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Rating
Education
Requirement
Median
Annual Wage
Annual
Growth Rate
Avg. Annual
Openings
Manufacturing
Star Rating:
Education: No formal educational credential
 
No formal educational credential
Median Annual Wage
$33,060
($15.89/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 5
Very Strong Growth
1.4%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 5
Very Strong Opportunity
17,604
Business, Management and Administration
Star Rating:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
 
High school diploma or equivalent
Median Annual Wage
$30,530
($14.68/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 4
Strong Growth
1.3%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 5
Very Strong Opportunity
18,468
Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
Star Rating:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
 
High school diploma or equivalent
Median Annual Wage
$46,240
($22.23/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 5
Very Strong Growth
1.8%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 4
Strong Opportunity
331
Manufacturing
Star Rating:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
 
High school diploma or equivalent
Median Annual Wage
$36,500
($17.55/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 3
Average Growth
0.8%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 3
Average Opportunity
249
Business, Management and Administration
Star Rating:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
 
High school diploma or equivalent
Median Annual Wage
$58,220
($27.99/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 1
None or Negative Growth
-0.2%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 3
Average Opportunity
200