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Compare national median pay alongside the credentials, training, and prior experience involved. Medians are not starting offers.
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646 careers · Sorted by median pay · Page 22 of 54
Office and Administration
- 2025 median pay
- $69,500
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent + related experience
- 2025–2035 growth
- 0.1%
- Annual openings
- 127,400
Prior related experience: less than 5 years.
Compare this careerManagement
- 2025 median pay
- $69,390
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent + related experience
- 2025–2035 growth
- 5.8%
- Annual openings
- 38,800
Prior related experience: less than 5 years.
Compare this careerManagement
- 2025 median pay
- $69,250
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent + related experience
- 2025–2035 growth
- 3.8%
- Annual openings
- 5,500
Prior related experience: less than 5 years.
Compare this careerScience
- 2025 median pay
- $68,940
- Entry credential
- Bachelor's degree
- 2025–2035 growth
- 5.8%
- Annual openings
- 200
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerTransportation and Logistics
- 2025 median pay
- $68,840
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2025–2035 growth
- 0.8%
- Annual openings
- 900
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerHealthcare Support
- 2025 median pay
- $68,380
- Entry credential
- Associate's degree
- 2025–2035 growth
- 23%
- Annual openings
- 18,500
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerEducation
- 2025 median pay
- $68,270
- Entry credential
- Master's degree
- 2025–2035 growth
- 2.6%
- Annual openings
- 12,600
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerProduction
- 2025 median pay
- $68,120
- Entry credential
- Postsecondary nondegree award
- 2025–2035 growth
- 5.9%
- Annual openings
- 2,700
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerTransportation and Logistics
- 2025 median pay
- $68,080
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent + related experience
- 2025–2035 growth
- 3.8%
- Annual openings
- 3,500
Prior related experience: less than 5 years.
Compare this careerBusiness and Finance
- 2025 median pay
- $67,960
- Entry credential
- Specialty requirements need verification
- 2025–2035 growth
- 3.5%
- Annual openings
- 5,200
Prior experience requirements need verification for this occupation.
Compare this careerBusiness and Finance
- 2025 median pay
- $67,960
- Entry credential
- Specialty requirements need verification
- 2025–2035 growth
- 3.5%
- Annual openings
- 5,200
Prior experience requirements need verification for this occupation.
Compare this careerConstruction and Trades
- 2025 median pay
- $67,890
- Entry credential
- No formal educational credential + related experience
- 2025–2035 growth
- 0.8%
- Annual openings
- 1,100
Prior related experience: less than 5 years.
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