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    Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers
    Star Rating:
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    Education: Postsecondary nondegree award
     
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    Postsecondary nondegree award
    Median Annual Wage
    $63,840
    ($30.69/hr)
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 4
    Strong Growth
    1.3%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 3
    Average Opportunity
    259
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    Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists
    Star Rating:
    ☆☆☆☆☆
    Education: Bachelor's degree
     
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    Bachelor's degree
    Median Annual Wage
    $65,800
    ($31.64/hr)
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 4
    Strong Growth
    1.3%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 4
    Strong Opportunity
    367
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    Government and Public Administration
    Compliance Officers
    Star Rating:
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    Education: Bachelor's degree
     
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    Bachelor's degree
    Median Annual Wage
    $74,810
    ($35.96/hr)
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 3
    Average Growth
    1.0%
    LOTS OF JOBS
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 5
    Very Strong Opportunity
    701
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    Government and Public Administration
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
    Star Rating:
    ☆☆☆☆☆
    Education: Bachelor's degree
     
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    Bachelor's degree
    HIGH PAYING
    Median Annual Wage
    $82,160
    ($39.50/hr)
    FAST GROWING
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 5
    Very Strong Growth
    1.8%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 4
    Strong Opportunity
    401
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    Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
    Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists
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    Education: High school diploma or equivalent
     
    High school diploma or equivalent
    Median Annual Wage
    $$$
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    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 5
    Very Strong Growth
    1.6%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 1
    Rare Opportunity
    2
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    Government and Public Administration
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians
    Star Rating:
    ☆☆☆☆☆
    Education: High school diploma or equivalent
     
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    High school diploma or equivalent
    Median Annual Wage
    $57,610
    ($27.70/hr)
    FAST GROWING
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 5
    Very Strong Growth
    1.5%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 2
    Few Opportunities
    60
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    Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
    Fire Inspectors and Investigators
    Star Rating:
    ☆☆☆☆☆
    Education: Postsecondary nondegree award
     
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    Postsecondary nondegree award
    Median Annual Wage
    $68,670
    ($33.02/hr)
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 4
    Strong Growth
    1.3%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 2
    Few Opportunities
    54
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    Business, Management and Administration
    All Other Business Operations Specialists
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    Education: Bachelor's degree
     
    Bachelor's degree
    Median Annual Wage
    $77,090
    ($37.06/hr)
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    Growth Rate 0
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    Annual Opening Score 0
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