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Air Traffic Controller

Median wage$144,580

Training12–156 weeks

Not WPE-eligible

+1% growthView details→

Aircraft Mechanic (A&P Licensed)

Trades/Construction

Median wage$73,070

Training78–104 weeks

Verified · BLS

Not WPE-eligible

+5% growthView details

Automotive Service Technician (Auto Tech)

Trades/Construction

Median wage$49,670

Training24–104 weeks

Verified · BLS

Bookkeeper / Accounting Clerk

Median wage$49,210

Training8–78 weeks

Verified · BLS

Not WPE-eligible

-5% growthView details

Brick Mason / Block Mason

Trades/Construction

Median wage$58,560

Training12–156 weeks

Verified · BLS

0% growthView details

Carpenter

Trades/Construction

Median wage$59,300

Training12–208 weeks

Verified · BLS

Not WPE-eligible

+4% growthView details

CDL-A Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver

Median wage$54,320

Training4–12 weeks

Verified · BLS

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Median wage$39,540

Training4–12 weeks

Verified · BLS

Cloud Support Associate / Junior Cloud Administrator

Median wage$96,800

Training12–78 weeks

Verified · BLS

Cosmetologist / Hairstylist

Personal Services

Median wage$43,000

Training36–65 weeks

Verified · BLS

Not WPE-eligible

+7% growthView details

Court Reporter / Stenographer

Median wage$67,310

Training96–208 weeks

Not WPE-eligible

Cybersecurity Analyst (Information Security Analyst)

Median wage$124,910

Training12–104 weeks

Verified · BLS

Data Analyst

Median wage$91,290

Training12–78 weeks

Verified · BLS

+11% growthView details

Dental Assistant

Median wage$46,930

Training24–78 weeks

Verified · BLS

+7% growthView details

Dental Hygienist

Median wage$94,270

Training104–156 weeks

Verified · BLS

Not WPE-eligible

+7% growthView details

Electric Vehicle (EV) Technician

Trades/Construction

Median wage$62,000

Training12–104 weeks

Electrical Lineman

Trades/Construction

Median wage$92,560

Training15–208 weeks

Not WPE-eligible

Elevator & Escalator Mechanic

Trades/Construction

Median wage$106,580

Training16–208 weeks

Not WPE-eligible

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) → Paramedic

Median wage$40,870

Training8–78 weeks

Verified · BLS

+7% growthView details

Firefighter

Median wage$59,530

Training12–26 weeks

Verified · BLS

Not WPE-eligible

+4% growthView details

Glazier

Trades/Construction

Median wage$53,150

Training16–208 weeks

Verified · BLS

+4% growthView details

HVAC Service Technician

Trades/Construction

Median wage$49,500

Training24–208 weeks

Verified · BLS

Not WPE-eligible

Industrial Electrician

Trades/Construction

Median wage$62,350

Training208–260 weeks

Verified · BLS

Not WPE-eligible

+9% growthView details

Industrial Machinery Mechanic / Maintenance Technician

Trades/Construction

Median wage$63,750

Training12–208 weeks

Verified · BLS

Not WPE-eligible

Insurance Sales Agent

Sales/Commission

Median wage$60,370

Training2–12 weeks

Verified · BLS

Not WPE-eligible

+6% growthView details

IT Support Specialist (Help Desk / Desktop Support)

Median wage$60,340

Training8–104 weeks

Verified · BLS

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) / Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN in CA, TX)

Median wage$62,340

Training52–78 weeks

Verified · BLS

Not WPE-eligible

Machinist

Median wage$56,150

Training12–208 weeks

Verified · BLS

Not WPE-eligible

-3% growthView details

Medical Assistant (MA)

Median wage$44,200

Training32–78 weeks

Verified · BLS

+14% growthView details

Pharmacy Technician

Median wage$43,460

Training12–52 weeks

Verified · BLS

+6% growthView details

Phlebotomist

Median wage$43,660

Training4–16 weeks

Verified · BLS

+8% growthView details

Plumber, Pipefitter, or Steamfitter

Trades/Construction

Median wage$61,550

Training208–260 weeks

Verified · BLS

Not WPE-eligible

Radiologic Technologist (Rad Tech)

Median wage$77,660

Training78–104 weeks

Verified · BLS

Not WPE-eligible

Real Estate Sales Agent

Sales/Commission

Median wage$56,320

Training4–12 weeks

Verified · BLS

Not WPE-eligible

+2% growthView details

Registered Nurse (RN) — ADN Pathway

Median wage$86,070

Training78–104 weeks

Verified · BLS

Not WPE-eligible

+6% growthView details

Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Median wage$77,960

Training78–104 weeks

Verified · BLS

Not WPE-eligible

+12% growthView details

Roofer

Trades/Construction

Median wage$50,030

Training8–156 weeks

Verified · BLS

+2% growthView details

Sheet Metal Worker

Trades/Construction

Median wage$60,860

Training16–260 weeks

Verified · BLS

Not WPE-eligible

+4% growthView details

Software Developer (Bootcamp/Apprenticeship Pathway)

Median wage$133,080

Training12–60 weeks

Verified · BLS

Solar Photovoltaic Installer

Trades/Construction

Median wage$51,850

Training4–156 weeks

Verified · BLS

+48% growthView details

Surgical Technologist (Surg Tech / OR Tech)

Median wage$62,840

Training60–104 weeks

Verified · BLS

Veterinary Technician

Median wage$45,980

Training96–104 weeks

Not WPE-eligible

Web Developer

Median wage$84,960

Training12–78 weeks

Verified · BLS

+8% growthView details

Welder, Cutter, Solderer, or Brazer

Trades/Construction

Median wage$47,540

Training8–156 weeks

Verified · BLS

Not WPE-eligible

Wind Turbine Service Technician (Windtech)

Trades/Construction

Median wage$62,590

Training12–104 weeks

Verified · BLS

Not WPE-eligible

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