Health Care Careers
Did You Know?
Health care represents the industry with the most jobs and job openings in Northeast Ohio. These jobs may be either clinical or business-related.
In-demand Careers
Health Care Top Occupations and Emerging Careers
The Top Emerging Careers have been identified as emerging by industry leaders in Northeast Ohio.
| Top Skills Required |
|---|
| Patient Care |
| Life Support |
| Treatment Planning |
| Manual Dexterity |
| Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) |
| Top Certifications Requested |
|---|
| Registered Nurse (RN) |
| Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Ceritification |
| Basic Life Saving (BLS) |
| First Aid/CPR/AED |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) |
Top Occupations: Health Care
| Occupation | Total Job Demand 2019 | Median Annual Salary | Minimum Education Preferred | Minimum Education Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 10,678 | $66,031 | Bachelor’s Degree | Associate Degree |
| Medical & Health Services Manager | 2,425 | $90,329 | Master’s Degree | Bachelor’s Degree |
| Nurse Practitioner | 805 | $101,541 | Master’s Degree | Master’s Degree |
| Occupational Therapist | 686 | $86,229 | Master’s Degree | Master’s Degree |
| Physical Therapist | 896 | $86,646 | Master’s Degree | Master’s Degree |
Top Emerging Careers: Health Care
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary | Minimum Education Preferred | Minimum Education Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| Respiratory Therapist | $57,379 | Associate Degree | Associate Degree |
| Telehealth Nurse | $66,031 | Bachelor’s Degree | Associate Degree |
| Clinical Laboratory Technician | $52,199 | Bachelor’s Degree | Associate Degree |
Medical & Health Services Manager
| Occupation | Total Job Demand 2019 | Median Annual Salary | Minimum Education Preferred | Minimum Education Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical & Health Services Manager | 2,425 | $90,329 | Master’s Degree | Bachelor’s Degree |
Nurse Practitioner
| Occupation | Total Job Demand 2019 | Median Annual Salary | Minimum Education Preferred | Minimum Education Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioner | 805 | $101,541 | Masters Degree | Masters Degree |
Occupational Therapists
| Occupation | Total Job Demand 2019 | Median Annual Salary | Minimum Education Preferred | Minimum Education Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Database Administrator | 686 | $86,229 | Masters Degree | Masters Degree |
Physical Therapist
| Occupation | Total Job Demand 2019 | Median Annual Salary | Minimum Education Preferred | Minimum Education Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Therapist | 896 | $86,646 | Masters Degree | Masters Degree |
Other Northeast Ohio In-Demand Careers
Computer & IT
Many Northeast Ohio companies are eliminating a bachelor’s degree requirement.
Manufacturing
Did you know that Northeast Ohio has 278 registered apprenticeship programs?
Business
There are 21 Fortune 1000 companies in Northeast Ohio with job openings for all education levels.