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San Diego, California

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Job Outlook

Occupation: Athletic Trainer, 2018 Outlook*: 19%, US Salaries $47,510, San Diego Salaries**: $51,311, Job Openings***: 5,900; Occupation: Chiropractor, 2018 Outlook*: 7%, US Salaries $71,410, San Diego Salaries**: $77,123, Job Openings***: $3,700; Occupation: Exercise Physiologist, 2018 Outlook*: 10%, US Salaries $49,297, San Diego Salaries**: $53,221, Job Openings***: 1,500; Occupation: Occupational Therapy Assistant, 2018 Outlook*: 31% (#5) , US Salaries $57,620, San Diego Salaries**: $62,229, Job Openings***: 16,000; Occupation: Occupational Therapist, 2018 Outlook*: 18% , US Salaries $84,270, San Diego Salaries**: $91,011, Job Openings***: 23,700; Occupation: Personal Trainer, 2018 Outlook*: 13% , US Salaries $39,820, San Diego Salaries**: $43,820, Job Openings***: 45,700; Occupation: Physical Therapy Assistant, 2018 Outlook*: 26% (#11) , US Salaries $58,040, San Diego Salaries**: $62,683, Job Openings***: 38,000; Occupation: Physical Therapist(DPT), 2018 Outlook*: 22% , US Salaries $87,930, San Diego Salaries**: $94,964, Job Openings***: 54,200; Occupation: Physician Assistant, 2018 Outlook*: 31% (#7) , US Salaries $108,610, San Diego Salaries**: $117,229, Job Openings***: 37,000; Occupation: Post Secondary Education, 2018 Outlook*: 11% , US Salaries $78,470, San Diego Salaries**: $84,747, Job Openings***: 155,000
*National outlook average for 2018-2028 = between 5-6%; all healthcare average 2018-2028 = 14-16%
**Single-income in San Diego – attain higher quality of life standard = $82,500
***Projected between 2018-2028 (replacement + new).