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This tool can help you understand a potential pathway to a goal career. First start with your goal career. Next, add a starting education or occupation. Now start building. You'll then be presented below with jobs that have similar job skills or job duties to your dream job but typically pay less.

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Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Industrial Engineers info
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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
Growth Rate 5
Very Strong Growth
1.7%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 5
Very Strong Opportunity
774
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Information Technology
Software Developers info add
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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
Growth Rate 5
Very Strong Growth
2.8%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 5
Very Strong Opportunity
5,363
Business, Management and Administration
Operations Research Analysts info add
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Education: Bachelor's degree
 
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Bachelor's degree
Median Annual Wage
$100,630
($48.38/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 5
Very Strong Growth
2.5%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 3
Average Opportunity
227
Information Technology
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers info add
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Education: Bachelor's degree
 
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Bachelor's degree
Median Annual Wage
$102,660
($49.36/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 5
Very Strong Growth
2.4%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 5
Very Strong Opportunity
765
Business, Management and Administration
Computer and Information Systems Managers info add
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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
Growth Rate 5
Very Strong Growth
2.0%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 5
Very Strong Opportunity
1,788
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer info add
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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
Growth Rate 5
Very Strong Growth
1.8%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 3
Average Opportunity
149
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Aerospace Engineers info add
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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
Growth Rate 5
Very Strong Growth
1.6%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 2
Few Opportunities
0
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Chemical Engineers info add
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Education: Bachelor's degree
 
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Bachelor's degree
Median Annual Wage
$109,940
($52.86/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 5
Very Strong Growth
1.6%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 2
Few Opportunities
38
Information Technology
Computer Systems Analysts info add
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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
Growth Rate 5
Very Strong Growth
1.5%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 5
Very Strong Opportunity
1,807
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
Natural Sciences Managers info add
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Education: Bachelor's degree
 
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Bachelor's degree
Median Annual Wage
$167,430
($80.50/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 5
Very Strong Growth
1.5%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 4
Strong Opportunity
405
Information Technology
All Other Computer Occupations info add
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Education: Bachelor's degree
 
Bachelor's degree
Median Annual Wage
$106,240
($51.08/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 5
Very Strong Growth
1.5%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 4
Strong Opportunity
564
Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers info add
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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
Growth Rate 5
Very Strong Growth
1.4%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 4
Strong Opportunity
465
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Health and Safety Engineers info add
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Education: Bachelor's degree
 
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Bachelor's degree
Median Annual Wage
$94,070
($45.23/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 5
Very Strong Growth
1.4%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 1
Rare Opportunity
18
Information Technology
Database Administrators info add
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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
Growth Rate 4
Strong Growth
1.2%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 3
Average Opportunity
165
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Electrical Engineers info add
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Education: Bachelor's degree
 
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Bachelor's degree
Median Annual Wage
$107,760
($51.81/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 4
Strong Growth
1.2%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 4
Strong Opportunity
372
Business, Management and Administration
Administrative Services Managers info add
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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
Growth Rate 4
Strong Growth
1.2%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 4
Strong Opportunity
602
Business, Management and Administration
General and Operations Managers info add
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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
Growth Rate 4
Strong Growth
1.2%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 5
Very Strong Opportunity
8,977
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Architectural and Engineering Managers info add
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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
Growth Rate 4
Strong Growth
1.1%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 4
Strong Opportunity
415
Architecture and Construction
Construction Managers info add
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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
Growth Rate 4
Strong Growth
1.1%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 5
Very Strong Opportunity
3,029
Business, Management and Administration
All Other Managers info add
Star Rating:
Education: Bachelor's degree
 
Bachelor's degree
Median Annual Wage
$131,990
($63.46/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 4
Strong Growth
1.1%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 5
Very Strong Opportunity
3,422
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
All Other Engineers info add
Star Rating:
Education: Bachelor's degree
 
Bachelor's degree
Median Annual Wage
$106,960
($51.42/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 4
Strong Growth
1.1%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 3
Average Opportunity
217
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Materials Scientists info add
Star Rating:
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Education: Bachelor's degree
 
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Bachelor's degree
Median Annual Wage
$94,730
($45.54/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 4
Strong Growth
1.0%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 1
Rare Opportunity
13
Business, Management and Administration
Purchasing Managers info add
Star Rating:
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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
Growth Rate 4
Strong Growth
1.0%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 4
Strong Opportunity
264
Business, Management and Administration
Industrial Production Managers info add
Star Rating:
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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
Growth Rate 2
Slow Growth
0.6%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 4
Strong Opportunity
621
Marketing
Sales Engineers info add
Star Rating:
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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
Growth Rate 2
Slow Growth
0.6%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 3
Average Opportunity
242
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Computer Hardware Engineers info add
Star Rating:
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Education: Bachelor's degree
 
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Bachelor's degree
Median Annual Wage
$131,600
($63.27/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 1
None or Negative Growth
0.0%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 2
Few Opportunities
72
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