Standard Occupational Code
2002 Emp
2012 Projected Emp.
% Growth
Entry Wages
Average Wages
Entry Level Education
Training
Top 3 Skills
 Typically Benefit Eligible YES/NO
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 49-3011 108 122 12.9% $18.07 $ 19.80 Vocational School A&P Certificate Engineering/Technology, Math Technical YES
Auto Service Techs/Mechanics 49-3023 543 612 12.7% $10.69 $15.71 Vocational School ASE Certificate Customer Service, Electronics, Problem-Solving YES
Carpenters 47-2031 263 281 6.8% $10.62 $13.83 On-the-Job Training   Technical,Manipulative Abilities,Flexibility NO
Child Care Workers 39-9011 1058 1208 14.2% $5.89 $7.07 On-the-Job Training   Basic Skills, Social Skills, Attentiveness NO
Computer Programmers 15-1021 114 121 6.1% $17.68 $30.90 Bachelor's Degree   Idea Generation,Reasoning Abilities,Computers, Math YES
Computer Support Specialists 15-1041 191 226 18.3% $10.45 $15.36 Associate Degree   Communication, Computers, Problem-Solving YES
Computer Systems Analysts 15-1051 290 362 24.8% $17.82 $25.88 Bachelor's Degree   Customer Service, Problem-Solving, Computers, Math YES
Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operator 51-4011 116 139 19.8% $9.59 $13.72 Vocational School   Computer,Technical,Control Movement Abilities YES
Correctional Officers/Jailers 33-3012 568 577 1.6% $11.59 $13.78 On-the-Job Training   Law Knowledge, Psychology, Problem-Solving YES
Electricians 47-2111 369 449 21.7% $12.55 $16.30 On-the-Job Training   Customer Service, Communication, Problem-Solving YES
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 25-2021 1,197 1,477 23.4% $14.20 $18.39 Bachelor's Degree Certification Education,Communication, Creative Thinking YES
EMTs/Paramedics 29-2041 110 135 22.7% $ 7.38 $9.52 Vocational School Certification Communication,Biology, Problem-Solving YES
Heating/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Mechanics 49-9021 169 212 25.4% $ 9.66 $13.81 On-the-Job Training Apprenticeship Engineering, Mechanical, Trouble-shooting YES
Home Health Aides 31-1011 611 861 40.9% $ 6.95 $7.81 On-the-Job Training   Clerical, Customer Service, Medical Knowledge YES
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses 29-2061 876 965 10.2% $10.36 $13.25 Vocational School License Clerical, Customer Service, Problem-Solving YES
Machinists 51-4041 283 315 11.3% $11.47 $15.31 On-the-Job Training Apprenticeship Math, Mechanical, Precision YES
Medical Assistants 31-9092 451 698 54.8% $ 7.11 $9.68 On-the-Job Training   Clerical, Health Services, Communication YES
Nursing Aides/Orderlies/Attendants 31-1012 1,354 1,553 14.7% $ 6.41 $7.92 On-the-Job Training Certification Customer Service, Health Services, Strength YES
Police/Sheriff's Patrol Officers 33-3051 640 920 43.8% $13.74 $17.33 On-the-Job Training Certification Public Safety, Critical Thinking, Analytical YES
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 25-2011 280 362 29.3% $ 7.13 $15.68 Bachelor's Degree Certification Basic Skills, Social Skills, Attentiveness YES
Radiologic Technologist/Techs 29-2034 117 143 22.2% $13.96 $17.82 Associate Degree Certification Electronics, Health Services, Problem-Solving YES
Registered Nurses 29-1111 1,799 2,255 25.3% $16.06 $20.82 Associate Degree License Customer Service, Health Services, Communication YES
Respiratory Therapists 29-1126 67 93 38.8% $15.62 $19.08 Associate Degree License Health Services, Problem-Solving, Communication YES
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 25-2031 784 996 27.0% $14.45 $ 18.87 Bachelor's Degree Certification Learning Strategies, Communication, Education YES
Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 25-2041 121 171 41.3% $15.45 $ 19.07 Bachelor's Degree Certification Education, Management, Problem-Solving YES
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 25-2043 59 80 35.6% $13.81 $ 17.57 Bachelor's Degree Certification Management, Learning Strategies, Social Skills YES
Teacher Assistants 25-9041 823 1068 29.8% $ 5.98 $7.40 On-the-Job Training   Basic Skills, Social Skills, Attentiveness YES
Truck Drivers, Heavy/Tractor-Trailer 53-3032 940 1,034 10% $9.38 $13.14 On-the-Job Training License Clerical, Mechanical, Control YES
Welders/Cutters/Solderers/Brazer 51-4121 447 517 16% $9.44 $12.79 Vocational School   Engineering, Mechanical, Control

YES

 

Target Occupations List

 
O'Net/
SOC
 Title
1
51-2099

Assemblers & Fabricators, NEC

2
43-3031

Bookkeepers/Accounting/Auditing
3
47-2031

Carpenters
4
15-1021

Computer Programmers

5
15-1041

Computer Support Specialists

6
15-1051

Computer Systems Analysts

7
51-4011

Computer-controlled Machine Tool

8
47-2061

Construction Laborers

9

11-9021

Construction Managers

10
47-4999

Construction Trades/Related Workers

11
33-3012

Corrections Officers/Jailers
12
43-4051

Customer Service Representatives

13
29-2041

EMTs/Paramedics
14
25-2021

Elementary School Teachers/Except Special Education

15
11-1021

General and Operations Managers

16
31-9099

Healthcare Supportworkers, NEC

17
31-1011

Home Health Aides

18
49-9099

Install/Maint/Repair Workers, NEC

19
29-2061

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses

20
51-4041

Machinsts
21
31-9092

Medical Assistants

22
43-6013

Medical Secretaries

23
29-2011

Medical/Clinical Lab Technologists
24
29-2012

Medical/Clinical Lab Techs

25
47-1011

Manager/Supervisor, Construction Trade Worker

26
15-1071

Network/Computer Systems Administrators

27
31-1012

Nursing Aides/Orderliers/Attendants
28
29-1123

Physical Therapists

29
43-5031

Police/Fire/Ambulance Dispatcher

30
29-2034

Radiological Technologists/Technicians
31
29-1111

Registered Nurses

32
29-1126

Respiratory Therapists

33
25-2031

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special & Vocational Education

34
25-2041

Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten & Elementary School

35
25-2043

Special Education Teachers, Secondary School

36
29-2055

Surgical Techologists
37
25-9041

Teacher Assistants

38
25-2999

Teachers, Primary/Secondary, NEC
39
53-3032

Truck Drivers, Heavy/Tractor-trailer
40
51-4121

Welders/Cutters/Solderers/Brazers

NEC - Not Elsewhere Classified
October 2005