Details Report for:
29-2099.99 - Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other
All health technologists and technicians not listed separately.
"All Other" titles represent occupations with a wide range of characteristics which do not fit into one of the detailed O*NET-SOC occupations. O*NET data is not available for this type of title.
Education | Wages & Employment | Additional Information
Education
 Percentage of Respondents |
Education Level Attained |
|---|---|
45   |
Some college |
| 28 |
High school or less |
| 27 |
Bachelor's degree or higher |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
survey of employees aged 25-44.
Wages & Employment Trends
National
| Category | Occupation Information |
|---|---|
| Median wages (2007) | $17.61 hourly, $36,630 annual |
| Employment (2006) | 79,000 employees |
| Projected growth (2006-2016) | 
Faster than average (14% to 20%)
|
| Projected need (2006-2016) | 18,000 additional employees |
State & National
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2007 wage data
and 2006-2016 employment projections
.
"Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2006-2016). "Projected need" represents job openings due to growth and net replacement.
Sources of Additional Information
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- American Optometric Association Paraoptometric Section
, 243 N. Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63141. Phone: (314) 991-4100.
- Association of Technical Personnel in Ophthalmology
, 2025 Woodlane Dr., St. Paul, MN 55125. Phone: (800) 482-4858. Fax: (651) 731-0410.
- Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology
, 2025 Woodlane Dr., St. Paul, MN 55125-2998. Phone: (800) 284-3937. Fax: (651) 731-0410.