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Median
Annual Wage
Annual
Growth Rate
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Openings
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Education: High school diploma or equivalent
 
High school diploma or equivalent
Median Annual Wage
$30,100
($14.47/hr)
FAST GROWING
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 5
Very Strong Growth
1.8%
LOTS OF JOBS
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 5
Very Strong Opportunity
11,437
Star Rating:
Education: Associate's degree
 
Associate's degree
HIGH PAYING
Median Annual Wage
$75,330
($36.22/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 4
Strong Growth
0.5%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 2
Few Opportunities
64
Star Rating:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
 
High school diploma or equivalent
Median Annual Wage
$39,550
($19.02/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 3
Average Growth
0.4%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 1
Rare Opportunity
18
Star Rating:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
 
High school diploma or equivalent
Median Annual Wage
$33,650
($16.18/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 3
Average Growth
0.3%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 4
Strong Opportunity
286
Star Rating:
Education: Associate's degree
 
Associate's degree
Median Annual Wage
$65,630
($31.55/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 2
Slow Growth
0.1%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 1
Rare Opportunity
20