Fastest growing occupations in 2010
August 1, 2010 by admin
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1. Dental Assistants. BLS reports that job prospects should be excellent as dentists hire more assistants to perform routine duties. Many of these will learn their skills on the job, though 1-year training programs are popular. Earnings range from a low of $22,270 to a high of $46,150.
2. Physical therapist assistants and aides. With projected job growth above average, the prospects are good but there is a large pool of applicants so competition is keen. Aides are trained on the job while assistants hold an associate degree. Earnings range from a low of $28,580 to a high of $54,900.
3. Rail transportation. Rail transportation occupations show a respectable growth rate of 9% for the coming years as many workers retire. These jobs do not necessarily require any post-secondary training yet they pay well. Pay ranges from $21.12 to $25.59 per hour.
4. Cargo and freight agents. A much faster than average employment growth rate is expected for workers in this field. These workers manage incoming and outgoing shipments and generally keep cargo moving efficiently. Most cargo and freight agents hold no more than a high school diploma and learn on the job. Earnings range from a low of $13.67 an hour to a high of $27.70 an hour.
5. Bill and account collectors. Jobs in this field are predicted to grow faster than all occupations, at 19%. These jobs normally require only a high school diploma though some customer service experience is helpful. Earnings range from a low of $12.14 an hour to a high of $22.07 an hour…
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