Health
Putting the “Care” in Career.
Since 2009, the health sector in Orange County has added more jobs than any other industry, expanding from the county’s fifth largest industry to its second. It’s no surprise that 25% of the fastest-growing jobs in Orange County are in health-related fields. Average wages in this sector stand much higher than other industries, paying about $46 per hour. A degree or certificate from your local community college can catapult you into your new career.
Careers in Health
Health professionals are in demand! Launch a high-paying career in these fields and more!
Radiology Tech | EMT/Paramedic | Health Information Technology | Medical Lab Technicians | Respiratory Therapists
Skills Gained
Get the critical knowledge and tools to succeed in a health career.
Teamwork | Customer Service | Tech-Savvy | Critical Thinking | Communication | Work Ethic | Ability to Learn | Math & Science | Problem Solving | Interpersonal
Earning Potential for Careers in Health
Your career education in health opens doors to bigger opportunities, higher salaries, and more!
- Registered Nurses: $68,395 – $88,343
- Dental Hygienists: $62,107 – $95,024
- Medical Laboratory Technologist: $40,123 – $56,593
- Respiratory Therapists: $61,339 – $73,645
- Radiologic Technologists: $64,872 – $80,164
- Occupational Therapy Assistants: $38,313 – $57,616
Consider a Career in Health
Gerontology
Health Care Management
Medical Administration
Office Technician
Medical Coding Specialist
Cypress College
Alcohol & Controlled Substances
Dental Assistant
Dental Hygienist
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Gerontology
Health Information Coding
Mortuary Science
Psychiatric Technician
Radiologic Technologist
Registered Nurse
Golden West College
Registered Nurse
Physical Therapy Aide
Quality Assurance Management
for Medical Devices
Medical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician
Funeral Services Assistant
Orange Coast College
Cardiovascular Technician
Dental Assistant
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Dietary Technician& Management
Vascular Technologist
Electrocardiography Technician
Emergency Medical Technician
Health Occupations, General
Medical Assistant
Neurodiagnostic Technology
Polysomnography
Radiologic Technology
Respiratory Therapist
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Alcohol & Controlled Substances
Medical Assistant
Emergency Medical Technician
Gerontology
Health Information Technology
Medical Laboratory
Technology
Paramedic
Registered Nurse
Santa Ana College
Medical Assistant
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Pharmacy Technician
Registered Nurse
The thing I just love is really being able to help people.
Health Sector Facts
California employs more health workers than any other state (827,030).
Positions in the health sector that require career education pay an average of $46 per hour in Orange County.
In Orange County, there are 11,799 annual job openings in health-related jobs per year.
Other Future Built Industry Sectors
Orange County Community Colleges
