Industry snapshot: Health and medicine jobs

Occupational therapists

Average salary: $67,310

Demand: Excellent. A growing population of elders, stroke, and heart attack victims, children with sensory disorders, and other mentally or physically disabled persons need help in leading productive, independent lives.

Qualifications: Minimum of master's in occupational therapy, plus certificate, supervised fieldwork, state and national exams, license.

(Janet Knott/Globe Staff)
Occupational therapists Average salary: $67,310 Demand: Excellent. A growing population of elders, stroke, and heart attack victims, children with sensory disorders, and other mentally or physically disabled persons need help in leading productive, independent lives. Qualifications: Minimum of master's in occupational therapy, plus certificate, supervised fieldwork, state and national exams, license.