SOUTH CAROLINA
Fastest Growing Occupations |
| OES Title |
Job Description |
Ave. Annual Growth Rate % |
Ave. Wage |
| Computer Engineers |
Analyze data processing requirements to plan EDP system to provide system
capabilities required for projected work loads. Plan layout and installation of new system
or modification of existing system. May set up and control analog or hybrid computer
systems to solve scientific and engineering problems. |
9.0 |
N/A |
| Demonstrators, Promoters and Models |
Demonstrate or model merchandise and answer questions for the purpose of
creating public interest in buying the product. May sell demonstrated merchandise. |
8.3 |
$ 8.80 |
| Human Services Workers |
Assist Social Group Workers and Caseworkers with developing, organizing,
and conducting programs to prevent and resolve problems relevant to substance abuse and
human relationships. Aide families and clients in obtaining information on the use of
social and community services. May recommend additional services. |
7.1 |
$ 7.87 |
| Systems Analysts, Electronic Data Processors |
Analyze business, scientific, and technical problems for application to
electronic data processing systems. Exclude persons working primarily as Engineers,
Mathematicians, or Scientists. |
6.7 |
$22.54 |
| Personal and Home Care Aides |
Perform a variety of tasks at places of residence. Duties include keeping
house and advising families having problems with such things as nutrition, cleanliness,
and household utilities. Exclude Nursing Aides and Home Health Aides. |
6.5 |
N/A |
| Paralegal Personnel |
Assist lawyers by researching law, investigating facts, and preparing
legal documents. May gather research data for use as evidence to formulate defense or to
initiate legal action. These workers are career professionals, usually having either a
four year college degree or a degree from an institute specializing in the paralegal
profession. |
6.4 |
$13.33 |
| Home Health Aides |
Care for elderly, convalescent, or handicapped person in home of patient.
Perform duties for patient such as changing bed linen; preparing meals; assisting in and
out of bed; bathing, dressing, and grooming; and administering oral medications under
doctors' orders or direction of a nurse. |
6.2 |
$ 6.42 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants |
Assist patrons at entertainment events, such as sporting events, motion
pictures, or theater performances. Collect admission tickets and passes from patrons. May
assist in finding seats, searching for lost articles, and locating such facilities as rest
rooms and telephones. |
5.5 |
$ 4.37 |
| Physical Therapists |
Apply techniques and treatments that help relieve pain, increase the
patient's strength, and decrease or prevent deformity and crippling. |
5.1 |
$22.33 |
| Physical and Corrective Therapy Assistants and Aides |
Prepare patient and/or administer physical therapy treatment, such as
massages, traction, and heat, light and sound treatment. Instruct, motivate, and assist
patients with learning and improving functional activities. Normally work under the
direction of a Physical and Corrective Therapist. |
5.0 |
$10.44 |
