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All Other Business Operations Specialists

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All Other Business Operations Specialists

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Education: Bachelor's degree

Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$77,090

($37.06/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.1%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

3,457

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Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

Data Scientists

Star Rating:

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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

Information Security Analysts

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$121,070

($58.21/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

3.1%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

624

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 Systems Analysts

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$104,940

($50.45/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

1.5%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

1,807

All Other Computer Occupations

Star Rating:

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

Environmental Engineers

Star Rating:

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Education: Bachelor's degree

☆☆☆☆☆

Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$104,040

($50.02/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

1.4%

Avg. Annual Openings

Few Opportunities

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

Database Administrators

Star Rating:

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$108,430

($52.13/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.2%

Avg. Annual Openings

Average Opportunity

165

Financial Risk Specialists

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$107,120

($51.50/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.2%

Avg. Annual Openings

Average Opportunity

190

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

Training and Development Managers

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$116,960

($56.23/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.2%

Avg. Annual Openings

Average Opportunity

168

Architectural and Engineering Managers

Star Rating:

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Education: Bachelor's degree

☆☆☆☆☆

Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$163,430

($78.57/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.1%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

415

Wholesale and Manufacturing- Technical and Scientific Products Sales Representatives

Star Rating:

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Education: Bachelor's degree

☆☆☆☆☆

Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$105,640

($50.79/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.1%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

1,237

Construction Managers

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Education: Bachelor's degree

☆☆☆☆☆

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

Star Rating:

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Education: Bachelor's degree

☆☆☆☆☆

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

Star Rating:

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Education: Bachelor's degree

☆☆☆☆☆

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

Computer Network Architects

Star Rating:

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Education: Bachelor's degree

☆☆☆☆☆

Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$126,000

($60.58/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Average Growth

0.8%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

447

Network and Computer Systems Administrators

Star Rating:

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$97,590

($46.92/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Average Growth

0.8%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

647

Industrial Production Managers

Star Rating:

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Education: Bachelor's degree

☆☆☆☆☆

Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$119,270

($57.34/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Slow Growth

0.6%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

621

Advertising and Promotions Managers

Star Rating:

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Education: Bachelor's degree

☆☆☆☆☆

Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$132,410

($63.66/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Slow Growth

0.6%

Avg. Annual Openings

Rare Opportunity

Chief Executives

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$$$

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Annual Growth Rate

None or Negative Growth

-0.3%

Avg. Annual Openings

Average Opportunity

164

Median Annual Wage
Education
Experience Needed
Description

All Other Business Operations Specialists

$77,090($37.06/hr)

Bachelor's degree

Business Operations Specialists are consultants who offer knowledge to help a business improve its operations. This category includes all business operations specialists not contained somewhere else.

Data Scientists

$115,380 ($55.47/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

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

Information Security Analysts

$121,070 ($58.21/hr)

Bachelor's degree

Less than 5 years

Information security analysts plan and carry out security measures to protect an organization's computer networks and systems.

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 Systems Analysts

$104,940 ($50.45/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

Computer systems analysts, sometimes called systems architects, study an organization's current computer systems and procedures and design improvements to them. In doing so, these analysts help the organization operate more efficiently.

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.

Environmental Engineers

$104,040 ($50.02/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

Environmental engineers use engineering disciplines in developing solutions to problems of planetary health. Their work may involve concerns such as waste treatment, site remediation, and pollution control technology.

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.

Database Administrators

$108,430 ($52.13/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

Database administrators create or organize systems to store and secure a variety of data, such as financial information and customer shipping records. They also make sure that the data are available to authorized users.

Financial Risk Specialists

$107,120 ($51.50/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

Financial Risk Specialists analyze and measure exposure to credit and market risk threatening the assets, earning capacity, or economic state of an organization. May make recommendations to limit risk.

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.

Training and Development Managers

$116,960 ($56.23/hr)

Bachelor's degree

5 years or more

Training and development managers plan, coordinate, and direct skills- and knowledge-enhancement programs for an organization's staff.

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.

Wholesale and Manufacturing- Technical and Scientific Products Sales Representatives

$105,640 ($50.79/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

Wholesale and Manufacturing Sales Representatives sell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers to businesses, government agencies, and other organizations. They contact customers, explain the features of the products they are selling, negotiate prices, and answer any questions that their customers may have about the products.

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.

Computer Network Architects

$126,000 ($60.58/hr)

Bachelor's degree

5 years or more

Computer network architects design and implement data communication networks, including local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), and intranets. These networks range from small connections between two offices to virtual capabilities such as a cloud infrastructure that serves multiple customers.

Network and Computer Systems Administrators

$97,590 ($46.92/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

Network and computer systems administrators install, configure, and maintain organizations' local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), data communication networks, operating systems, and servers.

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.

Advertising and Promotions Managers

$132,410 ($63.66/hr)

Bachelor's degree

Less than 5 years

Advertising and promotions 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.

Chief Executives

- ( - /hr)

Bachelor's degree

5 years or more

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

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