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Manufacturing
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers
Star Rating:
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Education: No formal educational credential
 
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No formal educational credential
Median Annual Wage
$37,420
($17.99/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 4
Strong Growth
1.1%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 2
Few Opportunities
46
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Architecture and Construction
Tile and Stone Setters
Star Rating:
☆☆☆☆☆
Education: No formal educational credential
 
☆☆☆☆☆
No formal educational credential
Median Annual Wage
$43,930
($21.12/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 5
Very Strong Growth
1.5%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 3
Average Opportunity
121
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Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications
Craft Artists
Star Rating:
Education: No formal educational credential
 
No formal educational credential
Median Annual Wage
$$$
No Data Available
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 2
Slow Growth
0.1%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 1
Rare Opportunity
22
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Manufacturing
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Star Rating:
☆☆☆☆☆
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
 
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High school diploma or equivalent
Median Annual Wage
$39,210
($18.85/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 2
Slow Growth
0.2%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 4
Strong Opportunity
423
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Architecture and Construction
Terrazzo Workers and Finishers
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
-0.6%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 1
Rare Opportunity
11
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Manufacturing
Foundry Mold and Coremakers
Star Rating:
☆☆☆☆☆
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
 
☆☆☆☆☆
High school diploma or equivalent
Median Annual Wage
$29,620
($14.24/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 1
None or Negative Growth
-0.3%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 1
Rare Opportunity
15
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Manufacturing
Hand Grinding and Polishing Workers
Star Rating:
☆☆☆☆☆
Education: No formal educational credential
 
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No formal educational credential
Median Annual Wage
$31,370
($15.08/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 1
None or Negative Growth
-1.5%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 2
Few Opportunities
59
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Manufacturing
Hand Cutters and Trimmers
Star Rating:
☆☆☆☆☆
Education: No formal educational credential
 
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No formal educational credential
Median Annual Wage
$39,850
($19.16/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 1
None or Negative Growth
-2.0%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 3
Average Opportunity
128
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