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Median
Annual Wage
Annual
Growth Rate
Avg. Annual
Openings
Business, Management and Administration
Star Rating:
Education: Bachelor's degree
 
Bachelor's degree
Median Annual Wage
$99,131
($47.66/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 4
Strong Growth
1.3%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 3
Average Opportunity
138
Business, Management and Administration
Star Rating:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
 
High school diploma or equivalent
Median Annual Wage
$34,144
($16.42/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 3
Average Growth
0.8%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 5
Very Strong Opportunity
1,239
Business, Management and Administration
Star Rating:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
 
High school diploma or equivalent
Median Annual Wage
$37,501
($18.03/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 2
Slow Growth
0.2%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 5
Very Strong Opportunity
2,739
Business, Management and Administration
Star Rating:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
 
High school diploma or equivalent
Median Annual Wage
$58,456
($28.10/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 1
None or Negative Growth
-1.6%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 4
Strong Opportunity
284
Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
Star Rating:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
 
High school diploma or equivalent
Median Annual Wage
$46,431
($22.32/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 1
None or Negative Growth
-1.9%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 2
Few Opportunities
60