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Automation & Robotics
10% highest earners:
$103,060
$103,060
Median Annual Wage:
$71,300
$71,300
Expected Growth:
1%
1%
CAD/CAM Drafter
10% highest earners:
$107,600
$107,600
Median Annual Wage:
$68,510
$68,510
Expected Growth:
-5%
-5%
Commercial Truck Driver
10% highest earners:
$78,800
$78,800
Median Annual Wage:
$57,440
$57,440
Expected Growth:
5%
5%
Computer Programmer
10% highest earners:
$162,090
$162,090
Median Annual Wage:
$98,670
$98,670
Expected Growth:
-10%
-10%
Construction Services
10% highest earners:
$77,530
$77,530
Median Annual Wage:
$46,730
$46,730
Expected Growth:
8%
8%
Diesel Technician
10% highest earners:
$85,980
$85,980
Median Annual Wage:
$60,640
$60,640
Expected Growth:
3%
3%
Electrician
10% highest earners:
$106,030
$106,030
Median Annual Wage:
$62,350
$62,350
Expected Growth:
11%
11%
Fiber Optic Technician
10% highest earners:
$104,840
$104,840
Median Annual Wage:
$70,500
$70,500
Expected Growth:
-3%
-3%
Heavy Equipment Operator
10% highest earners:
$100,690
$100,690
Median Annual Wage:
$58,710
$58,710
Expected Growth:
4%
4%
HVACR Technician
10% highest earners:
$91,020
$91,020
Median Annual Wage:
$59,810
$59,810
Expected Growth:
9%
9%
Lineman
10% highest earners:
$126,610
$126,610
Median Annual Wage:
$92,560
$92,560
Expected Growth:
8%
8%
CNC Operator
10% highest earners:
$72,850
$72,850
Median Annual Wage:
$46,060
$46,060
Expected Growth:
2%
2%
Machinist
10% highest earners:
$78,760
$78,760
Median Annual Wage:
$56,150
$56,150
Expected Growth:
2%
2%
Plumber
10% highest earners:
$105,150
$105,150
Median Annual Wage:
$62,970
$62,970
Expected Growth:
6%
6%
Tool & Die Maker
10% highest earners:
$87,660
$87,660
Median Annual Wage:
$63,180
$63,180
Expected Growth:
-10%
-10%
Welder
10% highest earners:
$75,850
$75,850
Median Annual Wage:
$51,000
$51,000
Expected Growth:
2%
2%
10% highest earners:
Median Annual Wage:
Median Hourly Wage:
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