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Table: Short-Term Occupational Employment Projections for Healthcare Practitioners & Technical Occupations (SOC 29-0000) in Wyoming, 2020Q1-2022Q1 | ||||||||||||
Change (Growth) | Types of Openings | Requirements | ||||||||||
SOCa Code | SOC Title | Base Employment (2020Q1) | Projected Employment (2022Q1) | N | % | Exits | Transfers | Growth | Total | Education | Experience | Training |
00-0000 | Total, All Occupations | 288,315 | 282,191 | -6,124 | -2.1 | 24,876 | 40,914 | -6,124 | 59,666 | |||
29-0000 | Healthcare Practitioners & Technical Occupations | 15,394 | 15,708 | 314 | 2.0 | 789 | 920 | 314 | 2,023 | |||
29-1000 | Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners | 9,959 | 10,215 | 256 | 2.6 | 481 | 482 | 256 | 1,219 | |||
29-1011 | Chiropractors | 146 | 149 | 3 | 2.1 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 11 | Doctoral or professional degree | None | None |
29-1021 | Dentists, General | 322 | 329 | 7 | 2.2 | 14 | 6 | 7 | 27 | Doctoral or professional degree | None | None |
29-1022 | Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons | N/D | N/D | N/D | N/D | N/D | N/D | N/D | N/D | Doctoral or professional degree | None | Internship/residency |
29-1023 | Orthodontists | N/D | N/D | N/D | N/D | N/D | N/D | N/D | N/D | Doctoral or professional degree | None | Internship/residency |
29-1029 | Dentists, All Other Specialists | N/D | N/D | N/D | N/D | N/D | N/D | N/D | N/D | Doctoral or professional degree | None | Internship/residency |
29-1031 | Dietitians & Nutritionists | 82 | 84 | 2 | 2.4 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 12 | Bachelor's degree | None | Internship/residency |
29-1041 | Optometrists | 95 | 97 | 2 | 2.1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 8 | Doctoral or professional degree | None | None |
29-1051 | Pharmacists | 589 | 576 | -13 | -2.2 | 27 | 25 | -13 | 39 | Doctoral or professional degree | None | None |
29-1061 | Anesthesiologists | 69 | 72 | 3 | 4.4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 | Doctoral or professional degree | None | Internship/residency |
29-1062 | Family & General Practitioners | 304 | 314 | 10 | 3.3 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 28 | Doctoral or professional degree | None | Internship/residency |
29-1063 | Internists, General | 62 | 64 | 2 | 3.2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | Doctoral or professional degree | None | Internship/residency |
29-1064 | Obstetricians & Gynecologists | 65 | 68 | 3 | 4.6 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 | Doctoral or professional degree | None | Internship/residency |
29-1065 | Pediatricians, General | 57 | 60 | 3 | 5.3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | Doctoral or professional degree | None | Internship/residency |
29-1066 | Psychiatrists | 25 | 25 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | Doctoral or professional degree | None | Internship/residency |
29-1067 | Surgeons | 101 | 104 | 3 | 3.0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 9 | Doctoral or professional degree | None | Internship/residency |
29-1069 | Physicians & Surgeons, All Other | 474 | 486 | 12 | 2.5 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 40 | Doctoral or professional degree | None | Internship/residency |
29-1071 | Physician Assistants | 225 | 241 | 16 | 7.1 | 7 | 19 | 16 | 42 | Master's degree | None | None |
29-1081 | Podiatrists | 17 | 17 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | Doctoral or professional degree | None | Internship/residency |
29-1122 | Occupational Therapists | 332 | 342 | 10 | 3.0 | 15 | 23 | 10 | 48 | Master's degree | None | None |
29-1123 | Physical Therapists | 497 | 520 | 23 | 4.6 | 19 | 24 | 23 | 66 | Doctoral or professional degree | None | None |
29-1124 | Radiation Therapists | 28 | 28 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | Associate's degree | None | None |
29-1125 | Recreational Therapists | 40 | 39 | -1 | -2.5 | 2 | 2 | -1 | 3 | Bachelor's degree | None | None |
29-1126 | Respiratory Therapists | 207 | 213 | 6 | 2.9 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 29 | Associate's degree | None | None |
29-1127 | Speech-Language Pathologists | 305 | 319 | 14 | 4.6 | 12 | 21 | 14 | 47 | Master's degree | None | Internship/residency |
29-1128 | Exercise Physiologists | 32 | 33 | 1 | 3.1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | Bachelor's degree | None | None |
29-1129 | Therapists, All Other | N/D | N/D | N/D | N/D | N/D | N/D | N/D | N/D | Bachelor's degree | None | None |
29-1131 | Veterinarians | 251 | 257 | 6 | 2.4 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 26 | Doctoral or professional degree | None | None |
29-1141 | Registered Nurses | 5,136 | 5,244 | 108 | 2.1 | 288 | 266 | 108 | 662 | Bachelor's degree | None | None |
29-1151 | Nurse Anesthetists | 31 | 32 | 1 | 3.2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | Master's degree | None | None |
29-1161 | Nurse Midwives | N/D | N/D | N/D | N/D | N/D | N/D | N/D | N/D | Master's degree | None | None |
29-1171 | Nurse Practitioners | 299 | 332 | 33 | 11.0 | 12 | 21 | 33 | 66 | Master's degree | None | None |
29-1181 | Audiologists | N/D | N/D | N/D | N/D | N/D | N/D | N/D | N/D | Doctoral or professional degree | None | None |
29-1199 | Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners, All Other | 77 | 78 | 1 | 1.3 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 8 | Master's degree | None | None |
29-2000 | Health Technologists & Technicians | 4,840 | 4,928 | 88 | 1.8 | 281 | 399 | 88 | 768 | |||
29-2010 | Clinical Laboratory Technologists & Technicians | 524 | 536 | 12 | 2.3 | 29 | 38 | 12 | 79 | Bachelor's degree | None | None |
29-2021 | Dental Hygienists | 453 | 473 | 20 | 4.4 | 39 | 23 | 20 | 82 | Associate's degree | None | None |
29-2031 | Cardiovascular Technologists & Technicians | 57 | 60 | 3 | 5.3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 10 | Associate's degree | None | None |
29-2032 | Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | 68 | 71 | 3 | 4.4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 10 | Associate's degree | None | None |
29-2033 | Nuclear Medicine Technologists | 58 | 60 | 2 | 3.5 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 9 | Associate's degree | None | None |
29-2034 | Radiologic Technologists | 418 | 429 | 11 | 2.6 | 21 | 26 | 11 | 58 | Associate's degree | None | None |
29-2035 | Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | 33 | 34 | 1 | 3.0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | Associate's degree | Less than 5 years | None |
29-2041 | Emergency Medical Technicians & Paramedics | 797 | 810 | 13 | 1.6 | 29 | 78 | 13 | 120 | Postsecondary non-degree award | None | None |
29-2051 | Dietetic Technicians | N/D | N/D | N/D | N/D | N/D | N/D | N/D | N/D | Associate's degree | None | None |
29-2052 | Pharmacy Technicians | 575 | 568 | -7 | -1.2 | 33 | 59 | -7 | 85 | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Moderate-term on-the-job training |
29-2053 | Psychiatric Technicians | N/D | N/D | N/D | N/D | N/D | N/D | N/D | N/D | Postsecondary non-degree award | Less than 5 years | Short-term on-the-job training |
29-2054 | Respiratory Therapy Technicians | N/D | N/D | N/D | N/D | N/D | N/D | N/D | N/D | Associate's degree | None | None |
29-2055 | Surgical Technologists | 204 | 208 | 4 | 2.0 | 12 | 21 | 4 | 37 | Postsecondary non-degree award | None | None |
29-2056 | Veterinary Technologists & Technicians | 228 | 233 | 5 | 2.2 | 13 | 24 | 5 | 42 | Associate's degree | None | None |
29-2057 | Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | N/D | N/D | N/D | N/D | N/D | N/D | N/D | N/D | Postsecondary non-degree award | None | None |
29-2061 | Licensed Practical & Licensed Vocational Nurses | 604 | 613 | 9 | 1.5 | 41 | 51 | 9 | 101 | Postsecondary non-degree award | None | None |
29-2071 | Medical Records & Health Information Technicians | 358 | 367 | 9 | 2.5 | 21 | 25 | 9 | 55 | Postsecondary non-degree award | None | None |
29-2081 | Opticians, Dispensing | 270 | 270 | 0 | 0.0 | 21 | 21 | 0 | 42 | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Long-term on-the-job training |
29-2091 | Orthotists & Prosthetists | N/D | N/D | N/D | N/D | N/D | N/D | N/D | N/D | Master's degree | None | Internship/residency |
29-2099 | Health Technologists & Technicians, All Other | 50 | 50 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 7 | Postsecondary non-degree award | None | None |
29-9000 | Other Healthcare Practitioners & Technical Occupations | 595 | 565 | -30 | -5.0 | 27 | 39 | -30 | 36 | |||
29-9011 | Occupational Health & Safety Specialists | 445 | 412 | -33 | -7.4 | 20 | 29 | -33 | 16 | Bachelor's degree | None | None |
29-9012 | Occupational Health & Safety Technicians | 46 | 43 | -3 | -6.5 | 2 | 3 | -3 | 2 | High school diploma or equivalent | None | Moderate-term on-the-job training |
29-9091 | Athletic Trainers | 58 | 62 | 4 | 6.9 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 11 | Bachelor's degree | None | None |
29-9092 | Genetic Counselors | N/D | N/D | N/D | N/D | N/D | N/D | N/D | N/D | Master's degree | None | None |
29-9099 | Healthcare Practitioners & Technical Workers, All Other | N/D | N/D | N/D | N/D | N/D | N/D | N/D | N/D | Postsecondary non-degree award | None | None |
aStandard Occupational Classification.
N/D = Not discloseable due to confidentiality.
Transfers are openings due to workers changing jobs.
Exits are openings due to individuals leaving the workforce.
Source: Wyoming Short-Term Occupational Projections, 2020Q1-2022Q1.
Prepared by D. Bullard, L. Yetter, and M. Moore, Research & Planning, WY DWS, 2/17/21.
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