Georgia's HOT Careers to 2016

These careers have it all!

  • Fast job growth
  • Above average wages
  • At least 100 expected annual job openings

More than a Bachelor's Degree


Title Average
Wages
(per/hour)
Expected
Annual Job
Openings
Administrative Services Manager 34.61 390
Business Teachers, Postsecondary 82,520* 110
Clinical, Counseling & School Psychologists 29.87 140
Computer and Info Systems Managers 52.86 330
Dentists, General 79.60 160
Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 81,338* 370
Education Administrators, Postsecondary 41.62 160
Education Teachers, Postsecondary 72,079* 150
Educational, Vocational & School Counselors 26.40 250
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 92,088* 140
Instructional Coordinators 26.74 360
Internists, General 84.14 110
Librarians 27.95 160
Management Analysts 42.92 890
Medical and Health Services Managers 39.10 310
Musical Directors and Composers 25.07 120
Pharmacists 48.71 310
Physical Therapists 35.65 150
Producers and Directors 37.92 110
Veterinarians 36.96 110
Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary 23.60 200

*annual salary


Bachelor's Degree


Title Average
Wages
(per/hour)
Expected
Annual Job
Openings
Accountants and Auditors 31.32 970
Compensation, Benefits and Job Analysis Specialists 25.45 100
Computer Software Engineers, Applications 41.31 620
Computer Software Engineers, System Software 40.24 440
Computer Systems Analysts 37.59 930
Construction Managers 37.16 500
Database Administrators 35.71 130
Elementary School Teachers, Excluding Special Education 49,580* 2,800
Employment, Recruitment and Placement Specialists 26.05 250
Financial Analysts 37.75 200
Industrial Engineers 35.07 210
Kindergarten Teachers, Excluding Special Education 45,520* 350
Logisticians 31.68 120
Medical and Clinical Lab Technologists 25.19 180
Medical and Public Health Social Workers 21.16 130
Middle School Teachers, Excluding Special Education & Vocational Education 50,220* 1,230
Network & Computer Systems Administrators 33.43 410
Network Systems & Data Communications Analysis 34.17 650
Personal Financial Advisors 37.47 130
Physician Assistants 38.82 120
Secondary School Teachers, Excluding Special Education & Vocational Education 50,236* 1,260
Social and Community Service Managers 29.38 120
Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten & Elementary School 51,005* 390
Special Education Teachers, Middle School 51,507* 190
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 52,056* 180
Training and Development Specialists 26.86 380
Writers and Authors 24.07 110

*annual salary


Associate's Degree or Postsecondary Vocational Training


Title Average
Wages
(per/hour)
Expected
Annual Job
Openings
Computer Support Specialists 21.05 970
Dental Hygienists 30.15 290
Paralegals & Legal Assistants 24.01 240
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 23.17 190
Registered Nurses 28.48 3,010
Respiratory Therapists 23.59 150
Bus & Truck Mechanics & Diesel Engine Specialists 19.76 360

*annual salary


Work Experience in a Related Occupation


Title Average
Wages
(per/hour)
Expected
Annual Job
Openings
Cost Estimators 29.73 240
Detectives and Criminal Investigators 25.53 170
Executive Secretaries & Administrative Assistants 19.13 1,480
Food Service Managers 29.02 310
Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service & Grounds Keeping Workers 19.40 210

*annual salary


Long-term on-the-job Training


Title Average
Wages
(per/hour)
Expected
Annual Job
Openings
Coaches and Scouts 19.85 150
Electrical Power-Line Installers & Repairers 22.37 320
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Excluding Engines 19.62 180
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers 19.49 150

*annual salary


Moderate-term on-the-job Training


Title Average
Wages
(per/hour)
Expected
Annual Job
Openings
Advertisings Sales Agents 29.99 250

*annual salary

Sources:
Georgia Department of Labor

Hot Careers
http://explorer.dol.state.ga.us/mis/current/hot_careers_current.pdf


 
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