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Careers in the health sciences cluster involve helping people and animals with the medical care they need to get or stay healthy.
Each tab below includes a list of common career options based on the typical level of education each occupation requires.
The Registered Apprenticeship tab provides links to Wisconsin Registered Apprenticeship opportunities available within the career pathway.
If no training options are listed when clicking on the Education or ETPL links below it is recommended to manually type in the occupation and location in the search pages available for both Education and ETPL.
Career Pathways Resources| Occupations | Education & Training | WIOA Eligible Training | Open Jobs | Occupation Overview | Related Occupations | Wage Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Health Workers | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $52,180 |
| Medical Equipment Preparers | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $44,880 |
| Pharmacy Aides | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $36,660 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $30,190 |
| Orderlies | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $38,880 |
| Psychiatric Aides | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $ |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $35,000 |
| Occupational Therapy Aides | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $39,160 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $39,360 |
| Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $44,760 |
| Opticians, Dispensing | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $38,330 |
| Hearing Aid Specialists | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $67,750 |
| Occupations | Education & Training | WIOA Eligible Training | Open Jobs | Occupation Overview | Related Occupations | Wage Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing Assistants | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $40,010 |
| Surgical Technologists | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $64,150 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $57,160 |
| Medical Records Specialists | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $51,870 |
| Surgical Assistants | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $82,730 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $40,300 |
| Phlebotomists | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $44,600 |
| Medical Assistants | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $46,320 |
| Dental Assistants | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $45,970 |
| Medical Transcriptionists | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $47,640 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $48,230 |
| Occupations | DWD Apprenticeships | Typical education needed for entry | Education & Training | WIOA Eligible Training | Open Jobs | Occupation Overview | Related Occupations | Wage Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Assistant | Find Apprenticeship | Postsecondary non-degree award | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $46,320 |
| Pharmacy Technician | Find Apprenticeship | High school diploma or equivalent | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $39,360 |
| Funeral Home Managers | Find Apprenticeship | Bachelor's degree | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $75,660 |
| Occupations | Education & Training | WIOA Eligible Training | Open Jobs | Occupation Overview | Related Occupations | Wage Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $83,300 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $99,760 |
| Respiratory Therapists | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $79,560 |
| Dental Hygienists | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $79,320 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $82,090 |
| Radiation Therapists | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $84,110 |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $83,370 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $40,590 |
| Paramedics | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $55,180 |
| Dietetic Technicians | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $35,370 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $44,020 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $60,950 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $61,730 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $73,000 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $73,120 |
| Funeral Home Managers | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $75,660 |
| Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $58,710 |
| Occupations | Education & Training | WIOA Eligible Training | Open Jobs | Occupation Overview | Related Occupations | Wage Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | Education | Find Jobs | OVerview | Skill Explorer | $83,300 | |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $66,000 |
| Microbiologists | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $70,180 |
| Community Health Workers | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $52,180 |
| Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | 58,740 |
| Health Education Specialists | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $66,960 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $77,270 |
| Medical Dosimetrists | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $128,080 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $124,450 |
| Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | 105,030 |
| Dietitians and Nutritionists | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $66,630 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Technicians | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $64,670 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $78,790 |
| Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $97,080 |
| Recreational Therapists | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $51,510 |
| Athletic Trainers | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $61,730 |
| Exercise Physiologists | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $59,750 |
| Occupations | Education & Training | WIOA Eligible Training | Open Jobs | Occupation Overview | Related Occupations | Wage Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $51,540 |
| Rehabilitation Counselors | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $37,340 |
| Healthcare Social Workers | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $60,980 |
| School Psychologists | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $80,000 |
| Acupuncturists | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $62,440 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | 237,320 |
| Epidemiologists | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $78,970 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $80,340 |
| Occupational Therapists | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $82,720 |
| Genetic Counselors | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $85,480 |
| Athletic Trainers | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $61,730 |
| Orthotists and Prosthetists | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $86,650 |
| Nurse Midwives | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $131,020 |
| Nurse Practitioners | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $126,910 |
| Physician Assistants | Education | ETPL | Find Jobs | Overview | Skill Explorer | $128,580 |
Occupation Column
Job types and descriptions. Based on the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system, a federal statistical standard used by federal agencies to classify workers into occupational categories for the purpose of collecting, calculating, or disseminating data.
DWD Apprenticeship Column
Links to Wisconsin registered apprenticeship opportunities for each occupation listed. Apprentices learn a portion of their skills in a traditional classroom, and receive most of their training on-the-job, while working for an employer.
Education & Training Column
List of education and training available for each occupation. Information in this tool comes from the U.S. Department of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), Institutional Characteristics and Completions.
WIOA Eligible Training Column
A list of trainings available for the occupation. Trainings are eligible for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title 1 training.
Open Jobs Column
Match your skills to open jobs. Skill Explorer is a Job Center of Wisconsin tool. Open Jobs List of current jobs, by occupation, from Skill Explorer.
Occupation Overview Column
Links to My Next Move, a website that provides information about each occupation. My Next Move is sponsored by the U.S Department of Labor, Employment & Training Administration, and developed by the National Center for O*NET Development.
Related Occupations Column
Related Occupations List of jobs related to the occupation from Skill Explorer.
Wage Source Column
Bureau of Labor and Statistics Wage Data.
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