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Rating
Education
Requirement
Median
Annual Wage
Annual
Growth Rate
Avg. Annual
Openings
Hospitality and Tourism
Star Rating:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
 
High school diploma or equivalent
Median Annual Wage
$46,340
($22.28/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 5
Very Strong Growth
2.5%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 3
Average Opportunity
153
Hospitality and Tourism
Star Rating:
Education: No formal educational credential
 
No formal educational credential
Median Annual Wage
$24,350
($11.71/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 5
Very Strong Growth
3.9%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 5
Very Strong Opportunity
823
Hospitality and Tourism
Star Rating:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
 
High school diploma or equivalent
Median Annual Wage
$32,280
($15.52/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 5
Very Strong Growth
2.3%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 4
Strong Opportunity
421
Hospitality and Tourism
Star Rating:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
 
High school diploma or equivalent
Median Annual Wage
$45,990
($22.11/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 5
Very Strong Growth
1.8%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 1
Rare Opportunity
21
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Star Rating:
Education: Bachelor's degree
 
Bachelor's degree
Median Annual Wage
$60,110
($28.90/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 4
Strong Growth
1.2%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 2
Few Opportunities
48
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Star Rating:
Education: Master's degree
 
Master's degree
Median Annual Wage
$81,060
($38.97/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 3
Average Growth
0.9%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 1
Rare Opportunity
7