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This tool can help you understand a potential pathway to a goal career. First start with your goal career. Next, add a starting education or occupation. Now start building. You'll then be presented below with jobs that have similar job skills or job duties to your dream job but typically pay less.

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Architecture and Construction
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers info
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Education: No formal educational credential
 
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No formal educational credential
Median Annual Wage
$44,860
($21.57/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 2
Slow Growth
0.3%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 4
Strong Opportunity
635
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Manufacturing
Molders, Shapers, and Casters info add
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Education: High school diploma or equivalent
 
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High school diploma or equivalent
Median Annual Wage
$39,540
($19.01/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 5
Very Strong Growth
1.5%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 4
Strong Opportunity
255
Architecture and Construction
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators info add
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Education: High school diploma or equivalent
 
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High school diploma or equivalent
Median Annual Wage
$39,310
($18.90/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 4
Strong Growth
1.2%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 3
Average Opportunity
139
Architecture and Construction
Glaziers info add
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Education: High school diploma or equivalent
 
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High school diploma or equivalent
Median Annual Wage
$40,010
($19.24/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 4
Strong Growth
1.2%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 3
Average Opportunity
147
Architecture and Construction
Floor, Ceiling, and Wall Insulation Workers info add
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Education: No formal educational credential
 
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No formal educational credential
Median Annual Wage
$36,270
($17.44/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 4
Strong Growth
1.2%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 3
Average Opportunity
110
Manufacturing
Furniture Finishers info add
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Education: High school diploma or equivalent
 
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High school diploma or equivalent
Median Annual Wage
$35,120
($16.89/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 4
Strong Growth
1.1%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 3
Average Opportunity
184
Architecture and Construction
Construction Laborers info add
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Education: No formal educational credential
 
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No formal educational credential
Median Annual Wage
$36,310
($17.46/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 4
Strong Growth
1.0%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 5
Very Strong Opportunity
5,058
Architecture and Construction
Helpers- Roofers info add
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Education: No formal educational credential
 
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No formal educational credential
Median Annual Wage
$32,290
($15.53/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 4
Strong Growth
1.0%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 2
Few Opportunities
33
Architecture and Construction
Helpers- Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons info add
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Education: No formal educational credential
 
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No formal educational credential
Median Annual Wage
$24,500
($11.78/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 4
Strong Growth
1.0%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 2
Few Opportunities
27
Architecture and Construction
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers info add
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No formal educational credential
Median Annual Wage
$33,870
($16.28/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 3
Average Growth
0.9%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 5
Very Strong Opportunity
6,565
Architecture and Construction
Floor Sanders and Finishers info add
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Education: No formal educational credential
 
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No formal educational credential
Median Annual Wage
$40,670
($19.55/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 3
Average Growth
0.8%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 3
Average Opportunity
80
Manufacturing
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators info add
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Education: High school diploma or equivalent
 
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High school diploma or equivalent
Median Annual Wage
$36,960
($17.77/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 3
Average Growth
0.8%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 3
Average Opportunity
96
Hospitality and Tourism
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners info add
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Education: No formal educational credential
 
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No formal educational credential
Median Annual Wage
$27,980
($13.45/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 3
Average Growth
0.7%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 5
Very Strong Opportunity
9,728
Architecture and Construction
Construction and Maintenance Painters info add
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Education: No formal educational credential
 
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No formal educational credential
Median Annual Wage
$36,850
($17.71/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 3
Average Growth
0.7%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 5
Very Strong Opportunity
795
Architecture and Construction
Pipelayers info add
Star Rating:
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Education: No formal educational credential
 
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No formal educational credential
Median Annual Wage
$39,350
($18.92/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 2
Slow Growth
0.6%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 4
Strong Opportunity
370
Architecture and Construction
Fence Erectors info add
Star Rating:
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Education: No formal educational credential
 
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No formal educational credential
Median Annual Wage
$36,210
($17.41/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 2
Slow Growth
0.6%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 3
Average Opportunity
84
Architecture and Construction
Stonemasons info add
Star Rating:
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Education: High school diploma or equivalent
 
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High school diploma or equivalent
Median Annual Wage
$39,180
($18.84/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 2
Slow Growth
0.1%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 1
Rare Opportunity
10
Architecture and Construction
Helpers- Carpenters info add
Star Rating:
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Education: No formal educational credential
 
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No formal educational credential
Median Annual Wage
$35,050
($16.85/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 2
Slow Growth
0.1%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 3
Average Opportunity
175
Architecture and Construction
Helpers- Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters info add
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Education: No formal educational credential
 
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No formal educational credential
Median Annual Wage
$33,470
($16.09/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 1
None or Negative Growth
-0.3%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 3
Average Opportunity
118
Architecture and Construction
Carpet Installers info add
Star Rating:
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Education: No formal educational credential
 
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No formal educational credential
Median Annual Wage
$35,250
($16.95/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 1
None or Negative Growth
-0.4%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 2
Few Opportunities
69
Architecture and Construction
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters info add
Star Rating:
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Education: High school diploma or equivalent
 
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High school diploma or equivalent
Median Annual Wage
$40,750
($19.59/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 1
None or Negative Growth
-1.2%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 3
Average Opportunity
162
Manufacturing
Hand Cutters and Trimmers info add
Star Rating:
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Education: No formal educational credential
 
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No formal educational credential
Median Annual Wage
$39,850
($19.16/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 1
None or Negative Growth
-2.0%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 3
Average Opportunity
128
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