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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
38,000
Total High School CTE Concentrators
853
| Occupation | Employment (2016) | Median Pay (2017) | Projected Growth (2016-26) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marketing Managers | 60 | $129,060 | 16.7% |
| Sales Managers | 310 | $119,360 | 9.7% |
| Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers | 1,530 | $36,630 | 7.8% |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | 650 | $51,750 | 20% |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers | 550 | $23,800 | 1.8% |
| Public Relations Specialists | 980 | $48,120 | 7.1% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | 3,810 | $43,190 | 6.6% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | 920 | $88,110 | 6.5% |
| Cashiers | 13,040 | $21,680 | 2.2% |
| Counter and Rental Clerks | 950 | $25,640 | 5.3% |
| Retail Salespersons | 15,880 | $24,730 | 7.2% |
| Advertising Sales Agents | 550 | $44,750 | 0% |
| Sales Representatives, Services, All Other | 450 | $45,680 | 6.7% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | 1,600 | $74,190 | 11.3% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | 5,650 | $59,390 | 8.8% |
| Real Estate Sales Agents | 710 | $56,860 | 7% |
| Driver/Sales Workers | 1,220 | $26,880 | -0.8% |
| Sales and Related Workers, All Other | 370 | $25,640 | 8.1% |
| Parts Salespersons | 1,630 | $35,560 | 9.8% |
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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 | ||||