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* |
|---|---|
| Personal Care Aide | $11.93 |
| Physical Therapist Aid | $15.98 |
| Medical Secretary | $17.57 |
| Job | Average Hourly Rate* |
|---|---|
| Phlebotomist | $17.27 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician | $27.73 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $33.53 |
| Job | Average Hourly Rate* |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $32.10 |
| Medical and Health Services Manager | $55.30 |
| Pharmacist | $61.84 |
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Northwest Florida Career Pathways provides a broad snapshot of the job titles and average hourly rate for the noted eight participating Counties. Please select a county for the applicable county specific job title/average hourly rate and training programs in each geographic area.
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.
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