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Industry & Job Market Insights
Choosing a new career is a big step. Coastal Technical Institute keeps you informed with expert insights into
Fast-growing industries
Local and national job trends
Average salaries in healthcare and skilled trades
Stay ahead of the curve—and launch your career with confidence.
HVAC Industry & Job Market Insights
The HVAC industry is booming as homeowners and businesses upgrade to energy-efficient systems and prepare for extreme weather patterns. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), jobs for HVAC technicians are projected to grow 6% from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations (BLS, 2024).
Why This Matters for You
Median pay: ~$56,000/year, with top earners exceeding $75,000
Opportunities in residential, commercial, and green technology sectors
Employers increasingly seek technicians with formal training and certifications
Start your career in an industry that keeps growing—and keeps the world comfortable.
Electrical Trade Industry & Job Market Insights
The electrical trade is essential to modern life and is expanding rapidly thanks to green energy projects, smart homes, and electric vehicle infrastructure. The BLS projects employment for electricians to grow 6% from 2022 to 2032 (BLS, 2024).
Median pay: ~$61,590/year
Strong job security and excellent prospects for self-employment
Growing demand for skills in renewable energy systems
If you’re detail-oriented and love working with your hands and mind, the electrical trade offers a high-paying, future-proof career path.
Welding Industry & Job Market Insights
Welding is the backbone of industries like manufacturing, construction, shipbuilding, and aerospace. The American Welding Society (AWS) predicts a shortage of over 300,000 welders nationwide by 2028, driven by retirements and new industry demand (AWS, 2024). The BLS forecasts welding jobs to remain steady with specialized welders in high demand.
Median pay: ~$48,940/year (BLS, 2024)
Diverse opportunities from industrial welding to artistic fabrication
High demand for certified welders across industries
Welding offers stable work, solid pay, and the pride of building things that last.
Practical Nursing (LPN) Industry & Job Market Insights
Healthcare needs skilled nurses more than ever. The BLS projects employment for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to grow 5% from 2022 to 2032, driven by aging populations and chronic disease management (BLS, 2024).
Median pay: ~$54,620/year
Fast entry into healthcare compared to RNs
Demand in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, and home health
LPNs provide critical bedside care and often advance to higher nursing roles. A Coastal LPN diploma can launch you into healthcare quickly and affordably.
CNA Industry & Job Market Insights
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) are the backbone of patient care, providing essential daily support in hospitals and long-term care facilities. The BLS forecasts 4-5% job growth for nursing assistants from 2022 to 2032 (BLS, 2024).
Median pay: ~$35,760/year
A vital steppingstone to higher nursing careers
High demand in hospitals, nursing homes, and home health care
Coastal’s CNA program can have you job-ready in as little as 6 weeks.
Phlebotomy Industry & Job Market Insights
Phlebotomists play a vital role in diagnostics and patient care. The BLS projects employment of phlebotomists to grow 8-10% from 2022 to 2032, much faster than average for all occupations (BLS, 2024).
Median pay: ~$39,710/year
Quick training leads to job readiness
Steady demand in hospitals, labs, and outpatient centers
If you’re detail-focused and enjoy helping people, phlebotomy offers a fast way to enter healthcare.
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