{ "batch": "1587-job-discovery-wellness-services-angle-boards", "articles": [ { "id": "learn_r1587_job_discovery_wellness_services_angle_boards_wellness_massage_therapist", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Massage Therapist: job_overview", "summary": "Massage therapists perform therapeutic massages of soft tissues and joints, may assist in assessing range of motion and muscle strength, and propose client therapy plans; the occupation carries O*NET Bright Outlook status.", "body": "Massage therapists perform therapeutic massages of soft tissues and joints, may assist in assessing range of motion and muscle strength, and propose client therapy plans; the occupation carries O*NET Bright Outlook status.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, O*NET OnLine actually says:\n\n“Median wages (2025) $28.10 hourly, $58,450 annual; Sample of reported job titles: BCMT (Board Certified Massage Therapist), Bodywork Therapist, Certified Massage Therapist (CMT), Clinical Massage Therapist, Licensed Massage Practitioner (LMP), Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT), Medical Massage Practitioner, MMT (Medical Massage Therapist), Registered Massage Therapist (RMT), Soft Tissue Specialist; Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed”\n\nNote: BLS OOH homepage returned 403 and could not be read; this record uses the O*NET summary page (SOC 31-9011.00) which publishes BLS-sourced median wages. The pay figure is the published median only; no upper range is stated in the source.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/31-9011.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, O*NET OnLine", "evidence_quote": "Median wages (2025) $28.10 hourly, $58,450 annual; Sample of reported job titles: BCMT (Board Certified Massage Therapist), Bodywork Therapist, Certified Massage Therapist (CMT), Clinical Massage Therapist, Licensed Massage Practitioner (LMP), Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT), Medical Massage Practitioner, MMT (Medical Massage Therapist), Registered Massage Therapist (RMT), Soft Tissue Specialist; Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1587-job-discovery-wellness-services-angle-boards", "subject": "Massage Therapist", "topic": "job_overview", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "O*NET Sample titles include Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) and Licensed Massage Practitioner (LMP); licensure is state", "job": { "job_name": "Massage Therapist", "category": "Health, beauty and wellness / Massage therapy", "what_it_is": "Perform therapeutic massages of soft tissues and joints; may assist in assessment of range of motion and muscle strength, or propose client therapy plans", "startup_cost": "Certificate program typically 500-1,000 hours plus state licensing exam and liability insurance; O*NET reports 48% of new hires need a post-secondary certificate", "skill_level": "Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed", "typical_pay_range": "$58,450 annual (BLS/O*NET median); $28.10 hourly", "pay_unit": "annual and hourly", "where_to_find_work": "Spas, health clubs, chiropractic offices, physical therapy clinics, hospitals, hotels, private practice; AMTA Job Bank (jobs.amtamassage.org), ABMP Career Center (jobs.abmp.com), MassageTherapy.com", "adjacent_jobs": "Physical therapist assistant, occupational therapy aide, skincare specialist, recreation therapist" }, "tags": { "lane": "teaching", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "none_on_camera" } }, { "id": "learn_r1587_job_discovery_wellness_services_angle_boards_wellness_personal_trainer", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Personal Trainer: job_overview", "summary": "Personal trainers instruct or coach groups or individuals in exercise activities for personal fitness, develop individualized exercise approaches, and are listed as a sample O*NET job title under Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors.", "body": "Personal trainers instruct or coach groups or individuals in exercise activities for personal fitness, develop individualized exercise approaches, and are listed as a sample O*NET job title under Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, O*NET OnLine actually says:\n\n“Instruct or coach groups or individuals in exercise activities for the primary purpose of personal fitness. Demonstrate techniques and form, observe participants, and explain to them corrective measures necessary to improve their skills. Develop and implement individualized approaches to exercise. Sample of reported job titles: Aerobics Instructor, Fitness Instructor, Fitness Specialist, Fitness Trainer, Group Exercise Instructor, Group Fitness Instructor, Personal Trainer, Private Trainer, Strength and Conditioning Coach, Yoga Instructor; Median wages (2025) $22.67 hourly, $47,160 annual; Employment (2024) 370,100 employees; Projected growth (2024-2034) Much faster than average (7% or higher); Projected job openings (2024-2034) 74,200”\n\nNote: The pay figure is the SOC-wide BLS/O*NET median (shared with group fitness, yoga, and other fitness instructors); the source states only a median, so no upper range is recorded.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/39-9031.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, O*NET OnLine", "evidence_quote": "Instruct or coach groups or individuals in exercise activities for the primary purpose of personal fitness. Demonstrate techniques and form, observe participants, and explain to them corrective measures necessary to improve their skills. Develop and implement individualized approaches to exercise. Sample of reported job titles: Aerobics Instructor, Fitness Instructor, Fitness Specialist, Fitness Trainer, Group Exercise Instructor, Group Fitness Instructor, Personal Trainer, Private Trainer, Strength and Conditioning Coach, Yoga Instructor; Median wages (2025) $22.67 hourly, $47,160 annual; Employment (2024) 370,100 employees; Projected growth (2024-2034) Much faster than average (7% or higher); Projected job openings (2024-2034) 74,200", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1587-job-discovery-wellness-services-angle-boards", "subject": "Personal Trainer", "topic": "job_overview", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "O*NET SOC 39-9031.00 covers personal trainers and other fitness instructors; 'Personal Trainer' is an explicit O*NET sam", "job": { "job_name": "Personal Trainer", "category": "Health, beauty and wellness / Fitness training", "what_it_is": "Instruct or coach groups or individuals in exercise activities for the primary purpose of personal fitness; develop and implement individualized approaches to exercise", "startup_cost": "O*NET reports 38% of new hires need a post-secondary certificate; nationally recognized certification (e.g., ACE, NASM, ACSM, NSCA) and CPR/AED commonly required", "skill_level": "Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed", "typical_pay_range": "$47,160 annual (BLS/O*NET median); $22.67 hourly", "pay_unit": "annual and hourly", "where_to_find_work": "Gyms, fitness centers, health clubs, community centers, corporate wellness programs, private studios, sports facilities; O*NET Job Openings page; employer sites", "adjacent_jobs": "Group fitness instructor, yoga instructor, pilates instructor, recreation worker, physical therapist assistant" }, "tags": { "lane": "teaching", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "none_on_camera" } }, { "id": "learn_r1587_job_discovery_wellness_services_angle_boards_wellness_yoga_instructor", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Yoga Instructor: job_overview", "summary": "Yoga instructors are explicitly named in O*NET's sample job titles for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors and instruct groups or individuals in exercise activities for personal fitness.", "body": "Yoga instructors are explicitly named in O*NET's sample job titles for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors and instruct groups or individuals in exercise activities for personal fitness.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, O*NET OnLine actually says:\n\n“Sample of reported job titles: Aerobics Instructor, Fitness Instructor, Fitness Specialist, Fitness Trainer, Group Exercise Instructor, Group Fitness Instructor, Personal Trainer, Private Trainer, Strength and Conditioning Coach, Yoga Instructor; Median wages (2025) $22.67 hourly, $47,160 annual”\n\nNote: 'Yoga Instructor' is an explicit O*NET sample title, so this is a verified occupation. The pay figure is the SOC median shared with all fitness instructors; the source states only a median, so no upper range is recorded.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/39-9031.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, O*NET OnLine", "evidence_quote": "Sample of reported job titles: Aerobics Instructor, Fitness Instructor, Fitness Specialist, Fitness Trainer, Group Exercise Instructor, Group Fitness Instructor, Personal Trainer, Private Trainer, Strength and Conditioning Coach, Yoga Instructor; Median wages (2025) $22.67 hourly, $47,160 annual", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1587-job-discovery-wellness-services-angle-boards", "subject": "Yoga Instructor", "topic": "job_overview", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Classified under SOC 39-9031.00; O*NET's sample job title list explicitly includes 'Yoga Instructor', so this is a direc", "job": { "job_name": "Yoga Instructor", "category": "Health, beauty and wellness / Fitness training", "what_it_is": "Instruct or coach groups or individuals in exercise activities for the primary purpose of personal fitness; develop and implement individualized approaches to exercise", "startup_cost": "O*NET reports 38% of new hires need a post-secondary certificate; RYT-200 certification from a registered yoga school is the common industry standard", "skill_level": "Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed", "typical_pay_range": "$47,160 annual (BLS/O*NET median); $22.67 hourly", "pay_unit": "annual and hourly", "where_to_find_work": "Yoga studios, gyms, fitness centers, community centers, corporate wellness programs, retreat centers, online platforms; O*NET Job Openings page; studio direct hiring", "adjacent_jobs": "Personal trainer, group fitness instructor, pilates instructor, meditation teacher, wellness coach" }, "tags": { "lane": "teaching", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "clothed" } }, { "id": "learn_r1587_job_discovery_wellness_services_angle_boards_wellness_pilates_instructor", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Pilates Instructor: job_overview", "summary": "Pilates instructors teach mat-based or equipment-based exercises focused on core strength and alignment, working out of studios and gyms under the O*NET fitness instructor classification; 'Pilates Instructor' is not a named O*NET sample title.", "body": "Pilates instructors teach mat-based or equipment-based exercises focused on core strength and alignment, working out of studios and gyms under the O*NET fitness instructor classification; 'Pilates Instructor' is not a named O*NET sample title.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, O*NET OnLine actually says:\n\n“Instruct or coach groups or individuals in exercise activities for the primary purpose of personal fitness. Sample of reported job titles: Aerobics Instructor, Fitness Instructor, Fitness Specialist, Fitness Trainer, Group Exercise Instructor, Group Fitness Instructor, Personal Trainer, Private Trainer, Strength and Conditioning Coach, Yoga Instructor; Median wages (2025) $22.67 hourly, $47,160 annual”\n\nNote: 'Pilates Instructor' is not in the O*NET sample title list (which lists 10 titles including Yoga Instructor but not Pilates), so the pay is the SOC-wide median and the record is medium confidence on the occupational match. The source states only a median; no upper range is recorded.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/39-9031.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, O*NET OnLine", "evidence_quote": "Instruct or coach groups or individuals in exercise activities for the primary purpose of personal fitness. Sample of reported job titles: Aerobics Instructor, Fitness Instructor, Fitness Specialist, Fitness Trainer, Group Exercise Instructor, Group Fitness Instructor, Personal Trainer, Private Trainer, Strength and Conditioning Coach, Yoga Instructor; Median wages (2025) $22.67 hourly, $47,160 annual", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1587-job-discovery-wellness-services-angle-boards", "subject": "Pilates Instructor", "topic": "job_overview", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Classified under SOC 39-9031.00 (Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors). 'Pilates Instructor' is NOT a named O", "job": { "job_name": "Pilates Instructor", "category": "Health, beauty and wellness / Fitness training", "what_it_is": "Instruct or coach groups or individuals in exercise activities for the primary purpose of personal fitness; develop and implement individualized approaches to exercise", "startup_cost": "O*NET reports 38% of new hires need a post-secondary certificate; certification from a recognized Pilates program (e.g., PMA, Balanced Body, STOTT PILATES) is the common industry standard", "skill_level": "Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed", "typical_pay_range": "$47,160 annual (BLS/O*NET median); $22.67 hourly", "pay_unit": "annual and hourly", "where_to_find_work": "Pilates studios, gyms, fitness centers, physical therapy clinics, yoga studios, corporate wellness programs, online platforms; O*NET Job Openings page; studio and gym direct hiring", "adjacent_jobs": "Yoga instructor, personal trainer, group fitness instructor, physical therapist, movement therapist" }, "tags": { "lane": "teaching", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "clothed" } }, { "id": "learn_r1587_job_discovery_wellness_services_angle_boards_wellness_nutrition_coach", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Nutrition Coach / Dietitian and Nutritionist: job_overview", "summary": "Nutrition professionals counsel individuals and groups on nutrition and healthy eating habits; O*NET's closest occupation is Dietitians and Nutritionists (SOC 29-1031.00), a licensed role requiring extensive preparation.", "body": "Nutrition professionals counsel individuals and groups on nutrition and healthy eating habits; O*NET's closest occupation is Dietitians and Nutritionists (SOC 29-1031.00), a licensed role requiring extensive preparation.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, O*NET OnLine actually says:\n\n“Plan and conduct food service or nutritional programs to assist in the promotion of health and control of disease. May supervise activities of a department providing quantity food services, counsel individuals, or conduct nutritional research. Sample of reported job titles: Clinical Dietician, Clinical Dietitian, Clinical Nutritionist, Dietitian, Nutritionist, Oncology Dietitian, Outpatient Dietitian, Registered Dietician, Registered Dietitian, Renal Dietitian; Median wages (2025) $36.73 hourly, $76,400 annual; Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed”\n\nNote: This record is anchored to the licensed Dietitians and Nutritionists occupation (SOC 29-1031.00), the only nutrition occupation O*NET publishes pay for; the pay figure is that licensed role's median. The unlicensed wellness 'nutrition coach' variant pays below this median, which the source does not quantify, so the record is medium confidence.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/29-1031.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, O*NET OnLine", "evidence_quote": "Plan and conduct food service or nutritional programs to assist in the promotion of health and control of disease. May supervise activities of a department providing quantity food services, counsel individuals, or conduct nutritional research. Sample of reported job titles: Clinical Dietician, Clinical Dietitian, Clinical Nutritionist, Dietitian, Nutritionist, Oncology Dietitian, Outpatient Dietitian, Registered Dietician, Registered Dietitian, Renal Dietitian; Median wages (2025) $36.73 hourly, $76,400 annual; Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1587-job-discovery-wellness-services-angle-boards", "subject": "Nutrition Coach / Dietitian and Nutritionist", "topic": "job_overview", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "O*NET sample titles include 'Dietitian', 'Nutritionist', and 'Registered Dietitian'. The BLS/O*NET pay figure is for the", "job": { "job_name": "Nutrition Coach / Dietitian and Nutritionist", "category": "Health, beauty and wellness / Nutrition", "what_it_is": "Plan and conduct food service or nutritional programs to assist in the promotion of health and control of disease; counsel individuals on nutrition and healthy eating habits", "startup_cost": "O*NET reports 53% of new hires need a post-baccalaureate certificate and 33% need a master's degree; state licensure varies; unlicensed wellness 'nutrition coach' roles have lower formal barriers", "skill_level": "Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed", "typical_pay_range": "$76,400 annual (BLS/O*NET median); $36.73 hourly", "pay_unit": "annual and hourly", "where_to_find_work": "Hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, schools, corporate wellness programs, private practice, public health agencies; O*NET Job Openings page; employer sites", "adjacent_jobs": "Registered dietitian, health education specialist, wellness coach, personal trainer, food scientist" }, "tags": { "lane": "teaching", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "none_on_camera" } }, { "id": "learn_r1587_job_discovery_wellness_services_angle_boards_wellness_sleep_coach", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Sleep Coach: job_overview", "summary": "Sleep coaches help individuals improve sleep health through education and behavioral programs; O*NET has no dedicated sleep-coach occupation, and the nearest related occupation, Health Education Specialists, publishes no median wage on its page.", "body": "Sleep coaches help individuals improve sleep health through education and behavioral programs; O*NET has no dedicated sleep-coach occupation, and the nearest related occupation, Health Education Specialists, publishes no median wage on its page.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, O*NET OnLine actually says:\n\n“Provide and manage health education programs that help individuals, families, and their communities maximize and maintain healthy lifestyles. Use data to identify community needs prior to planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating programs designed to encourage healthy lifestyles, policies, and environments. Sample of reported job titles: Certified Diabetes Educator, Clinical Instructor, Community Health Consultant, Education Coordinator, Health Education Coordinator, Health Education Specialist, Health Educator, Health Promotion Specialist, Public Health Educator, Public Information Officer; Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed”\n\nNote: Pay is recorded as could_not_verify because no median wage is shown on the O*NET Health Education Specialists page, and no dedicated O*NET occupation exists for sleep coaching. The record is low confidence on the occupational match.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/21-1091.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, O*NET OnLine", "evidence_quote": "Provide and manage health education programs that help individuals, families, and their communities maximize and maintain healthy lifestyles. Use data to identify community needs prior to planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating programs designed to encourage healthy lifestyles, policies, and environments. Sample of reported job titles: Certified Diabetes Educator, Clinical Instructor, Community Health Consultant, Education Coordinator, Health Education Coordinator, Health Education Specialist, Health Educator, Health Promotion Specialist, Public Health Educator, Public Information Officer; Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed", "volatility": "high", "from_batch": "1587-job-discovery-wellness-services-angle-boards", "subject": "Sleep Coach", "topic": "job_overview", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "No dedicated O*NET code exists for sleep coaching. The nearest occupation is Health Education Specialists (SOC 21-1091.0", "job": { "job_name": "Sleep Coach", "category": "Health, beauty and wellness / Sleep and wellness coaching", "what_it_is": "Provide and manage health education programs that help individuals maximize and maintain healthy lifestyles; use data to identify needs prior to planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating programs", "startup_cost": "O*NET reports 62% of new hires need an associate's degree and 31% a bachelor's degree (for Health Education Specialists); sleep coaching programs and relevant health background are common", "skill_level": "Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed", "typical_pay_range": "could_not_verify", "pay_unit": "per-session or hourly", "where_to_find_work": "Private practice, wellness centers, corporate wellness programs, online platforms, sleep clinics (support staff), health tech companies; O*NET Job Openings page", "adjacent_jobs": "Health education specialist, wellness coach, behavioral sleep specialist, mental health counselor, nutrition coach" }, "tags": { "lane": "teaching", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "none_on_camera" } }, { "id": "learn_r1587_job_discovery_wellness_services_angle_boards_wellness_reiki_energy_healer", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Reiki / Energy Healing Practitioner: job_overview", "summary": "Reiki and other energy-healing practitioners provide hands-on or near-body energy work; O*NET places such work under Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other (SOC 39-9099.00), a catch-all for which it explicitly states data is not available.", "body": "Reiki and other energy-healing practitioners provide hands-on or near-body energy work; O*NET places such work under Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other (SOC 39-9099.00), a catch-all for which it explicitly states data is not available.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, O*NET OnLine actually says:\n\n“'All Other' titles represent occupations with a wide range of characteristics which do not fit into one of the detailed O*NET-SOC occupations. O*NET data is not available for this type of title. All personal care and service workers not listed separately. Median wages (2025) $20.00 hourly, $41,600 annual”\n\nNote: Skill level and pay are recorded as could_not_verify because O*NET explicitly states no occupation-specific data exists for this catch-all title; the $41,600 category median is not specific to reiki practitioners and is not asserted as such.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/39-9099.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, O*NET OnLine", "evidence_quote": "'All Other' titles represent occupations with a wide range of characteristics which do not fit into one of the detailed O*NET-SOC occupations. O*NET data is not available for this type of title. All personal care and service workers not listed separately. Median wages (2025) $20.00 hourly, $41,600 annual", "volatility": "high", "from_batch": "1587-job-discovery-wellness-services-angle-boards", "subject": "Reiki / Energy Healing Practitioner", "topic": "job_overview", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "O*NET explicitly states: \"'All Other' titles represent occupations with a wide range of characteristics which do not fit", "job": { "job_name": "Reiki / Energy Healing Practitioner", "category": "Health, beauty and wellness / Complementary and energy medicine", "what_it_is": "All personal care and service workers not listed separately in O*NET; includes complementary and energy-work roles such as reiki practitioners", "startup_cost": "Minimal formal education; practitioner certification from a Reiki lineage (Usui, Karuna, etc.), often Levels I-III; no state license for energy healing in most states; professional liability insurance commonly purchased", "skill_level": "could_not_verify", "typical_pay_range": "could_not_verify", "pay_unit": "per-session or hourly", "where_to_find_work": "Wellness centers, spas, holistic health clinics, massage practices, yoga studios, private practice, hospitals offering complementary therapies, hospice; O*NET Job Openings page; association directories", "adjacent_jobs": "Massage therapist, acupuncturist, wellness coach, meditation teacher" }, "tags": { "lane": "teaching", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "none_on_camera" } } ] }