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Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics

Logisticians

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$77,030

($37.04/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

2.3%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

740

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Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

Data Scientists

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$115,380

($55.47/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

3.6%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

616

Software Developers

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$131,000

($62.98/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

2.8%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

5,363

Computer and Information Systems Managers

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$167,550

($80.55/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

2.0%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

1,788

Mechanical Engineers

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$100,990

($48.55/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

1.8%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

622

Electronics Engineers, Except Computer

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$105,360

($50.66/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

1.8%

Avg. Annual Openings

Average Opportunity

149

Industrial Engineers

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$97,150

($46.71/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

1.7%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

774

Aerospace Engineers

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$117,190

($56.34/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

1.6%

Avg. Annual Openings

Few Opportunities

All Other Computer Occupations

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Education: Bachelor's degree

Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$106,240

($51.08/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

1.5%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

564

Management Analysts

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$98,700

($47.45/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

1.5%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

2,369

Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers

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Education: High school diploma or equivalent

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High school diploma or equivalent

Median Annual Wage

$100,490

($48.31/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

1.4%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

465

Project Management Specialists

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$99,580

($47.88/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

1.4%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

2,112

Administrative Services Managers

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$101,270

($48.69/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.2%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

602

Marketing Managers

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$156,650

($75.31/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.2%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

1,047

General and Operations Managers

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$99,190

($47.69/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.2%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

8,977

Architectural and Engineering Managers

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$163,430

($78.57/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.1%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

415

Construction Managers

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$104,750

($50.36/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.1%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

3,029

All Other Managers

Star Rating:

Education: Bachelor's degree

Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$131,990

($63.46/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.1%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

3,422

Facilities Managers

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$102,120

($49.09/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.1%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

278

All Other Engineers

Star Rating:

Education: Bachelor's degree

Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$106,960

($51.42/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.1%

Avg. Annual Openings

Average Opportunity

217

Sales Managers

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$134,860

($64.84/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.0%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

1,014

Purchasing Managers

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$130,170

($62.58/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.0%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

264

Industrial Production Managers

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$119,270

($57.34/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Slow Growth

0.6%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

621

Sales Engineers

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$103,480

($49.75/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Slow Growth

0.6%

Avg. Annual Openings

Average Opportunity

242

First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers

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Education: High school diploma or equivalent

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High school diploma or equivalent

Median Annual Wage

$82,220

($39.53/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Slow Growth

0.5%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

1,378

Median Annual Wage
Education
Experience Needed
Description

Logisticians

$77,030($37.04/hr)

Bachelor's degree

Logisticians analyze and coordinate an organization's supply chain, the system that moves a product from supplier to consumer. They manage a product's entire life cycle, from design to disposal.

Data Scientists

$115,380 ($55.47/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

Data scientists use analytical tools and techniques to extract meaningful insights from data.

Software Developers

$131,000 ($62.98/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

Software developers create the computer applications that allow users to do specific tasks and the underlying systems that run the devices or control networks.

Computer and Information Systems Managers

$167,550 ($80.55/hr)

Bachelor's degree

5 years or more

Computer and information systems managers, often called information technology (IT) managers, plan, coordinate, and direct computer-related activities in an organization. They help determine the IT goals of an organization and are responsible for implementing computer systems to meet those goals.

Mechanical Engineers

$100,990 ($48.55/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

Mechanical engineers research, design, develop, build, and test mechanical and thermal sensors and devices, including tools, engines, and machines.

Electronics Engineers, Except Computer

$105,360 ($50.66/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

Electronics engineers design, develop, and test electrical and electronic equipment, components, and systems.

Industrial Engineers

$97,150 ($46.71/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

Industrial engineers devise efficient systems that integrate workers, machines, materials, information, and energy to make a product or provide a service. They assess workers, quality control, logistics, and other factors involved in coordinating production.

Aerospace Engineers

$117,190 ($56.34/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

Aerospace engineers design, develop, and test aircraft, spacecraft, satellites, and missiles. In addition, they create and test prototypes to make sure that they function according to design.

All Other Computer Occupations

$106,240 ($51.08/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

Computer Occupations include personnel who work on computers, including IT, computer systems, and security. This category includes all computer occupations not contained somewhere else.

Management Analysts

$98,700 ($47.45/hr)

Bachelor's degree

Less than 5 years

Management analysts, often called management consultants, recommend ways to improve an organization's efficiency. They advise managers on how to make organizations more profitable through reduced costs and increased revenues.

Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers

$100,490 ($48.31/hr)

High school diploma or equivalent

5 years or more

Transportation, storage, and distribution managers plan, direct, or coordinate transportation, storage, or distribution activities.

Project Management Specialists

$99,580 ($47.88/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

Project management specialists coordinate the budget, schedule, and other details of a project. They lead and guide the work of technical staff. Project management specialists also may serve as a point of contact for the client or customer.

Administrative Services Managers

$101,270 ($48.69/hr)

Bachelor's degree

Less than 5 years

Administrative services managers plan, direct, and coordinate activities that help an organization run efficiently.

Marketing Managers

$156,650 ($75.31/hr)

Bachelor's degree

5 years or more

Marketing managers plan programs to generate interest in products or services. They work with art directors, advertising sales agents, financial staff, and others to develop strategies and materials.

General and Operations Managers

$99,190 ($47.69/hr)

Bachelor's degree

5 years or more

General and Operations Managers plan strategies and policies to ensure that an organization meets its goals. They coordinate and direct work activities of companies and organizations.

Architectural and Engineering Managers

$163,430 ($78.57/hr)

Bachelor's degree

5 years or more

Architectural and engineering managers plan, direct, and coordinate activities in the fields of architecture and engineering.

Construction Managers

$104,750 ($50.36/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

Construction managers plan, coordinate, budget, and supervise construction projects from start to finish.

All Other Managers

$131,990 ($63.46/hr)

Bachelor's degree

Less than 5 years

Managers supervise and coordinate a team of workers. This category includes all managers not contained somewhere else.

Facilities Managers

$102,120 ($49.09/hr)

Bachelor's degree

Less than 5 years

Facilities managers plan, direct, and coordinate activities that help an organization run efficiently.

All Other Engineers

$106,960 ($51.42/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

Engineers are professionals that use math and science to solve technical problems. This normally includes creating, improving, or repairing systems or products. This category includes all engineers not contained somewhere else.

Sales Managers

$134,860 ($64.84/hr)

Bachelor's degree

Less than 5 years

Sales managers plan, direct, or coordinate the delivery of a product or service to the customer. They set sales goals, analyze data, and develop training programs for organizations' sales representatives.

Purchasing Managers

$130,170 ($62.58/hr)

Bachelor's degree

5 years or more

Purchasing Managers oversee the work of buyers and purchasing agents and typically handle more complex procurement tasks.

Industrial Production Managers

$119,270 ($57.34/hr)

Bachelor's degree

5 years or more

Industrial production managers oversee the operations of manufacturing and related plants. They coordinate, plan, and direct activities involved in creating a range of goods, such as cars, computer equipment, and paper products.

Sales Engineers

$103,480 ($49.75/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

Sales engineers sell business products or services, such as software or support, that require technical expertise.

First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers

$82,220 ($39.53/hr)

High school diploma or equivalent

Less than 5 years

First-line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers directly supervise and coordinate activities of sales workers other than retail sales workers. They may perform duties such as budgeting, accounting, and personnel work, in addition to supervisory duties.

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