Transportation, Distribution & Logistics
Planning, management, and movement of people, materials, and goods by road, pipeline, air, rail and water and related professional and technical support services such as transportation infrastructure planning and management, logistics services, mobile equipment, and facility maintenance
Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
What you do in this job is processing, marketing, distribution, financing, and development of agricultural commodities and resources including food, fiber, wood products, natural resources, horticulture, and other plant and animal products/resources.
Pathways
- Facility and Mobile Equipment Maintenance
- Logistics Planning and Management Services
- Sales and Service
- Transportation Operations
Pathways
- Agribusiness Systems
- Animal Systems
- Environmental Service Systems
- Food Products and Processing Systems
- Natural Resources Systems
- Plant Systems
- Power, Structural, and Technical Systems
Fish and Game Wardens
Animal Trainer
Graphic Designer
- National Median Wages- $23.11 Hourly, $48,100 Annual
- Projected Growth- Slower than average (3% to 9%)
- Arkansas Median Wages- $24.25 Hourly, $45,200 Annual
- Projected Job Opening in Arkansas- 10 job openings
- Education needed for job- Bachelor's degree
- National Median Wages- $12.15 Hourly, 25,300 annual
- Projected Growth (2010-2020) - Slower than average (3% to 9%)
- Arkansas Median Wages- 12.86 Hourly, 26,700 annual
- Protected Job Openings in Arkansas- 10 job openings
- Education needed for job- You need a high school diploma
- National Median Wages- $22.21 Hourly, $44,100 Annual
- Protected Growth- Average (10% to 19%)
- Arkansas Median Wages- $15.90 Hourly, $33,100 Annual
- Projected Job Openings in Arkansas- 60 job openings
- Education needed for job- Bachelor's degree
Science, Technology, Engineering
& Mathematics
Planning, managing, and providing scientific research and professional and technological services (e.g., physical science, social science, engineering), including laboratory and testing services, and research and development services
Architecture & Construction
Careers in designing, planning, managing, building, and maintaining the built environment.
Lillie Patrick
Pathways
- Engineering and Technology
- Science and Math
Roofer
Pathways
- Construction
- Design/Pre-Construction
- Maintenance/Operations
- National Median Wages- $16.97 Hourly, $35,290 Annual
- Projected Growth- Average (10% to 19%)
- Arkansas Median Wages- $15.46 Hourly, $32, 200 Annual
- Projected Job Openings in Arkansas- 20 Job Openings
- Education needed for the job- Usually requires a high school diploma
Tapers
Interior Designer
- National Median Wages-$21.77 Hourly, $45, 300 Annual
- Projected Growth- Much faster than average (29% or higher)
- Arkansas Median Wages- $15.12 Hourly, $31, 400 Annual
- Projected Job Openings in Arkansas- 0 Job Openings
- Education for the job- Usually requires a high school diploma
- National Median Wages- $22.89 Hourly, $47, 600 Annual
- Projected Growth- Average (10% to 19%)
- Arkansas Median Wages- $17.23 Hourly, $35, 800 Annual
- Projected Job Openings in Arkansas- 10 Job Openings
- Education needed for the job- Usually require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not
16 Career Clusters
Marketing
Planning, managing, and performing marketing activities to reach organizational objectives.
Pathways
- Buying and Merchandising
- E-Marketing
- Management and Entrepreneurship
- Professional Sales and Marketing
A/V Technology & Communications
This job is about designing, producing, exhibiting, performing, writing, and publishing multimedia content including visual and performing arts and design, journalism, and entertainment.
Graphic Designer
Pathways
- National Median Wages- $21.22 Hourly, $44,100 Annual
- Projected Growth- Average (10% to 19%)
- Arkansas Median Wages- $15.90 Hourly, $33,100
- Projected Job Openings in Arkansas- 60 Job Openings
- Education needed for job- Usually require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
- Audio and Video Technology and Film
- Journalism and Broadcasting
- Performing Arts
- Printing Technology
- Telecommunications
- Visual Arts
Producer and Directors
- National Median Wages- $34.31 Hourly, $71,400 Annual
- Projected Growth-
- Arkansas Median Wages-$21.42 Hourly, $44,600 Annual
- Projected Job Openings in Arkansas- 10 Job Openings
- Education needed for job-
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion pictures
Business Management & Communication
- National Median Wages-$19.38 Hourly, $40,300 Annual
- Projected Growth- Little or no change (-2% to 2%)
- Arkansas Median Wages- $17.11 Hourly, $35,600 Annual
- Projected Job Openings in Arkansas- 0 Job Openings
- Education needed for job- Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Business Management and Administration careers encompass planning, organization, directing and evaluating business functions essential to efficient and productive business operations. Business Management and Administration career opportunities are available in every sector of the economy
Pathways
- Administrative and information Support
- Business Analysis
- Business Financial Management and Accounting
- Human Resources
- Management
- Marketing
Sales Manager
Order Clerks
- National Median Wages- $50.60 Hourly, $105,200 Annual
- Projected Growth- Average (10% to 19%)
- Arkansas Median Wages- $39.81 Hourly, $82,800 Annual
- Projected Job Openings in Arkansas- 120 Job Openings
- Education needed for Job- Usually require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not
- National Median Wages-$14.18 Hourly, $29,480 Annual
- Projected Growth- Slower than average (3% to 9%)
- Arkansas Median Wages-
- Projected Job Openings in Arkansas- 40 Job Openings
- Education needed for the job- Usually require a high school diploma
Court Reporter
- National Median Wages- $23.15 Hourly, $48,200 Annual
- Projected Growth- Average (10% to 19%)
- Arkansas Median Wages- $22.65 Hourly, $47,100 Annual
- Projected Job Openings in Arkansas- 10 Job Openings
- Education needed for job- Usually require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree
Manufacturing
Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
Planning, managing and performing the processing of materials into intermediate or final products and related professional and technical support activities such as production planning and control, maintenance, and manufacturing/process engeneering
Planning, managing, and providing legal, public safety, protective services and homeland security, including professional and technical support services
Pathways
- Maintenance, Installation and Repair
- Manufacturing Production Process Development
- Production
- Quality Assurance
Pathways
Finance
- Correction Services
- Emergency and Fire Management Services
- Law Enforcement Services
- Legal Services
- Security and Protective Services
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This job is about planning services for financial and investment planning, banking, insurance, and business financial management
Education & Training
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- Banking and Related Services
- Business Financial Management
- Financial and Investment Planning
- Insurance Services
This career is planning, managing, and providing education and training services, and related learning support services.
Loan Officers
Loan Officer
- National Median Wages- $28.76 Hourly, $59,820 Annual
- Projected Growth- Average (10% to 19%)
- Arkansas Median Wages- $29.01 Hourly, $60,300 Annual
- Projected Job Openings- 90 Job Openings
- Education needed for job- Usually require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree
- National Median Wages- $28.76 Hourly, $59,800 Annual
- Projected Growth- Average (10% to 19%)
- Arkansas Median Wages- $29.01 Hourly, $60,300 Annual
- Projected Job Openings- 90 Job Openings
- Education needed for job- Usually require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agent
- National Median Wages-$34.48 Hourly, $71,700 Annual
- Projected Growth- Average (10% to 19%)
- Arkansas Median Wages- $33.17 Hourly, $69,000 Annual
- Projected Job Openings- 40 Job Openings
- Education needed for job- No information
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates
Pathways
- National Median Wages- $55.65 Hourly, $115,800 Annual
- Projected Growth- Slower than average (3% to 9%)
- Arkansas Median Wages- $59.24 Hourly, $123,200 Annual
- Projected Job Openings- 10 Job Openings
- Education needed for job- Usually require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree)
- Administration and Administrative Support
- Professionals Support Services
- Teaching/Training
Health Science
Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School
- National Median Wages- $87,760 Annual
- Projected Growth- Average (10% to 19%)
- Arkansas Median Wages- $77,000 Annual
- Projected Job Openings- 80 Job Openings
- Education needed for job- Usually require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree)
Coaches and Scouts
This job is about planning, managing, and providing therapeutic services, diagnostic services, health informatics, support services, and biotechnology research and development
- National Median Wages- $28,360 Annual
- Projected Growth- Much faster than average (29% or higher)
- Arkansas Median Wages- $45,800
- Projected Job Openings- 70 Job Openings
- Education needed for job- Usually require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not
Pathways
Surgeon
- Biotechnology Research and Development
- Diagnostic Services
- Health Informatics
- Support Services
- Therapeutic Services
Physical Therapist
Human Services
- National Median Wages- $90.00+ Hourly, $187,200+ Annual
- Projected Growth- Faster than average (20% to 28%)
- Arkansas Median Wages- $90.00+Hourly, $187,200+ Annual
- Projected Job Openings- 10 Job Openings
- Education needed for job- Usually require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree)
- National Median Wages-$38.39 Hourly, $79,900 Annual
- Projected Growth- Much faster than average (29% or higher)
- Arkansas Median Wages- $36.43 Hourly, $75,800 Annual
- Projected Job Openings- 40 Job Openings
- Education needed for job- Usually require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree)
Information Technology
Government & Public Administration
Veterinarians
Preparing individuals for employment in career pathways that relate to families and human needs
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Building linkages in IT operations framework for entry-level, technical, and professional careers related to the design, development, support and management of hardware, software, multimedia, and systems integration services
Pathways
- Consumer Services
- Counseling and Mental Health Services
- Family and Community Services
- Personal Care Services
Web Administrators
Fashion Designer
- National Median Wages-$39.01 Hourly, $81,100 Annual
- Projected Growth- Slower than average (3% to 9%)
- Arkansas Median Wages- $29.42 Hourly, $61,200 Annual
- Projected Job Openings- N/A
- Education needed for job- Usually require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree
Chief Executives
- National Median Wages-$30.22 Hourly, $62,900 Annual
- Projected Growth- Little or no change (-2% to 2%)
- Arkansas Median Wages- $26.97 Hourly, $56,100 Annual
- Projected Job Openings- N/A
- Education needed for job- Usually require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree
This job includes executing government functions to include governance; national security; foreign service; planning; revenue and taxation; regulation; and management and administration at the local, state, and federal levels
Pathways
- National Median Wages-$80.84 Hourly, $168,100 Annual
- Projected Growth- Slower than average
- Arkansas Median Wages- $60.55 Hourly, 125,900 Annual
- Projected Job Openings- 90 Job Openings
- Education needed for job- Usually require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree)
- Information Support and Services
- Interactive Media
- Network Systems
- Programming and Software Development
Hospitality & Tourism
Sales Manager
- National Median Wages-$50.60 Hourly, $105,200 Annual
- Projected Growth- Average (10% to 19%)
- Arkansas Median Wages- $39.81 Hourly, $82,200 Annual
- Projected Job Openings- 120 Job Openings
- Education needed for job- Usually require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not
Information Technology Project Manager
Database Administrates
Chief Executives
- National Median Wages- $39.01 Hourly, $81,100 Annual
- Projected Growth- Slower than average (3% to 9%)
- Arkansas Median Wages- $29.42 Hourly, $61,200 Annual
- Projected Job Openings- N/A
- Education needed for job- Usually require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not
Pathways
- National Median Wages-$37.06 Hourly, $77,100 Annual
- Projected Growth- Much faster than average (29% or higher)
- Arkansas Median Wages- $28.71 Hourly, $59,700 Annual
- Projected Job Openings-40 Job Openings
- Education needed for job- Usually require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not
- National Median Wages- $80.84 Hourly, $168,100 Annual
- Projected Growth- Slower than average (3% to 9%)
- Arkansas Median Wages- $60.55 Hourly, $125,900 Annual
- Projected Job Openings- 90 Job Openings
- Education needed for job- Usually require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree)
- Governance
- National Security
- Planning
- Public Management and Administration
- Regulation
- Revenue and Taxation
General and Operations Managers
This job is about hospitality and tourism encompass the management, marketing and operations of restaurants and other food services, lodging, attractions and recreation events, and travel-related services
- National Median Wages-$45.88 Hourly, $95,400 Annual
- Projected Growth-Slower than average (3% to 9%)
- Arkansas Median Wages- $34.47 Hourly, $71,700 Annual
- Projected Job Openings- 310 Job Openings
- Education needed for job- Usually require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree
Managers, All others
- National Median Wages- $48.51 Hourly, $100,900 Annual
- Projected Growth- Slower than average (3% to 9%)
- Arkansas Median Wages- $51.65 Hourly, $107,400 Annual
- Projected Job Openings- 120 Job Openings
- Education needed for job- No information
Pathways
Meetings, Convention, and Event Planners
Manager, All others
- Lodging
- Recreation, Amusements and Attractions
- Restaurants and Food/Beverage Services
- Travel and Tourism
- National Median Wages-$22.02 Hourly, $45,800 Annual
- Projected Growth- Much faster than average (29% or higher)
- Arkansas Median Wages- $15.96 Hourly, $33,200 Annual
- Projected Job Openings- 30 Job Openings
- Education needed for job- Usually require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not
- National Median Wages- $48.51 Hourly, $100,900 Annual
- Projected Growth- Slower than average (3% to 9%)
- Arkansas Median Wages- $51.65 Hourly, $107,400 Annual
- Projected Job Openings- 120 Job Openings
- Education needed for job- No information
Waiter/Waitress
- National Median Wages-$8.92 Hourly, $18,540 Annual
- Projected Growth- Slower than average (3% to 9%)
- Arkansas Median Wages-$8.48 Hourly, $17,600 Annual
- Projected Job Openings- 1,030 Job Openings
- Education needed for job- Usually require a high school diploma or GED certificate