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Appendix E: S-Star Jobs in North Carolina <br /> Summary: The North Carolina Department of Commerce rates occupations from 1-5 stars <br /> based on wages, projected growth rates, and projected job openings. The following are 5-star <br /> jobs as they represent an occupation with the greatest projected employment potential through <br /> 2026: <br /> • "'First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades & Extraction Workers" is a 5- <br /> star job for those with High School &Work Experience as it has an annual growth rate <br /> of 1.31%, 3,011 annual openings, and an annual median wage of $58,030. <br /> • ""Construction Managers" is a 5-star job for those with bachelor's degrees as it has <br /> an annual growth rate of 1.24%, has 1,347 annual openings, and an annual median <br /> wage of $95,230. <br /> Source: For a complete list of Star Jobs and explanation of the rating process, visit <br /> https://www.nccommerce.com/data-tools-reports/labor-market-data-tools/employment- <br /> projections#star-jobs and search occupations for ratings at <br /> https://nccareers.org/starjobs/star jobs.html. <br /> Page 12 of 12 <br />