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Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
Pest Control Workers
Star Rating:
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Education: High school diploma or equivalent
 
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High school diploma or equivalent
Median Annual Wage
$37,530
($18.05/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 4
Strong Growth
1.0%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 4
Strong Opportunity
592
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Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors
Star Rating:
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Education: No formal educational credential
 
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No formal educational credential
Median Annual Wage
$40,500
($19.47/hr)
FAST GROWING
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 5
Very Strong Growth
1.5%
LOTS OF JOBS
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 5
Very Strong Opportunity
1,010
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Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
Animal Caretakers
Star Rating:
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Education: High school diploma or equivalent
 
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High school diploma or equivalent
Median Annual Wage
$28,900
($13.90/hr)
FAST GROWING
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 5
Very Strong Growth
2.2%
LOTS OF JOBS
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 5
Very Strong Opportunity
2,952
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Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
Geological Technicians
Star Rating:
Education: Associate's degree
 
Associate's degree
Median Annual Wage
$44,930
($21.60/hr)
FAST GROWING
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 5
Very Strong Growth
1.6%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 1
Rare Opportunity
0
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Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
Animal Scientists
Star Rating:
Education: Bachelor's degree
 
Bachelor's degree
Median Annual Wage
$$$
No Data Available
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 3
Average Growth
0.7%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 1
Rare Opportunity
3
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Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians
Star Rating:
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Education: Associate's degree
 
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Associate's degree
Median Annual Wage
$47,860
($23.01/hr)
FAST GROWING
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 5
Very Strong Growth
1.5%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 3
Average Opportunity
125
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Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
Environmental Engineers
Star Rating:
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Education: Bachelor's degree
 
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Bachelor's degree
Median Annual Wage
$104,040
($50.02/hr)
FAST GROWING
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 5
Very Strong Growth
1.4%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 2
Few Opportunities
71
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Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
Soil and Plant Scientists
Star Rating:
☆☆☆☆☆
Education: Bachelor's degree
 
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Bachelor's degree
Median Annual Wage
$68,240
($32.81/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 4
Strong Growth
1.3%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 3
Average Opportunity
178
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Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
Natural Sciences Managers
Star Rating:
☆☆☆☆☆
Education: Bachelor's degree
 
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Bachelor's degree
HIGH PAYING
Median Annual Wage
$167,430
($80.50/hr)
FAST GROWING
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 5
Very Strong Growth
1.5%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 4
Strong Opportunity
405
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Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
Biological Technicians
Star Rating:
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Education: Bachelor's degree
 
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Bachelor's degree
Median Annual Wage
$46,050
($22.14/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 4
Strong Growth
1.2%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 4
Strong Opportunity
383
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