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Education: High school diploma or equivalent
High school diploma or equivalent
Median Annual Wage
$60,860
($29.26/hr)
FAST GROWING
Annual Growth Rate
Very Strong Growth
1.8%
LOTS OF JOBS
Avg. Annual Openings
Very Strong Opportunity
1,742
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
High school diploma or equivalent
Median Annual Wage
$39,610
($19.05/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Strong Growth
0.7%
Avg. Annual Openings
Few Opportunities
57
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
High school diploma or equivalent
Median Annual Wage
$41,870
($20.13/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Slow Growth
0.1%
LOTS OF JOBS
Avg. Annual Openings
Very Strong Opportunity
799
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
High school diploma or equivalent
HIGH PAYING
Median Annual Wage
$75,560
($36.33/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
None or Negative Growth
-1.7%
Avg. Annual Openings
Average Opportunity
134
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
High school diploma or equivalent
Median Annual Wage
$51,440
($24.73/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
None or Negative Growth
-1.0%
Avg. Annual Openings
Few Opportunities
61