Management
Construction Managers
- 2025 median pay
- $114,990
- Entry credential
- Bachelor's degree
- 2025–2035 growth
- 9.1%
- Annual openings
- 49,700
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
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Arts, Design, Media, and Sports
Art Directors
- 2025 median pay
- $114,850
- Entry credential
- Bachelor's degree + related experience
- 2025–2035 growth
- 4.2%
- Annual openings
- 12,200
Prior related experience: 5 years or more.
Compare this careerManagement
Administrative Services Managers
- 2025 median pay
- $114,130
- Entry credential
- Bachelor's degree + related experience
- 2025–2035 growth
- 5.2%
- Annual openings
- 22,000
Prior related experience: less than 5 years.
Compare this careerEngineering and Architecture
Materials Engineers
- 2025 median pay
- $112,860
- Entry credential
- Bachelor's degree
- 2025–2035 growth
- 7.5%
- Annual openings
- 1,300
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerEngineering and Architecture
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects
- 2025 median pay
- $112,230
- Entry credential
- Bachelor's degree
- 2025–2035 growth
- 6.7%
- Annual openings
- 500
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerScience
Nuclear Technicians
- 2025 median pay
- $110,240
- Entry credential
- Associate's degree
- 2025–2035 growth
- 1.1%
- Annual openings
- 900
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerConstruction and Trades
Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers
- 2025 median pay
- $109,910
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent + apprenticeship
- 2025–2035 growth
- 5.7%
- Annual openings
- 1,900
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerEngineering and Architecture
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers
- 2025 median pay
- $109,370
- Entry credential
- Bachelor's degree
- 2025–2035 growth
- 7.6%
- Annual openings
- 1,200
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
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Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary
- 2025 median pay
- $109,270
- Entry credential
- Doctoral or professional degree
- 2025–2035 growth
- 7.8%
- Annual openings
- 3,900
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
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Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
- 2025 median pay
- $107,310
- Entry credential
- Doctoral or professional degree + related experience
- 2025–2035 growth
- 17.9%
- Annual openings
- 24,900
Prior related experience: less than 5 years.
Compare this careerEngineering and Architecture
Environmental Engineers
- 2025 median pay
- $107,110
- Entry credential
- Bachelor's degree
- 2025–2035 growth
- 6.3%
- Annual openings
- 2,300
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerProduction
Power Distributors and Dispatchers
- 2025 median pay
- $106,730
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2025–2035 growth
- 1.2%
- Annual openings
- 700
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
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