What are the top occupations aligned to each career cluster?

Total High School Students Enrolled

78,700

Total High School CTE Concentrators

333

Occupation Employment
(2016)
Median Pay
(2017)
Projected Growth
(2016-26)
Food Service Managers 1,930 $43,120 2.6%
Lodging Managers 240 $45,770 4.2%
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials 200 $37,270 0%
Chefs and Head Cooks 360 $58,570 2.8%
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 5,280 $26,620 3.4%
Cooks, Fast Food 1,540 $20,240 -11.7%
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 5,110 $23,150 3.9%
Cooks, Restaurant 6,580 $22,060 5%
Cooks, Short Order 330 $19,590 -6.1%
Food Preparation Workers 1,710 $20,330 2.9%
Bartenders 3,220 $19,930 -3.4%
Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 19,850 $19,790 10.3%
Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 2,200 $20,370 6.4%
Waiters and Waitresses 12,470 $20,080 0.4%
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 200 $20,150 5%
Dishwashers 2,020 $20,170 -2.5%
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 2,060 $19,680 0%
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 1,670 $34,950 9%
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 9,630 $23,880 7.5%
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 8,550 $20,810 6.4%
Animal Trainers 210 $24,780 14.3%
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers 340 $19,850 5.9%
Amusement and Recreation Attendants 760 $19,800 5.3%
Recreation Workers 3,580 $19,630 8.9%
Travel Agents 100 $35,330 -20%
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 1,620 $20,580 5.6%
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks 240 $27,430 0%
Bakers 710 $23,420 5.6%
Baggage Porters and Bellhops 150 $23,330 6.7%
Concierges 80 $24,370 0%
Gaming Managers 60 $80,050 0%
Gaming Dealers 1,120 $20,030 -3.6%
Gaming Change Persons and Booth Cashiers 790 $20,260 1.3%
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Sources: Burning Glass Technologies and state education agencies

Credential Explorer

Credential (West Virginia) Credential Type Supply/Demand Category Credentials
Demanded Earned
American Culinary Federation Certification Certification No Data 4 No Data
Certified Restaurant Server Certification No Data 5 No Data
ServSafe Certification (Manager/Food Handler/Allergens/Alcohol) Certification No Data 259 No Data