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Information Technology
Software Developers
Star Rating:
☆☆☆☆☆
Education: Bachelor's degree
 
☆☆☆☆☆
Bachelor's degree
Median Annual Wage
$129,522
($62.27/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 5
Very Strong Growth
2.8%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 5
Very Strong Opportunity
2,349
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Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Electrical Engineers
Star Rating:
☆☆☆☆☆
Education: Bachelor's degree
 
☆☆☆☆☆
Bachelor's degree
Median Annual Wage
$104,615
($50.30/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 3
Average Growth
0.9%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 3
Average Opportunity
149
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Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers
Star Rating:
☆☆☆☆☆
Education: Bachelor's degree
 
☆☆☆☆☆
Bachelor's degree
Median Annual Wage
$81,019
($38.95/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 5
Very Strong Growth
2.1%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 2
Few Opportunities
34
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Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
Star Rating:
☆☆☆☆☆
Education: Bachelor's degree
 
☆☆☆☆☆
Bachelor's degree
Median Annual Wage
$106,395
($51.15/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 5
Very Strong Growth
1.4%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 2
Few Opportunities
57
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Business, Management and Administration
All Other Managers
Star Rating:
Education: Bachelor's degree
 
Bachelor's degree
Median Annual Wage
$125,094
($60.14/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 4
Strong Growth
1.2%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 5
Very Strong Opportunity
1,074
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Manufacturing
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Star Rating:
☆☆☆☆☆
Education: Associate's degree
 
☆☆☆☆☆
Associate's degree
Median Annual Wage
$62,543
($30.07/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 3
Average Growth
0.8%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 1
Rare Opportunity
22
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Manufacturing
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians
Star Rating:
☆☆☆☆☆
Education: Associate's degree
 
☆☆☆☆☆
Associate's degree
Median Annual Wage
$48,655
($23.39/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 1
None or Negative Growth
0.0%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 2
Few Opportunities
25
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Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
All Other Engineers
Star Rating:
Education: Bachelor's degree
 
Bachelor's degree
Median Annual Wage
$99,302
($47.74/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 3
Average Growth
0.9%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 2
Few Opportunities
53
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Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Materials Scientists
Star Rating:
☆☆☆☆☆
Education: Bachelor's degree
 
☆☆☆☆☆
Bachelor's degree
Median Annual Wage
$105,911
($50.92/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 3
Average Growth
0.7%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 1
Rare Opportunity
19
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Government and Public Administration
Construction and Building Inspectors
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
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