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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 52 of 54
Food Service
- 2025 median pay
- $35,880
- Entry credential
- No formal educational credential
- 2025–2035 growth
- -5.2%
- Annual openings
- 17,400
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerTransportation and Logistics
- 2025 median pay
- $35,830
- Entry credential
- No formal educational credential
- 2025–2035 growth
- 3.9%
- Annual openings
- 51,500
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerHealthcare Support
- 2025 median pay
- $35,800
- Entry credential
- Specialty requirements need verification
- 2025–2035 growth
- 18.1%
- Annual openings
- 760,500
Prior experience requirements need verification for this occupation.
Compare this careerHealthcare Support
- 2025 median pay
- $35,800
- Entry credential
- Specialty requirements need verification
- 2025–2035 growth
- 18.1%
- Annual openings
- 760,500
Prior experience requirements need verification for this occupation.
Compare this careerPersonal Care and Service
- 2025 median pay
- $35,790
- Entry credential
- Postsecondary nondegree award
- 2025–2035 growth
- 7.7%
- Annual openings
- 73,400
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerPersonal Care and Service
- 2025 median pay
- $35,760
- Entry credential
- Postsecondary nondegree award
- 2025–2035 growth
- 9.2%
- Annual openings
- 21,900
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerAgriculture and Natural Resources
- 2025 median pay
- $35,730
- Entry credential
- No formal educational credential
- 2025–2035 growth
- -3.4%
- Annual openings
- 5,800
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerPersonal Care and Service
- 2025 median pay
- $35,680
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2025–2035 growth
- 2.6%
- Annual openings
- 5,400
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerTransportation and Logistics
- 2025 median pay
- $35,670
- Entry credential
- No formal educational credential
- 2025–2035 growth
- 3.8%
- Annual openings
- 12,900
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerAgriculture and Natural Resources
- 2025 median pay
- $35,660
- Entry credential
- No formal educational credential
- 2025–2035 growth
- -2.4%
- Annual openings
- 72,500
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerBuilding and Grounds
- 2025 median pay
- $35,510
- Entry credential
- No formal educational credential
- 2025–2035 growth
- 0.6%
- Annual openings
- 175,500
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerTransportation and Logistics
- 2025 median pay
- $35,450
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2025–2035 growth
- -1.3%
- Annual openings
- 1,400
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
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