The ability to aid others in a moment of need is possible through many career pathways. Connect your people skills with technical know-how to provide quality healthcare to the members of your community.
Healthcare Career Pathway
Master’s, Professional, Doctoral Degree
Pharmacist
Nurse Practitioner
Social Worker
Speech-Language Pathologist
Physical Therapist
Occupational Therapist
Physican Assistant
Marriage & Family Therapist
Veterinarian
Dentist
Family Medicine Physician
Optometrists
Athletic Trainer
Chiropractor
Anesthesiologist
Obstetrician & Gynocologist
AVERAGE SALARY RANGE:
$46,400 – $325,600
Bachelor’s Degree
Medical & Health Services Manager
Registered Nurse
Medical & Clinical Laboratory Technologist
Medical & Clinical Laboratory Technician
Dietitian & Nutritionist
Medical Transcriptionist
Chemist
AVERAGE SALARY RANGE:
$37,500 – $105,200
Associate’s Degree
Physical Therapist Assistant
Dental Hygienist
Veterinary Technologist & Technician
Radiologic Technologist & Technician
Respiratory Therapist
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Physical Therapy Aide
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Medical Equipment Repairer
AVERAGE SALARY RANGE:
$30,300 – $78,200
Post-Secondary Program
Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Dental Assistant
Medical Assistant
Medical Secretary & Administrative Assistant
Veterinary Assistant & Labratory Animal Caretaker
Phlebotomist
Emergency Medical Technician
Massage Therapist
Surgical Technician
Paramedic
AVERAGE SALARY RANGE:
$32,600 – $64,700
High School Diploma
Pharmacy Technician
Home Health Aide
Personal Care Aide
Ophthalmic Medical Technician
Healthcare Support Worker
Pharmacy Aide
Medical Equipment Preparer
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technician
Orderly
Psychiatric Aide
AVERAGE SALARY RANGE:
$32,700 – $45,700
Data Source: Chumra JobsEQ®
Healthcare in South Central Kentucky
High Demand Positions In Healthcare
( South Central Kentucky )
- Pharmacist
Minimum Required Education: Doctoral or Professional Degree Average Annual Salary: $136,900
- Nurse Practitioner
Minimum Required Education: Master’s Degree Average Annual Salary: $115,000
- Medical & Health Services Manager
Minimum Required Education: Bachelor’s Degree Average Annual Salary: $108,400
- Registered Nurse
Minimum Required Education: Bachelor’s Degree Average Annual Salary: $75,000
- Physical Therapy Assistant
Minimum Required Education: Associate’s Degree Average Annual Salary: $59,300
- Social Worker
Minimum Required Education: Master’s Degree Average Annual Salary: $50,800
- Dental Assistant
Minimum Required Education: Post Secondary Non-Degree Award Average Annual Salary: $41,200
- Pharmacy Technician
Minimum Required Education: High School Diploma & Certificate Average Annual Salary: $37,200
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Minimum Required Education: Post Secondary Non-Degree Award Average Annual Salary: $33,500
- Home Health Aide
Minimum Required Education: High School Diploma Average Annual Salary: $32,800
Data Source Chumra JobsEQ®
Resources
Resources to start building your pathway are available throughout the community and through educational certifications. Local schools are just one of many resources, and in the surrounding area these programs and career models are offered. See what’s available in your community.
Career-Focused Models
- Medical Arts Academy (Bowling Green High School)
- PLTW Biomedical Science Program (Warren East High School)
Career Pathways Offered at Area High Schools:
- Dental Assistant (Bowling Green)
- EKG Technician (Bowling Green)
- EMT (Bowling Green)
- Pharmacy Technician (Warren County Area Technology Center)
- Phlebotomy Technician (Bowling Green, Warren County Area Technolgy Center)
- Pre-Nursing (Bowling Green, Warren County Area Technology Center)
Get In Touch
For more information about how you can get involved with our talent initiatives, please email or call:
Meredith Rozanski, COO
meredith@bgchamber.com
Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce
270-781-3200