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    Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
    Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers
    Star Rating:
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    Education: High school diploma or equivalent
     
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    High school diploma or equivalent
    Median Annual Wage
    $89,981
    ($43.26/hr)
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 4
    Strong Growth
    1.0%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 1
    Rare Opportunity
    9
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    Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists
    Star Rating:
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    Education: Bachelor's degree
     
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    Bachelor's degree
    Median Annual Wage
    $63,740
    ($30.64/hr)
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 3
    Average Growth
    0.8%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 1
    Rare Opportunity
    11
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    Business, Management and Administration
    Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists
    Star Rating:
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    Education: Bachelor's degree
     
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    Bachelor's degree
    Median Annual Wage
    $56,302
    ($27.07/hr)
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 4
    Strong Growth
    1.3%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 1
    Rare Opportunity
    7
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    Government and Public Administration
    Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs
    Star Rating:
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    Education: High school diploma or equivalent
     
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    High school diploma or equivalent
    Median Annual Wage
    $42,455
    ($20.41/hr)
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 2
    Slow Growth
    0.4%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 2
    Few Opportunities
    39
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    Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
    Star Rating:
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    Education: High school diploma or equivalent
     
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    High school diploma or equivalent
    Median Annual Wage
    $47,659
    ($22.91/hr)
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 2
    Slow Growth
    0.5%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 3
    Average Opportunity
    78
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    Business, Management and Administration
    Human Resources Managers
    Star Rating:
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    Education: Bachelor's degree
     
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    Bachelor's degree
    Median Annual Wage
    $98,295
    ($47.26/hr)
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 3
    Average Growth
    0.7%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 1
    Rare Opportunity
    16
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    Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators
    Star Rating:
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    Education: High school diploma or equivalent
     
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    High school diploma or equivalent
    Median Annual Wage
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    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 2
    Slow Growth
    0.4%
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    Annual Opening Score 1
    Rare Opportunity
    11
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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
    $57,561
    ($27.67/hr)
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 3
    Average Growth
    0.7%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 1
    Rare Opportunity
    21
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    Health Science
    Medical Records Specialists
    Star Rating:
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    Education: Postsecondary nondegree award
     
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    Postsecondary nondegree award
    Median Annual Wage
    $40,519
    ($19.48/hr)
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 4
    Strong Growth
    1.0%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 2
    Few Opportunities
    25
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    Government and Public Administration
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
    Star Rating:
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    Education: Bachelor's degree
     
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    Bachelor's degree
    Median Annual Wage
    $65,479
    ($31.48/hr)
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 2
    Slow Growth
    0.6%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 1
    Rare Opportunity
    13
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