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Rating
Education
Requirement
Median
Annual Wage
Annual
Growth Rate
Avg. Annual
Openings
Human Services
Star Rating:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
 
High school diploma or equivalent
Median Annual Wage
$41,334
($19.87/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 5
Very Strong Growth
1.9%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 3
Average Opportunity
112
Architecture and Construction
Star Rating:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
 
High school diploma or equivalent
Median Annual Wage
$64,506
($31.01/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 4
Strong Growth
1.2%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 5
Very Strong Opportunity
883
Manufacturing
Star Rating:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
 
High school diploma or equivalent
Median Annual Wage
$68,205
($32.79/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 4
Strong Growth
1.1%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 4
Strong Opportunity
449
Hospitality and Tourism
Star Rating:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
 
High school diploma or equivalent
Median Annual Wage
$39,024
($18.76/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 3
Average Growth
0.8%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 4
Strong Opportunity
289
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
Star Rating:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
 
High school diploma or equivalent
Median Annual Wage
$64,014
($30.78/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 2
Slow Growth
0.5%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 2
Few Opportunities
42