Occupations
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Median Annual Wage
Annual Growth Rate
Avg. Annual Openings
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
Median Annual Wage
$23,211
($11.16/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Very Strong Growth
2.5%
Avg. Annual Openings
Very Strong Opportunity
6,098
Education: Postsecondary nondegree award
Median Annual Wage
$34,740
($16.70/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Very Strong Growth
2.1%
Avg. Annual Openings
Very Strong Opportunity
2,684
Education: Bachelor's degree
Median Annual Wage
$46,350
Annual Growth Rate
Very Strong Growth
1.9%
Avg. Annual Openings
Average Opportunity
77
Education: Associate's degree
Median Annual Wage
$61,090
($29.37/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Very Strong Growth
1.9%
Avg. Annual Openings
Strong Opportunity
459
Education: Postsecondary nondegree award
Median Annual Wage
$35,210
($16.93/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Average Growth
0.8%
Avg. Annual Openings
Average Opportunity
188
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
Median Annual Wage
$32,580
($15.66/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Slow Growth
0.6%
Avg. Annual Openings
Average Opportunity
102
Education: Postsecondary nondegree award
Median Annual Wage
$47,080
($22.64/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Slow Growth
0.5%
Avg. Annual Openings
Very Strong Opportunity
1,554
Education: Bachelor's degree
Median Annual Wage
$54,040
Annual Growth Rate
Slow Growth
0.2%
Avg. Annual Openings
Strong Opportunity
328