• Median wages (2012) - $31.48 hourly, $65,470 annual
• Employment (2010) - 2,737,000 employees
• Projected growth (2010-2020) - Faster than average (20% to 28%)
• Projected job openings (2010-2020) - 1,207,400
• Top industries (2010) - Health Care and Social Assistance