Science
Conservation Scientists
- 2025 median pay
- $73,010
- Entry credential
- Bachelor's degree
- 2025–2035 growth
- 5.3%
- Annual openings
- 2,100
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
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Installation, Maintenance, and Repair
Commercial Divers
- 2025 median pay
- $72,990
- Entry credential
- Postsecondary nondegree award
- 2025–2035 growth
- 4.8%
- Annual openings
- 400
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerBusiness and Finance
Fundraisers
- 2025 median pay
- $72,550
- Entry credential
- Bachelor's degree
- 2025–2035 growth
- 5.5%
- Annual openings
- 10,000
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerArts, Design, Media, and Sports
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners
- 2025 median pay
- $72,420
- Entry credential
- Postsecondary nondegree award
- 2025–2035 growth
- -0.1%
- Annual openings
- 1,800
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
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Occupational Therapy Assistants
- 2025 median pay
- $72,300
- Entry credential
- Associate's degree
- 2025–2035 growth
- 21.5%
- Annual openings
- 8,100
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
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Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products
- 2025 median pay
- $72,080
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2025–2035 growth
- -0.9%
- Annual openings
- 99,800
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
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Forensic Science Technicians
- 2025 median pay
- $72,060
- Entry credential
- Bachelor's degree
- 2025–2035 growth
- 13.3%
- Annual openings
- 2,800
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
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High School Teacher
- 2025 median pay
- $72,040
- Entry credential
- Bachelor's degree
- 2025–2035 growth
- -0.2%
- Annual openings
- 63,500
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerEngineering and Architecture
Mechanical Drafters
- 2025 median pay
- $71,550
- Entry credential
- Associate's degree
- 2025–2035 growth
- -6%
- Annual openings
- 2,900
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
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Anthropologists and Archeologists
- 2025 median pay
- $70,770
- Entry credential
- Master's degree
- 2025–2035 growth
- 6%
- Annual openings
- 800
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerConstruction and Trades
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators
- 2025 median pay
- $70,070
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2025–2035 growth
- 1.5%
- Annual openings
- 1,200
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
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Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers
- 2025 median pay
- $69,990
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent + related experience
- 2025–2035 growth
- 3.7%
- Annual openings
- 36,900
Prior related experience: less than 5 years.
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