Workforce
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Key Issues
Safe Patient Handling: Smart Moves
Data and Statistics
Of 343 occupations analyzed by the state Labor Department, these jobs are forecast to have the most total openings in Connecticut over the decade between 2000 and 2010.
| Occupation | 2000 Jobs | 2010 Jobs | Total Openings | Annual Openings | Annual Salary* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 - Registered Nurse | 30,560 | 36,740 | 6,180 | 1,235 | $55,981 |
| 2 - Retail Salesperson | 54,640 | 60,690 | 6,050 | 2,570 | $24,743 |
| 3 - Customer Service Representatives | 27,850 | 33,470 | 5,620 | 798 | $33,149 |
| 4 - Computer Support Specialists | 7,720 | 12,980 | 5,260 | 558 | $47,534 |
| 5 - Cashiers | 46,100 | 51,060 | 4,960 | 2,271 | $18,370 |
| 6 - Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants | 23,640 | 27,890 | 4,250 | 727 | $27,328 |
| 7 - Computer Software Engineers, Applications | 6,720 | 10,560 | 3,850 | 429 | $79,332 |
| 8 - Computer Systems Analysts | 8,970 | 12,300 | 3,330 | 412 | $69,463 |
| 9 - Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | 11,190 | 14,340 | 3,150 | 596 | $27,391 |
| 10 - Waiters and Waitresses | 26,410 | 29,250 | 2,840 | 1,770 | $17,918 |
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| 14 - Home Health Aides | 8,410 | 10,760 | 2,350 | 342 | $25,480 |
| 21 - Personal and Home Care Aides | 4,470 | 6,280 | 1,820 | 250 | $22,549 |
| 23 - Medical Assistants | 3,890 | 5,640 | 1,750 | 278 | $30,684 |
| 46 - Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | 7,010 | 7,990 | 980 | 278 | $44,964 |
SOURCE: Connecticut Department of Labor
*statewide average salary
Resources and Links
American Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC)
American Organization of Nurse Executives Career Center
American Society for Healthcare Human Resources Association
Best Jobs USA's Connecticut Healthcare Career Page
Connecticut Community Colleges' Health Career Academy
Connecticut Healthcare Human Resources Association
Connecticut State Medical Society job listings
Connecticut State Medical Society physicians seeking jobs
ThinkQuest Healthcare Career Resource Center
Health Occupations Students of America
HRSA: Bureau of Health Professions