Library: Applied Health Sciences Databases: Career Information

Career and Industry Overviews

Occupational Outlook Handbook This link opens in a new window
With data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, OOH provides job descriptions, prospects, necessary training and education, income, and work conditions. Use the State & Area Data tab to get state-level wage data.

O*Net Online
U.S. Department of Labor database with detailed descriptions of occupations and working conditions. TIP: Scroll to the bottom for a report of state-specific occupational data.

Bureau of Labor Statisitcs - Wage Data by Area and Occupation This link opens in a new window
Wage data are available by occupation for the US, regions, states, and many metropolitan areas.
Wisconsin Occupational Employment Statistics This link opens in a new window
Scroll down to the tabs to get visualizations of data including wages, number of jobs, etc.
Illinois Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics This link opens in a new window
Excel files only.