Plan, direct, or coordinate medicine and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, public health agencies, or similar organizations.
Top Industries of Employment
| Area |
Employment** Total |
Hourly Wage | Annual | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | Entry | Experienced | Mean | Entry | Experienced | ||
| Missouri | 5,290 | 31.41 | 18.94 | 37.64 | 65,330 | 39,390 | 78,300 |
| Joplin MSA | 100 | 30.41 | 12.69 | 39.27 | 63,250 | 26,400 | 81,680 |
| Springfield MSA | 230 | 24.78 | 18.23 | 28.06 | 51,550 | 37,930 | 58,360 |
| St Louis MSA | 2,710 | 33.74 | 20.07 | 40.58 | 70,190 | 41,740 | 84,410 |
| Kansas City* | 840 | 29.68 | 19.38 | 34.84 | 61,743 | 40,303 | 72,463 |
| Central Region* | 640 | 34.49 | 20.80 | 41.34 | 71,743 | 43,261 | 85,984 |
| Northeast Region* | 110 | 24.02 | 15.35 | 28.36 | 49,963 | 31,932 | 58,979 |
| Northwest Region* | 120 | 26.27 | 16.61 | 31.10 | 54,645 | 34,543 | 64,696 |
| Ozark Region* | 260 | 24.97 | 18.45 | 28.23 | 51,935 | 38,367 | 58,718 |
| South Central Region* | 90 | 25.33 | 15.86 | 30.06 | 52,683 | 32,999 | 62,524 |
| Southeast Region* | 210 | 25.29 | 14.67 | 30.60 | 52,608 | 30,515 | 63,654 |
| Southwest Region* | 150 | 27.46 | 12.55 | 34.92 | 57,121 | 26,094 | 72,635 |
| St. Charles* | 190 | 27.45 | 16.42 | 32.97 | 57,098 | 34,158 | 68,568 |
| St. Louis City* | 860 | 32.53 | 21.10 | 38.24 | 67,660 | 43,886 | 79,546 |
| St. Louis County* | 1,250 | 37.95 | 21.26 | 46.29 | 78,933 | 44,225 | 96,287 |
| West Central Region* | 160 | 23.66 | 13.94 | 28.52 | 49,216 | 29,003 | 59,323 |
| Jefferson/Franklin Consortium* | 120 | 25.92 | 16.53 | 30.61 | 53,905 | 34,388 | 63,663 |
| Area | Employment ** | Change 2000-2010 |
Annual Avg Openings |
Long-term Outlook |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Estimated | 2010 Projected | Number | Percent | |||
| Missouri | 5,120 | 6,180 | 1,060 | 20.70 | 194 | Outstanding |
| Kansas City MSA | 1,650 | 2,000 | 350 | 21.21 | 63 | Outstanding |
| St Louis MSA | 2,640 | 3,080 | 440 | 16.67 | 91 | Outstanding |
| Central Region* | 760 | 900 | 140 | 18.42 | 28 | Great |
| Northeast Region* | 140 | 160 | 20 | 14.29 | 5 | Great |
| Northwest Region* | 190 | 220 | 30 | 15.79 | 3 | Great |
| Ozark Region* | 310 | 400 | 90 | 29.03 | 14 | Great |
| South Central Region* | 110 | 130 | 20 | 18.18 | 4 | Great |
| Southeast Region* | 250 | 320 | 70 | 28.00 | 11 | Good |
| Southwest Region* | 150 | 190 | 40 | 26.67 | 7 | Outstanding |
| West Central Region* | 180 | 210 | 30 | 16.67 | 6 | Great |
* - Workforce Investment Areas
** - Why are the employment levels different for the same occupation?
This profession generally requires Work experience, plus bachelor's or higher degree
in one of the following
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Health Unit Manager/Ward Supervisor
Medical Staff Services Technology/Technician (NEW)
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
Community Health and Preventive Medicine (NEW)
Health Services Administration (NEW)