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Median
Annual Wage
Annual
Growth Rate
Avg. Annual
Openings
Architecture and Construction
Star Rating:
Education: Bachelor's degree
 
Bachelor's degree
Median Annual Wage
$82,672
($39.75/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 5
Very Strong Growth
1.8%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 4
Strong Opportunity
413
Architecture and Construction
Star Rating:
Education: Bachelor's degree
 
Bachelor's degree
Median Annual Wage
$101,244
($48.68/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 5
Very Strong Growth
1.4%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 5
Very Strong Opportunity
751
Architecture and Construction
Star Rating:
Education: Associate's degree
 
Associate's degree
Median Annual Wage
$56,929
($27.37/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 4
Strong Growth
1.1%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 3
Average Opportunity
102
Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
Star Rating:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
 
High school diploma or equivalent
Median Annual Wage
$53,036
($25.50/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 5
Very Strong Growth
1.5%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 1
Rare Opportunity
6
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
Star Rating:
Education: Associate's degree
 
Associate's degree
Median Annual Wage
$49,513
($23.80/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 5
Very Strong Growth
1.5%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 2
Few Opportunities
31
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Star Rating:
Education: Bachelor's degree
 
Bachelor's degree
Median Annual Wage
$77,480
($37.25/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 4
Strong Growth
1.1%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 2
Few Opportunities
72
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
Star Rating:
Education: Bachelor's degree
 
Bachelor's degree
Median Annual Wage
$163,110
($78.42/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 5
Very Strong Growth
1.6%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 3
Average Opportunity
243
Government and Public Administration
Star Rating:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
 
High school diploma or equivalent
Median Annual Wage
$63,181
($30.38/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 2
Slow Growth
0.5%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 3
Average Opportunity
189