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Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas

Architecture & Construction $31.51 High school diploma or equivalent 41%  projected growth 30  annual job openings

Operate a variety of drills such as rotary, churn, and pneumatic to tap subsurface water and salt deposits, to remove core samples during mineral exploration or soil testing, and to facilitate the use of explosives in mining or construction. Includes horizontal and earth boring machine operators.

Education Administrators, All Other

Education & Training $39.56 Bachelor's degree 10%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

All education administrators not listed separately.

Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary

Education & Training $52.83 Master's degree 7%  projected growth 30  annual job openings

Plan, direct, or coordinate the academic, administrative, or auxiliary activities of kindergarten, elementary, or secondary schools.

Education Administrators, Postsecondary

Education & Training $66.34 Master's degree 14%  projected growth 10  annual job openings

Plan, direct, or coordinate student instruction, administration, and services, as well as other research and educational activities, at postsecondary institutions, including universities, colleges, and junior and community colleges.

Education Teachers, Postsecondary

Education & Training $42.26 Doctoral or professional degree 10%  projected growth 10  annual job openings

Teach courses pertaining to education, such as counseling, curriculum, guidance, instruction, teacher education, and teaching English as a second language. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other

Education & Training $23.14 Bachelor's degree 8%  projected growth 80  annual job openings

All educational instruction and library workers not listed separately.

Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors

Education & Training $30.89 Master's degree 9%  projected growth 50  annual job openings

Advise and assist students and provide educational and vocational guidance services.

Electrical Engineers

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics $49.07 Bachelor's degree 8%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Research, design, develop, test, or supervise the manufacturing and installation of electrical equipment, components, or systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use.

Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers

Architecture & Construction $46.38 High school diploma or equivalent 10%  projected growth 40  annual job openings

Install or repair cables or wires used in electrical power or distribution systems. May erect poles and light or heavy duty transmission towers.

Electricians

Architecture & Construction $38.70 High school diploma or equivalent 11%  projected growth 200  annual job openings

Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes. May install or service street lights, intercom systems, or electrical control systems.