MAI Designation

Median Annual Income

$62,850

Projected Job Growth

+3 %

Career Cluster(s)

Financial Services

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Plan, direct, or coordinate the selling, buying, leasing, or governance activities of commercial, industrial, or residential real estate properties. Includes managers of homeowner and condominium associations, rented or leased housing units, buildings, or land (including rights-of-way).

Median Annual Income

$61,630

Projected Job Growth

+4 %

Career Cluster(s)

Financial Services

Most Common Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Appraise and estimate the fair value of tangible personal or business property, such as jewelry, art, antiques, collectibles, and equipment. May also appraise land.

Median Annual Income

$61,630

Projected Job Growth

+4 %

Career Cluster(s)

Financial Services

Most Common Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Appraise real estate, exclusively, and estimate its fair value. May assess taxes in accordance with prescribed schedules.

Median Annual Income

$99,580

Projected Job Growth

+17 %

Career Cluster(s)

Financial Services

Most Common Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Advise clients on financial plans using knowledge of tax and investment strategies, securities, insurance, pension plans, and real estate. Duties include assessing clients' assets, liabilities, cash flow, insurance coverage, tax status, and financial objectives. May also buy and sell financial assets for clients.

Median Annual Income

$69,990

Projected Job Growth

+1 %

Career Cluster(s)

Financial Services

Most Common Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Evaluate, authorize, or recommend approval of commercial, real estate, or credit loans. Advise borrowers on financial status and payment methods. Includes mortgage loan officers and agents, collection analysts, loan servicing officers, loan underwriters, and payday loan officers.

Median Annual Income

$37,400

Projected Job Growth

+4 %

Career Cluster(s)

Hospitality, Events, & Tourism

Most Common Education Level

No formal educational credential

Receive orders, generally in person, for repairs, rentals, and services. May describe available options, compute cost, and accept payment.

Median Annual Income

$59,080

Projected Job Growth

+6 %

Career Cluster(s)

Financial Services

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Sell life, property, casualty, health, automotive, or other types of insurance. May refer clients to independent brokers, work as an independent broker, or be employed by an insurance company.

Median Annual Income

$76,900

Projected Job Growth

+7 %

Career Cluster(s)

Financial Services

Most Common Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Buy and sell securities or commodities in investment and trading firms, or provide financial services to businesses and individuals. May advise customers about stocks, bonds, mutual funds, commodities, and market conditions.

Median Annual Income

$64,600

Projected Job Growth

+4 %

Career Cluster(s)

Marketing & Sales

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Sell services to individuals or businesses. May describe options or resolve client problems.

Median Annual Income

$63,060

Projected Job Growth

+2 %

Career Cluster(s)

Financial Services

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Operate real estate office, or work for commercial real estate firm, overseeing real estate transactions. Other duties usually include selling real estate or renting properties and arranging loans.