Healthcare & Human Services

Nothing is more valuable to health than the care involved.
Be someone who provides it.

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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 & Human Services Career Pathway

Master’s, Professional, Doctoral Degree

Athletic Trainers
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors
Marriage and Family Therapists
Chiropractors
Speech-Language Pathologists
Occupational Therapists
Physical Therapists
Physicians Assistants
Nurse Practitioners
Pharmacists
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
Optometrists
Dentists
Family Medicine Physicians
Anesthesiologists
Obstetricians and Gynecologists

AVERAGE SALARY RANGE:
$51,100 – $350,100

Bachelor’s Degree

Interpreters and Translators
Dieticians and Nutritionists
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists & Technicians
Child, Family, and School Social Workers
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
Registered Nurses
Medical and Health Services Managers

AVERAGE SALARY RANGE:
$53,500 – $108,400

Associate’s Degree

Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers
Physical Therapists Assistants
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians
Occupational Therapy Assistants
Medical Equipment Repairers
Respiratory Therapists
Dental Hygienists
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers

AVERAGE SALARY RANGE:
$42,600 – $80,200

Post-Secondary Program

Ambulance Drivers
Physical Therapist Aides
Medical Transcriptionists
Emergency Medical Technicians
Nursing Assistants (CNA)
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians
Medical Assistants
Medical Secretaries
Phlebotomists
Pharmacy Technicians
Medical Equipment Preparers
Dental Assistants
Hairdressers
Hairstylists and Cosmetologists
Paramedics
Surgical Technologists
Health Technologists and Technicians
Massage Therapists

AVERAGE SALARY RANGE:
$32,100 – $60,500

High School Diploma

Pharmacy Aides
Orderlies
Home Health Aides
Personal Care Aides
Psychiatric Aides
Healthcare Support Workers
Community Health Workers

AVERAGE SALARY RANGE:
$34,100 – $52,200

Data Source: Chumra JobsEQ®

Healthcare in South Central Kentucky

High Demand Positions In Healthcare

( South Central Kentucky )

  • Nurse Practitioners

Minimum Required Education: Master’s Degree Average Annual Salary: $118,400

  • Medical and Health Service Managers

Minimum Required Education:  Bachelor’s Degree Average Annual Salary: $108,400

  • Physical Therapists

Minimum Required Education: Doctoral Degree Average Annual Salary: $97,200

  • Registered Nurses

Minimum Required Education: Bachelor’s Degree Average Annual Salary: $82,300

  • Occupational Health and Safety Specialists

Minimum Required Education: Bachelor’s Degree Average Annual Salary: $78,900

  • Physical Therapist Assistants

Minimum Required Education: Associate’s Degree Average Annual Salary: $62,000

  • Healthcare Social Workers

Minimum Required Education: Master’s Degree Average Annual Salary: $61,900

  • Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors

Minimum Required Education: Master’s Degree Average Annual Salary: $59,300

  • Dental Assistants

Minimum Required Education: Post Secondary Non-Degree Award Average Annual Salary: $44,700

  • Medical Assistants

Minimum Required Education: Post Secondary Non-Degree Award Average Annual Salary: $38,900

 

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.

View Career Development Resources

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