The United States Department of Labor has released its projected job report through 2020, and is predicting nearly across-the-board increases in job openings for those working in nursing and allied healthcare.
The growth in both demand and pay is consistent with other predictions for the industry, including the US. News & World Report’s “Best Jobs of 2012“, which lists Occupational Therapist (10th), Physical Therapist (8th), Medical Assistant (4th), and Registered Nurse (1st) as a dominant on their Top 10 list.
More than ever, these positions in the USA provide opportunities for career growth and development, financial independence, and a high level of overall job satisfaction. If you’re considering crossing the pond to take advantage of the ongoing job surge that’s expected, here’s a breakdown of a few of the key job opportunities out there:
|
2010 Median Salary |
2010 Median Pay/Hour |
2010 Number Of Jobs |
2020 Job Projection |
% Expected Growth |
|
|
$64,690 |
$31.10 |
2,737,400 |
3,449,300 |
26% |
|
|
$40,380 |
$19.42 |
752,300 |
920,800 |
22% |
|
|
$24,010 |
$11.54 |
1,505,300 |
1,807,300 |
20% |
|
|
$72,320 |
$34.77 |
108,800 |
145,200 |
33% |
|
|
$47,490 |
$22.83 |
36,000 |
50,800 |
41% |
|
|
$76,310 |
$36.69 |
198,600 |
276,000 |
39% |
|
|
$37,710 |
$18.13 |
114,400 |
165,500 |
45% |
Dollars to pounds conversions made on 6/26/2012
Of the occupations listed in the chart above, four of them (those four related to physical and occupational therapy), are among the top 20 fastest-growing careers across the board for the USA.
Total employment in the USA is expected to increase by approximately 14% by 2020, following a 2% decline in the previous decade. Of the service-providing industries, those working in healthcare and social assistance will benefit the most by far in changes in wages and salary, and will rise by 33% overall. 5.7 million new jobs will be created, representing 28% of all new jobs in the USA this decade.
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