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Rating
Education
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
$37,420
($17.99/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 5
Very Strong Growth
1.8%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 3
Average Opportunity
131
Hospitality and Tourism
Star Rating:
Education: No formal educational credential
 
No formal educational credential
Median Annual Wage
$25,980
($12.49/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 5
Very Strong Growth
1.7%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 5
Very Strong Opportunity
2,186
Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
Star Rating:
Education: No formal educational credential
 
No formal educational credential
Median Annual Wage
$27,260
($13.10/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 4
Strong Growth
1.3%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 5
Very Strong Opportunity
1,817
Human Services
Star Rating:
Education: No formal educational credential
 
No formal educational credential
Median Annual Wage
$25,390
($12.21/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 4
Strong Growth
1.3%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 5
Very Strong Opportunity
1,029
Hospitality and Tourism
Star Rating:
Education: No formal educational credential
 
No formal educational credential
Median Annual Wage
$26,820
($12.89/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 4
Strong Growth
1.1%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 5
Very Strong Opportunity
6,480