Deciding Where to Go
These are some of the industries you can choose from as your career destination.
- Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
- Architecture & Construction
- Arts, A/V Technology & Communications
- Business, Management & Administration
- Education & Training
- Finance
- Government & Public Administration
- Health Science
- Hospitality & Tourism
- Human Services
- Information Technology
- Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
- Manufacturing
- Marketing, Sales & Service
- Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
- Transportation, Distribution & Logistics
Choosing a Route
There are many career options within each industry destination depending on the training route you take. Here’s one example of where you could take a career in business:
| With a ... |  |
You Could Be a... |
| Vocational Certificate | Bookkeeper or Accounting Clerk | |
| 2-year Certificate or Associate Degree | Retail or Office Manager | |
| College Degree | Accountant or Auditor |
And below is another example in the health science field.
| With a ... | |
You Could Be a... |
| Vocational Certificate | Licensed Practical Nurse | |
| 2-year Certificate or Associate Degree | Registered Nurse | |
| College Degree | Physician Assistant |
Arriving at Your Destination
These are a few jobs that are projected to pay well and be in-demand over the long term (2015-2019) here in Florida.
| Training Required | Occupation | Avg. Hourly Wage |
| Vocational Training |
Security & Fire Alarm System Installers | $17.83 |
| Heating, AC, Refrigeration Mechanics & Installers | $19.20 | |
| Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurses | $19.68 | |
| Paralegals or Legal Assistants | $22.59 | |
| Construction & Building Inspectors | $25.96 | |
| Network Systems & Data Communications Analysts | $34.54 | |
| Certificate or Associate Degree |
Meeting & Convention Planners | $22.13 |
| Civil Engineering Technicians | $24.34 | |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | $26.93 | |
| Dental Hygienists | $28.55 | |
| Registered Nurses | $30.83 | |
| Network & Computer Systems Administrators | $34.32 | |
| 4 or More Years of College |
Elementary School Teachers | $30.78 |
| Accountants & Auditors | $31.06 | |
| Civil Engineers | $39.54 | |
| Physician Assistants | $43.03 | |
| Veterinarians | $53.29 | |
| Pharmacists | $53.31 | |
Source: Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, Labor Market Statistics
For the full list of jobs and wages, visit www.floridawages.com