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    Manufacturing
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics
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    Education: High school diploma or equivalent
     
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    High school diploma or equivalent
    Median Annual Wage
    $56,260
    ($27.05/hr)
    FAST GROWING
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 5
    Very Strong Growth
    2.3%
    LOTS OF JOBS
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 5
    Very Strong Opportunity
    1,810
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    Architecture and Construction
    Electricians
    Star Rating:
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    Education: High school diploma or equivalent
     
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    High school diploma or equivalent
    Median Annual Wage
    $49,020
    ($23.57/hr)
    FAST GROWING
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 5
    Very Strong Growth
    1.5%
    LOTS OF JOBS
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 5
    Very Strong Opportunity
    2,628
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    Architecture and Construction
    Civil Engineers
    Star Rating:
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    Education: Bachelor's degree
     
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    Bachelor's degree
    Median Annual Wage
    $81,230
    ($39.05/hr)
    FAST GROWING
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 5
    Very Strong Growth
    1.5%
    LOTS OF JOBS
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 5
    Very Strong Opportunity
    1,107
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    Manufacturing
    Machinery Maintenance Workers
    Star Rating:
    ☆☆☆☆☆
    Education: High school diploma or equivalent
     
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    High school diploma or equivalent
    Median Annual Wage
    $49,980
    ($24.03/hr)
    FAST GROWING
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 5
    Very Strong Growth
    1.4%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 4
    Strong Opportunity
    417
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    Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
    Pest Control Workers
    Star Rating:
    ☆☆☆☆☆
    Education: High school diploma or equivalent
     
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    High school diploma or equivalent
    Median Annual Wage
    $36,100
    ($17.36/hr)
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 4
    Strong Growth
    1.2%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 4
    Strong Opportunity
    700
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    Architecture and Construction
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
    Star Rating:
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    Education: Postsecondary nondegree award
     
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    Postsecondary nondegree award
    Median Annual Wage
    $48,000
    ($23.08/hr)
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 4
    Strong Growth
    1.3%
    LOTS OF JOBS
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 5
    Very Strong Opportunity
    2,075
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    Architecture and Construction
    Construction Managers
    Star Rating:
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    Education: Bachelor's degree
     
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    Bachelor's degree
    Median Annual Wage
    $98,580
    ($47.39/hr)
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 4
    Strong Growth
    1.2%
    LOTS OF JOBS
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 5
    Very Strong Opportunity
    2,879
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    Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
    Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors
    Star Rating:
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    Education: No formal educational credential
     
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    No formal educational credential
    Median Annual Wage
    $37,530
    ($18.04/hr)
    FAST GROWING
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 5
    Very Strong Growth
    1.4%
    LOTS OF JOBS
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 5
    Very Strong Opportunity
    1,106
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    Architecture and Construction
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators
    Star Rating:
    ☆☆☆☆☆
    Education: High school diploma or equivalent
     
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    High school diploma or equivalent
    Median Annual Wage
    $45,380
    ($21.82/hr)
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 4
    Strong Growth
    1.1%
    LOTS OF JOBS
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 5
    Very Strong Opportunity
    1,855
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    Architecture and Construction
    Highway Maintenance Workers
    Star Rating:
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    Education: High school diploma or equivalent
     
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    High school diploma or equivalent
    Median Annual Wage
    $39,210
    ($18.85/hr)
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 4
    Strong Growth
    1.0%
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 4
    Strong Opportunity
    442
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