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Requirement
Median
Annual Wage
Annual
Growth Rate
Avg. Annual
Openings
Manufacturing
Star Rating:
Education: Some college, no degree
 
Some college, no degree
Median Annual Wage
$47,827
($23.00/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 2
Slow Growth
0.2%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 3
Average Opportunity
75
Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications
Star Rating:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
 
High school diploma or equivalent
Median Annual Wage
$45,492
($21.88/hr)
FAST GROWING
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 1
None or Negative Growth
-0.2%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 3
Average Opportunity
97
Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications
Star Rating:
Education: Postsecondary nondegree award
 
Postsecondary nondegree award
HIGH PAYING
Median Annual Wage
$51,601
($24.80/hr)
FAST GROWING
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 1
None or Negative Growth
-1.7%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 1
Rare Opportunity
9
Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications
Star Rating:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
 
High school diploma or equivalent
Median Annual Wage
$46,506
($22.36/hr)
FAST GROWING
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 1
None or Negative Growth
-1.3%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 1
Rare Opportunity
24
Business, Management and Administration
Star Rating:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
 
High school diploma or equivalent
Median Annual Wage
$41,789
($20.09/hr)
FAST GROWING
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 1
None or Negative Growth
-2.2%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 3
Average Opportunity
114