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Growth Rate
Growth Rate
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Openings
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Education: No formal educational credential
No formal educational credential
Median Annual Wage
$36,756
($17.67/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Slow Growth
0.3%
LOTS OF JOBS
Avg. Annual Openings
Very Strong Opportunity
4,960
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
High school diploma or equivalent
Median Annual Wage
$43,690
($21.00/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Slow Growth
0.3%
LOTS OF JOBS
Avg. Annual Openings
Very Strong Opportunity
259
Education: No formal educational credential
No formal educational credential
Median Annual Wage
$37,220
($17.89/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
None or Negative Growth
-1.6%
Avg. Annual Openings
Average Opportunity
35
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
High school diploma or equivalent
Median Annual Wage
$37,930
($18.24/hr)
FAST GROWING
Annual Growth Rate
Strong Growth
0.7%
Avg. Annual Openings
Average Opportunity
19
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
High school diploma or equivalent
HIGH PAYING
Median Annual Wage
$44,992
($21.63/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Slow Growth
0.3%
Avg. Annual Openings
Strong Opportunity
92