Education
Elementary School Teacher
- 2025 median pay
- $63,970
- Entry credential
- Bachelor's degree
- 2025–2035 growth
- -0.4%
- Annual openings
- 87,500
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
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Production
Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic
- 2025 median pay
- $63,870
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2025–2035 growth
- -3.4%
- Annual openings
- 500
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
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Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary
- 2025 median pay
- $63,820
- Entry credential
- Bachelor's degree + related experience
- 2025–2035 growth
- -0.3%
- Annual openings
- 8,000
Prior related experience: less than 5 years.
Compare this careerPersonal Care and Service
First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers
- 2025 median pay
- $63,820
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent + related experience
- 2025–2035 growth
- 3.5%
- Annual openings
- 2,600
Prior related experience: less than 5 years.
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Plumber / Pipefitter
- 2025 median pay
- $63,800
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent + apprenticeship
- 2025–2035 growth
- 6.8%
- Annual openings
- 42,000
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerTransportation and Logistics
Flight Attendants
- 2025 median pay
- $63,580
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent + related experience
- 2025–2035 growth
- 8.8%
- Annual openings
- 18,500
Prior related experience: less than 5 years.
Compare this careerInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers
- 2025 median pay
- $63,520
- Entry credential
- Associate's degree
- 2025–2035 growth
- 1.2%
- Annual openings
- 1,000
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
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Curators
- 2025 median pay
- $63,420
- Entry credential
- Master's degree
- 2025–2035 growth
- 4.9%
- Annual openings
- 1,600
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
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Model Makers, Metal and Plastic
- 2025 median pay
- $63,340
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2025–2035 growth
- -17.3%
- Annual openings
- 200
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
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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 careerArts, Design, Media, and Sports
Graphic Designers
- 2025 median pay
- $62,960
- Entry credential
- Bachelor's degree
- 2025–2035 growth
- -1.7%
- Annual openings
- 16,000
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
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Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians
- 2025 median pay
- $62,930
- Entry credential
- Associate degree (technician route)
- 2025–2035 growth
- 2.7%
- Annual openings
- 20,800
Prior experience requirements need verification for this occupation.
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