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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
$40,570
($19.51/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 4
Strong Growth
1.3%
LOTS OF JOBS
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 1
Rare Opportunity
7
Architecture and Construction
Star Rating:
Education: No formal educational credential
 
No formal educational credential
Median Annual Wage
$43,950
($21.13/hr)
FAST GROWING
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 5
Very Strong Growth
1.6%
LOTS OF JOBS
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 1
Rare Opportunity
0
Architecture and Construction
Star Rating:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
 
High school diploma or equivalent
HIGH PAYING
Median Annual Wage
$76,900
($36.97/hr)
FAST GROWING
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 5
Very Strong Growth
1.7%
LOTS OF JOBS
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 1
Rare Opportunity
0
Architecture and Construction
Star Rating:
Education: No formal educational credential
 
No formal educational credential
Median Annual Wage
$59,170
($28.45/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 4
Strong Growth
1.0%
LOTS OF JOBS
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 1
Rare Opportunity
9
Manufacturing
Star Rating:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
 
High school diploma or equivalent
Median Annual Wage
$47,640
($22.91/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 1
None or Negative Growth
-1.4%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 2
Few Opportunities
25