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Human Resources Managers

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$123,770

($59.50/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.2%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

568

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Medical and Health Services Managers

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$102,910

($49.47/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

3.1%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

1,776

Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars

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Education: Associate's degree

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Associate's degree

Median Annual Wage

$53,230

($25.59/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

2.3%

Avg. Annual Openings

Few Opportunities

Management Analysts

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$98,310

($47.27/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

1.6%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

3,430

Social and Community Service Managers

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$63,220

($30.40/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

1.6%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

377

Training and Development Specialists

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$60,120

($28.90/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

1.5%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

1,824

Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$60,510

($29.09/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

1.4%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

401

Project Management Specialists

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$93,820

($45.11/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.3%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

2,523

General and Operations Managers

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$100,020

($48.09/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.2%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

9,749

Administrative Services Managers

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$99,980

($48.07/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.2%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

553

Human Resources Specialists

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$61,670

($29.65/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.2%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

2,987

Rehabilitation Counselors

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Education: Master's degree

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Master's degree

Median Annual Wage

$38,440

($18.48/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.2%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

295

Training and Development Managers

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$108,020

($51.93/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.1%

Avg. Annual Openings

Average Opportunity

180

Compliance Officers

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$65,970

($31.72/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.1%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

869

Postsecondary Education Administrators

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Education: Master's degree

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Master's degree

Median Annual Wage

$83,500

($40.15/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Average Growth

0.8%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

501

Instructional Coordinators

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Education: Master's degree

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Master's degree

Median Annual Wage

$61,460

($29.55/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Average Growth

0.8%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

667

Postsecondary Business Teachers

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Education: Doctoral or professional degree

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Doctoral or professional degree

Median Annual Wage

$71,040

Annual Growth Rate

Average Growth

0.7%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

279

Kindergarten through Secondary Education Administrators

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Education: Master's degree

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Master's degree

Median Annual Wage

$77,560

Annual Growth Rate

Average Growth

0.7%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

787

Industrial-Organizational Psychologists

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Education: Master's degree

Master's degree

Median Annual Wage

$72,760

($34.98/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Slow Growth

0.5%

Avg. Annual Openings

Rare Opportunity

Labor Relations Specialists

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$78,030

($37.51/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

None or Negative Growth

0.0%

Avg. Annual Openings

Average Opportunity

Human Resources Assistants

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Education: Associate's degree

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Associate's degree

Median Annual Wage

$41,510

($19.96/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

None or Negative Growth

0.0%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

327

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Education
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Human Resources Managers

$123,770($59.50/hr)

Bachelor's degree

Human Resources Managers plan, coordinate, and direct the administrative functions of an organization. They oversee the recruiting, interviewing, and hiring of new staff; consult with top executives on strategic planning; and serve as a link between an organization's management and its employees.

Medical and Health Services Managers

$102,910 ($49.47/hr)

Bachelor's degree

5 years or more

Medical and Health Services Managers, also called healthcare executives or healthcare administrators, plan, direct, and coordinate medical and health services. They may manage an entire facility, a specific clinical area or department, or a medical practice for a group of physicians. Medical and health services managers must adapt to changes in healthcare laws, regulations, and technology.

Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars

$53,230 ($25.59/hr)

Associate's degree

5 years or more

Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars advise organizations on computerized healthcare systems and analyze clinical data.

Management Analysts

$98,310 ($47.27/hr)

Bachelor's degree

5 years or more

Management Analysts, often called management consultants, recommend ways to improve an organization's efficiency. They advise managers on how to make organizations more profitable through reduced costs and increased revenues.

Social and Community Service Managers

$63,220 ($30.40/hr)

Bachelor's degree

5 years or more

Social and Community Service Managers coordinate and supervise programs and organizations that support public well-being. They direct workers who provide these services to the public.

Training and Development Specialists

$60,120 ($28.90/hr)

Bachelor's degree

5 years or more

Training and Development Specialists plan and administer programs that train employees and improve their skills and knowledge.

Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists

$60,510 ($29.09/hr)

Bachelor's degree

5 years or more

Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists oversee wage and nonwage programs that an organization provides to its employees in return for their work. They also evaluate position descriptions to determine details such as classification and salary.

Project Management Specialists

$93,820 ($45.11/hr)

Bachelor's degree

5 years or more

Project Management Specialists coordinate the budget, schedule, and other details of a project. They lead and guide the work of technical staff. Project management specialists also may serve as a point of contact for the client or customer.

General and Operations Managers

$100,020 ($48.09/hr)

Bachelor's degree

5 years or more

General and Operations Managers plan strategies and policies to ensure that an organization meets its goals. They coordinate and direct work activities of companies and organizations.

Administrative Services Managers

$99,980 ($48.07/hr)

Bachelor's degree

5 years or more

Administrative Services Managers plan, direct, and coordinate activities that help an organization run efficiently. The specific responsibilities vary, but these managers typically maintain facilities and supervise activities that include recordkeeping, mail distribution, and office upkeep. In a small organization, they may direct all support services and may be called the business office manager. Large organizations may have several layers of administrative managers who specialize in different areas.

Human Resources Specialists

$61,670 ($29.65/hr)

Bachelor's degree

5 years or more

Human Resources Specialists recruit, screen, and interview job applicants and place newly hired workers in jobs. They also may handle compensation and benefits, training, and employee relations.

Rehabilitation Counselors

$38,440 ($18.48/hr)

Master's degree

5 years or more

Rehabilitation Counselors help people with physical, mental, developmental, or emotional disabilities live independently. They work with clients to overcome or manage the personal, social, or psychological effects of disabilities on employment or independent living.

Training and Development Managers

$108,020 ($51.93/hr)

Bachelor's degree

5 years or more

Training and Development Managers plan, coordinate, and direct skills- and knowledge-enhancement programs for an organization's staff.

Compliance Officers

$65,970 ($31.72/hr)

Bachelor's degree

5 years or more

Compliance Officers examine, evaluate, and investigate eligibility for or conformity with laws and regulations governing contract compliance of licenses and permits, and perform other compliance and enforcement inspection and analysis activities not classified elsewhere.

Postsecondary Education Administrators

$83,500 ($40.15/hr)

Master's degree

5 years or more

Postsecondary Education Administrators oversee student services, academics, and faculty research at colleges and universities. Their job duties vary depending on the department in which they work, such as admissions, student affairs, or the registrar's office.

Instructional Coordinators

$61,460 ($29.55/hr)

Master's degree

5 years or more

Instructional Coordinators oversee school curriculums and teaching standards. They develop educational material, implement it with teachers and principals, and assess its effectiveness.

Postsecondary Business Teachers

$71,040 ( - /hr)

Doctoral or professional degree

5 years or more

Postsecondary Business Teachers instruct students in a variety of business related subjects beyond the high school level. They may also conduct research and publish scholarly papers and books.

Kindergarten through Secondary Education Administrators

$77,560 ( - /hr)

Master's degree

5 years or more

Kindergarten through Secondary Education Administrators oversee all school operations, including daily school activities. They coordinate curriculums, manage staff, and provide a safe and productive learning environment for students.

Industrial-Organizational Psychologists

$72,760 ($34.98/hr)

Master's degree

5 years or more

Industrial-Organizational Psychologists apply principles of psychology to human resources, administration, management, sales, and marketing problems.

Labor Relations Specialists

$78,030 ($37.51/hr)

Bachelor's degree

5 years or more

Labor Relations Specialists interpret and administer labor contracts regarding issues such as wages and salaries, healthcare, pensions, and union and management practices.

Human Resources Assistants

$41,510 ($19.96/hr)

Associate's degree

5 years or more

Human Resources Assistants compile and keep personnel records. They record employee data such as addresses, earnings, absences, amount of sales or production, supervisory reports, and date of and reason for termination.

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