24. Florida
Annual median wage: $34,870
Rank by annual median wage: 45
Employment per 1,000: 4.621
Rank by employment per 1,000: 29
Job increase by 2024: 29%
Rank by job increase by 2024: 4
Average ranking: 26
The main reason why Florida found a place on this list is high future demand for carpenters. New job openings will increase by 29%, which is the fourth largest growth in the US. Note though that the salary is significantly lower than the national average.
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