Approximately one-fourth of total vacancies require education beyond a high school diploma. Thirteen occupational groups have a high concentration of job vacancies for high school graduates without post-secondary training. The demand for experienced workers is strong. Vacancies requiring no experience account for 51 percent of total openings. As training and experience requirements increase, so do the wage rates offered.
Education combined with experience also affects wage rates.
Retirement plans are offered to 47 percent of total vacancies, while paid sick leave is offered to 38 percent of total vacancies. Full benefits packages are offered with 27 percent of total vacancies. As educational requirements increase, so do the benefits offered.