In this listing (below) of a range of occupations, specific skill level requirements are shown for
Applied Mathematics (AM), Locating Information (LI), and Reading for Information (RI), as
well as average annual income.
Please note that this represents a sampling of national data from the large ACT/WorkKeys
database that Tom Kilijanek referenced.
The first grouping of sample occupations above fall into the Bronze category – with wages
shown ranging from $17,000 to $33,000.
The second grouping contains sample occupations from the Silver category – with wages shown
ranging from $36,000 to $48,000.
The final group shows occupations that fall into the Gold category – with wages shown ranging
from $47,000 to $70,000.
This graphic (below) offers a sampling of occupations found within healthcare settings and
hospitals broken out by the skill levels required for successful entry into the occupation.
The data underlying this chart is very helpful for those who guide students regarding the
potential for career choices and the relationship between building skills and advancing along a
career pathway.
Gold
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
EMTs & Paramedics
Health Technologists &
Technicians, All Other
Medical & Clinical Laboratory
Technicians
Medical & Health Services
Managers
Pharmacy Technicians
Physical Therapist Assistants
Psychiatric Technicians
Registered Nurses
Respiratory Therapists
Silver
Dental Assistants
Dental Hygienists
Health Support Workers, All
Other
Licensed Practical & Licensed
Vocational Nurses
Medical Assistants
Medical Equipment Repairers
Medical Records & Health
Information Technicians
Medical Secretaries
Nursing Aides, Orderlies &
Attendants
Psychiatric Aides
Radiological Technologists
Reception & Information Clerks
Bronze
Cooks, Institutional & Cafeteria
Dental Laboratory Technicians
Dishwashers
Home Health Aides
Housekeeping Supervisors
Janitorial Supervisors
Maids & Housekeeping Cleaners
Social & Human Services
Assistants