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Managers

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$74,300

Starting Salary (2025)

$141,900

Median Salary (2025)

4.5%

Projected Job Growth

622,190

Employment (2025)

What personality traits do you need to succeed?

Integrity

Attention to Detail

Dependability

Leadership

Cooperation

Initiative

What key skills are needed for this job?

Reading Comprehension

Critical Thinking

Speaking

Active Listening

Writing

Monitoring

Expected Knowledge

English Language

Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Administration and Management

Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Law and Government

Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.

Common Activities

Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment

Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Getting Information

Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

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