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|Articles|February 1, 2008
Rosy job outlook
Technician and veterinarian are fastest-growing top 10 jobs.
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Tell your friends: People want to be you! Veterinarians and technicians are in the top 10 of the top 30 fastest-growing jobs until 2016, according to projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Here are the top 10:
1 Network systems and data communications analysts
2 Personal and home care aides
3 Home health aides
4 Computer software engineers, applications
5 Veterinary technologists and technicians
> 2006 employment: 71,000
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> 2016 projection: 100,000
> Percent growth: 41
> Salary range: $21,260 to $30,560
6 Personal financial advisors
7 Makeup artists, theatrical and performance
8 Medical assistant
9 Veterinarians
> 2006 employment: 62,000
> 2016 projection: 84,000
> Percent growth: 35
> Salary range: $46,360 or more
10 Substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors
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