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    Manufacturing
    Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
    Star Rating:
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    Education: High school diploma or equivalent
     
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    High school diploma or equivalent
    Median Annual Wage
    $34,320
    ($16.50/hr)
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 4
    Strong Growth
    1.2%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 4
    Strong Opportunity
    548
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    Manufacturing
    Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers
    Star Rating:
    ☆☆☆☆☆
    Education: High school diploma or equivalent
     
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    High school diploma or equivalent
    Median Annual Wage
    $36,860
    ($17.72/hr)
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 4
    Strong Growth
    1.2%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 3
    Average Opportunity
    192
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    Manufacturing
    Machinists
    Star Rating:
    ☆☆☆☆☆
    Education: High school diploma or equivalent
     
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    High school diploma or equivalent
    Median Annual Wage
    $46,360
    ($22.29/hr)
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 4
    Strong Growth
    1.2%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 5
    Very Strong Opportunity
    1,441
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    Manufacturing
    Calibration Technologists and Technicians
    Star Rating:
    ☆☆☆☆☆
    Education: Associate's degree
     
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    Associate's degree
    Median Annual Wage
    $62,400
    ($30.00/hr)
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 4
    Strong Growth
    1.1%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 2
    Few Opportunities
    59
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    Manufacturing
    Upholsterers
    Star Rating:
    ☆☆☆☆☆
    Education: High school diploma or equivalent
     
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    High school diploma or equivalent
    Median Annual Wage
    $44,370
    ($21.33/hr)
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 4
    Strong Growth
    1.1%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 5
    Very Strong Opportunity
    751
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    Manufacturing
    Furniture Finishers
    Star Rating:
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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
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    Manufacturing
    Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers
    Star Rating:
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    Education: No formal educational credential
     
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    No formal educational credential
    Median Annual Wage
    $37,420
    ($17.99/hr)
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 4
    Strong Growth
    1.1%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 2
    Few Opportunities
    46
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    Manufacturing
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders
    Star Rating:
    ☆☆☆☆☆
    Education: High school diploma or equivalent
     
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    High school diploma or equivalent
    Median Annual Wage
    $35,480
    ($17.06/hr)
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 4
    Strong Growth
    1.1%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 5
    Very Strong Opportunity
    2,004
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    Manufacturing
    Commercial and Industrial Equipment Electrical and Electronics Repairers
    Star Rating:
    ☆☆☆☆☆
    Education: Postsecondary nondegree award
     
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    Postsecondary nondegree award
    Median Annual Wage
    $65,540
    ($31.51/hr)
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 4
    Strong Growth
    1.1%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 3
    Average Opportunity
    211
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    Manufacturing
    Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers
    Star Rating:
    ☆☆☆☆☆
    Education: High school diploma or equivalent
     
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    High school diploma or equivalent
    Median Annual Wage
    $48,510
    ($23.32/hr)
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 4
    Strong Growth
    1.1%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 4
    Strong Opportunity
    381
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