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    Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
    Forensic Science Technicians
    Star Rating:
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    Education: Bachelor's degree
     
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    Bachelor's degree
    Median Annual Wage
    $47,370
    ($22.78/hr)
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 5
    Very Strong Growth
    2.2%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 3
    Average Opportunity
    86
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    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers
    Star Rating:
    ☆☆☆☆☆
    Education: No formal educational credential
     
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    No formal educational credential
    Median Annual Wage
    $21,850
    ($10.51/hr)
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 5
    Very Strong Growth
    2.7%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 5
    Very Strong Opportunity
    1,353
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    Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators
    Star Rating:
    ☆☆☆☆☆
    Education: High school diploma or equivalent
     
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    High school diploma or equivalent
    HIGH PAYING
    Median Annual Wage
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    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 2
    Slow Growth
    0.6%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 1
    Rare Opportunity
    18
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    Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
    Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists
    Star Rating:
    Education: High school diploma or equivalent
     
    High school diploma or equivalent
    Median Annual Wage
    $45,090
    ($21.68/hr)
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 5
    Very Strong Growth
    2.5%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 1
    Rare Opportunity
    1
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    Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
    All Other First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers
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    Education: High school diploma or equivalent
     
    High school diploma or equivalent
    Median Annual Wage
    $54,310
    ($26.11/hr)
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 5
    Very Strong Growth
    1.4%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 3
    Average Opportunity
    88
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    Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers
    Star Rating:
    ☆☆☆☆☆
    Education: No formal educational credential
     
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    No formal educational credential
    Median Annual Wage
    $31,200
    ($15.00/hr)
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 5
    Very Strong Growth
    1.9%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 4
    Strong Opportunity
    498
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    Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
    All Other Protective Service Workers
    Star Rating:
    Education: High school diploma or equivalent
     
    High school diploma or equivalent
    Median Annual Wage
    $37,980
    ($18.26/hr)
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 4
    Strong Growth
    1.2%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 4
    Strong Opportunity
    321
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    Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
    Animal Control Workers
    Star Rating:
    ☆☆☆☆☆
    Education: High school diploma or equivalent
     
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    High school diploma or equivalent
    Median Annual Wage
    $36,540
    ($17.57/hr)
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 4
    Strong Growth
    1.2%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 2
    Few Opportunities
    45
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    Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
    Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners
    Star Rating:
    ☆☆☆☆☆
    Education: Postsecondary nondegree award
     
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    Postsecondary nondegree award
    Median Annual Wage
    $59,010
    ($28.37/hr)
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 2
    Slow Growth
    0.3%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 2
    Few Opportunities
    28
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    Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
    Private Detectives and Investigators
    Star Rating:
    ☆☆☆☆☆
    Education: High school diploma or equivalent
     
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    High school diploma or equivalent
    Median Annual Wage
    $67,090
    ($32.25/hr)
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 4
    Strong Growth
    1.0%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 3
    Average Opportunity
    163
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