The 10 Fastest-Growing Jobs Right Now
What they do: Help injured or sick patients regain movement and manage pain.
Median pay: $53,360
Projected growth: 41 percent
Required education: Associate’s degree, state license or certification
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What they do: Provide information to patients and other health care providers about the risks of genetic disorders and birth defects.
Median pay: $63,590
Projected growth: 41 percent
Required education: Master’s degree
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What they do: The Bureau of Labor Statistics says they “help patients develop, recover, and improve the skills needed for daily living and working.”
Median pay: $55,270
Projected growth: 43 percent
Required education: Associate’s degree and state license
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What they do: “Duties include using, supplying or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment,” the BLS says.
Median pay: $28,260
Projected growth: 43 percent
Required education: On-the-job training
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What they do: Operate imaging equipment or perform other tests to help diagnose medical conditions
Median pay: $66,410
Projected growth: 46 percent
Required education: Associate’s degree or certificate
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What they do: Interpreters work in spoken language or sign language, while translators deal with written words.
Median pay: $42,420
Projected growth: 46 percent
Training: Bachelor’s degree, fluency in at least two languages
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What they do: Apply insulating material to pipes or ductwork to help control temperatures in buildings
Median pay: $40,500
Projected growth: 47 percent
Required education: High school diploma, apprenticeship
What they do: Help care for chronically ill or disabled people
Median pay: $21,020
Projected growth: 48 percent
Required education: On-the-job training/testing
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What they do: Provide companionship and help with care and everyday tasks like housekeeping and preparing meals.
Median pay: $20,100
Projected growth: 49 percent
Required education: High school diploma, on-the-job training
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What they do: “Activities may include policy planning; employee testing and selection, training and development; and organizational development and analysis,” the BLS says. May also work to improve workplace productivity.
Median pay: $80,330
Projected growth: 53 percent
Required education: Master’s degree and professional license
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