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SPRINGFIELD BUSINESS JOURNAL · BOOK OF FACTS-21 FALL 2018
HEALTH CARE
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
POSITION NUMBER EMPLOYED ANNUAL MEAN WAGE
Surgical technologists 250 $40,630
Health technologists and technicians 250 $38,370
Phlebotomists 250 $26,480
Occupational therapists 240 $86,000
Medical equipment preparers 200 $30,980
Pharmacy aides 200 $26,140
Dentists, general 170 $152,340
Orderlies 160 $20,180
Family and general practitioners 150 $217,640
Cardiovascular technologists and technicians 150 $41,770
Psychiatric technicians 150 $27,420
Physician assistants 140 $97,800
Veterinarians 130 $84,340
Diagnostic medical sonographers 120 $65,880
Opticians, dispensing 120 $36,150
Veterinary technologists and technicians 120 $28,110
Dietitians and nutritionists 110 $51,700
Occupational therapy assistants 100 $63,060
Other health care support workers 90 $26,530
Optometrists 70 $109,340
TOTAL EMPLOYED IN INDUSTRY: 22,490
TOP HEALTH CARE JOBS, continued