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Rating
Education
Requirement
Median
Annual Wage
Annual
Growth Rate
Avg. Annual
Openings
Architecture and Construction
Star Rating:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
 
High school diploma or equivalent
Median Annual Wage
$50,950
($24.49/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 4
Strong Growth
1.2%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 5
Very Strong Opportunity
2,625
Architecture and Construction
Star Rating:
Education: No formal educational credential
 
No formal educational credential
Median Annual Wage
$26,670
($12.82/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 3
Average Growth
0.7%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 1
Rare Opportunity
14
Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications
Star Rating:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
 
High school diploma or equivalent
Median Annual Wage
$56,390
($27.11/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 5
Very Strong Growth
1.6%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 4
Strong Opportunity
371
Architecture and Construction
Star Rating:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
 
High school diploma or equivalent
Median Annual Wage
$36,920
($17.75/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 2
Slow Growth
0.2%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 4
Strong Opportunity
681
Manufacturing
Star Rating:
Education: Postsecondary nondegree award
 
Postsecondary nondegree award
Median Annual Wage
$73,950
($35.55/hr)
Annual Growth Rate
Growth Rate 3
Average Growth
0.7%
Avg. Annual Openings
Annual Opening Score 3
Average Opportunity
140