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Government and Public Administration
Star Rating:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
 
High school diploma or equivalent
Median Annual Wage
$46,330
($22.28/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 4
Strong Growth
1.2%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 4
Strong Opportunity
714
Government and Public Administration
Star Rating:
Education: Bachelor's degree
 
Bachelor's degree
Median Annual Wage
$74,810
($35.96/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 4
Strong Growth
1.0%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 4
Strong Opportunity
701
Government and Public Administration
Star Rating:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
 
High school diploma or equivalent
Median Annual Wage
$48,140
($23.14/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 2
Slow Growth
0.6%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 4
Strong Opportunity
455
Government and Public Administration
Star Rating:
Education: Bachelor's degree
 
Bachelor's degree
Median Annual Wage
$56,950
($27.38/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 4
Strong Growth
1.1%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 3
Average Opportunity
227
Government and Public Administration
Star Rating:
Education: Bachelor's degree
 
Bachelor's degree
Median Annual Wage
$82,160
($39.50/hr)
FAST GROWING
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 5
Very Strong Growth
1.8%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 4
Strong Opportunity
401
Government and Public Administration
Star Rating:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
 
High school diploma or equivalent
Median Annual Wage
$92,780
($44.61/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 2
Slow Growth
0.2%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 2
Few Opportunities
35
Government and Public Administration
Star Rating:
Education: Bachelor's degree
 
Bachelor's degree
HIGH PAYING
Median Annual Wage
$93,900
($45.15/hr)
FAST GROWING
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 5
Very Strong Growth
2.3%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 3
Average Opportunity
214
Government and Public Administration
Star Rating:
Education: Master's degree
 
Master's degree
Median Annual Wage
$78,320
($37.66/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 4
Strong Growth
1.3%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 3
Average Opportunity
150
Government and Public Administration
Star Rating:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
 
High school diploma or equivalent
Median Annual Wage
$57,610
($27.70/hr)
FAST GROWING
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 5
Very Strong Growth
1.5%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 2
Few Opportunities
60
Government and Public Administration
Star Rating:
Education: Bachelor's degree
 
Bachelor's degree
Median Annual Wage
$85,490
($41.10/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 4
Strong Growth
1.1%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 2
Few Opportunities
30