Occupational Information Center
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Occupational Summary for Physicians and Surgeons
(29-1060)
Oregon Statewide
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| Description: Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases and injuries that commonly occur in the general population. |
| Employment Projections |
| Region |
Employment |
Projected Annual Openings |
| 2008 |
2018 |
Growth |
Replacement |
Total |
| Oregon Statewide |
7,456 |
9,278 |
182 |
147 |
329 |
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Wages
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| No wage data is available for this occupation. |
Industries of Employment private sector only
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| Industry |
2008 Employment |
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Total, All Industries
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7,456 |
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Health Care and Social Assistance
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6,068 |
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Occupations with Similar Skills
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Skill Overlap |
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Statewide Employment Analysis
2008 employment is estimated to be much larger than the regional average. This occupation is expected to grow at a much faster rate than the regional average. Total job openings are projected to be much higher than the regional average. Reasonable employment opportunities exist for trained workers.
Educational Requirements
Workers must have a first professional degree to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with a first professional degree and related work experience have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
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