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Within Technician, students often explore key subfields and specializations that provide targeted expertise.
Graduates translate classroom knowledge into real-world impact across sectors through hands-on projects and internships.
As part of Technician, this major connects to diverse, high-demand fields and interdisciplinary pathways.
Typical starting pay soon after graduation.
Estimated after a decade of experience.
Seasoned professionals at ~20 years.
CAGR (compound annual growth rate) summarizes average yearly change across the observed period.
Employment-weighted across mapped SOCs; entry ≈ 85% of median; historical CAGR shown for last 5y; projections capped at 3% CAGR; lifetime is 40-year present value at 3% discount.
Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024) • Median wages, employment, and growth projections
| Occupation | Median Wage | Total Jobs | Growth Rate | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers SOC: 51-6041 Occupation: Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers | $35,950 | 7,640 | N/A | N/A |
Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders SOC: 51-6042 Occupation: Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders | $38,160 | 3,270 | N/A | N/A |
Upholsterers SOC: 51-6093 Occupation: Upholsterers | $46,190 | 20,990 | N/A | N/A |
Historical data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2020-2024) • Salary trends and employment growth over 5 years
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $35,950 | 7,640 |
| 2023 | $36,020 | 7,230 |
| 2022 | $32,460 | 8,860 |
| 2021 | $31,450 | 5,620 |
| 2020 | $30,550 | 7,380 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $38,160 | 3,270 |
| 2023 | $36,970 | 4,630 |
| 2022 | $33,060 | 2,960 |
| 2021 | $28,560 | 3,610 |
| 2020 | $30,630 | 4,080 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $46,190 | 20,990 |
| 2023 | $42,730 | 25,740 |
| 2022 | $39,600 | 26,990 |
| 2021 | $37,420 | 28,020 |
| 2020 | $36,250 | 26,180 |