Consider A Career In The Health Industry

At a Glance…

The medical and health industry is one of the largest employers in California, employing nearly 1.4 million professionals across a wide range of well-paying career opportunities. Employment in healthcare occupations is projected to grow at a rate of 18% from 2016 to 2026, adding more jobs than any other occupational group and maintaining its position as one of the top five grossing industries in the United States.

Types of Careers

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Pharmacy Technician
Registered Nurse (RN)
Medical Records Technician
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
Radiology Technician
Dental Assistant
Respiratory Therapist
Dental Hygienist
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Paramedic
Kinesiologist
Medical Scribe
Medical Coder
Alcohol and Drug Counselor

Salary Snapshot

Registered Nurses: $101,665
Medical Assistants: $32,706
Nursing Assistants: $34,079
Home Health Aides: $35,691
Licensed Vocational Nurses: $52,877
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics: $35,250
Dental Hygienists: $93,162
Respiratory Technicians: $74,220
Psychiatric Technicians: $72,799
Community Health Worker: $42,14
Outreach Coordinator: $43,000
Health Navigator: $38,037
Wellness Coach: $43,174

Annual wages based on 2,080 work hours per year.

Industry Sector Pathways

Alcohol/Drug Studies
Athletic Training
Dental Assisting, Dental Hygiene
Computer Information Systems, Software/Computer Applications
Kinesiology, Sports Medicine
Medical Front Office, Coding/Billing, Electronic Records
Nursing Assistant, Home Health Aide
Nursing Specialty: Acute Care Technician, Mobile Intensive Care, Critical Care
Nursing: Licensed Vocational Nurse, Registered Nurse, Associate Degree Nursing (ADN)
Pharmacy Technician
Phlebotomy
Psychiatric Technology
Public Health
Radiologic Technology, Sonography
Respiratory Therapy/Care
Sports Medicine