Career Matchup

Career guide

Careers With the Most Annual Openings

Explore published occupations ordered by average annual openings in the current national BLS projections.

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These results are ordered by average annual openings, highest first. Openings are reported in thousands in the source data and are not a guarantee of hiring in a particular location.

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24 careers in this guide

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Fast Food and Counter Workers

Perform duties such as taking orders and serving food and beverages. Serve customers at counter or from a steam table. May take payment. May prepare food and beverages.

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Median pay

$31,200

Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics
Release: May 2025 · Reference/year: 2025 · Occupation code: 35-3023

Growth

5.8%

Source: Employment Projections
Release: 2025-2035 · Reference/year: 2025-2035 · Occupation code: 35-3023

Openings

827.4k

Source: Employment Projections
Release: 2025-2035 · Reference/year: 2025-2035 · Occupation code: 35-3023

Education

No formal educational credential

Source: Employment Projections
Release: 2025-2035 · Reference/year: 2025-2035 · Occupation code: 35-3023

Hazard exposure

1.3 raw · CX scale

Source: O*NET Database
Release: 31.0 · Reference/year: August 2026 · Occupation code: 35-3023.00

Public interaction: 97% relative

Source: O*NET Database
Release: 31.0 · Reference/year: August 2026 · Occupation code: 35-3023.00

Standing: 85% relative

Source: O*NET Database
Release: 31.0 · Reference/year: August 2026 · Occupation code: 35-3023.00

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Cashiers

Receive and disburse money in establishments other than financial institutions. May use electronic scanners, cash registers, or related equipment. May process credit or debit card transactions and validate checks.

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Median pay

$32,880

Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics
Release: May 2025 · Reference/year: 2025 · Occupation code: 41-2011

Growth

-6.5%

Source: Employment Projections
Release: 2025-2035 · Reference/year: 2025-2035 · Occupation code: 41-2011

Openings

521.3k

Source: Employment Projections
Release: 2025-2035 · Reference/year: 2025-2035 · Occupation code: 41-2011

Education

No formal educational credential

Source: Employment Projections
Release: 2025-2035 · Reference/year: 2025-2035 · Occupation code: 41-2011

Hazard exposure

1.4 raw · CX scale

Source: O*NET Database
Release: 31.0 · Reference/year: August 2026 · Occupation code: 41-2011.00

Public interaction: 99% relative

Source: O*NET Database
Release: 31.0 · Reference/year: August 2026 · Occupation code: 41-2011.00

Standing: 77% relative

Source: O*NET Database
Release: 31.0 · Reference/year: August 2026 · Occupation code: 41-2011.00

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Published career

Retail Salespersons

Sell merchandise, such as furniture, motor vehicles, appliances, or apparel to consumers.

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Median pay

$35,410

Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics
Release: May 2025 · Reference/year: 2025 · Occupation code: 41-2031

Growth

-0.3%

Source: Employment Projections
Release: 2025-2035 · Reference/year: 2025-2035 · Occupation code: 41-2031

Openings

520.6k

Source: Employment Projections
Release: 2025-2035 · Reference/year: 2025-2035 · Occupation code: 41-2031

Education

No formal educational credential

Source: Employment Projections
Release: 2025-2035 · Reference/year: 2025-2035 · Occupation code: 41-2031

Hazard exposure

1.3 raw · CX scale

Source: O*NET Database
Release: 31.0 · Reference/year: August 2026 · Occupation code: 41-2031.00

Public interaction: 97% relative

Source: O*NET Database
Release: 31.0 · Reference/year: August 2026 · Occupation code: 41-2031.00

Standing: 77% relative

Source: O*NET Database
Release: 31.0 · Reference/year: August 2026 · Occupation code: 41-2031.00

National data only

Published career

Stockers and Order Fillers

Receive, store, and issue merchandise, materials, equipment, and other items from stockroom, warehouse, or storage yard to fill shelves, racks, tables, or customers' orders. May operate power equipment to fill orders. May mark prices on merchandise and set up sales displays.

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Median pay

$37,330

Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics
Release: May 2025 · Reference/year: 2025 · Occupation code: 53-7065

Growth

8.9%

Source: Employment Projections
Release: 2025-2035 · Reference/year: 2025-2035 · Occupation code: 53-7065

Openings

430.7k

Source: Employment Projections
Release: 2025-2035 · Reference/year: 2025-2035 · Occupation code: 53-7065

Education

No formal educational credential

Source: Employment Projections
Release: 2025-2035 · Reference/year: 2025-2035 · Occupation code: 53-7065

Hazard exposure

1.8 raw · CX scale

Source: O*NET Database
Release: 31.0 · Reference/year: August 2026 · Occupation code: 53-7065.00

Public interaction: 85% relative

Source: O*NET Database
Release: 31.0 · Reference/year: August 2026 · Occupation code: 53-7065.00

Standing: 89% relative

Source: O*NET Database
Release: 31.0 · Reference/year: August 2026 · Occupation code: 53-7065.00

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Published career

Waiters and Waitresses

Take orders and serve food and beverages to patrons at tables in dining establishment.

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Median pay

$35,230

Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics
Release: May 2025 · Reference/year: 2025 · Occupation code: 35-3031

Growth

2%

Source: Employment Projections
Release: 2025-2035 · Reference/year: 2025-2035 · Occupation code: 35-3031

Openings

423.1k

Source: Employment Projections
Release: 2025-2035 · Reference/year: 2025-2035 · Occupation code: 35-3031

Education

No formal educational credential

Source: Employment Projections
Release: 2025-2035 · Reference/year: 2025-2035 · Occupation code: 35-3031

Hazard exposure

1 raw · CX scale

Source: O*NET Database
Release: 31.0 · Reference/year: August 2026 · Occupation code: 35-3031.00

Public interaction: 96% relative

Source: O*NET Database
Release: 31.0 · Reference/year: August 2026 · Occupation code: 35-3031.00

Standing: 92% relative

Source: O*NET Database
Release: 31.0 · Reference/year: August 2026 · Occupation code: 35-3031.00

National data only

Published career

Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand

Manually move freight, stock, luggage, or other materials, or perform other general labor. Includes all manual laborers not elsewhere classified.

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Median pay

$40,240

Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics
Release: May 2025 · Reference/year: 2025 · Occupation code: 53-7062

Growth

1.8%

Source: Employment Projections
Release: 2025-2035 · Reference/year: 2025-2035 · Occupation code: 53-7062

Openings

340.5k

Source: Employment Projections
Release: 2025-2035 · Reference/year: 2025-2035 · Occupation code: 53-7062

Education

No formal educational credential

Source: Employment Projections
Release: 2025-2035 · Reference/year: 2025-2035 · Occupation code: 53-7062

Hazard exposure

4.2 raw · CX scale

Source: O*NET Database
Release: 31.0 · Reference/year: August 2026 · Occupation code: 53-7062.00

Public interaction: 69% relative

Source: O*NET Database
Release: 31.0 · Reference/year: August 2026 · Occupation code: 53-7062.00

Standing: 76% relative

Source: O*NET Database
Release: 31.0 · Reference/year: August 2026 · Occupation code: 53-7062.00

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Published career

Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners

Keep buildings in clean and orderly condition. Perform heavy cleaning duties, such as cleaning floors, shampooing rugs, washing walls and glass, and removing rubbish. Duties may include tending furnace and boiler, performing routine maintenance activities, notifying management of need for repairs, and cleaning snow or debris from sidewalk.

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Median pay

$36,840

Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics
Release: May 2025 · Reference/year: 2025 · Occupation code: 37-2011

Growth

2.2%

Source: Employment Projections
Release: 2025-2035 · Reference/year: 2025-2035 · Occupation code: 37-2011

Openings

321.8k

Source: Employment Projections
Release: 2025-2035 · Reference/year: 2025-2035 · Occupation code: 37-2011

Education

No formal educational credential

Source: Employment Projections
Release: 2025-2035 · Reference/year: 2025-2035 · Occupation code: 37-2011

Hazard exposure

1.6 raw · CX scale

Source: O*NET Database
Release: 31.0 · Reference/year: August 2026 · Occupation code: 37-2011.00

Public interaction: 68% relative

Source: O*NET Database
Release: 31.0 · Reference/year: August 2026 · Occupation code: 37-2011.00

Standing: 76% relative

Source: O*NET Database
Release: 31.0 · Reference/year: August 2026 · Occupation code: 37-2011.00

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Published career

Customer Service Representatives

Interact with customers to provide basic or scripted information in response to routine inquiries about products and services. May handle and resolve general complaints. Excludes individuals whose duties are primarily installation, sales, repair, and technical support.

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Median pay

$44,770

Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics
Release: May 2025 · Reference/year: 2025 · Occupation code: 43-4051

Growth

-5.3%

Source: Employment Projections
Release: 2025-2035 · Reference/year: 2025-2035 · Occupation code: 43-4051

Openings

289.5k

Source: Employment Projections
Release: 2025-2035 · Reference/year: 2025-2035 · Occupation code: 43-4051

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Source: Employment Projections
Release: 2025-2035 · Reference/year: 2025-2035 · Occupation code: 43-4051

Hazard exposure

1.2 raw · CX scale

Source: O*NET Database
Release: 31.0 · Reference/year: August 2026 · Occupation code: 43-4051.00

Public interaction: 96% relative

Source: O*NET Database
Release: 31.0 · Reference/year: August 2026 · Occupation code: 43-4051.00

Standing: 56% relative

Source: O*NET Database
Release: 31.0 · Reference/year: August 2026 · Occupation code: 43-4051.00

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Published career

General and Operations Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations, overseeing multiple departments or locations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services. Usually manage through subordinate supervisors. Excludes First-Line Supervisors.

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Median pay

$105,770

Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics
Release: May 2025 · Reference/year: 2025 · Occupation code: 11-1021

Growth

5%

Source: Employment Projections
Release: 2025-2035 · Reference/year: 2025-2035 · Occupation code: 11-1021

Openings

285k

Source: Employment Projections
Release: 2025-2035 · Reference/year: 2025-2035 · Occupation code: 11-1021

Education

Bachelor's degree

Source: Employment Projections
Release: 2025-2035 · Reference/year: 2025-2035 · Occupation code: 11-1021

Hazard exposure

1.4 raw · CX scale

Source: O*NET Database
Release: 31.0 · Reference/year: August 2026 · Occupation code: 11-1021.00

Public interaction: 91% relative

Source: O*NET Database
Release: 31.0 · Reference/year: August 2026 · Occupation code: 11-1021.00

Standing: 48% relative

Source: O*NET Database
Release: 31.0 · Reference/year: August 2026 · Occupation code: 11-1021.00

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Published career

Office Clerks, General

Perform duties too varied and diverse to be classified in any specific office clerical occupation, requiring knowledge of office systems and procedures. Clerical duties may be assigned in accordance with the office procedures of individual establishments and may include a combination of answering telephones, bookkeeping, typing or word processing, office machine operation, and filing.

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Median pay

$45,010

Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics
Release: May 2025 · Reference/year: 2025 · Occupation code: 43-9061

Growth

-6%

Source: Employment Projections
Release: 2025-2035 · Reference/year: 2025-2035 · Occupation code: 43-9061

Openings

249k

Source: Employment Projections
Release: 2025-2035 · Reference/year: 2025-2035 · Occupation code: 43-9061

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Source: Employment Projections
Release: 2025-2035 · Reference/year: 2025-2035 · Occupation code: 43-9061

Hazard exposure

1.2 raw · CX scale

Source: O*NET Database
Release: 31.0 · Reference/year: August 2026 · Occupation code: 43-9061.00

Public interaction: 93% relative

Source: O*NET Database
Release: 31.0 · Reference/year: August 2026 · Occupation code: 43-9061.00

Standing: 30% relative

Source: O*NET Database
Release: 31.0 · Reference/year: August 2026 · Occupation code: 43-9061.00

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Published career

Cooks, Restaurant

Prepare, season, and cook dishes such as soups, meats, vegetables, or desserts in restaurants. May order supplies, keep records and accounts, price items on menu, or plan menu.

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Median pay

$37,390

Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics
Release: May 2025 · Reference/year: 2025 · Occupation code: 35-2014

Growth

12.1%

Source: Employment Projections
Release: 2025-2035 · Reference/year: 2025-2035 · Occupation code: 35-2014

Openings

218.6k

Source: Employment Projections
Release: 2025-2035 · Reference/year: 2025-2035 · Occupation code: 35-2014

Education

No formal educational credential

Source: Employment Projections
Release: 2025-2035 · Reference/year: 2025-2035 · Occupation code: 35-2014

Hazard exposure

1.5 raw · CX scale

Source: O*NET Database
Release: 31.0 · Reference/year: August 2026 · Occupation code: 35-2014.00

Public interaction: 78% relative

Source: O*NET Database
Release: 31.0 · Reference/year: August 2026 · Occupation code: 35-2014.00

Standing: 94% relative

Source: O*NET Database
Release: 31.0 · Reference/year: August 2026 · Occupation code: 35-2014.00

National data only

Published career

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

Drive a tractor-trailer combination or a truck with a capacity of at least 26,001 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). May be required to unload truck. Requires commercial drivers' license. Includes tow truck drivers.

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Median pay

$58,640

Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics
Release: May 2025 · Reference/year: 2025 · Occupation code: 53-3032

Growth

3.8%

Source: Employment Projections
Release: 2025-2035 · Reference/year: 2025-2035 · Occupation code: 53-3032

Openings

214.5k

Source: Employment Projections
Release: 2025-2035 · Reference/year: 2025-2035 · Occupation code: 53-3032

Education

Postsecondary nondegree award

Source: Employment Projections
Release: 2025-2035 · Reference/year: 2025-2035 · Occupation code: 53-3032

Hazard exposure

2.5 raw · CX scale

Source: O*NET Database
Release: 31.0 · Reference/year: August 2026 · Occupation code: 53-3032.00

Public interaction: 79% relative

Source: O*NET Database
Release: 31.0 · Reference/year: August 2026 · Occupation code: 53-3032.00

Standing: 30% relative

Source: O*NET Database
Release: 31.0 · Reference/year: August 2026 · Occupation code: 53-3032.00

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Published career

Nursing Assistants

Provide or assist with basic care or support under the direction of onsite licensed nursing staff. Perform duties such as monitoring of health status, feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, or ambulation of patients in a health or nursing facility. May include medication administration and other health-related tasks. Includes nursing care attendants, nursing aides, and nursing attendants.

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Median pay

$42,260

Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics
Release: May 2025 · Reference/year: 2025 · Occupation code: 31-1131

Growth

2.6%

Source: Employment Projections
Release: 2025-2035 · Reference/year: 2025-2035 · Occupation code: 31-1131

Openings

196.2k

Source: Employment Projections
Release: 2025-2035 · Reference/year: 2025-2035 · Occupation code: 31-1131

Education

Postsecondary nondegree award

Source: Employment Projections
Release: 2025-2035 · Reference/year: 2025-2035 · Occupation code: 31-1131

Hazard exposure

1.1 raw · CX scale

Source: O*NET Database
Release: 31.0 · Reference/year: August 2026 · Occupation code: 31-1131.00

Public interaction: 96% relative

Source: O*NET Database
Release: 31.0 · Reference/year: August 2026 · Occupation code: 31-1131.00

Standing: 85% relative

Source: O*NET Database
Release: 31.0 · Reference/year: August 2026 · Occupation code: 31-1131.00

National data only

Published career

Registered Nurses

Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Licensing or registration required.

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Median pay

$97,550

Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics
Release: May 2025 · Reference/year: 2025 · Occupation code: 29-1141

Growth

5.6%

Source: Employment Projections
Release: 2025-2035 · Reference/year: 2025-2035 · Occupation code: 29-1141

Openings

180.8k

Source: Employment Projections
Release: 2025-2035 · Reference/year: 2025-2035 · Occupation code: 29-1141

Education

Bachelor's degree

Source: Employment Projections
Release: 2025-2035 · Reference/year: 2025-2035 · Occupation code: 29-1141

Hazard exposure

1.3 raw · CX scale

Source: O*NET Database
Release: 31.0 · Reference/year: August 2026 · Occupation code: 29-1141.00

Public interaction: 97% relative

Source: O*NET Database
Release: 31.0 · Reference/year: August 2026 · Occupation code: 29-1141.00

Standing: 50% relative

Source: O*NET Database
Release: 31.0 · Reference/year: August 2026 · Occupation code: 29-1141.00

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Published career

Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners

Perform any combination of light cleaning duties to maintain private households or commercial establishments, such as hotels and hospitals, in a clean and orderly manner. Duties may include making beds, replenishing linens, cleaning rooms and halls, and vacuuming.

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Median pay

$35,510

Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics
Release: May 2025 · Reference/year: 2025 · Occupation code: 37-2012

Growth

0.6%

Source: Employment Projections
Release: 2025-2035 · Reference/year: 2025-2035 · Occupation code: 37-2012

Openings

175.5k

Source: Employment Projections
Release: 2025-2035 · Reference/year: 2025-2035 · Occupation code: 37-2012

Education

No formal educational credential

Source: Employment Projections
Release: 2025-2035 · Reference/year: 2025-2035 · Occupation code: 37-2012

Hazard exposure

1.3 raw · CX scale

Source: O*NET Database
Release: 31.0 · Reference/year: August 2026 · Occupation code: 37-2012.00

Public interaction: 69% relative

Source: O*NET Database
Release: 31.0 · Reference/year: August 2026 · Occupation code: 37-2012.00

Standing: 95% relative

Source: O*NET Database
Release: 31.0 · Reference/year: August 2026 · Occupation code: 37-2012.00

National data only

Published career

First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in preparing and serving food.

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Median pay

$44,080

Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics
Release: May 2025 · Reference/year: 2025 · Occupation code: 35-1012

Growth

5.4%

Source: Employment Projections
Release: 2025-2035 · Reference/year: 2025-2035 · Occupation code: 35-1012

Openings

171.5k

Source: Employment Projections
Release: 2025-2035 · Reference/year: 2025-2035 · Occupation code: 35-1012

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Source: Employment Projections
Release: 2025-2035 · Reference/year: 2025-2035 · Occupation code: 35-1012

Hazard exposure

1.1 raw · CX scale

Source: O*NET Database
Release: 31.0 · Reference/year: August 2026 · Occupation code: 35-1012.00

Public interaction: 90% relative

Source: O*NET Database
Release: 31.0 · Reference/year: August 2026 · Occupation code: 35-1012.00

Standing: 69% relative

Source: O*NET Database
Release: 31.0 · Reference/year: August 2026 · Occupation code: 35-1012.00

National data only

Published career

Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive

Perform routine administrative functions such as drafting correspondence, scheduling appointments, organizing and maintaining paper and electronic files, or providing information to callers.

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Median pay

$47,540

Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics
Release: May 2025 · Reference/year: 2025 · Occupation code: 43-6014

Growth

-6%

Source: Employment Projections
Release: 2025-2035 · Reference/year: 2025-2035 · Occupation code: 43-6014

Openings

163.9k

Source: Employment Projections
Release: 2025-2035 · Reference/year: 2025-2035 · Occupation code: 43-6014

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Source: Employment Projections
Release: 2025-2035 · Reference/year: 2025-2035 · Occupation code: 43-6014

Hazard exposure

1 raw · CX scale

Source: O*NET Database
Release: 31.0 · Reference/year: August 2026 · Occupation code: 43-6014.00

Public interaction: 97% relative

Source: O*NET Database
Release: 31.0 · Reference/year: August 2026 · Occupation code: 43-6014.00

Standing: 25% relative

Source: O*NET Database
Release: 31.0 · Reference/year: August 2026 · Occupation code: 43-6014.00

National data only

Published career

Security Guards

Guard, patrol, or monitor premises to prevent theft, violence, or infractions of rules. May operate x-ray and metal detector equipment.

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Median pay

$38,020

Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics
Release: May 2025 · Reference/year: 2025 · Occupation code: 33-9032

Growth

0.9%

Source: Employment Projections
Release: 2025-2035 · Reference/year: 2025-2035 · Occupation code: 33-9032

Openings

156k

Source: Employment Projections
Release: 2025-2035 · Reference/year: 2025-2035 · Occupation code: 33-9032

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Source: Employment Projections
Release: 2025-2035 · Reference/year: 2025-2035 · Occupation code: 33-9032

Hazard exposure

1.4 raw · CX scale

Source: O*NET Database
Release: 31.0 · Reference/year: August 2026 · Occupation code: 33-9032.00

Public interaction: 97% relative

Source: O*NET Database
Release: 31.0 · Reference/year: August 2026 · Occupation code: 33-9032.00

Standing: 61% relative

Source: O*NET Database
Release: 31.0 · Reference/year: August 2026 · Occupation code: 33-9032.00

National data only

Published career

Childcare Workers

Attend to children at schools, businesses, private households, and childcare institutions. Perform a variety of tasks, such as dressing, feeding, bathing, and overseeing play.

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Median pay

$34,980

Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics
Release: May 2025 · Reference/year: 2025 · Occupation code: 39-9011

Growth

-2%

Source: Employment Projections
Release: 2025-2035 · Reference/year: 2025-2035 · Occupation code: 39-9011

Openings

150.3k

Source: Employment Projections
Release: 2025-2035 · Reference/year: 2025-2035 · Occupation code: 39-9011

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Source: Employment Projections
Release: 2025-2035 · Reference/year: 2025-2035 · Occupation code: 39-9011

Hazard exposure

1 raw · CX scale

Source: O*NET Database
Release: 31.0 · Reference/year: August 2026 · Occupation code: 39-9011.00

Public interaction: 94% relative

Source: O*NET Database
Release: 31.0 · Reference/year: August 2026 · Occupation code: 39-9011.00

Standing: 67% relative

Source: O*NET Database
Release: 31.0 · Reference/year: August 2026 · Occupation code: 39-9011.00

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Published career

Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers

Landscape or maintain grounds of property using hand or power tools or equipment. Workers typically perform a variety of tasks, which may include any combination of the following: sod laying, mowing, trimming, planting, watering, fertilizing, digging, raking, sprinkler installation, and installation of mortarless segmental concrete masonry wall units.

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Median pay

$39,150

Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics
Release: May 2025 · Reference/year: 2025 · Occupation code: 37-3011

Growth

4.7%

Source: Employment Projections
Release: 2025-2035 · Reference/year: 2025-2035 · Occupation code: 37-3011

Openings

149.5k

Source: Employment Projections
Release: 2025-2035 · Reference/year: 2025-2035 · Occupation code: 37-3011

Education

No formal educational credential

Source: Employment Projections
Release: 2025-2035 · Reference/year: 2025-2035 · Occupation code: 37-3011

Hazard exposure

1.5 raw · CX scale

Source: O*NET Database
Release: 31.0 · Reference/year: August 2026 · Occupation code: 37-3011.00

Public interaction: 40% relative

Source: O*NET Database
Release: 31.0 · Reference/year: August 2026 · Occupation code: 37-3011.00

Standing: 56% relative

Source: O*NET Database
Release: 31.0 · Reference/year: August 2026 · Occupation code: 37-3011.00

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Published career

Maintenance and Repair Workers, General

Perform work involving the skills of two or more maintenance or craft occupations to keep machines, mechanical equipment, or the structure of a building in repair. Duties may involve pipe fitting; HVAC maintenance; insulating; welding; machining; carpentry; repairing electrical or mechanical equipment; installing, aligning, and balancing new equipment; and repairing buildings, floors, or stairs.

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Median pay

$49,590

Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics
Release: May 2025 · Reference/year: 2025 · Occupation code: 49-9071

Growth

4.2%

Source: Employment Projections
Release: 2025-2035 · Reference/year: 2025-2035 · Occupation code: 49-9071

Openings

148.7k

Source: Employment Projections
Release: 2025-2035 · Reference/year: 2025-2035 · Occupation code: 49-9071

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Source: Employment Projections
Release: 2025-2035 · Reference/year: 2025-2035 · Occupation code: 49-9071

Hazard exposure

4.2 raw · CX scale

Source: O*NET Database
Release: 31.0 · Reference/year: August 2026 · Occupation code: 49-9071.00

Public interaction: 93% relative

Source: O*NET Database
Release: 31.0 · Reference/year: August 2026 · Occupation code: 49-9071.00

Standing: 77% relative

Source: O*NET Database
Release: 31.0 · Reference/year: August 2026 · Occupation code: 49-9071.00

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Published career

Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks

Compute, classify, and record numerical data to keep financial records complete. Perform any combination of routine calculating, posting, and verifying duties to obtain primary financial data for use in maintaining accounting records. May also check the accuracy of figures, calculations, and postings pertaining to business transactions recorded by other workers.

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Median pay

$50,670

Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics
Release: May 2025 · Reference/year: 2025 · Occupation code: 43-3031

Growth

-5.6%

Source: Employment Projections
Release: 2025-2035 · Reference/year: 2025-2035 · Occupation code: 43-3031

Openings

144.1k

Source: Employment Projections
Release: 2025-2035 · Reference/year: 2025-2035 · Occupation code: 43-3031

Education

Some college, no degree

Source: Employment Projections
Release: 2025-2035 · Reference/year: 2025-2035 · Occupation code: 43-3031

Hazard exposure

1 raw · CX scale

Source: O*NET Database
Release: 31.0 · Reference/year: August 2026 · Occupation code: 43-3031.00

Public interaction: 87% relative

Source: O*NET Database
Release: 31.0 · Reference/year: August 2026 · Occupation code: 43-3031.00

Standing: 27% relative

Source: O*NET Database
Release: 31.0 · Reference/year: August 2026 · Occupation code: 43-3031.00

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Food Preparation Workers

Perform a variety of food preparation duties other than cooking, such as preparing cold foods and shellfish, slicing meat, and brewing coffee or tea.

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Median pay

$35,320

Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics
Release: May 2025 · Reference/year: 2025 · Occupation code: 35-2021

Growth

-3%

Source: Employment Projections
Release: 2025-2035 · Reference/year: 2025-2035 · Occupation code: 35-2021

Openings

135.7k

Source: Employment Projections
Release: 2025-2035 · Reference/year: 2025-2035 · Occupation code: 35-2021

Education

No formal educational credential

Source: Employment Projections
Release: 2025-2035 · Reference/year: 2025-2035 · Occupation code: 35-2021

Hazard exposure

1.3 raw · CX scale

Source: O*NET Database
Release: 31.0 · Reference/year: August 2026 · Occupation code: 35-2021.00

Public interaction: 80% relative

Source: O*NET Database
Release: 31.0 · Reference/year: August 2026 · Occupation code: 35-2021.00

Standing: 86% relative

Source: O*NET Database
Release: 31.0 · Reference/year: August 2026 · Occupation code: 35-2021.00

National data only

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First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers

Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of clerical and administrative support workers.

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Median pay

$69,500

Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics
Release: May 2025 · Reference/year: 2025 · Occupation code: 43-1011

Growth

0.1%

Source: Employment Projections
Release: 2025-2035 · Reference/year: 2025-2035 · Occupation code: 43-1011

Openings

127.4k

Source: Employment Projections
Release: 2025-2035 · Reference/year: 2025-2035 · Occupation code: 43-1011

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Source: Employment Projections
Release: 2025-2035 · Reference/year: 2025-2035 · Occupation code: 43-1011

Hazard exposure

1.2 raw · CX scale

Source: O*NET Database
Release: 31.0 · Reference/year: August 2026 · Occupation code: 43-1011.00

Public interaction: 93% relative

Source: O*NET Database
Release: 31.0 · Reference/year: August 2026 · Occupation code: 43-1011.00

Standing: 29% relative

Source: O*NET Database
Release: 31.0 · Reference/year: August 2026 · Occupation code: 43-1011.00

National data only

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