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    Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
    Pest Control Workers
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    Education: High school diploma or equivalent
     
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    High school diploma or equivalent
    Median Annual Wage
    $36,100
    ($17.36/hr)
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 4
    Strong Growth
    1.2%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 4
    Strong Opportunity
    700
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    Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
    Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors
    Star Rating:
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    Education: No formal educational credential
     
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    No formal educational credential
    Median Annual Wage
    $37,530
    ($18.04/hr)
    FAST GROWING
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 5
    Very Strong Growth
    1.4%
    LOTS OF JOBS
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 5
    Very Strong Opportunity
    1,106
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    Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
    Animal Caretakers
    Star Rating:
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    Education: High school diploma or equivalent
     
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    High school diploma or equivalent
    Median Annual Wage
    $27,130
    ($13.04/hr)
    FAST GROWING
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 5
    Very Strong Growth
    3.2%
    LOTS OF JOBS
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 5
    Very Strong Opportunity
    3,184
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    Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
    Geological Technicians
    Star Rating:
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    Education: Associate's degree
     
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    Associate's degree
    Median Annual Wage
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    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 4
    Strong Growth
    1.0%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 1
    Rare Opportunity
    7
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    Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
    Animal Scientists
    Star Rating:
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    Education: Bachelor's degree
     
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    Bachelor's degree
    Median Annual Wage
    $86,290
    ($41.49/hr)
    FAST GROWING
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 5
    Very Strong Growth
    1.6%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 1
    Rare Opportunity
    7
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    Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
    Environmental Science and Protection Technicians
    Star Rating:
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    Education: Associate's degree
     
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    Associate's degree
    Median Annual Wage
    $45,830
    ($22.03/hr)
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 4
    Strong Growth
    1.3%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 3
    Average Opportunity
    118
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    Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
    Environmental Engineers
    Star Rating:
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    Education: Bachelor's degree
     
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    Bachelor's degree
    Median Annual Wage
    $93,470
    ($44.94/hr)
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 4
    Strong Growth
    1.1%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 3
    Average Opportunity
    99
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    Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
    Soil and Plant Scientists
    Star Rating:
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    Education: Bachelor's degree
     
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    Bachelor's degree
    Median Annual Wage
    $73,000
    ($35.10/hr)
    FAST GROWING
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 5
    Very Strong Growth
    1.5%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 4
    Strong Opportunity
    274
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    Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
    Natural Sciences Managers
    Star Rating:
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    Education: Bachelor's degree
     
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    Bachelor's degree
    HIGH PAYING
    Median Annual Wage
    $160,000
    ($76.92/hr)
    FAST GROWING
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 5
    Very Strong Growth
    1.5%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 4
    Strong Opportunity
    416
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    Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
    Biological Technicians
    Star Rating:
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    Education: Bachelor's degree
     
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    Bachelor's degree
    Median Annual Wage
    $41,350
    ($19.88/hr)
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 4
    Strong Growth
    1.3%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 4
    Strong Opportunity
    274
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