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	Pharmacists	Medical and Health Services Managers	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	Epidemiologists	Health Informatics Specialists
SUMMARY	25% Low Risk	10% Minimal Risk	10% Minimal Risk	12% Minimal Risk	9% Minimal Risk	19% Minimal Risk
JOB SCORE	6.2/10	8.5/10	7.7/10	8.3/10	7.5/10	6.9/10
POLLING	78% (High Risk, Based on 2,080 votes)	35% (Low Risk, Based on 126 votes)	43% (Moderate Risk, Based on 15 votes)	29% (Low Risk, Based on 332 votes)	31% (Low Risk, Based on 105 votes)	61% (High Risk, Based on 51 votes)
GROWTH by year 2034	4.6%	23.2%	17.3%	8.7%	16.2%	8.7%
WAGES	$137,480 or $66.09 per hour	$117,960 or $56.71 per hour	$105,620 or $50.77 per hour	$100,590 or $48.36 per hour	$83,980 or $40.37 per hour	$103,790 or $49.89 per hour
VOLUME as of 2024	328,870	565,840	229,720	156,300	11,460	497,800
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DESCRIPTION	Dispense drugs prescribed by physicians and other health practitioners and provide information to patients about medications and their use. May advise physicians and other health practitioners on the selection, dosage, interactions, and side effects of medications.	Plan, direct, or coordinate medical and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, public health agencies, or similar organizations.	Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.	Conduct research dealing with the understanding of human diseases and the improvement of human health. Engage in clinical investigation, research and development, or other related activities.	Investigate and describe the determinants and distribution of disease, disability, or health outcomes. May develop the means for prevention and control.	Apply knowledge of nursing and informatics to assist in the design, development, and ongoing modification of computerized health care systems. May educate staff and assist in problem solving to promote the implementation of the health care system.

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