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What is a Healthcare Support Worker?

Healthcare Support Worker Job Description All healthcare support workers not listed separately.

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Is There Going to be Demand for Healthcare Support Workers?

In 2016, there was an estimated number of 97,300 jobs in the United States for Healthcare Support Worker. New jobs are being produced at a rate of 11.7% which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 11,400 new jobs for Healthcare Support Worker by 2026. The BLS estimates 13,700 yearly job openings in this field.

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The states with the most job growth for Healthcare Support Worker are Utah, Alaska, and Nevada. Watch out if you plan on working in Connecticut, Oklahoma, or Kansas. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

Healthcare Support Worker Average Salary

The average yearly salary of a Healthcare Support Worker ranges between $23,210 and $56,230.

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Healthcare Support Workers who work in Delaware, District of Columbia, or Alaska, make the highest salaries.

How much do Healthcare Support Workers make in different U.S. states?

State Annual Mean Salary
Alabama $31,290
Alaska $45,830
Arizona $41,210
Arkansas $39,150
California $44,820
Colorado $33,600
Connecticut $38,750
Delaware $50,820
District of Columbia $51,830
Florida $38,690
Georgia $41,430
Hawaii $37,540
Idaho $34,930
Illinois $41,230
Indiana $34,240
Iowa $38,420
Kansas $38,900
Kentucky $38,570
Louisiana $29,380
Maine $34,580
Maryland $39,820
Massachusetts $40,690
Michigan $30,980
Minnesota $36,390
Mississippi $37,330
Missouri $42,800
Montana $35,200
Nebraska $38,470
Nevada $43,110
New Hampshire $32,410
New Jersey $36,540
New Mexico $39,210
New York $37,380
North Carolina $34,080
North Dakota $37,830
Ohio $38,330
Oklahoma $40,710
Oregon $41,890
Pennsylvania $41,530
Rhode Island $37,320
South Carolina $42,860
South Dakota $42,730
Tennessee $35,030
Texas $42,640
Utah $37,720
Vermont $41,660
Virginia $41,860
Washington $44,230
West Virginia $43,770
Wisconsin $35,100
Wyoming $40,530

Where do Healthcare Support Workers Work?

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The table below shows some of the most common industries where those employed in this career field work.

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