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Rating
Education
Requirement
Median
Annual Wage
Annual
Growth Rate
Avg. Annual
Openings
Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications
Star Rating:
Education: Postsecondary nondegree award
 
Postsecondary nondegree award
Median Annual Wage
$61,830
($29.72/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
663
Manufacturing
Star Rating:
Education: Associate's degree
 
Associate's degree
Median Annual Wage
$45,970
($22.10/hr)
FAST GROWING
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 5
Very Strong Growth
1.7%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 2
Few Opportunities
54
Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications
Star Rating:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
 
High school diploma or equivalent
Median Annual Wage
$53,420
($25.68/hr)
FAST GROWING
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 5
Very Strong Growth
1.6%
LOTS OF JOBS
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 4
Strong Opportunity
371
Manufacturing
Star Rating:
Education: Postsecondary nondegree award
 
Postsecondary nondegree award
HIGH PAYING
Median Annual Wage
$71,210
($34.24/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 3
Average Growth
0.7%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 3
Average Opportunity
146
Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
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 1
None or Negative Growth
-2.2%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 1
Rare Opportunity
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