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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
342,100
Total High School CTE Concentrators
1,412
| Occupation | Employment (2016) | Median Pay (2017) | Projected Growth (2016-26) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marketing Managers | 6,240 | $103,330 | 20.4% |
| Sales Managers | 11,970 | $102,340 | 16.2% |
| Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers | 7,970 | $53,510 | 19.4% |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | 10,250 | $57,910 | 34.1% |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers | 4,970 | $27,270 | 8.9% |
| Public Relations Specialists | 3,190 | $56,060 | 15.7% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | 35,850 | $37,850 | 10.2% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | 7,480 | $61,270 | 13.5% |
| Cashiers | 75,170 | $23,610 | 6.4% |
| Counter and Rental Clerks | 9,520 | $24,250 | 10.8% |
| Retail Salespersons | 105,350 | $24,150 | 9.8% |
| Advertising Sales Agents | 2,590 | $39,530 | 1.9% |
| Sales Representatives, Services, All Other | 20,340 | $47,270 | 21.4% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | 6,920 | $73,510 | 11% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | 20,940 | $53,720 | 11.8% |
| Real Estate Sales Agents | 6,780 | $50,640 | 11.8% |
| Sales Engineers | 2,130 | $112,780 | 12.2% |
| Telemarketers | 13,020 | $28,350 | 11.2% |
| Driver/Sales Workers | 6,580 | $27,020 | 8.8% |
| Demonstrators and Product Promoters | 2,060 | $35,610 | 13.6% |
| Real Estate Brokers | 2,490 | $58,010 | 10.8% |
| Sales and Related Workers, All Other | 2,570 | $31,150 | 16.7% |
| Parts Salespersons | 5,330 | $28,580 | 8.8% |
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Sources: Burning Glass Technologies and state education agencies
Credential Explorer
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| Credential () | Credential Type | Supply/Demand Category | Credentials | ||
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| Demanded | Earned | ||||