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Median
Annual Wage
Annual
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Openings
Manufacturing
Star Rating:
Education: Some college, no degree
 
Some college, no degree
Median Annual Wage
$40,490
($19.47/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 1
None or Negative Growth
0.0%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 4
Strong Opportunity
467
Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications
Star Rating:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
 
High school diploma or equivalent
Median Annual Wage
$38,100
($18.32/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 1
None or Negative Growth
-0.5%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 4
Strong Opportunity
579
Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications
Star Rating:
Education: Postsecondary nondegree award
 
Postsecondary nondegree award
Median Annual Wage
$47,050
($22.62/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 1
None or Negative Growth
-1.2%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 2
Few Opportunities
68
Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications
Star Rating:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
 
High school diploma or equivalent
Median Annual Wage
$37,510
($18.03/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 1
None or Negative Growth
-1.5%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 3
Average Opportunity
93
Business, Management and Administration
Star Rating:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
 
High school diploma or equivalent
Median Annual Wage
$35,370
($17.00/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 1
None or Negative Growth
-2.9%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 4
Strong Opportunity
515