All healthcare practitioners and technical workers not listed separately.
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other
SOC: 29-9099 O*NET: 29-9099.00
Median Salary
$64,030
per year
Job Growth
➡️ 3.6%
Average (2024-2034)
Annual Openings
2.6
projected jobs/year
Education Level
Varies
Job Zone N/A
All healthcare practitioners and technical workers not listed separately.
What does a Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other do?
How much can you earn?
Entry Level
$37,220
10th percentile
Early Career
$45,250
25th percentile
Median
$64,030
50th percentile
Experienced
$91,000
75th percentile
Top Earners
$127,340
90th percentile
National Salary Distribution
10th
$37,220
25th
$45,250
Middle 50%
MEDIAN
$64,030
Mean: $73,200
75th
$91,000
90th
$127,340
Middle 50% of earners
Median salary
Mean (average)
Key Insights
- •Salary range spans $90,120 from entry level to top earners
- •Middle 50% earn between $45,250 and $91,000
- •Salary spread is 71.5% around the median, showing high variation
- •Total national employment: 36,970 professionals
What's the job outlook?
Job Market Intelligence
Medium Demand
Market demand
Medium Risk
Automation risk
Current Employment
National Employment:41,700
Top Industries
Hospitals28.5%
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals26.6%
Ambulatory Health Care Services24.6%
10-Year Outlook
Growth Rate:+3.6%
Annual Openings:2,600
Employment Projections
2024 (Current)41,700
Current
2034 (Projected)43,100
+3.6%
+1,500
Employment Change
+3.6%
Growth Rate
10
Year Projection
Growth Category: As fast as average
Geographic Salary & Employment Data
Explore where Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other professionals work across the United States
Showing 15 of 50 locations
California
4,110 jobs$75,0700.95x
Louisiana
3,820 jobs$66,1908.34x
Pennsylvania
2,740 jobs$43,8401.90x
Maryland
2,650 jobs$74,0104.02x
Tennessee
2,090 jobs$54,9902.66x
Texas
1,640 jobs$50,2900.49x
Florida
1,610 jobs$57,1900.69x
Georgia
1,360 jobs$63,9001.17x
New York
1,290 jobs$84,0500.57x
Nevada
1,040 jobs$51,1702.84x
Michigan
1,020 jobs$76,5300.97x
New Jersey
880 jobs$73,6400.87x
North Carolina
850 jobs$68,8800.72x
Washington
820 jobs$69,4400.97x
Hawaii
800 jobs$53,5205.38x
Understanding the Data
Location Quotient (LQ):
- • LQ > 1.0: More jobs than national average
- • LQ = 1.0: Same as national average
- • LQ < 1.0: Fewer jobs than national average
Data Source:
Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024
Key Growth Factors
- •Average growth expected
What skills do you need?
Top 10 Most Important Skills
#1
Social Perceptiveness
100%
#2
Customer and Personal Service
100%
#3
Oral Expression
100%
#4
Monitoring
94%
#5
Medicine and Dentistry
92%
#6
Deductive Reasoning
92%
#7
Psychology
86%
#8
Critical Thinking
86%
#9
Problem Sensitivity
82%
#10
Service Orientation
80%
Skills Overview
Social Perceptiveness
advanced5.0
100%
Customer and Personal Service
advanced5.0
100%
Oral Expression
advanced5.0
100%
Monitoring
advanced4.7
94%
Medicine and Dentistry
advanced4.6
92%
Deductive Reasoning
advanced4.6
92%
Psychology
intermediate4.3
86%
Critical Thinking
intermediate4.3
86%
Skills are rated on a scale of 0-5, with 5 being the most important. The complexity level indicates how advanced the skill typically needs to be.
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Social Perceptiveness
advancedImportance100%
skills
5.0/5.0
Customer and Personal Service
advancedImportance100%
knowledge
5.0/5.0
Oral Expression
advancedImportance100%
abilities
5.0/5.0
Monitoring
advancedImportance94%
skills
4.7/5.0
Medicine and Dentistry
advancedImportance92%
knowledge
4.6/5.0
Deductive Reasoning
advancedImportance92%
abilities
4.6/5.0
Psychology
intermediateImportance86%
knowledge
4.3/5.0
Critical Thinking
intermediateImportance86%
abilities
4.3/5.0
Problem Sensitivity
intermediateImportance82%
abilities
4.1/5.0
Service Orientation
intermediateImportance80%
skills
4.0/5.0
Therapy and Counseling
intermediateImportance78%
knowledge
3.9/5.0
Speaking
intermediateImportance74%
skills
3.7/5.0
Highly Transferable Skills
These skills are valuable across multiple career paths, making career transitions easier:
Acupuncturists82%
5 shared skills
Registered Nurses82%
5 shared skills
Physician Assistants82%
5 shared skills
Athletes and Sports Competitors82%
5 shared skills
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film82%
5 shared skills
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians82%
5 shared skills
Skills by Career Stage
Entry Level
Must Have:
- ✓Social Perceptiveness
- ✓Monitoring
- ✓Service Orientation
- ✓Customer and Personal Service
- ✓Medicine and Dentistry
Learn on the Job:
- →Active Listening
- →Coordination
- →Biology
Mid Career
Expected:
- ✓Social Perceptiveness
- ✓Monitoring
- ✓Service Orientation
- ✓Customer and Personal Service
- ✓Medicine and Dentistry
Senior Level
Mastery Required:
- ★Social Perceptiveness
- ★Service Orientation
- ★Customer and Personal Service
- ★Medicine and Dentistry
- ★Psychology
Skill Development Tips
- •Focus on developing the top 5 skills first - they have the highest impact on career success
- •Transferable skills open doors to related careers and provide flexibility
- •Balance technical skills with soft skills for well-rounded professional development
- •Entry-level positions prioritize foundational skills that can be built upon over time
What technology will you use?
Technology & Digital Skills
Essential technology proficiencies for Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other
Technology Intensity
Low
Digital Literacy Requirements
This career requires basic digital literacy
1
Basic
2
Intermediate
3
Advanced
4
Expert
Key Digital Competencies:
Email and internet usageBasic software navigationFile management
Technology Stack
Technology stack information is being compiled for this career.
📚 Technology Learning Resources
Recommended Certifications
- •Vendor-specific software certifications
- •Industry-recognized technology credentials
- •Professional development courses
Online Learning Platforms
- •LinkedIn Learning - Comprehensive technology courses
- •Coursera - University-level programs
- •Udemy - Practical skills training
💡 Technology Skill Development Tips
- •Focus on mastering hot technologies first - they're currently most in-demand
- •Build a portfolio demonstrating your proficiency with key tools and software
- •Stay current through continuous learning - technology evolves rapidly
- •Consider vendor certifications to validate your skills to employers
What's the work environment like?
🏗️
Location
Varies
💪
Physical Demand
LOW
👥
Team Orientation
Varies
🤝
Customer Interaction
NONE
💡Is This Work Environment Right for You?
Consider these factors when evaluating if you'll thrive in this work environment:
- •Are you comfortable working in varies environments?
- •Can you meet low physical demands?
What career paths are available?
Career Pathways
0
Advancement Opportunities
0
Lateral Move Options
0%
Avg. Salary Increase
Advancement Opportunities
Typical career progression paths from Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other
💡 Career Planning Tips
- •Most successful advancement happens after 3-5 years of experience
- •Lateral moves can provide valuable cross-functional experience for future leadership roles
- •Focus on developing skills that are transferable across multiple career paths
- •Consider industry trends when planning long-term career moves
Trade Colleges That Train for Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other
Top trade colleges by completions in fields that prepare students for this career.
Ivy Tech Community College
Indianapolis, IN
11.1k program completions/year
Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny, IA
2.2k program completions/year
South Florida Institute of Technology
Miami, FL
1.8k program completions/year
Hondros College of Nursing
Columbus, OH
1.7k program completions/year
Northwest Career College
Las Vegas, NV
1.5k program completions/year
Mountainland Technical College
Lehi, UT
1.4k program completions/year
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
Green Bay, WI
1.3k program completions/year
Gateway Technical College
Kenosha, WI
1.3k program completions/year
College of Lake County
Grayslake, IL
1.3k program completions/year
Central Georgia Technical College
Warner Robins, GA
1.2k program completions/year
Bluegrass Community and Technical College
Lexington, KY
1.2k program completions/year
American Career College-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
1.2k program completions/year
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