Created by: Katie Wilson

Career WagesMedical Laboratory Technicians $ 13.38 an hour

Prepress Technicians and Workers $ 15.30 an hour

Semiconductor Processors $ 13.85 an hour

WV CTE Teacher $ 38,000 per year

Air Traffic Controler $ 95,000 per year

Line Installers $ 70,000 per year

Career WagesBrick Masons, Block masons, and Stonemasons $ 20.07 an hour

Carpenters $ 16.78 an hour

Construction and Building Inspectors $ 43, 670 a year

Construction Equipment Operators $ 17.00 an hour

Drywall Installers, Ceiling Tile Installers, and Tapers $ 16.36 an hour

Electricians $ 20.33 an hour

Pipe Layers, Plumbers, Pipe Fitters, and Steam Fitters $ 16.68 an hour

Plasters and Stucco Masons $ 15.60 an hour

Sheet Metal Workers $ 17.09 an hour

Structural and Reinforcing Iron and Metal Workers $ 20.40 an hour

Career WagesBoiler Operators $ 44,150 a year

Computer Control Programmers and Operators $ 14.75 an hour

Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders-Metal and Plastic $ 21.28 an hour

Machinists $16.33 an hour

Power Plant Operators, Distributors, and Dispatchers $ 52,530 a year

Printing Machine Operators $ 14.38 an hour

Stationary Engineers $ 44,150 a year

Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Workers $ 19.00 an hour

Woodworkers $ 12.16 an hour

Careers with a B.A. or M.A.

ENGINEERING Bachelor's Master's Ph.D. Median

Aerospace/aeronautical $53,408 $62,459 $73,814 87,000

Architectural 48,664 50,000

Bioengineering and biomedical 51,356 59,240 73,000

Civil 48,509 48,280 62,275 68,000

Computer 56,201 60,000 92,500 88,000

Electrical and communications 55,292 66,309 75,982 75,000

Industrial/manufacturing 55,067 64,759 77,364 68,000

Materials 56,233 73,000

Mining and mineral 54,381 94,000

Petroleum 60,718 57,000 123,000

• Examine buildings, highways and streets, sewer and water systems, dams, bridges, and other structures.

• About 45 percent worked for local governments, primarily municipal or county building departments.

• Many home inspectors are self-employed.

Average $43,670.00

Highest $67,380.00

Lowest $27,760.00

• Job opportunities are expected to be good, especially for those with the right skills.

• Most electricians acquire their skills by completing an apprenticeship program lasting 4 to 5 years, or obtain an associates degree.

• Nearly ¾ of electricians work for building contractors or are self-employed.

Average $25.33

Highest $38.63

Lowest $15.18

• Line installers and repairers work outdoors; conditions can be hazardous.

• Employers prefer applicants with knowledge of electricity and electronics.

• Earnings are higher than in most other occupations that do not require postsecondary education.

Average $23.61

Highest $32.54

Lowest $13.31

• Employment is expected to grow as fast as the average for all occupations.

• Use of motorcycles, motorboats, and outdoor power equipment is seasonal in many areas.

Average $18.70

Highest $30.95

Low est $10.48

• Manufacturing industries employ almost all of these workers.

• Workers learn in apprenticeship programs, informally on the job, and in secondary, vocational, or postsecondary schools.

• Job opportunities should be good, as employers are expected to continue to have difficulty finding qualified workers.

Average $11.75

Highest $21.67

Lowest $9.47

• More than 6 out of 10 jobs are found in manufacturing industries.

• Employment is projected to grow more slowly than average.

• Job prospects should be excellent as employers report difficulty finding enough qualified people.

Average $18.72

Highest $30.20

Lowest $12.79