What are the top occupations aligned to each career cluster?

Total High School Students Enrolled

342,700

Total High School CTE Concentrators

18,204

Occupation Employment
(2016)
Median Pay
(2017)
Projected Growth
(2016-26)
Education Administrators, Preschool and Childcare Center/Program 1,430 $48,670 17.5%
Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 6,260 $118,720 19.8%
Education Administrators, Postsecondary 2,190 $92,320 18.3%
Education Administrators, All Other 730 $78,610 19.2%
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors 5,520 $63,500 20.8%
Business Teachers, Postsecondary 930 $65,390 18.3%
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary 500 $66,060 20%
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary 890 $63,030 18%
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary 830 $91,460 25.3%
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary 20 $88,800 0%
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary 330 $85,380 18.2%
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary 500 $61,610 20%
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary 400 $69,470 20%
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary 180 $72,350 22.2%
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary 200 $70,300 20%
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary 90 $66,240 11.1%
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary 420 $74,760 19%
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary 600 $62,490 18.3%
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary 260 $62,980 19.2%
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 4,380 $140,010 37.7%
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary 1,020 $70,190 17.6%
Education Teachers, Postsecondary 660 $65,570 19.7%
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary 110 $91,670 18.2%
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary 70 $51,650 28.6%
Law Teachers, Postsecondary 190 $93,430 21.1%
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary 210 $69,250 19%
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary 1,390 $61,280 18%
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary 450 $56,590 17.8%
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 1,260 $57,250 18.3%
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 550 $60,400 18.2%
History Teachers, Postsecondary 310 $63,790 16.1%
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary 290 $67,040 17.2%
Home Economics Teachers, Postsecondary 80 $61,470 25%
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary 280 $50,970 17.9%
Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary 5,120 $58,190 18.9%
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other 650 $65,210 18.5%
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 10,060 $31,530 17.2%
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 9,870 $63,350 18.4%
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 30,740 $65,780 18.3%
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education 10,510 $67,000 18.4%
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education 16,230 $68,740 18.5%
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School 3,520 $69,160 18.5%
Special Education Teachers, Preschool 820 $64,530 18.3%
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School 5,440 $65,680 18.4%
Special Education Teachers, Middle School 1,560 $64,060 18.6%
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 2,570 $66,440 18.7%
Special Education Teachers, All Other 110 $60,730 18.2%
Adult Basic and Secondary Education and Literacy Teachers and Instructors 2,960 $52,570 2%
Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 11,950 $46,320 17.7%
Archivists 140 $53,180 14.3%
Curators 310 $61,640 25.8%
Museum Technicians and Conservators 220 $41,800 27.3%
Librarians 3,540 $72,690 16.9%
Library Technicians 2,160 $44,350 12.5%
Instructional Coordinators 2,120 $66,280 20.8%
Teacher Assistants 45,480 $34,430 18.3%
Education, Training, and Library Workers, All Other 2,390 $51,790 17.2%
Coaches and Scouts 8,450 $35,430 17.3%
Interpreters and Translators 2,000 $46,650 22%
Audio-Visual and Multimedia Collections Specialists 50 $44,690 20%
Farm and Home Management Advisors 100 $55,720 20%
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary 1,010 $68,110 18.8%
Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary 110 $103,980 18.2%
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary 160 $76,060 25%
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary 190 $65,090 21.1%
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other 160 $62,680 18.8%
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School 570 $70,250 17.5%
Graduate Teaching Assistants 840 $52,840 19%
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Sources: Burning Glass Technologies and state education agencies

Credential Explorer

Credential (Washington) Credential Type Supply/Demand Category Credentials
Demanded Earned
Child Development Associate Credential Certification No Data 674 No Data
ETS ParaPro Assessment CTE Assessment No Data 1,256 No Data
ETS Praxis Assessment CTE Assessment No Data 18 No Data