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
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
Millwrights
Star Rating:
☆☆☆☆☆
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
Median Annual Wage
$49,640
($23.86/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 4
Strong Growth
1.1%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 3
Average Opportunity
106
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
Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
Star Rating:
☆☆☆☆☆
Education: Postsecondary nondegree award
Median Annual Wage
$61,340
($29.49/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 2
Slow Growth
0.5%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 4
Strong Opportunity
378
Manufacturing
Industrial Machinery Mechanics
Star Rating:
☆☆☆☆☆
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
Median Annual Wage
$51,470
($24.75/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 2
Slow Growth
0.1%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 5
Very Strong Opportunity
1,144
Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
Star Rating:
☆☆☆☆☆
Education: Postsecondary nondegree award
Median Annual Wage
$42,840
($20.59/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 2
Slow Growth
0.1%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 5
Very Strong Opportunity
2,643
Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers
Star Rating:
☆☆☆☆☆
Education: Postsecondary nondegree award
Median Annual Wage
$58,480
($28.12/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 1
None or Negative Growth
-0.6%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 5
Very Strong Opportunity
832
Manufacturing
Chemical Plant and System Operators
Star Rating:
☆☆☆☆☆
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
Median Annual Wage
$51,230
($24.63/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 1
None or Negative Growth
-1.2%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 2
Few Opportunities
68