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Occupation Data Last Updated: September 2025

 

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    Hospitality and Tourism
    Star Rating:
    ☆☆☆☆☆
    Education: High school diploma or equivalent
     
    ☆☆☆☆☆
    High school diploma or equivalent
    Median Annual Wage
    $38,715
    ($18.61/hr)
    FAST GROWING
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 5
    Very Strong Growth
    0.9%
    LOTS OF JOBS
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 5
    Very Strong Opportunity
    204
    Human Services
    Star Rating:
    ☆☆☆☆☆
    Education: High school diploma or equivalent
     
    ☆☆☆☆☆
    High school diploma or equivalent
    Median Annual Wage
    $43,695
    ($21.01/hr)
    FAST GROWING
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 5
    Very Strong Growth
    0.8%
    LOTS OF JOBS
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 5
    Very Strong Opportunity
    32
    Marketing
    Star Rating:
    ☆☆☆☆☆
    Education: High school diploma or equivalent
     
    ☆☆☆☆☆
    High school diploma or equivalent
    Median Annual Wage
    $59,810
    ($28.75/hr)
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 2
    Slow Growth
    -0.1%
    LOTS OF JOBS
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 5
    Very Strong Opportunity
    78
    Marketing
    Star Rating:
    ☆☆☆☆☆
    Education: High school diploma or equivalent
     
    ☆☆☆☆☆
    High school diploma or equivalent
    HIGH PAYING
    Median Annual Wage
    $85,986
    ($41.34/hr)
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 2
    Slow Growth
    0.0%
    LOTS OF JOBS
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 5
    Very Strong Opportunity
    24
    Business, Management and Administration
    Star Rating:
    ☆☆☆☆☆
    Education: High school diploma or equivalent
     
    ☆☆☆☆☆
    High school diploma or equivalent
    Median Annual Wage
    $59,772
    ($28.74/hr)
    Annual Growth Rate
    Growth Rate 2
    Slow Growth
    -0.2%
    LOTS OF JOBS
    Avg. Annual Openings
    Annual Opening Score 5
    Very Strong Opportunity
    117