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2017 data
496
Unique Job Postings (February 2017-18)
$54,370
Average Annual Salary
From your dinner table to the moon, goods produced in our region are everywhere in every walk of life. Learn more about your future in Manufacturing>
415
Unique Job Postings (February 2017-18)
$60,486
Average Annual Salary
Our region is a national leader in getting products to consumers with jobs up to five times the national average. Learn more about your future in Transportation, Distribution, & Logistics>
1,302
Unique Job Postings (February 2017-18, Nursing Occupations)
$49,597
Average Annual Salary
The City of Joplin and other communities in southwest Missouri are truly a hub for the health care needs of nearly a half-million residents of the Four-State region. Learn more about your future in Health Care>
1,486
Unique Job Postings (February 2017-18, Computer Occupations)
$59,862
Average Annual Salary
I.T. jobs are found in tech firms large and small along with demand for I.T. pros in all business and public sectors across our region. Learn more about your future in Information Technology>
446
Unique Job Postings (February 2017-18)
$36,091
Average Annual Salary
The construction sector makes new schools, homes, businesses, and roads happen across our region. Construction careers enjoy a variety of new work settings with quick entry into a successful career pathway. Learn more about your future in Construction>
114
Unique Job Postings (February 2017-18)
$21,622
Average Annual Salary
Early childhood is where the foundations are set for education, and there is a huge need for childcare workers and early childhood education teachers in the region, and many opportunities available to those interested in the field. Learn more about your future in Early Childhood Education>