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Education: Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's degree
HIGH PAYING
Median Annual Wage
$80,490
($38.70/hr)
FAST GROWING
Annual Growth Rate
Average Growth
1.1%
LOTS OF JOBS
Avg. Annual Openings
Very Strong Opportunity
4,295
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
High school diploma or equivalent
Median Annual Wage
$45,140
($21.70/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Slow Growth
0.7%
LOTS OF JOBS
Avg. Annual Openings
Very Strong Opportunity
1,407
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
High school diploma or equivalent
Median Annual Wage
$61,030
($29.34/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
None or Negative Growth
0.1%
LOTS OF JOBS
Avg. Annual Openings
Very Strong Opportunity
4,199
Education: Associate's degree
Associate's degree
Median Annual Wage
$47,160
($22.67/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
None or Negative Growth
0.0%
Avg. Annual Openings
Strong Opportunity
358
Education: Some college, no degree
Some college, no degree
Median Annual Wage
$46,640
($22.42/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
None or Negative Growth
0.0%
LOTS OF JOBS
Avg. Annual Openings
Very Strong Opportunity
6,412