If you have a passion for helping people and an interest in problem solving, you are a good candidate for the fast-growing healthcare industry. Whether you are one-on-one with patients or working behind the scenes, healthcare is one of the most in-demand fields with plenty of jobs and opportunities.
| Job | Average Hourly Rate* |
|---|---|
| Home Health Aide | $12.13 |
| Animal Caretaker | $12.15 |
| Pharmacy Aide | $13.39 |
| Nursing Assistant | $13.57 |
| Medical Assistant | $15.92 |
| Medical Secretary | $16.05 |
| Job | Average Hourly Rate* |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy Technician | $16.95 |
| Phlebotomist | $17.90 |
| Zoologists & Wildlife Biologist | $19.50 |
| Emergency Medical Technician and Paramedic | $20.49 |
| Medical Records and Health Information Technician | $22.50 |
| Radiography Technician | $26.81 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $28.82 |
| Dental Hygienist | $33.20 |
| Job | Average Hourly Rate* |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $32.23 |
| Radiation Therapist | $38.99 |
| Physical Therapist | $41.50 |
| Medical and Health Services Manager | $47.66 |
| Veterinarian | $50.09 |
| Physician Assistant | $50.90 |
| Pharmacist | $59.09 |
| Training Programs | Institution /School |
|---|---|
| Health | Workman Middle School |
| Sports Medicine | Booker T. Washington High School |
| Health Sciences - Nursing | Booker T. Washington High School |
| Health Sciences - Biomedical Sciences | JM Tate High School |
| Veterinary Science | JM Tate High School |
| Academy of Critical Care and Emergency Medicine | West Florida High School |
| Pre-Professional Nursing | West Florida High School |
| Sports Medicine | West Florida High School |
| Biomedical Sciences | West Florida High School |
| Escambia County Fire Fighter | Pine Forest High School |
| Sports Medicine | Pensacola High School |
| Health Professions | Pensacola High School |
| Pharmacy Services | Escambia High School |
| Pharmacy Services | Pine Forest High School |
| Training Programs | Institution /School |
|---|---|
| Applied Technology Diploma | Pensacola State College |
| Community Health Education Advising Track | Pensacola State College |
| Critical Care Nursing | Pensacola State College |
| Dental Hygiene | Pensacola State College |
| Electrocardiography (EKG) | Pensacola State College |
| Emergency Medical Services | Pensacola State College |
| Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) | George Stone Technical College |
| Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) | Pensacola State College |
| Health Information Technology | Pensacola State College |
| Health Services Management | Pensacola State College |
| Home Health Aide | George Stone Technical College |
| Massage Therapy | Pensacola State College |
| Medical Administrative Specialist | George Stone Technical College |
| Medical Assisting | Pensacola State College |
| Nursing | Pensacola State College |
| Patient Care Technician | Pensacola State College |
| Patient Care Technician | Pensacola State College |
| Perioperative Nursing | Pensacola State College |
| Pharmacy Management | Pensacola State College |
| Pharmacy Technician | Pensacola State College |
| Phlebotomy | Pensacola State College |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | Pensacola State College |
| Practical Nursing | Pensacola State College |
| Pre-Clinical Advising Track | Pensacola State College |
| Pre-Nursing Advising Track | Pensacola State College |
| Pre-Pharmacy Advising Track | Pensacola State College |
| Pre-Physical Therapy Advising Track | Pensacola State College |
| Radiography | Pensacola State College |
| Sonography | Pensacola State College |
| Surgical Technology | Pensacola State College |
| Training Programs | Institution /School |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science in Nursing | Pensacola State College |
| Biology | University of West Florida |
| Biomedical Sciences | University of West Florida |
| Business and Management - Health Care Management Concentration | Pensacola State College |
| Chemistry | University of West Florida |
| Health Promotion | University of West Florida |
| Health Promotion and Worksite Wellness | University of West Florida |
| Health Sciences | University of West Florida |
| Health, Leisure & Exercise Science | University of West Florida |
| Healthcare Administration | University of West Florida |
| Marine Biology | University of West Florida |
| Medical Laboratory Sciences | University of West Florida |
| Psychology | University of West Florida |
| Psychology | University of West Florida |
| Public Health | University of West Florida |
To find out more about Middle and High School Career Academies in Escambia County, please contact Steven Harrell at 850-469-5357, or submit this form:
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See the full list of Escambia County Career Academies or for more information about career and technical education in Escambia County middle and high schools, please visit Escambia County Schools Workforce Education.
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (Energy)
Arts, AV Technology and Communication
Aviation and Engineering
Business, Professional and Financial Services
Construction and Architecture
Cybersecurity and Information Technology
Hospitality & Tourism
Manufacturing
Public Service and Education
IMPORTANT: In each potential pathway, the ability to transfer credits from one program level to the next is dependent on a variety of factors. Statewide articulation agreements may assist in these efforts but are not available for all potential career pathways. Ongoing guidance from academic career advisors and supervisors throughout your education and training pathway is recommended.
Note: Entrepreneurial skills are frequently incorporated in different Career Pathways programs to help students prepare to launch and contribute to successful enterprises of all types.
*Salary information source: Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, Bureau of Labor Market Statistics. The final education and wage rate is the decision of the hiring employer.