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