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Requirement
Median
Annual Wage
Annual
Growth Rate
Avg. Annual
Openings
Architecture and Construction
Star Rating:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
 
High school diploma or equivalent
Median Annual Wage
$49,780
($23.93/hr)
FAST GROWING
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 5
Very Strong Growth
1.4%
LOTS OF JOBS
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 4
Strong Opportunity
644
Information Technology
Star Rating:
Education: Bachelor's degree
 
Bachelor's degree
HIGH PAYING
Median Annual Wage
$106,240
($51.08/hr)
FAST GROWING
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 5
Very Strong Growth
1.5%
LOTS OF JOBS
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 4
Strong Opportunity
564
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Star Rating:
Education: Associate's degree
 
Associate's degree
Median Annual Wage
$66,090
($31.77/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 4
Strong Growth
1.2%
LOTS OF JOBS
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 4
Strong Opportunity
262
Architecture and Construction
Star Rating:
Education: Bachelor's degree
 
Bachelor's degree
Median Annual Wage
$67,870
($32.63/hr)
FAST GROWING
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 5
Very Strong Growth
1.5%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 3
Average Opportunity
110