |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | 1,530 | $89,210 | 26.1% |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | 380 | $92,150 | 18.4% |
| Radiologic Technologists | 4,140 | $70,190 | 19.1% |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | 820 | $92,420 | 18.3% |
| Dietetic Technicians | 520 | $36,250 | 13.5% |
| Pharmacy Technicians | 7,570 | $42,390 | 9.1% |
| Psychiatric Technicians | 920 | $40,760 | 51.1% |
| Respiratory Therapy Technicians | 60 | $55,910 | -16.7% |
| Surgical Technologists | 2,040 | $57,240 | 20.1% |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | 2,230 | $37,440 | 19.3% |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | 1,770 | $43,510 | 25.4% |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | 7,570 | $55,650 | 12.2% |
| Medical Records and Health Information Technicians | 4,760 | $43,500 | 18.3% |
| Opticians, Dispensing | 1,410 | $43,070 | 14.2% |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | 2,860 | $56,290 | 19.9% |
| Athletic Trainers | 340 | $47,290 | 26.5% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other | 1,120 | $61,850 | 16.1% |
| Home Health Aides | 9,270 | $27,690 | 19.1% |
| Psychiatric Aides | 90 | $31,930 | 22.2% |
| Nursing Assistants | 31,340 | $31,220 | 14.5% |
| Orderlies | 500 | $30,940 | 20% |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | 480 | $62,690 | 20.8% |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | 1,360 | $57,430 | 27.9% |
| Physical Therapist Aides | 900 | $28,330 | 31.1% |
| Dental Assistants | 11,360 | $42,260 | 18.9% |
| Medical Assistants | 13,790 | $40,620 | 26.8% |
| Medical Equipment Preparers | 1,520 | $39,990 | 18.4% |
| Medical Transcriptionists | 1,330 | $37,690 | -9% |
| Pharmacy Aides | 1,140 | $29,470 | -5.3% |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | 3,330 | $30,260 | 19.2% |
| Phlebotomists | 2,820 | $38,010 | 25.2% |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | 2,960 | $43,510 | 16.2% |
| Medical Secretaries | 7,990 | $41,320 | 21.5% |
| Nurse Midwives | 80 | $101,800 | 25% |
| Occupational Therapy Aides | 210 | $56,620 | 23.8% |
| Biomedical Engineers | 320 | $84,530 | 15.6% |
| Epidemiologists | 340 | $87,790 | 11.8% |
| Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners, All Other | 1,540 | $66,390 | 20.8% |
| Orthodontists | 100 | $208,000 | 20% |
| Orthotists and Prosthetists | 220 | $70,560 | 18.2% |
| Genetic Counselors | 90 | $83,350 | 22.2% |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | 290 | $149,070 | 13.8% |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons | 50 | $208,000 | 20% |
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Sources: Burning Glass Technologies and state education agencies
Credential Explorer
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| Credential (Washington) | Credential Type | Supply/Demand Category | Credentials | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demanded | Earned | ||||
| AAPC Certified Professional Coder | Certification | No Data | 170 | No Data | |
| AHIMA Certified Coding Associate | Certification | No Data | 56 | No Data | |
| AMCA Clinical Medical Assistant Certification | Certification | No Data | 118 | No Data | |
| AMCA Patient Care Technician Certification | Certification | No Data | 4 | No Data | |
| ARRT - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer | Certification | No Data | 6 | No Data | |
| Certified Cardiographic Technician | Certification | No Data | 0 | No Data | |
| Certified Clinical Medical Assistant | Certification | No Data | 356 | No Data | |
| Certified EEG/EKG/ECG Technician | Certification | No Data | 975 | No Data | |
| Certified Health Unit Coordinator | Certification | No Data | 18 | No Data | |
| Certified Medical Assistant | Certification | No Data | 6,323 | No Data | |
| Certified Pharmacy Technician | Certification | No Data | 2,676 | No Data | |
| Certified Phlebotomy Technician | Certification | No Data | 5 | No Data | |
| Certified Registered Central Service Technician | Certification | No Data | 165 | No Data | |
| Certified Respiratory Therapist | Certification | No Data | 63 | No Data | |
| Certified Surgical Technologist | Certification | No Data | 224 | No Data | |
| Dental Assistant | License | No Data | 4,098 | No Data | |
| EMT / Paramedic License | License | No Data | 600 | No Data | |
| HIPAA Training and Certification | Certification | No Data | 500 | No Data | |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | License | No Data | 8,889 | No Data | |
| Medical Assistant | Certification | No Data | 5,789 | No Data | |
| NCCT Certified Patient Care Technician | Certification | No Data | 4 | No Data | |
| NCCT Medical Assistant | Certification | No Data | 793 | No Data | |
| NCCT Tech in Surgery | CTE Assessment | No Data | 1 | No Data | |
| NCLEX - Registered Nurse | License | No Data | 57,263 | No Data | |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | Certification | No Data | 46 | No Data | |
| Radiation and Radiographer License | License | No Data | 1,546 | No Data | |
| Registered Phlebotomy Technician | Certification | No Data | 3 | No Data | |