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Manufacturing
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers
Star Rating:
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Education: No formal educational credential
 
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No formal educational credential
Median Annual Wage
$$$
No Data Available
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 4
Strong Growth
1.1%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 1
Rare Opportunity
0
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Architecture and Construction
Tile and Stone Setters
Star Rating:
☆☆☆☆☆
Education: No formal educational credential
 
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No formal educational credential
Median Annual Wage
$46,035
($22.13/hr)
FAST GROWING
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 5
Very Strong Growth
1.5%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 1
Rare Opportunity
13
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Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications
Craft Artists
Star Rating:
☆☆☆☆☆
Education: No formal educational credential
 
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No formal educational credential
Median Annual Wage
$$$
No Data Available
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 4
Strong Growth
1.1%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 1
Rare Opportunity
0
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Manufacturing
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Star Rating:
☆☆☆☆☆
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
 
☆☆☆☆☆
High school diploma or equivalent
HIGH PAYING
Median Annual Wage
$46,339
($22.28/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 2
Slow Growth
0.1%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 2
Few Opportunities
47
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Architecture and Construction
Terrazzo Workers and Finishers
Star Rating:
☆☆☆☆☆
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
 
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High school diploma or equivalent
Median Annual Wage
$$$
No Data Available
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 1
None or Negative Growth
-1.0%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 1
Rare Opportunity
0
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Manufacturing
Foundry Mold and Coremakers
Star Rating:
☆☆☆☆☆
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
 
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High school diploma or equivalent
Median Annual Wage
$$$
No Data Available
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 1
None or Negative Growth
-1.2%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 1
Rare Opportunity
0
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Manufacturing
Hand Grinding and Polishing Workers
Star Rating:
☆☆☆☆☆
Education: No formal educational credential
 
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No formal educational credential
Median Annual Wage
$36,928
($17.76/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 1
None or Negative Growth
-2.0%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 1
Rare Opportunity
3
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Manufacturing
Hand Cutters and Trimmers
Star Rating:
☆☆☆☆☆
Education: No formal educational credential
 
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No formal educational credential
Median Annual Wage
$39,499
($18.99/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 1
None or Negative Growth
-0.8%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 1
Rare Opportunity
6
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