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Cost Estimators

Architecture & Construction $41.06 Bachelor's degree 5%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Prepare cost estimates for product manufacturing, construction projects, or services to aid management in bidding on or determining price of product or service. May specialize according to particular service performed or type of product manufactured.

Counselors, All Other

Human Services $16.46 Master's degree 9%  projected growth 30  annual job openings

All counselors not listed separately.

Counter and Rental Clerks

Marketing $16.59 No formal educational credential 18%  projected growth 110  annual job openings

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

Couriers and Messengers

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $17.30 High school diploma or equivalent 19%  projected growth 30  annual job openings

Pick up and deliver messages, documents, packages, and other items between offices or departments within an establishment or directly to other business concerns, traveling by foot, bicycle, motorcycle, automobile, or public conveyance.

Court, Municipal, and License Clerks

Government & Public Administration $21.91 High school diploma or equivalent 2%  projected growth 60  annual job openings

Perform clerical duties for courts of law, municipalities, or governmental licensing agencies and bureaus. May prepare docket of cases to be called; secure information for judges and court; prepare draft agendas or bylaws for town or city council; answer official correspondence; keep fiscal records and accounts; issue licenses or permits; and record data, administer tests, or collect fees.

Crane and Tower Operators

Architecture & Construction $39.34 High school diploma or equivalent 29%  projected growth 10  annual job openings

Operate mechanical boom and cable or tower and cable equipment to lift and move materials, machines, or products in many directions.

Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

Manufacturing $30.63 High school diploma or equivalent 25%  projected growth 10  annual job openings

Set up, operate, or tend machines to crush, grind, or polish materials, such as coal, glass, grain, stone, food, or rubber.

Curators

Education & Training $29.19 Master's degree 20%  projected growth 10  annual job openings

Administer collections, such as artwork, collectibles, historic items, or scientific specimens of museums or other institutions. May conduct instructional, research, or public service activities of institution.

Customer Service Representatives

Business Management & Administration $19.06 High school diploma or equivalent 16%  projected growth 350  annual job openings

Interact with customers to provide basic or scripted information in response to routine inquiries about products and services. May handle and resolve general complaints. Excludes individuals whose duties are primarily installation, sales, repair, and technical support.

Data Entry Keyers

Business Management & Administration $20.99 High school diploma or equivalent 14%  projected growth 30  annual job openings

Operate data entry device, such as keyboard or photo composing perforator. Duties may include verifying data and preparing materials for printing.