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Exploration by Career Cluster
Explore credential attainment and employer demand within a career cluster—including occupation employment and wage data. Optional: Select a state to display state-specific employment and wage information for the selected career cluster.
How many credentials earned in each career cluster are valued by employers in each state?
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What are the top occupations aligned to each career cluster?
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Total High School Students Enrolled
165,000
Total High School CTE Concentrators
2,299
| Occupation | Employment (2016) | Median Pay (2017) | Projected Growth (2016-26) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Engineers | 670 | $87,710 | 10.4% |
| Environmental Engineering Technicians | 150 | $55,560 | 20% |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | 90 | $77,450 | 0% |
| Foresters | 70 | $71,510 | 0% |
| Biological Technicians | 1,160 | $55,300 | 8.6% |
| Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health | 320 | $45,850 | 9.4% |
| Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation | 160 | $36,740 | 6.3% |
| Tree Trimmers and Pruners | 740 | $38,970 | 9.5% |
| Nonfarm Animal Caretakers | 3,470 | $25,490 | 21.3% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 190 | $49,200 | 10.5% |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | 2,470 | $28,150 | 5.7% |
| Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals | 680 | $27,370 | 7.4% |
| Hazardous Materials Removal Workers | 720 | $37,630 | 16.7% |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators | 1,050 | $66,800 | -4.8% |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors | 1,050 | $45,120 | 12.4% |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 960 | $156,340 | 9.4% |
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Sources: Burning Glass Technologies and state education agencies
Credential Explorer
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| Credential (Connecticut) | Credential Type | Supply/Demand Category | Credentials | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demanded | Earned | ||||
| NOFA Organic Land Care Professional | Certification | No Data | 4 | No Data | |
| Veterinary Technician License | License | No Data | 534 | No Data | |