Healthcare
Optometrists
- 2025 median pay
- $136,570
- Entry credential
- Doctoral or professional degree
- 2025–2035 growth
- 9.5%
- Annual openings
- 2,000
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
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Installation, Maintenance, and Repair
Avionics Technicians
- 2025 median pay
- $82,280
- Entry credential
- Postsecondary nondegree award
- 2025–2035 growth
- 9.4%
- Annual openings
- 1,700
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerTechnology and Mathematics
Database Architects
- 2025 median pay
- $139,500
- Entry credential
- Bachelor's degree + related experience
- 2025–2035 growth
- 9.4%
- Annual openings
- 3,900
Prior related experience: less than 5 years.
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Veterinarian
- 2025 median pay
- $130,100
- Entry credential
- Doctoral or professional degree
- 2025–2035 growth
- 9.4%
- Annual openings
- 3,100
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerBusiness and Finance
Financial Examiners
- 2025 median pay
- $94,160
- Entry credential
- Bachelor's degree
- 2025–2035 growth
- 9.3%
- Annual openings
- 4,500
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
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Actuaries
- 2025 median pay
- $130,000
- Entry credential
- Bachelor's degree
- 2025–2035 growth
- 9.2%
- Annual openings
- 1,500
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerTransportation and Logistics
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors
- 2025 median pay
- $58,170
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent + related experience
- 2025–2035 growth
- 9.2%
- Annual openings
- 900
Prior related experience: less than 5 years.
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Electrician
- 2025 median pay
- $63,190
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent + apprenticeship
- 2025–2035 growth
- 9.2%
- Annual openings
- 72,700
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerPersonal Care and Service
Manicurists and Pedicurists
- 2025 median pay
- $35,760
- Entry credential
- Postsecondary nondegree award
- 2025–2035 growth
- 9.2%
- Annual openings
- 21,900
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerEngineering and Architecture
Computer Hardware Engineer
- 2025 median pay
- $161,740
- Entry credential
- Bachelor's degree
- 2025–2035 growth
- 9.1%
- Annual openings
- 4,100
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
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Construction Managers
- 2025 median pay
- $114,990
- Entry credential
- Bachelor's degree
- 2025–2035 growth
- 9.1%
- Annual openings
- 49,700
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
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Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles
- 2025 median pay
- $56,460
- Entry credential
- No formal educational credential
- 2025–2035 growth
- 9%
- Annual openings
- 2,200
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
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