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Emergency Management Directors

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Emergency Management Directors

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$85,490

($41.10/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.1%

Avg. Annual Openings

Few Opportunities

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Medical and Health Services Managers

Star Rating:

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$108,530

($52.18/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

3.3%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

1,562

Information Security Analysts

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$121,070

($58.21/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

3.1%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

624

All Other Computer Occupations

Star Rating:

Education: Bachelor's degree

Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$106,240

($51.08/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

1.5%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

564

Management Analysts

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$98,700

($47.45/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

1.5%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

2,369

Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics

Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers

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Education: High school diploma or equivalent

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High school diploma or equivalent

Median Annual Wage

$100,490

($48.31/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

1.4%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

465

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

Health and Safety Engineers

Star Rating:

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$94,070

($45.23/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

1.4%

Avg. Annual Openings

Rare Opportunity

Project Management Specialists

Star Rating:

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$99,580

($47.88/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

1.4%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

2,112

Administrative Services Managers

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$101,270

($48.69/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.2%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

602

All Other Managers

Star Rating:

Education: Bachelor's degree

Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$131,990

($63.46/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.1%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

3,422

Facilities Managers

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$102,120

($49.09/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.1%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

278

Chief Executives

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

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Annual Growth Rate

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-0.3%

Avg. Annual Openings

Average Opportunity

164

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Emergency Management Directors

$85,490($41.10/hr)

Bachelor's degree

Emergency Management Directors prepare plans and procedures for responding to natural disasters and other emergencies. They also help lead the response during and after emergencies, often in coordination with public safety officials, elected officials, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies.

Medical and Health Services Managers

$108,530 ($52.18/hr)

Bachelor's degree

Less than 5 years

Medical and Health Services Managers, also called healthcare executives or healthcare administrators, plan, direct, and coordinate medical and health services. They may manage an entire facility, a specific clinical area or department, or a medical practice for a group of physicians. Medical and health services managers must adapt to changes in healthcare laws, regulations, and technology.

Information Security Analysts

$121,070 ($58.21/hr)

Bachelor's degree

Less than 5 years

Information Security Analysts plan and carry out security measures to protect an organization's computer networks and systems.

All Other Computer Occupations

$106,240 ($51.08/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

Computer Occupations include personnel who work on computers, including IT, computer systems, and security. This category includes all computer occupations not contained somewhere else.

All Other Computer Occupations

$106,240 ($51.08/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

Computer Occupations include personnel who work on computers, including IT, computer systems, and security. This category includes all computer occupations not contained somewhere else.

Management Analysts

$98,700 ($47.45/hr)

Bachelor's degree

Less than 5 years

Management Analysts, often called management consultants, recommend ways to improve an organization's efficiency. They advise managers on how to make organizations more profitable through reduced costs and increased revenues.

Management Analysts

$98,700 ($47.45/hr)

Bachelor's degree

Less than 5 years

Management Analysts

$98,700 ($47.45/hr)

Bachelor's degree

Less than 5 years

Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers

$100,490 ($48.31/hr)

High school diploma or equivalent

5 years or more

Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers plan, direct, or coordinate transportation, storage, or distribution activities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable government laws or regulations. This category includes logistics managers.

Health and Safety Engineers

$94,070 ($45.23/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

Health and Safety Engineers develop procedures and design systems to protect people from illness and injury and property from damage. They combine knowledge of engineering and of health and safety to make sure that chemicals, machinery, software, furniture, and other products will not cause harm to people or damage to property.

Project Management Specialists

$99,580 ($47.88/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

Project Management Specialists coordinate the budget, schedule, and other details of a project. They lead and guide the work of technical staff. Project management specialists also may serve as a point of contact for the client or customer.

Administrative Services Managers

$101,270 ($48.69/hr)

Bachelor's degree

Less than 5 years

Administrative Services Managers plan, direct, and coordinate activities that help an organization run efficiently. The specific responsibilities vary, but these managers typically maintain facilities and supervise activities that include recordkeeping, mail distribution, and office upkeep. In a small organization, they may direct all support services and may be called the business office manager. Large organizations may have several layers of administrative managers who specialize in different areas.

All Other Managers

$131,990 ($63.46/hr)

Bachelor's degree

Less than 5 years

Managers supervise and coordinate a team of workers. This category includes all managers not contained somewhere else.

All Other Managers

$131,990 ($63.46/hr)

Bachelor's degree

Less than 5 years

Managers supervise and coordinate a team of workers. This category includes all managers not contained somewhere else.

All Other Managers

$131,990 ($63.46/hr)

Bachelor's degree

Less than 5 years

Managers supervise and coordinate a team of workers. This category includes all managers not contained somewhere else.

Facilities Managers

$102,120 ($49.09/hr)

Bachelor's degree

Less than 5 years

Facilities Managers plan, direct, or coordinate operations and functionalities of facilities and buildings. This may include surrounding grounds or multiple facilities of an organization's campus.

Facilities Managers

$102,120 ($49.09/hr)

Bachelor's degree

Less than 5 years

Facilities Managers plan, direct, or coordinate operations and functionalities of facilities and buildings. This may include surrounding grounds or multiple facilities of an organization's campus.

Facilities Managers

$102,120 ($49.09/hr)

Bachelor's degree

Less than 5 years

Facilities Managers plan, direct, or coordinate operations and functionalities of facilities and buildings. This may include surrounding grounds or multiple facilities of an organization's campus.

Chief Executives

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Bachelor's degree

5 years or more

Chief Executives plan strategies and policies to ensure that an organization meets its goals. They coordinate and direct work activities of companies and organizations.

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