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Automation & Robotics

10% highest earners:
$103,060
Median Annual Wage:
$71,300
Expected Growth:
1%

CAD/Cam Drafter

10% highest earners:
$107,600
Median Annual Wage:
$68,510
Expected Growth:
-5%

Commercial Truck Driver

10% highest earners:
$78,800
Median Annual Wage:
$57,440
Expected Growth:
5%

Computer Programmer

10% highest earners:
$162,090
Median Annual Wage:
$98,670
Expected Growth:
-10%

Construction Services

10% highest earners:
$77,530
Median Annual Wage:
$46,730
Expected Growth:
8%

Diesel technician

10% highest earners:
$85,980
Median Annual Wage:
$60,640
Expected Growth:
3%

Electrician

10% highest earners:
$106,030
Median Annual Wage:
$62,350
Expected Growth:
11%

Fiber Optic Technician

10% highest earners:
$104,840
Median Annual Wage:
$70,500
Expected Growth:
-3%

Heavy Equipment Operator

10% highest earners:
$100,690
Median Annual Wage:
$58,710
Expected Growth:
4%

HVACR Technician

10% highest earners:
$91,020
Median Annual Wage:
$59,810
Expected Growth:
9%

Lineman

10% highest earners:
$126,610
Median Annual Wage:
$92,560
Expected Growth:
8%

CNC Operator

10% highest earners:
$72,850
Median Annual Wage:
$46,060
Expected Growth:
2%

Machinist

10% highest earners:
$78,760
Median Annual Wage:
$56,150
Expected Growth:
2%

Plumber

10% highest earners:
$105,150
Median Annual Wage:
$62,970
Expected Growth:
6%

Tool & Die Maker

10% highest earners:
$87,660
Median Annual Wage:
$63,180
Expected Growth:
-10%

Welder

10% highest earners:
$75,850
Median Annual Wage:
$51,000
Expected Growth:
2%

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