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Bankrate's 2008 Financial Forecast
Strategies
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The hot jobs
Where the jobs will be
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Fastest-growing jobs
Substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors
Description: Counsel and advise individuals with substance or behavioral problems
Education: Bachelor's degree
Median salary: $35,580 per year
Skin care specialists
Description: Provide skin care advice and treatments
Education: On the job or community college or trade school
Median salary: $13.07 per hour
Financial analysts
Description: Analyze companies and institutions in order to assess their future stock market performance
Education: Bachelor's degree
Median salary: $70,400 per year
Social and human service assistants
Description: Assist professionals in psychology, rehabilitation or social work with providing client services and support for families
Education: On the job or community college or trade school
Median salary: $12.80 per hour
Gaming surveillance officers and gaming investigators
Description: Prevent and detect illegal activities in casinos or casino hotels, such as cheating or theft
Education: On the job or community college or trade school
Median salary: $13.19 per hour
Physical therapist assistants
Description: Prepare medications under the direction of a pharmacist
Education: On the job or community college or trade school
Median salary: $44,130 per year
Pharmacy technicians
Description: Prepare medications under the direction of a pharmacist
Education: On the job or community college or trade school
Median salary: $12.85 per hour
Forensic science technicians
Description: Collect and analyze evidence related to criminal investigations
Education: On the job or community college or trade school
Median salary: $36,190 per year
Dental hygienists
Description: Clean teeth and gums, take X-rays
Education: Dental hygiene program plus state license
Median salary: $64,760 per year
Mental health counselors
Description: Counsel individuals and groups, focus on prevention and mental health
Education: Master's degree
Median salary: $36,000 per year
Mental health and substance abuse social workers
Description: Assess and treat individuals with mental, emotional or substance abuse problems
Education: Master's degree
Median salary: $36,640 per year
-- Updated: Aug. 18, 2008
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