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12. Dental hygienists
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They clean teeth, examine patients for oral diseases like gingivitis, and provide other preventative dental care.
Median annual wage (2015): $72,330
Education required: Associate degree
Projected job openings (through 2024): 70,300
Work experience: None
On-the-job training: None
11. Nuclear medicine technologists
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They use a scanner to create images of various areas of a patient’s body. They prepare radioactive drugs and administer them to patients undergoing the scans.
Median annual wage (2015): $73,360
Education required: Associate degree
Projected job openings (through 2024): 4,200
Work experience: None
On-the-job training: None
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