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Government and Public Administration
Star Rating:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
 
High school diploma or equivalent
Median Annual Wage
$39,160
($18.83/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 4
Strong Growth
1.1%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 5
Very Strong Opportunity
882
Government and Public Administration
Star Rating:
Education: Bachelor's degree
 
Bachelor's degree
Median Annual Wage
$65,970
($31.72/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 4
Strong Growth
1.1%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 5
Very Strong Opportunity
869
Government and Public Administration
Star Rating:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
 
High school diploma or equivalent
Median Annual Wage
$39,150
($18.82/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 3
Average Growth
0.7%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 4
Strong Opportunity
569
Government and Public Administration
Star Rating:
Education: Bachelor's degree
 
Bachelor's degree
Median Annual Wage
$56,280
($27.06/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 3
Average Growth
0.8%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 3
Average Opportunity
246
Government and Public Administration
Star Rating:
Education: Bachelor's degree
 
Bachelor's degree
Median Annual Wage
$74,530
($35.83/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 3
Average Growth
0.9%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 4
Strong Opportunity
369
Government and Public Administration
Star Rating:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
 
High school diploma or equivalent
Median Annual Wage
$83,050
($39.93/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 1
None or Negative Growth
-0.2%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 2
Few Opportunities
36
Government and Public Administration
Star Rating:
Education: Bachelor's degree
 
Bachelor's degree
Median Annual Wage
$83,610
($40.20/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 5
Very Strong Growth
2.5%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 3
Average Opportunity
227
Government and Public Administration
Star Rating:
Education: Master's degree
 
Master's degree
Median Annual Wage
$66,210
($31.83/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 4
Strong Growth
1.2%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 3
Average Opportunity
187
Government and Public Administration
Star Rating:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
 
High school diploma or equivalent
Median Annual Wage
$58,450
($28.10/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 4
Strong Growth
1.1%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 2
Few Opportunities
43
Government and Public Administration
Star Rating:
Education: Bachelor's degree
 
Bachelor's degree
Median Annual Wage
$70,210
($33.76/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 3
Average Growth
0.9%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 2
Few Opportunities
40