Occupations

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Occupation
Median Annual Wage
Annual Growth Rate
Avg. Annual Openings
Star Rating
Education Required
Median Annual Wage
Annual Growth Rate
Avg. Annual Openings
Architecture and Construction
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
Star Rating:
☆☆☆☆☆
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
Median Annual Wage
$44,280
($21.29/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 5
Very Strong Growth
1.6%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 5
Very Strong Opportunity
1,829
Architecture and Construction
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
Star Rating:
☆☆☆☆☆
Education: Postsecondary nondegree award
Median Annual Wage
$45,640
($21.94/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 5
Very Strong Growth
1.5%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 5
Very Strong Opportunity
1,952
Architecture and Construction
Structural Iron and Steel Workers
Star Rating:
☆☆☆☆☆
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
Median Annual Wage
$42,530
($20.45/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 4
Strong Growth
1.2%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 3
Average Opportunity
243
Architecture and Construction
Electricians
Star Rating:
☆☆☆☆☆
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
Median Annual Wage
$45,480
($21.87/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 4
Strong Growth
1.2%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 5
Very Strong Opportunity
2,422
Architecture and Construction
Construction Laborers
Star Rating:
☆☆☆☆☆
Education: No formal educational credential
Median Annual Wage
$31,740
($15.26/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 4
Strong Growth
1.2%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 5
Very Strong Opportunity
4,642
Architecture and Construction
Roofers
Star Rating:
☆☆☆☆☆
Education: No formal educational credential
Median Annual Wage
$38,420
($18.47/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 4
Strong Growth
1.1%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 4
Strong Opportunity
453
Architecture and Construction
Carpenters
Star Rating:
☆☆☆☆☆
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
Median Annual Wage
$37,880
($18.21/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 4
Strong Growth
1.0%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 5
Very Strong Opportunity
3,032
Architecture and Construction
Sheet Metal Workers
Star Rating:
☆☆☆☆☆
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
Median Annual Wage
$39,820
($19.15/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 4
Strong Growth
1.0%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 4
Strong Opportunity
411
Architecture and Construction
Glaziers
Star Rating:
☆☆☆☆☆
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
Median Annual Wage
$37,150
($17.86/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 3
Average Growth
0.9%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 3
Average Opportunity
204
Architecture and Construction
Brickmasons and Blockmasons
Star Rating:
☆☆☆☆☆
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
Median Annual Wage
$40,800
($19.62/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 3
Average Growth
0.9%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 4
Strong Opportunity
434