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Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

Manufacturing $16.17 High school diploma or equivalent 5%  projected growth 170  annual job openings

Set up, operate, or tend machines that cut or slice materials, such as glass, stone, cork, rubber, tobacco, food, paper, or insulating material.

Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

Manufacturing $17.93 High school diploma or equivalent 5%  projected growth 620  annual job openings

Set up, operate, or tend machines to saw, cut, shear, slit, punch, crimp, notch, bend, or straighten metal or plastic material.

Data Scientists

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics $41.29 Bachelor's degree 27%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Develop and implement a set of techniques or analytics applications to transform raw data into meaningful information using data-oriented programming languages and visualization software. Apply data mining, data modeling, natural language processing, and machine learning to extract and analyze information from large structured and unstructured datasets. Visualize, interpret, and report data findings. May create dynamic data reports.

Database Administrators

Information Technology $39.33 Bachelor's degree 6%  projected growth 230  annual job openings

Administer, test, and implement computer databases, applying knowledge of database management systems. Coordinate changes to computer databases. Identify, investigate, and resolve database performance issues, database capacity, and database scalability. May plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard computer databases.

Database Architects

Information Technology $57.41 Bachelor's degree 6%  projected growth 230  annual job openings

Design strategies for enterprise databases, data warehouse systems, and multidimensional networks. Set standards for database operations, programming, query processes, and security. Model, design, and construct large relational databases or data warehouses. Create and optimize data models for warehouse infrastructure and workflow. Integrate new systems with existing warehouse structure and refine system performance and functionality.

Dental Laboratory Technicians

Manufacturing $18.33 High school diploma or equivalent 21%  projected growth 130  annual job openings

Construct and repair full or partial dentures or dental appliances.

Dentists, General

Health Science $98.14 Doctoral or professional degree 10%  projected growth 60  annual job openings

Examine, diagnose, and treat diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth and gums. May treat diseases of nerve, pulp, and other dental tissues affecting oral hygiene and retention of teeth. May fit dental appliances or provide preventive care.

Dermatologists

Health Science $115.00 Doctoral or professional degree 5%  projected growth 150  annual job openings

Diagnose and treat diseases relating to the skin, hair, and nails. May perform both medical and dermatological surgery functions.

Detectives and Criminal Investigators

Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security $30.01 High school diploma or equivalent 3%  projected growth 90  annual job openings

Conduct investigations related to suspected violations of federal, state, or local laws to prevent or solve crimes.

Dietetic Technicians

Health Science $18.93 Associate's degree 7%  projected growth 10  annual job openings

Assist in the provision of food service and nutritional programs, under the supervision of a dietitian. May plan and produce meals based on established guidelines, teach principles of food and nutrition, or counsel individuals.