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Bright Outlook

Details Report for:
29-1069.00 - Physicians and Surgeons, All Other

All physicians and surgeons not listed separately.

This title represents a group of more specific occupations. For additional information, please select one of the specific occupations below.

29-1069.02    Dermatologists Bright Outlook
29-1069.03    Hospitalists Bright Outlook
29-1069.04    Neurologists Bright Outlook
29-1069.06    Ophthalmologists Bright Outlook
29-1069.07    Pathologists Bright Outlook
29-1069.10    Radiologists Bright Outlook
29-1069.12    Urologists Bright Outlook
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Education  |  Wages & Employment  |  Additional Information

Education

Education data collected from Physicians and Surgeons.


Percentage of Respondents
Education Level Attained
100   Bachelor's degree or higher
 High school or less
 Some college

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics external site survey of employees aged 25-44.

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Wages & Employment Trends

National

Employment data collected from Physicians and Surgeons.
Industry data collected from Physicians and Surgeons.

Employment (2008) 661,000 employees
Projected growth (2008-2018) Much faster than average (20% or higher) Much faster than average (20% or higher)
Projected job openings (2008-2018) 260,500
Top industries (2008)
Health Care and Social Assistance (78% employed in this sector)

State & National

          CareerOneStop

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2008 wage data external site and 2008-2018 employment projections external site. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2008-2018). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.

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Sources of Additional Information

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  • Physicians and surgeons external site. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition.

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