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TABLE OF CONTENTS AGRICULTURE ......... PAGE 5 BIOTECHNOLOGY ......... PAGE 6 CONSTRUCTION ......... PAGE 7 EDUCATION & HUMAN SERVICES ......... PAGE 8 ENERGY & TECHNOLOGY ......... PAGE 9 HEALTHCARE ......... PAGE 10 HOSPITALITY, TOURISM & RETAIL ......... PAGE 11 MANUFACTURING ......... PAGE 12 PUBLIC WORKS & SAFETY ......... PAGE 13 TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS ......... PAGE 14

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AGRICULTURE CORE SKILLS

• Using scientific rules and strategies to solve problems • Using equipment or systems, equipment maintenance/ repairing and/or equipment selection • Managing equipment or materials • Troubleshooting • Quality control • Basic sales, customer service and communication skills

Industry Occupation

Planting crops under the hot sun and then waiting for them to grow has become much more than simple agriculture. Careers in agriculture have advanced in many different ways from agricultural retail sales to becoming an agronomist. Agribusiness is a huge industry, with the number of jobs in this area increasing by almost 60,000 per year.

Annual Entry Wage Annual Exp. Wage Education Required

Natural Sciences Managers

$97,687

$213,290

Bachelor's Degree

Environmental Engineers

$64,313

$126,714

Bachelor's Degree

Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists

$49,712

$76,752

Bachelor's Degree

Food Scientists and Technologists

$39,446

$51,267

Bachelor's Degree

Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health

$36,547

$52,030

Associate's Degree

Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians

$35,737

$63,955

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Soil and Plant Scientists

$35,432

$135,040

Bachelor's Degree

Forest and Conservation Technicians

$32,760

$49,837

Associate's Degree

Biological Technicians

$32,248

$52,804

Bachelor's Degree

Agricultural Technicians

$30,576

$47,594

Associate's Degree

Pest Control Workers

$27,591

$44,300

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors

$27,194

$48,207

No formal educational credential

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BIOTECHNOLOGY Biotechnology is the use of living systems and organisms to develop or make useful products that help improve our lives. Featured most prominently in the biotechnology arena is the production of medical drugs being used in health care. With major biomanufacturing and pharmaceutical industries located in Johnston County, the biotechnology field is wide open for qualified job seekers.

Industry Occupation

CORE SKILLS

• Great communication skills - written and verbal • Flexibility • Ability to work on team • Innovative thinker • Ability to work under pressure, time management, working under deadlines, etc

Annual Entry Wage Annual Exp. Wage Education Required

Statisticians

$74,713

$141,410

Master's Degree

Industrial Production Managers

$73,038

$138,294

Bachelor's Degree

Industrial Engineers

$67,232

$118,364

Bachelor's Degree

Chemical Engineers

$65,689

$118,633

Bachelor's Degree

Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers

$63,290

$104,759

Bachelor's Degree

Mechanical Engineers

$62,254

$104,689

Bachelor's Degree

Microbiologists

$61,099

$105,695

Bachelor's Degree

Biochemists and Biophysicists

$60,244

$119,681

Doctoral or Professional Degree

Biological Scientists, All Other

$56,950

$104,624

Bachelor's Degree

Chemists

$50,984

$99,797

Bachelor's Degree

Life Scientists, All Other

$49,941

$114,587

Bachelor's Degree

Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health

$48,865

$89,978

Bachelor's Degree

Life, Physical and Social Science Technicians, All Other

$47,576

$69,620

Associate's Degree

Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technologists and Technicians

$41,070

$80,101

Associate's Degree

Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians

$40,825

$74,736

Associate's Degree

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers

$38,702

$83,065

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders

$37,554

$69,947

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Chemical Technicians

$34,397

$64,135

Associate's Degree

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CONSTRUCTION CONSTRUCTION The construction industry consists of three general branches: residential (new homes and remodeling),

CORE SKILLS CORE SKILLS • Strength and stamina

•• S trength andrepair, staminequipment a Installation, maintenance •• ITroubleshooting nstallation, repair, equipment maintenance Troubleshand ootimechanical ng •• Building knowledge •• Math Buildiand ng alanguage nd mechanliteracy ical knowledge • Math and language literacy

Industry Occupation

The construction industry consists of three general branches: residential (new homes and remodeling), commercial (offices, buildings), and industrial (large commercial buildings, factories, schools). Construction offers more opportunities than many other industries for those who are interested in the wide variety of construction trades that are available. For a growing area like Johnston County, the construction industry is an essential part of our success.

Annual Entry Wage Annual Exp. Wage Education Required

Civil Engineers

$63,426

$101,480

Bachelor's Degree

Construction Managers

$60,452

$133,548

Bachelor's Degree

Architects, Except Landscape and Naval

$51,005

$101,964

Bachelor's Degree

Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers

$47,793

$82,099

High School Diploma or Equivalent

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers

$46,370

$79,682

High School Diploma or Equivalent

First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers

$43,865

$59,793

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Architectural and Civil Drafters

$42,606

$72,337

Associate's Degree

Crane and Tower Operators

$42,410

$74,569

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Structural Iron and Steel Workers

$39,044

$57,394

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Insulation Workers, Mechanical

$38,710

$52,578

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians

$37,810

$64,129

Associate's Degree

Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers

$37,229

$49,160

No Formal Educational Credential

Electricians

$36,987

$60,397

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators

$36,811

$49,706

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Cost Estimators

$36,785

$82,873

Bachelor's Degree

Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers

$35,752

$59,062

Postsecondary Non-degree Award

Surveying and Mapping Technicians

$35,735

$58,503

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Interior Designers

$35,133

$70,443

Bachelor's Degree

Roofers

$34,453

$47,558

No Formal Educational Credential

Brickmasons and Blockmasons

$34,008

$48,823

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Sheet Metal Workers

$33,787

$51,269

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Surveyors

$33,702

$97,449

Bachelor's Degree

Tile and Stone Setters

$33,411

$48,063

No Formal Educational Credential

Highway Maintenance Workers

$33,390

$45,739

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters

$33,291

$61,199

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Carpenters

$30,645

$51,064

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers

$30,380

$47,351

No Formal Educational Credential

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Education & Human Services Deciding on career is one of the most important choices you will ever make!

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Annual Entry Wage Annual Exp. Wage

Education Required

Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary

$61,847

$92,339

Master's degree

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

$58,267

$135,695

Doctoral or professional degree

$50,088

$79,203

Master's degree

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Healthcare Social Workers

Career pathways are a resource that can help you build a career in these industriesDoctoral no matter your starting or professional degree $83,976 $49,753 point. Once you find an occupation you like, it’s important to know what skills, education and training are Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Master's degree $74,190 $47,538 needed to move you to the next level. Check out this Career Cluster Guide and Career Pathways diagrams.

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary

Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary

$46,051

$84,198

Bachelor's degree

But what are you good at? There’s help for that, too. $43,023 Use this easy Interest thatdegree suggests possible Master's $75,203 Profiler careers based on your personal interests and preferred$41,342 activities.

Psychologists, All Other Master's degree $117,853 Instructional Coordinators

Bachelor's $97,249 And here’s a reality check. You need to make a living to$40,823 make a life. How much money do degree you need to make toand live the life you want? Do you want to own a home or rent a high-rise$90,878 condo? What are degree the transportation Social Community Service Managers Bachelor's $40,052 costs involved if you choose to commute 40 minutes to work? Reality $60,073 Check will give you an idea of things Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Bachelor's degree $39,858 to come!

Health Education Specialists

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers

$38,918

$62,085

Master's degree

The Workforce Resources World is all about the game$38,007 of LIFE. Are you$79,819 ready? Game on!degree Master's

Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary Child, Family, and School Social Workers

$37,393

$59,036

Bachelor's degree

Massage Therapists

$37,355

$78,144

Postsecondary nondegree award

Community Health Workers

$36,928

$52,605

High school diploma or equivalent

Credit Counselors

$36,599

$79,123

Bachelor's degree

Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors

$36,471

$63,216

Master's degree

Social Workers, All Other

$36,385

$84,989

Bachelor's degree

Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors

$35,627

$70,886

Bachelor's degree

Interpreters and Translators

$32,539

$64,106

Bachelor's degree

First-line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers

$30,708

$52,687

High school diploma or equivalent

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ENERGY & TECHNOLOGY Do you enjoy using technology? Do you want to avoid living in your parent’s basement and playing video games for the rest of your life? Don’t assume that working on computers is the only job in information technology. IT also includes programming, data security, computer support technicians, web designers, and more.

Industry Occupation

CORE SKILLS

• Programming • Technology design • Troubleshooting • Complex problem solving • Ability to write code and understanding of the process of code writing

Annual Entry Wage Annual Exp. Wage Education Required

Computer and Information Systems Managers

$102,880

$176,251

Bachelor's degree

Computer Network Architects

$82,243

$170,545

Bachelor's degree

Computer Hardware Engineers

$79,382

$165,490

Bachelor's degree

Software Developers

$78,701

$152,300

Bachelor's degree

Information Security Analysts

$76,018

$140,514

Bachelor's degree

Database Architects

$69,055

$140,752

Bachelor's degree

Electrical Engineers

$68,717

$131,323

Bachelor's degree

Computer Programmers

$66,373

$125,143

Bachelor's degree

Database Administrators

$64,116

$135,059

Bachelor's degree

Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers

$64,053

$135,537

Bachelor's degree

Data Scientists

$63,844

$137,681

Bachelor's degree

Computer Systems Analysts

$62,686

$125,793

Bachelor's degree

Network and Computer Systems Administrators

$58,809

$112,324

Bachelor's degree

Web and Digital Interface Designers

$54,013

$116,972

Bachelor's degree

Power Plant Operators

$49,815

$101,718

High school diploma or equivalent

Web Developers

$49,393

$128,512

Bachelor's degree

Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers

$47,793

$82,099

High school diploma or equivalent

Computer Network Support Specialists

$46,742

$116,451

Associate's degree

Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists

$43,285

$100,327

Bachelor's degree

Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers

$39,328

$63,354

Associate's degree

Computer User Support Specialists

$37,717

$77,146

Some college, no degree

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HEALTH CARE Think about the last time you visited a doctor’s Think about the last time you visited a doctor’s office. How many different people interacted with office. How many different people interacted with you that day? From the person at the front desk you that day? From the person at the front desk to the lab technician analyzing test results, there to the lab technician analyzing test results, there are numerous opportunities in the rapidly changing are numerous opportunities in the rapidly changing and expanding health care industry. and expanding health care industry.

Industry Occupation Industry Occupation Occupation Industry Family Medicine Medicine Physicians Family Family Medicine Physicians Physicians Physician Physician Assistants Assistants Physician Assistants Nurse Practitioners Nurse Practitioners Pharmacists Nurse Practitioners Nurse Midwives Pharmacists Pharmacists Optometrists Nurse Midwives Nurse Midwives Medical and Health Services Managers Optometrists Physical Therapists Optometrists Audiologists Medical and Health Services Managers Medical and Health Services Managers Epidemiologists Physical Therapists Occupational Therapists Physical Therapists Dental Hygienists Audiologists Audiologists Occupational Therapy Assistants Epidemiologists Epidemiologists Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Occupational Therapists Veterinarians Occupational Therapists Speech-Language Dental Hygienists Pathologists Dental Hygienists Chiropractors Occupational Therapy Assistants Dietitians and Therapy Nutritionists Occupational Assistants Physical Therapist Assistants Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Health Information Technologists and Medical Veterinarians Veterinarians Registrars

CORE CORE SKILLS SKILLS • Science

Science • Science •• A ccttiiv e lliisstte en niin ng g A ve Active listening • JJu d g e m e n t a n dd ecciissiio on nm ma akkiin ng g udgement aand nd ddecision e • Judgement making Se errv viicce eo orriie en ntta attiio on n •• S Service orientation • S So occiia all p pe errcce ep pttiiv ve en ne essss • Social perceptiveness Re ea ad diin ng g cco om mp prre eh he en nssiio on n •• R Reading comprehension • S Sttrro on ng g cco om mm mu un niicca attiio on na an nd d iin ntte errp pe errsso on na all sskkiillllss • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Annual Entry Wage Annual Exp. Wage Annual Entry Entry Wage Wage Annual Annual Exp. Wage Annual Exp. Wage $181,117 $181,117 $181,117.00 $103,424.0 $103,424 $103,424 0 $99,263.00 $99,263 $99,263 $95,721.00 $81,705.00 $95,721 $74,839.00 $95,721 $71,320.00 $81,705 $66,617.00 $81,705 $64,418.00 $74,839 $63,806.00 $74,839 $62,400.00 $71,320 $61,391.00 $71,320 $61,381.00 $66,617 $60,143.00 $66,617 $57,753.00 $64,418 $54,124.00 $64,418 $51,167.00 $49,087 $63,806 $63,806 $48,676 $46,764 $62,400 $62,400 $45,760 $41,329.00 $61,391 $61,391 $37,658.00 $36,659.00 $61,381 $61,381

Education Required Education Required Required Education

$230,848 $230,848 $200,480

Doctoral or professional degree DoctoralDegree or professional degree Master's

$133,920 $133,920 $262,120

Master's degree Doctoral or Professional Degree Master's degree

$134,012 $134,012 $266,080

Master's degree Doctoral or Professional Degree Master's degree

$140,227 $137,710 $140,227

Doctoral or or professional Degree degree Doctoral Doctoral or Professional professional degree

$131,256 $113,390 $131,256

Master's Degree degree Master's Master's degree

$165,008 $115,100 $165,008

DoctoralDegree or professional degree Master's Doctoral or professional degree

$138,620 $142,471 $142,471

Bachelor's Degree degree Bachelor's degree Doctoral Doctoral or or Professional professional Degree degree Doctoral or professional degree Doctoral or Professional Degree Doctoral or professional degree Doctoral or professional degree Master's Degree Master's degree Master's degree Doctoral or Professional Degree Master's degree Master's degree Associate's Degree Associate's degree Associate's degree Associate's Degree Associate's degree Associate's degree Bachelor's Degree Doctoral or professional degree Doctoral or Degree professional degree Associate's

$57,753 $57,753

$97,490 $99,112 $99,112 $123,730 $82,413 $82,413 $95,510 $114,442 $114,442 $118,120 $97,142 $97,142 $76,500 $83,481 $83,481 $73,790 $74,993 $74,993 $72,110 $132,480 $132,480 $70,110 $140,489 $140,489 $66,100

$54,124 $54,124

$87,971 $87,971 $89,260

Master's degree Master's Degree degree Master's

$60,143 $60,143

Doctoral or professional degree Doctoral or Degree professional degree Associate's

Speech-Language Pathologists Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Speech-Language Pathologists Athletic Trainers Chiropractors Chiropractors Dental Assistants Dietitians and Nutritionists Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians Dietitians and Nutritionists

$51,167 $51,167

$96,771 $62,030 $96,771

Doctoral or professional degree Associate's Doctoral or Degree professional degree

$49,087 $49,087

$78,083 $78,083 $65,650

Bachelor's degree Bachelor's degree Associate's Degree

Physical Therapist Assistants Physical Therapist Assistants

$48,676 $48,676

Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars

$46,764 $46,764

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

$45,760 $45,760

$72,147 $72,147 $48,290 $69,809 $69,809 $46,390 $60,416 $60,416

Associate's degree Associate's degree Post-Secondary Non-Degree Award Associate's degree Associate's degree Post-Secondary Non-Degree Award Postsecondary nondegree award Postsecondary nondegree award

Athletic Trainers Athletic Trainers

$41,329 $41,329

$58,240 $45,960 $58,240

Post-Secondary Master's degree Non-Degree Award Master's degree

Dental Assistants Dental Assistants

$37,658 $37,658

$56,882 $35,840 $56,882

Postsecondary nondegree award Post-Secondary Non-Degree Award Postsecondary nondegree award

Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians

$36,659 $36,659

$64,235 $64,235 $37,480

Bachelor's degree Bachelor's High schooldegree diploma or equivalent

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HOSPITALITY, TOURISM & RETAIL CORE SKILLS

The hospitality industry exists world-wide as well as right here in Johnston County. Wait staff, travel agents, tour guides, hotel staff/management, artist, chefs, and operations managers are just a few of the job opportunities geared toward helping others enjoy themselves when they are out and about. Roll out the welcome mat!

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills • Customer service skills • Managing of financial resources • Time management • Negotiation • Persuasion • Social perceptiveness

Industry Occupation

Annual Entry Wage Annual Exp. Wage Education Required

Advertising and Promotions Managers Sales Managers General and Operations Managers Food Service Managers Chefs and Head Cooks Lodging Managers Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers Travel Agents First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers First-line Supervisors of Entertainment And Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers Customer Service Representatives Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks Retail Salespersons Recreation Workers Bakers

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$115,685

$189,981

Bachelor's degree

$59,478

$194,790

Bachelor's degree

$49,974

$169,817

Bachelor's degree

$45,231

$77,405

High school diploma or equivalent

$41,007

$70,720

High school diploma or equivalent

$34,563

$84,043

High school diploma or equivalent

$33,280

$65,544

Bachelor's degree

$29,349

$55,298

High school diploma or equivalent

$29,080

$58,715

High school diploma or equivalent

$28,716

$58,533

High school diploma or equivalent

$28,237

$55,545

High school diploma or equivalent

$27,348

$47,019

High school diploma or equivalet

$27,334

$46,944

High school diploma or equivalent

$22,898

$63,855

High school diploma or equivalent

$22,037

$35,422

No formal educational credential

$21,616

$46,182

High school diploma or equivalent

$20,609

$39,066

No formal educational credential

MANUFACTURING CORE SKILLS

• Like to design and make things • Comfortable working with machines • Troubleshooting, equipment selection, maintenance, repair, and/or installation • Quality control • Ability to work well on a diverse team

Industry Occupation

Did you love building things with Legos? Do you enjoy figuring out how to take things apart and then put them back together? Manufacturing employees work to develop products, processes, machines, and technology that are better, faster, and safer than before.

Annual Entry Wage Annual Exp. Wage Education Required

Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment

$46,093

$71,452

Postsecondary nondegree award

First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers

$45,620

$83,014

High school diploma or equivalent

Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other

$43,796

$66,541

High school diploma or equivalent

Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians

$42,247

$73,090

Associate's degree

Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians

$40,825

$74,736

Associate's degree

Medical Equipment Repairers

$40,323

$80,200

Associate's degree

Tool and Die Makers

$39,593

$65,570

Postsecondary nondegree award

Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers

$39,328

$63,354

Associate's degree

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers

$38,702

$83,065

High school diploma or equivalent

Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other

$38,039

$75,023

Associate's degree

Industrial Machinery Mechanics

$37,535

$66,678

High school diploma or equivalent

Maintenance Workers, Machinery

$37,488

$67,483

High school diploma or equivalent

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers

$36,439

$67,503

Postsecondary nondegree award

Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers

$36,286

$61,549

High school diploma or equivalent

Chemical Technicians

$34,397

$64,135

Associate's degree

Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

$34,320

$55,671

High school diploma or equivalent

Electrical and Electronics Drafters

$33,255

$70,839

Associate's degree

Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks

$32,630

$60,020

High school diploma or equivalent

Calibration Technologists and Technicians

$30,986

$97,325

Associate's degree

Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

$30,160

$47,840

High school diploma or equivalent

Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic

$29,675

$57,616

High school diploma or equivalent

Maintenance and Repair Workers, General

$29,606

$56,491

High school diploma or equivalent

Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other

$29,095

$52,800

High school diploma or equivalent

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators

$28,606

$52,393

High school diploma or equivalent

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PUBLIC WORKS & SAFETY Keeping our county clean, well-maintained, and safe is a huge responsibility on a multitude of levels. From managing physical assets (streets, parks, water, etc.) to rescuing puppies from burning buildings, public works and safety personnel have a direct and meaningful impact on all residents in a community.

Industry Occupation

CORE SKILLS

• Negotiation • Persuasion • Social perceptiveness • Problem solving and critical thinking • Communication - written and oral

Annual Entry Wage Annual Exp. Wage Education Required

Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners

$54,717

$76,606

Postsecondary nondegree award

Lawyers

$51,142

$181,575

Doctoral or professional degree

First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers

$47,554

$69,534

High school diploma or equivalent

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives

$46,342

$85,586

High school diploma or equivalent

Detectives and Criminal Investigators

$45,556

$76,606

High school diploma or equivalent

Fire Inspectors and Investigators

$44,170

$70,645

Postsecondary nondegree award

First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers

$40,582

$76,130

Postsecondary nondegree award

Forensic Science Technicians

$38,286

$59,283

Bachelor's degree

Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers

$37,315

$62,338

High school diploma or equivalent

Paramedics

$37,224

$49,435

Postsecondary nondegree award

Public Safety Telecommunicators

$36,400

$49,350

High school diploma or equivalent

Paralegals and Legal Assistants

$35,838

$68,256

Associate's degree

Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists

$35,464

$49,587

Bachelor's degree

Correctional Officers and Jailers

$33,114

$45,261

High school diploma or equivalent

Animal Control Workers

$32,806

$46,431

High school diploma or equivalent

Private Detectives and Investigators

$32,136

$66,637

High school diploma or equivalent

Emergency Medical Technicians

$28,559

$46,441

Postsecondary nondegree award

Firefighters

$27,487

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Postsecondary nondegree award

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Annual Entry Wage Annual Exp. Wage Education Required

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$59,883

$132,922

High school diploma or equivalent

Commercial Pilots

$53,498

$143,760

Postsecondary nondegree award

Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians

$50,454

$84,902

Postsecondary nondegree award

Logisticians

$45,712

$97,934

Bachelor's degree

Avionics Technicians

$41,266

$74,820

Associate's degree

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$38,962

$62,250

High school diploma or equivalent

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$37,295

$62,973

High school diploma or equivalent

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$37,268

$68,367

High school diploma or equivalent

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$35,554

$58,046

Postsecondary nondegree award

Billing and Posting Clerks

$33,815

$48,760

High school diploma or equivalent

Cargo and Freight Agents

$32,375

$60,053

High school diploma or equivalent

Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators

$31,174

$45,072

No formal educational credential

Automotive Body and Related Repairers

$30,033

$59,115

High school diploma or equivalent

Motorcycle Mechanics

$29,854

$99,840

Postsecondary nondegree award

Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics

$29,005

$60,662

Postsecondary nondegree award

Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians

$27,822

$57,441

High school diploma or equivalent

Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity

$24,447

$49,481

High school diploma or equivalent

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