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646 careers · Sorted by median pay · Page 17 of 54
Education
- 2025 median pay
- $78,620
- Entry credential
- Master's degree
- 2025–2035 growth
- 2.2%
- Annual openings
- 8,000
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerEducation
- 2025 median pay
- $78,580
- Entry credential
- Doctoral or professional degree
- 2025–2035 growth
- 2.1%
- Annual openings
- 2,400
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerConstruction and Trades
- 2025 median pay
- $78,540
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2025–2035 growth
- -18.9%
- Annual openings
- 100
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerBusiness and Finance
- 2025 median pay
- $78,240
- Entry credential
- Postsecondary nondegree award
- 2025–2035 growth
- -8.7%
- Annual openings
- 700
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerBusiness and Finance
- 2025 median pay
- $78,210
- Entry credential
- Bachelor's degree + related experience
- 2025–2035 growth
- 6%
- Annual openings
- 9,000
Prior related experience: less than 5 years.
Compare this careerEngineering and Architecture
- 2025 median pay
- $78,190
- Entry credential
- Associate's degree
- 2025–2035 growth
- 2.4%
- Annual openings
- 8,100
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerProduction
- 2025 median pay
- $78,120
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2025–2035 growth
- -5.2%
- Annual openings
- 1,300
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerBusiness and Finance
- 2025 median pay
- $78,000
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2025–2035 growth
- -5.5%
- Annual openings
- 20,900
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerTransportation and Logistics
- 2025 median pay
- $78,000
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2025–2035 growth
- 0.9%
- Annual openings
- 3,000
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerPublic Safety
- 2025 median pay
- $77,970
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent + related experience
- 2025–2035 growth
- -2.5%
- Annual openings
- 3,700
Prior related experience: less than 5 years.
Compare this careerArts, Design, Media, and Sports
- 2025 median pay
- $77,920
- Entry credential
- Bachelor's degree + related experience
- 2025–2035 growth
- -1.1%
- Annual openings
- 7,900
Prior related experience: less than 5 years.
Compare this careerBusiness and Finance
- 2025 median pay
- $77,710
- Entry credential
- Specialty requirements need verification
- 2025–2035 growth
- 6%
- Annual openings
- 47,200
Prior experience requirements need verification for this occupation.
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