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Annual Wage
Annual
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Openings
Architecture and Construction
Star Rating:
Education: Associate's degree
 
Associate's degree
Median Annual Wage
$55,330
($26.60/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 2
Slow Growth
0.6%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 4
Strong Opportunity
318
Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
Star Rating:
Education: Associate's degree
 
Associate's degree
Median Annual Wage
$113,900
($54.76/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 4
Strong Growth
1.3%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 2
Few Opportunities
67
Government and Public Administration
Star Rating:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
 
High school diploma or equivalent
Median Annual Wage
$73,640
($35.41/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 4
Strong Growth
1.2%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 2
Few Opportunities
61
Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
Star Rating:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
 
High school diploma or equivalent
Median Annual Wage
$77,060
($37.05/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 2
Slow Growth
0.5%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 3
Average Opportunity
80
Government and Public Administration
Star Rating:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
 
High school diploma or equivalent
Median Annual Wage
$62,440
($30.02/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 2
Slow Growth
0.1%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 4
Strong Opportunity
709