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Rating
Education
Requirement
Median
Annual Wage
Annual
Growth Rate
Avg. Annual
Openings
Manufacturing
Star Rating:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
 
High school diploma or equivalent
Median Annual Wage
$56,260
($27.05/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 5
Very Strong Growth
2.3%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 5
Very Strong Opportunity
1,810
Manufacturing
Star Rating:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
 
High school diploma or equivalent
Median Annual Wage
$49,980
($24.03/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 5
Very Strong Growth
1.4%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 4
Strong Opportunity
417
Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
Star Rating:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
 
High school diploma or equivalent
Median Annual Wage
$50,290
($24.18/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 4
Strong Growth
1.0%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 5
Very Strong Opportunity
1,171
Architecture and Construction
Star Rating:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
 
High school diploma or equivalent
Median Annual Wage
$49,600
($23.85/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 4
Strong Growth
1.1%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 3
Average Opportunity
84
Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
Star Rating:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
 
High school diploma or equivalent
Median Annual Wage
$61,890
($29.76/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 4
Strong Growth
1.0%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 2
Few Opportunities
36