| Job Zone Three - Moderate Preparation In general, previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training and often must have passed a licensing exam in order to perform the job. Most of these occupations require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. These occupations usually involve using communication and organizational skills to coordinate, supervise, manage or train others to accomplish goals.
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O*Net Code |
Occupational Titles in Job Zone Three |
Employ- ment |
New Positions |
New Staff |
Entry Wage |
| 29-1111 |
Registered Nurses |
47,082 |
897 |
1,891 |
$22.27 |
| 43-3031 |
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks |
46,401 |
802 |
1,679 |
$10.84 |
| 25-9041 |
Teacher Assistants |
34,813 |
465 |
1,142 |
$20,068.00 |
| 43-1011 |
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers |
24,937 |
419 |
959 |
$16.70 |
| 49-9042 |
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General |
24,950 |
358 |
840 |
$11.13 |
| 43-6011 |
Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistant |
19,030 |
379 |
747 |
$15.28 |
| 15-1041 |
Computer Support Specialists |
15,533 |
501 |
695 |
$14.74 |
| 47-2111 |
Electricians |
15,746 |
260 |
574 |
$17.12 |
| 39-5012 |
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists |
14,176 |
200 |
475 |
$9.03 |
| 41-1012 |
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sale Workers |
13,247 |
208 |
460 |
$20.57 |
| 29-2061 |
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses |
10,796 |
193 |
430 |
$15.38 |
| 51-1011 |
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers |
11,610 |
184 |
429 |
$16.96 |
| 31-9092 |
Medical Assistants |
10,014 |
227 |
414 |
$11.38 |
| 11-9021 |
Construction Managers |
9,759 |
191 |
370 |
$27.89 |
| 13-1023 |
Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products |
7,276 |
185 |
368 |
$18.34 |
| 51-4041 |
Machinists |
6,606 |
198 |
354 |
$13.34 |
| 43-3011 |
Bill and Account Collectors |
8,236 |
186 |
343 |
$10.95 |
| 43-4111 |
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan |
6,104 |
181 |
341 |
$9.41 |
| 47-2181 |
Roofers |
6,534 |
168 |
322 |
$12.81 |
| 39-1021 |
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers |
7,215 |
120 |
303 |
$13.33 | Some occupations may not be presented due to confidentiality standards, or other technical constraints.
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