Care for ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled persons in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, private homes, group homes, and similar institutions. May work under the supervision of a registered nurse. Licensing required.
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| Area |
Employment** Total |
Hourly Wage | Annual | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | Entry | Experienced | Mean | Entry | Experienced | ||
| Missouri | 18,120 | 13.78 | 10.77 | 15.28 | 28,660 | 22,410 | 31,790 |
| Joplin MSA | 610 | 12.19 | 10.15 | 13.20 | 25,350 | 21,120 | 27,460 |
| Columbia MSA | 600 | 13.13 | 11.39 | 14.01 | 27,320 | 23,690 | 29,130 |
| Springfield MSA | 1,220 | 12.18 | 9.74 | 13.40 | 25,340 | 20,250 | 27,880 |
| St Louis MSA | 7,190 | 15.42 | 12.07 | 17.10 | 32,070 | 25,100 | 35,560 |
| Kansas City* | 2,940 | 15.04 | 12.10 | 16.51 | 31,287 | 25,174 | 34,343 |
| Central Region* | 2,160 | 12.71 | 10.69 | 13.72 | 26,435 | 22,242 | 28,532 |
| Northeast Region* | 780 | 11.60 | 10.13 | 12.33 | 24,123 | 21,060 | 25,655 |
| Northwest Region* | 860 | 12.34 | 9.54 | 13.74 | 25,666 | 19,833 | 28,583 |
| Ozark Region* | 1,560 | 12.24 | 10.00 | 13.37 | 25,470 | 20,807 | 27,801 |
| South Central Region* | 580 | 11.14 | 9.36 | 12.03 | 23,174 | 19,475 | 25,023 |
| Southeast Region* | 1,320 | 11.45 | 9.44 | 12.45 | 23,809 | 19,643 | 25,893 |
| Southwest Region* | 770 | 12.42 | 10.15 | 13.56 | 25,841 | 21,113 | 28,205 |
| St. Charles* | 440 | 14.60 | 11.43 | 16.18 | 30,359 | 23,765 | 33,656 |
| St. Louis City* | 1,640 | 15.59 | 12.23 | 17.27 | 32,426 | 25,436 | 35,921 |
| St. Louis County* | 3,560 | 15.97 | 12.44 | 17.74 | 33,227 | 25,879 | 36,902 |
| West Central Region* | 930 | 12.40 | 10.55 | 13.33 | 25,795 | 21,943 | 27,721 |
| Jefferson/Franklin Consortium* | 250 | 14.70 | 12.15 | 15.97 | 30,570 | 25,272 | 33,219 |
| Area | Employment ** | Change 2000-2010 |
Annual Avg Openings |
Long-term Outlook |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Estimated | 2010 Projected | Number | Percent | |||
| Missouri | 18,080 | 19,250 | 1,170 | 6.47 | 581 | Outstanding |
| Kansas City MSA | 4,530 | 4,870 | 340 | 7.51 | 150 | Great |
| St Louis MSA | 7,100 | 7,370 | 270 | 3.80 | 209 | Great |
| Central Region* | 2,140 | 2,370 | 230 | 10.75 | 78 | Great |
| Northeast Region* | 640 | 670 | 30 | 4.69 | 19 | Outstanding |
| Northwest Region* | 1,010 | 1,050 | 40 | 3.96 | 26 | Great |
| Ozark Region* | 1,520 | 1,880 | 360 | 23.68 | 74 | Outstanding |
| South Central Region* | 690 | 740 | 50 | 7.25 | 23 | Outstanding |
| Southeast Region* | 1,340 | 1,550 | 210 | 15.67 | 55 | Outstanding |
| Southwest Region* | 810 | 900 | 90 | 11.11 | 30 | Outstanding |
| West Central Region* | 880 | 930 | 50 | 5.68 | 27 | Outstanding |
* - Workforce Investment Areas
** - Why are the employment levels different for the same occupation?
This profession generally requires Vocational training