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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.
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Total High School Students Enrolled
15,222,100
Total High School CTE Concentrators
141,526
| Occupation | Employment (2016) |
Median Pay (2017) |
Projected Growth (2016-26) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand | 2,628,400 | $27,040 | 7.6% |
| Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers | 1,871,700 | $42,480 | 5.8% |
| Light truck or delivery services drivers | 953,500 | $31,450 | 6.5% |
| Automotive service technicians and mechanics | 749,900 | $39,550 | 6.1% |
| Packers and packagers, hand | 710,800 | $23,430 | 1.8% |
| Industrial truck and tractor operators | 549,900 | $33,630 | 6.6% |
| Bus drivers, school or special client | 507,900 | $31,060 | 5.4% |
| Billing and posting clerks | 501,000 | $36,860 | 14.1% |
| Cleaners of vehicles and equipment | 369,200 | $23,360 | 10.7% |
| Taxi drivers and chauffeurs | 305,100 | $24,880 | 5% |
| Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists | 278,800 | $46,360 | 9.2% |
| Dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance | 201,700 | $38,790 | -0.1% |
| Bus drivers, transit and intercity | 179,300 | $40,780 | 9% |
| Automotive body and related repairers | 160,400 | $41,970 | 8.5% |
| Parking lot attendants | 151,600 | $22,810 | 6.2% |
| Logisticians | 148,700 | $74,590 | 6.9% |
| Aircraft mechanics and service technicians | 132,000 | $61,020 | 4.9% |
| Mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines | 127,400 | $50,860 | 8.3% |
| Flight attendants | 116,600 | $50,500 | 10.2% |
| Transportation, storage, and distribution managers | 115,500 | $92,460 | 6.7% |
| Tire repairers and changers | 111,700 | $26,710 | 0.7% |
| Automotive and watercraft service attendants | 110,000 | $23,390 | 10.6% |
| Couriers and messengers | 95,000 | $28,250 | 11.5% |
| Cargo and freight agents | 89,800 | $41,820 | 10.4% |
| Airline pilots, copilots, and flight engineers | 84,000 | $137,330 | 3.4% |
| Motor vehicle operators, all other | 56,200 | $26,640 | 10.3% |
| Railroad conductors and yardmasters | 41,800 | $60,300 | -2.1% |
| Commercial pilots | 40,800 | $78,740 | 3.8% |
| Locomotive engineers | 38,800 | $60,990 | -2.8% |
| Captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels | 38,800 | $70,920 | 8.8% |
| Transportation workers, all other | 38,000 | $36,760 | 8.3% |
| Sailors and marine oilers | 33,800 | $40,730 | 7.6% |
| Air traffic controllers | 24,900 | $124,540 | 3.5% |
| Material moving workers, all other | 24,400 | $29,610 | 9.3% |
| Motorboat mechanics and service technicians | 23,400 | $38,960 | -0.5% |
| Rail car repairers | 22,300 | $57,460 | 5.2% |
| Automotive glass installers and repairers | 19,600 | $34,170 | 6.5% |
| Railroad brake, signal, and switch operators | 19,300 | $57,260 | -1.6% |
| Transportation attendants, except flight attendants | 18,500 | $27,830 | 8.4% |
| Motorcycle mechanics | 18,300 | $35,680 | 0.3% |
| Avionics technicians | 17,500 | $62,650 | 6% |
| Ambulance drivers and attendants, except emergency medical technicians | 17,300 | $24,260 | 21.9% |
| Rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators | 14,000 | $56,060 | 8.6% |
| Electrical and electronics installers and repairers, transportation equipment | 13,900 | $60,840 | 2.9% |
| Recreational vehicle service technicians | 13,800 | $37,200 | -1.1% |
| Subway and streetcar operators | 12,800 | $66,420 | 4.1% |
| Bicycle repairers | 12,400 | $28,390 | 29.3% |
| Electronic equipment installers and repairers, motor vehicles | 12,100 | $34,530 | -25.6% |
| Pump operators, except wellhead pumpers | 11,900 | $43,500 | 13.8% |
| Wellhead pumpers | 11,500 | $52,260 | 21.7% |
| Tank car, truck, and ship loaders | 10,800 | $36,860 | 5.2% |
| Ship engineers | 10,100 | $73,110 | 6.5% |
| Signal and track switch repairers | 10,000 | $68,400 | 1.3% |
| Airfield operations specialists | 8,900 | $52,360 | 8.8% |
| Aircraft cargo handling supervisors | 7,600 | $48,150 | 5.9% |
| Traffic technicians | 6,600 | $45,670 | 9.1% |
| Rail transportation workers, all other | 4,600 | $58,690 | 3.1% |
| Rail yard engineers, dinkey operators, and hostlers | 4,400 | $50,150 | 3.7% |
| Gas compressor and gas pumping station operators | 3,900 | $62,810 | 3.4% |
| Bridge and lock tenders | 3,700 | $50,240 | 4.9% |
| Motorboat operators | 3,600 | $44,600 | 7.6% |
| Mine shuttle car operators | 1,500 | $56,890 | -21.9% |
| Locomotive firers | 1,200 | $60,360 | -78.6% |
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Sources: Burning Glass Technologies and state education agencies
Credential Explorer
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| Credential (National) | Credential Type | Supply/Demand Category | Credentials | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demanded | Earned | ||||
| Automotive Service Excellence Certification | Certification | Moderately Undersupplied | 142,393 | 45,237 | |
| S/P2 - Automotive Service | Certification | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 23,237 | |
| Oklahoma CareerTech - Fundamentals of Technology | CTE Assessment | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 1,121 | |
| S/P2 - Collision Repair and Refinish | Certification | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 1,036 | |
| Arkansas Boating Education | Certification | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 930 | |
| Valvoline - Motor Oil Certification | Certification | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 675 | |
| FAA Small UAS Remote Pilot Airman | Certification | Very Oversupplied | 478 | 622 | |
| FAA A&P Aviation and Maintenance Technician | Certification | Very Undersupplied | 5,770 | 548 | |
| Pennsylvania Certified Safety Inspector | Certification | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 541 | |
| Commercial Driver's License | License | Very Undersupplied | 1,244,581 | 421 | |
| ICAR Intro to Collision Repair | Certification | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 410 | |
| Florida Automobile Dealers Association Certified Technician | Certification | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 366 | |
| ICAR Certification | Certification | Very Undersupplied | 4,633 | 322 | |
| Briggs and Stratton - Master Service Technician | Certification | Very Oversupplied | 1 | 224 | |
| Pennsylvania Certified Emissions Inspector | Certification | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 204 | |
| ICAR Refinish Technician | Certification | Very Oversupplied | 5 | 192 | |
| Wisconsin Youth Apprenticeship - Mobile Equipment Maintenance | Certification | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 147 | |
| EETC Certified Technician | Certification | Very Oversupplied | 49 | 138 | |
| Oklahoma CareerTech - Painting and Refinishing Technician | CTE Assessment | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 126 | |
| FAA Ground School | Certification | Very Oversupplied | 8 | 120 | |
| NOCTI Job Ready Assessment - Small Engine Technology | CTE Assessment | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 106 | |
| Oklahoma CareerTech - Brakes Technician | CTE Assessment | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 99 | |
| Oklahoma CareerTech - Non-Structural Analysis & Damage Repair Technician | CTE Assessment | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 87 | |
| Oklahoma CareerTech - Suspension and Steering Technician | CTE Assessment | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 82 | |
| Certified Automotive Information Specialist | Certification | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 78 | |
| Oklahoma CareerTech - Electronics Assembler | CTE Assessment | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 76 | |
| Wisconsin Youth Apprenticeship - Logistics/Supply Chain Management | Certification | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 73 | |
| FAA Private Pilot | Certification | Moderately Undersupplied | 329 | 71 | |
| Massachusetts Boater’s Safety | Certification | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 61 | |
| Oklahoma CareerTech - Preventive Maintenance Inspection Technician | CTE Assessment | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 54 | |
| AYES Certificate | Certification | Very Oversupplied | 20 | 50 | |
| Automotive Lift Institute Certification | Certification | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 47 | |
| Oklahoma CareerTech - Diesel Engine Repair Technician | CTE Assessment | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 46 | |
| S/P2 - Heavy-Duty/Diesel Technology | Certification | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 44 | |
| Oklahoma CareerTech - Brakes Technician (MHT) | CTE Assessment | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 41 | |
| Oklahoma CareerTech - Electrical/Electronics Systems Technician | CTE Assessment | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 41 | |
| Oklahoma CareerTech - Small Gasoline Engine Mechanic | CTE Assessment | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 40 | |
| South Carolina Boater Education Card | License | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 40 | |
| Visual Line of Sight System Operator Certification | Certification | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 38 | |
| Virginia Motor Vehicle Safety Inspection | License | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 31 | |
| Oklahoma CareerTech - Motorcycle Technician | CTE Assessment | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 30 | |
| FAA Drone Simulator Pilot Certification | Certification | Very Undersupplied | 1,082 | 28 | |
| ICAR Non-Structural Technician | Certification | Very Oversupplied | 1 | 27 | |
| ABYC Standards | Certification | Very Oversupplied | 21 | 26 | |
| AC Delco - Electrical/Electronics Stage 1 | Certification | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 25 | |
| Alaska Marine Safety - Alaska Water Wise | Certification | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 25 | |
| AC Delco - Electrical Power Management | Certification | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 24 | |
| Oklahoma CareerTech - Engine Performance Technician | CTE Assessment | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 22 | |
| Flagger Certification | Certification | Very Undersupplied | 3,892 | 21 | |
| Vermont Inspection Mechanic | Certification | Very Oversupplied | 7 | 21 | |
| Oklahoma CareerTech - Electrical/Electronic Systems Repair Technician | CTE Assessment | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 19 | |
| Truck-Lite - Master Lighting & Harness Technician | Certification | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 18 | |
| ICAR Platinum Individual Designation | Certification | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 17 | |
| Honda Engines Certified Technician | Certification | Very Oversupplied | 19 | 15 | |
| Polaris Master Service Dealer - Bronze | Certification | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 15 | |
| Tire Industry Association - Certified Automotive Tire Service | Certification | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 14 | |
| ConMet Hub Training | Certification | Very Oversupplied | 0 | 11 | |
| NOCTI State Collaboration Assessment - Logistics Technology/Distribution Center Services | CTE Assessment | Moderately Oversupplied | 0 | 9 | |
| Certified Oil Change Technician | Certification | Moderately Oversupplied | 0 | 8 | |
| North Carolina Vehicle Safety Inspection Mechanic License | License | Moderately Oversupplied | 0 | 7 | |
| Yamaha Certification | Certification | Moderately Oversupplied | 0 | 6 | |
| Certified Lube Technician | Certification | Very Oversupplied | 17 | 5 | |
| Colorado CTE Aviation | CTE Assessment | Supply meets demand | 0 | 5 | |
| UEDA-OEDA Technician | Certification | Supply meets demand | 0 | 5 | |
| Webb Wheel - 10-Stud, Hub or Stud Piloted Wheel Installation | Certification | Supply meets demand | 0 | 5 | |
| EPA Auto Body | Certification | Supply meets demand | 0 | 4 | |
| FAA Remote Pilot Certificate | Certification | Moderately Undersupplied | 221 | 4 | |
| NOCTI Job Ready Assessment - Diesel Technology | CTE Assessment | Supply meets demand | 0 | 4 | |
| Alaska Marine Safety - Instructor | Certification | Supply meets demand | 0 | 3 | |
| NOCTI Job Ready Assessment - Automotive Technician Core | CTE Assessment | Supply meets demand | 0 | 3 | |
| Snap-On Verus Edge Scanner Operation Certification | Certification | Supply meets demand | 0 | 3 | |
| South Carolina Commercial Driver's License Permit | License | Supply meets demand | 0 | 3 | |
| CertTEC Aviation Structures | Certification | Supply meets demand | 0 | 2 | |
| NC3 - Torque Electrical Certification | Certification | Supply meets demand | 0 | 2 | |
| NC3 - Torque Mechanical Certification | Certification | Supply meets demand | 0 | 2 | |
| North Carolina Emissions Inspection Mechanic License | License | Supply meets demand | 0 | 2 | |
| Oklahoma CareerTech - Alternative Fuels Technician-CNG/NGV | CTE Assessment | Supply meets demand | 0 | 2 | |
| Oklahoma CareerTech - Electrical/Electronic Mechanic | CTE Assessment | Supply meets demand | 0 | 2 | |
| Mercury Marine Certified Technician | Certification | Supply meets demand | 0 | 1 | |
| NOCTI Job Ready Assessment - Collision Repair | CTE Assessment | Supply meets demand | 0 | 1 | |
| NOCTI Job Ready Assessment - Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology | CTE Assessment | Supply meets demand | 0 | 1 | |