What you can expect to make
Hourly wages ($32.47) are above the national average ($18.07).
These earnings are above average for occupations in the health sector and above average for all professional occupations.
These wages grew at an average rate from 2002 to 2004.
Below the average
The unemployment rate (0%) is below the 2004 average (7%).
This rate is below the average for professionnal occupations.
% of part-time work is about the same as average
There were 23,600 workers employed in these occupations in 2004, an increase of 16% since 1997.
The percentage of part-time workers is18% compared to the 2004 average (19%) and has dropped since 1997.
Average
The percentage of self-employed workers is 15% compared to the 2004 average of 15% and has dropped significantly since 1997.
The relatively low percentage of younger workers suggests few entry-level job openings, and could point to a greater need for workers with experience or a number of years of training.
The retirement rate to 2009 will likely be average reflecting the age/retirement structure of the occupation.
Average
The percentage of women is 59% compared to the 2004 average of 48% and has stayed about the same since 1997.