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Rating
Education
Requirement
Median
Annual Wage
Annual
Growth Rate
Avg. Annual
Openings
Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
Star Rating:
Education: Postsecondary nondegree award
 
Postsecondary nondegree award
Median Annual Wage
$69,320
($33.33/hr)
FAST GROWING
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 4
Strong Growth
1.2%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 4
Strong Opportunity
452
Manufacturing
Star Rating:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
 
High school diploma or equivalent
Median Annual Wage
$41,870
($20.13/hr)
FAST GROWING
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 4
Strong Growth
1.2%
LOTS OF JOBS
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 5
Very Strong Opportunity
1,061
Manufacturing
Star Rating:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
 
High school diploma or equivalent
Median Annual Wage
$$$
No Data Available
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 1
None or Negative Growth
%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 1
Rare Opportunity
2
Manufacturing
Star Rating:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
 
High school diploma or equivalent
HIGH PAYING
Median Annual Wage
$75,560
($36.33/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 1
None or Negative Growth
-0.8%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 3
Average Opportunity
115
Architecture and Construction
Star Rating:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
 
High school diploma or equivalent
Median Annual Wage
$48,780
($23.45/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 1
None or Negative Growth
-1.1%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 3
Average Opportunity
149