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Financial Specialists, All Other

Finance $38.53 Bachelor's degree 8%  projected growth 200  annual job openings

All financial specialists not listed separately.

Fire Inspectors and Investigators

Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security $23.16 Postsecondary nondegree award 10%  projected growth 10  annual job openings

Inspect buildings to detect fire hazards and enforce local ordinances and state laws, or investigate and gather facts to determine cause of fires and explosions.

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers

Architecture & Construction $30.09 High school diploma or equivalent 9%  projected growth 1,430  annual job openings

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of construction or extraction workers.

First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services

Human Services $18.21 High school diploma or equivalent 12%  projected growth 320  annual job openings

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of entertainment and recreation related workers.

First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources $29.48 High school diploma or equivalent 1%  projected growth 250  annual job openings

Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of agricultural, forestry, aquacultural, and related workers.

First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers

Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security $31.72 Postsecondary nondegree award 6%  projected growth 70  annual job openings

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in firefighting and fire prevention and control.

First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers

Hospitality & Tourism $16.44 High school diploma or equivalent 14%  projected growth 3,130  annual job openings

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in preparing and serving food.

First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers

Hospitality & Tourism $18.27 High school diploma or equivalent 5%  projected growth 340  annual job openings

Directly supervise and coordinate work activities of cleaning personnel in hotels, hospitals, offices, and other establishments.

First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers

Architecture & Construction $23.00 High school diploma or equivalent 5%  projected growth 290  annual job openings

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in landscaping or groundskeeping activities. Work may involve reviewing contracts to ascertain service, machine, and workforce requirements; answering inquiries from potential customers regarding methods, material, and price ranges; and preparing estimates according to labor, material, and machine costs.

First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers

Manufacturing $31.79 High school diploma or equivalent 7%  projected growth 1,000  annual job openings

Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of mechanics, installers, and repairers. May also advise customers on recommended services. Excludes team or work leaders.