10 Jobs on the Rise
Most of us would agree we would not want to relive the last recession, and things are getting better with the year-end unemployment level rate at 7.8 percent (the lowest since January 2009). Are there recession-proof careers? According to a recent article by David Schepp, there are some careers out there which are quite secure in a recession. Below is the list which shows the median annual pay and the projected growth for those careers until 2016.
Mental Health Counselors
...assist and help people with difficult life issues such as depression and trauma.
Median Pay: $37,840; Projected Growth: 30%
Forensic Science Technicians
...help solve crimes, collect evidence and analyze it in a lab.
Median Pay: $48,150; Projected Growth: 31%
Financial Analysts
...assist businesses and organizations in making smart financial decisions.
Median Pay: $48,150; Projected Growth: 31%
Dental Hygienists
...assist dentists by cleaning patients' teeth and instructing them in proper care.
Medium Pay: $62,430; Projected Growth: 30%
Skin Care Specialists
...individuals who work in spas and medical facilities and provide skincare treatments to improve clients physical appearance.
Median Pay: $29,550; Projected Growth: 34%
Computer Software Engineers
...combine design and mathematical skills to create programs that make computers work.
Median Pay: $87,250; Projected Growth: 28%
Database Administrators
...identify user needs in organizations and setup ways to organize data.
Median Pay: $67,460; Projected Growth: 29&
Veterinarians
...take care of diseases and disorders in animals, prescribe medications and administer treatment.
Median Pay: $81,490; Projected Growth: 28%
Performance Make-up Artists
...enhance the appearance of actors and individuals who need to look good in front of a camera or audience.
Median Pay: $36,730; Projected Growth: 40%
Personal & Home Care Aides
...assist individuals who are in their own homes, but unable to take care of themselves.
Median Pay: $18,180; Projected Growth: 51%
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