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All Other Personal Service Managers

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Education: High school diploma or equivalent

High school diploma or equivalent

Median Annual Wage

$60,400

($29.04/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.2%

Avg. Annual Openings

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Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors

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Education: High school diploma or equivalent

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High school diploma or equivalent

Median Annual Wage

$45,080

($21.67/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

2.6%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

2,150

Athletic Trainers

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Education: Master's degree

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Master's degree

Median Annual Wage

$52,980

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

2.3%

Avg. Annual Openings

Average Opportunity

104

Community Health Workers

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Education: High school diploma or equivalent

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High school diploma or equivalent

Median Annual Wage

$46,930

($22.56/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

2.0%

Avg. Annual Openings

Average Opportunity

181

Exercise Physiologists

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Education: Bachelor's degree

Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$50,560

($24.31/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

1.9%

Avg. Annual Openings

Few Opportunities

First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers

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Education: High school diploma or equivalent

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High school diploma or equivalent

Median Annual Wage

$43,620

($20.97/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

1.6%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

487

Dietitians and Nutritionists

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$64,910

($31.21/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

1.6%

Avg. Annual Openings

Average Opportunity

208

Health Education Specialists

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$54,720

($26.31/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

1.5%

Avg. Annual Openings

Average Opportunity

155

Social and Community Service Managers

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$77,320

($37.17/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

1.5%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

313

Dietetic Technicians

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Education: Associate's degree

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Associate's degree

Median Annual Wage

$29,520

($14.19/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

1.4%

Avg. Annual Openings

Average Opportunity

Training and Development Specialists

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$60,790

($29.22/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

1.4%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

1,556

Recreational Therapists

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$48,590

($23.36/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.3%

Avg. Annual Openings

Few Opportunities

Recreation Workers

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Education: High school diploma or equivalent

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High school diploma or equivalent

Median Annual Wage

$31,680

($15.23/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.2%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

1,593

Postsecondary Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers

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Education: Doctoral or professional degree

Doctoral or professional degree

Median Annual Wage

$79,090

Annual Growth Rate

Slow Growth

0.6%

Avg. Annual Openings

Rare Opportunity

Rehabilitation Counselors

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Education: Master's degree

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Master's degree

Median Annual Wage

$46,670

($22.44/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Slow Growth

0.4%

Avg. Annual Openings

Average Opportunity

206

Preschool and Daycare Education and Childcare Administrators

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$50,270

($24.17/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Slow Growth

0.1%

Avg. Annual Openings

Average Opportunity

161

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All Other Personal Service Managers

$60,400($29.04/hr)

High school diploma or equivalent

Personal Service Managers supervise and coordinate personal service workers, to assure they follow their schedule, follow work requirements, and have timely service. This category includes all personal service managers not contained somewhere else.

Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors

$45,080 ($21.67/hr)

High school diploma or equivalent

Less than 5 years

Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors lead, instruct, and motivate individuals or groups in exercise activities, including cardiovascular workouts (for the heart and blood circulation), strength training, and stretching. They work with people of all ages and skill levels.

Athletic Trainers

$52,980 ( - /hr)

Master's degree

Less than 5 years

Athletic Trainers specialize in preventing, diagnosing, and treating muscle and bone injuries and illnesses.

Community Health Workers

$46,930 ($22.56/hr)

High school diploma or equivalent

Less than 5 years

Community Health Workers advocate for residents' needs with healthcare providers and social service organizations. They implement wellness strategies by collecting data and discussing health concerns with members of specific populations.

Community Health Workers

$46,930 ($22.56/hr)

High school diploma or equivalent

Less than 5 years

Exercise Physiologists

$50,560 ($24.31/hr)

Bachelor's degree

Less than 5 years

Exercise Physiologists develop fitness and exercise programs that help patients recover from chronic diseases and improve cardiovascular function, body composition, and flexibility.

First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers

$43,620 ($20.97/hr)

High school diploma or equivalent

Less than 5 years

First-line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers supervise and coordinate activities of personal service workers.

Dietitians and Nutritionists

$64,910 ($31.21/hr)

Bachelor's degree

Less than 5 years

Dietitians and Nutritionists are experts in the use of food and nutrition to promote health and manage disease. They plan and conduct food service or nutritional programs to help people lead healthy lives.

Health Education Specialists

$54,720 ($26.31/hr)

Bachelor's degree

Less than 5 years

Health Education Specialists teach people about behaviors that promote wellness. They develop strategies to improve the well-being of individuals and communities. Community health workers advocate for residents' needs with healthcare providers and social service organizations. They implement wellness strategies by collecting data and discussing health concerns with members of specific populations. Although the two occupations often work together, the responsibilities of health education specialists and community health workers are distinct.

Social and Community Service Managers

$77,320 ($37.17/hr)

Bachelor's degree

Less than 5 years

Social and Community Service Managers coordinate and supervise programs and organizations that support public well-being. They direct workers who provide these services to the public.

Social and Community Service Managers

$77,320 ($37.17/hr)

Bachelor's degree

Less than 5 years

Social and Community Service Managers coordinate and supervise programs and organizations that support public well-being. They direct workers who provide these services to the public.

Dietetic Technicians

$29,520 ($14.19/hr)

Associate's degree

Less than 5 years

Dietetic Technicians assist in the provision of food service and nutritional programs, under the supervision of a dietitian. They may also plan and produce meals based on established guidelines, teach principles of food and nutrition, or counsel individuals.

Training and Development Specialists

$60,790 ($29.22/hr)

Bachelor's degree

Less than 5 years

Training and Development Specialists plan and administer programs that train employees and improve their skills and knowledge.

Recreational Therapists

$48,590 ($23.36/hr)

Bachelor's degree

Less than 5 years

Recreational Therapists plan, direct, and coordinate recreation-based medical treatment programs to help maintain or improve patients' physical, social, and emotional well-being. These therapists use a variety of techniques, including art expression, drama, music, dance, sports and games, aquatics, and community outings.

Recreation Workers

$31,680 ($15.23/hr)

High school diploma or equivalent

Less than 5 years

Recreation Workers design and lead activities to help people stay active, improve fitness, and have fun. They work with groups in summer camps, fitness and recreational sports centers, nursing care facilities, nature parks, and other settings. They may lead such activities as arts and crafts, sports, music, dramatics, or games.

Postsecondary Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers

$79,090 ( - /hr)

Doctoral or professional degree

Less than 5 years

Postsecondary Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers instruct students in a variety of family and consumer science related subjects beyond the high school level. They may also conduct research and publish scholarly papers and books.

Rehabilitation Counselors

$46,670 ($22.44/hr)

Master's degree

Less than 5 years

Rehabilitation Counselors help people with physical, mental, developmental, or emotional disabilities live independently. They work with clients to overcome or manage the personal, social, or psychological effects of disabilities on employment or independent living.

Preschool and Daycare Education and Childcare Administrators

$50,270 ($24.17/hr)

Bachelor's degree

Less than 5 years

Preschool and Childcare Center Directors supervise and lead staffs, design program plans, oversee daily activities, and prepare budgets. They are responsible for all aspects of their center's program, which may include before- and after-school care.

Preschool and Daycare Education and Childcare Administrators

$50,270 ($24.17/hr)

Bachelor's degree

Less than 5 years

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