30 FASTEST GROWING JOBS

This list came from Mrs. Harmer, the Career Facilitator for District 200. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, these jobs will have the highest growth rate over the next 5 years. To learn more about any of these careers, check out the article at boston.com.

1. Biomedical Engineers
MEDIAN PAY IN 2008: $77,400
2. Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts
MEDIAN PAY IN 2008: $66,310
3. Home Health Aides
MEDIAN PAY IN 2008: $21,440
4. Personal and Home Care Aides
MEDIAN PAY IN 2008: $19,690
5. Financial Analysts
MEDIAN PAY IN 2008: $73,150
6. Medical Scientists
MEDIAN PAY IN 2008: $72,590
7. Physician Assistants
MEDIAN PAY IN 2008: $81,230
8. Skin Care Specialists
MEDIAN PAY IN 2008: $32,040
9. Biochemists and Biophysicists
MEDIAN PAY IN 2008: $54,230
10. Athletics Trainers
MEDIAN PAY IN 2008: $39,640
11. Physical Therapist Aides
MEDIAN PAY IN 2008: $46,140
12. Dental Hygienists
MEDIAN PAY IN 2008: $66,570
13. Veterinary Technologists and Assistants
MEDIAN PAY IN 2008: $28,900
14. Dental Assistants
MEDIAN PAY IN 2008: $32,380
15. Computer Applications Software Engineers
MEDIAN PAY IN 2008: $85,430
16. Medical Assistants
MEDIAN PAY IN 2008: $28,300
17. Physical Therapist Assistants
MEDIAN PAY IN 2008: $46,300
18. Veterinarians
MEDIAN PAY IN 2008: $79,050
19. Self-Enrichment Education Teachers
MEDIAN PAY IN 2008: $40,920
20. Compliance Officers
MEDIAN PAY IN 2008: $53,760
21. Occupational Therapist Aides
MEDIAN PAY IN 2008: $28,890
22. Environmental Engineers
MEDIAN PAY IN 2008: $74,020
23. Pharmacy Technicians
MEDIAN PAY IN 2008: $28,500
24. Computer Software and Systems Software Engineers
MEDIAN PAY IN 2008: $85,430
25. Survey Researchers
MEDIAN PAY IN 2008: $36,220
26. Physical Therapists
MEDIAN PAY IN 2008: $72,790
27. Personal Financial Advisers
MEDIAN PAY IN 2008: $69,050
28. Environmental Engineering Technicians
MEDIAN PAY IN 2008: $41,100
29. Occupational Therapist Assistants
MEDIAN PAY IN 2008: $50,830
30. Fitness Trainers and Aerobic Instructors
MEDIAN PAY IN 2008: $29,210