Personal Care and Service
Barbers
- 2025 median pay
- $38,210
- Entry credential
- Postsecondary nondegree award
- 2025–2035 growth
- 3.3%
- Annual openings
- 6,900
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
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Education
Preschool Teacher
- 2025 median pay
- $38,140
- Entry credential
- Associate's degree
- 2025–2035 growth
- 4.5%
- Annual openings
- 66,700
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
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Crossing Guards and Flaggers
- 2025 median pay
- $38,100
- Entry credential
- No formal educational credential
- 2025–2035 growth
- 3.5%
- Annual openings
- 17,300
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
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Cutters and Trimmers, Hand
- 2025 median pay
- $38,020
- Entry credential
- No formal educational credential
- 2025–2035 growth
- -18.9%
- Annual openings
- 500
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
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Security Guards
- 2025 median pay
- $38,020
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2025–2035 growth
- 0.9%
- Annual openings
- 156,000
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerOffice and Administration
Receptionists and Information Clerks
- 2025 median pay
- $38,010
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2025–2035 growth
- -1.7%
- Annual openings
- 105,100
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerTransportation and Logistics
Passenger Attendants
- 2025 median pay
- $37,720
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2025–2035 growth
- 6%
- Annual openings
- 4,300
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
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Pharmacy Aides
- 2025 median pay
- $37,680
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2025–2035 growth
- -0.7%
- Annual openings
- 5,100
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
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Dietetic Technicians
- 2025 median pay
- $37,640
- Entry credential
- Associate's degree
- 2025–2035 growth
- 2.7%
- Annual openings
- 4,200
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
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Gambling Cage Workers
- 2025 median pay
- $37,580
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2025–2035 growth
- -3.1%
- Annual openings
- 1,200
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
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Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria
- 2025 median pay
- $37,450
- Entry credential
- No formal educational credential
- 2025–2035 growth
- 2.8%
- Annual openings
- 62,900
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
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Cooks, Restaurant
- 2025 median pay
- $37,390
- Entry credential
- No formal educational credential + related experience
- 2025–2035 growth
- 12.1%
- Annual openings
- 218,600
Prior related experience: less than 5 years.
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