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Psychiatrists

Health Science $57.75 Doctoral or professional degree 17%  projected growth 0  annual job openings

Diagnose, treat, and help prevent mental disorders.

Public Relations Managers

Marketing $49.26 Bachelor's degree 17%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities designed to create or maintain a favorable public image or raise issue awareness for their organization or client.

Public Relations Specialists

Marketing $31.29 Bachelor's degree 7%  projected growth 30  annual job openings

Promote or create an intended public image for individuals, groups, or organizations. May write or select material for release to various communications media. May specialize in using social media.

Public Safety Telecommunicators

Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security $27.34 High school diploma or equivalent 3%  projected growth 40  annual job openings

Operate telephone, radio, or other communication systems to receive and communicate requests for emergency assistance at 9-1-1 public safety answering points and emergency operations centers. Take information from the public and other sources regarding crimes, threats, disturbances, acts of terrorism, fires, medical emergencies, and other public safety matters. May coordinate and provide information to law enforcement and emergency response personnel. May access sensitive databases and other information sources as needed. May provide additional instructions to callers based on knowledge of and certification in law enforcement, fire, or emergency medical procedures.

Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $36.44 High school diploma or equivalent 33%  projected growth 0  annual job openings

Tend, control, or operate power-driven, stationary, or portable pumps and manifold systems to transfer gases, oil, other liquids, slurries, or powdered materials to and from various vessels and processes.

Purchasing Managers

Business Management & Administration $51.60 Bachelor's degree 19%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of buyers, purchasing officers, and related workers involved in purchasing materials, products, and services. Includes wholesale or retail trade merchandising managers and procurement managers.

Radiologists

Health Science $50.20 Doctoral or professional degree 14%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Diagnose and treat diseases and injuries using medical imaging techniques, such as x rays, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), nuclear medicine, and ultrasounds. May perform minimally invasive medical procedures and tests.

Real Estate Sales Agents

Marketing $32.48 High school diploma or equivalent 6%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Rent, buy, or sell property for clients. Perform duties such as study property listings, interview prospective clients, accompany clients to property site, discuss conditions of sale, and draw up real estate contracts. Includes agents who represent buyer.

Receptionists and Information Clerks

Business Management & Administration $18.19 High school diploma or equivalent 15%  projected growth 440  annual job openings

Answer inquiries and provide information to the general public, customers, visitors, and other interested parties regarding activities conducted at establishment and location of departments, offices, and employees within the organization.

Recreation Workers

Hospitality & Tourism $18.20 High school diploma or equivalent 17%  projected growth 120  annual job openings

Conduct recreation activities with groups in public, private, or volunteer agencies or recreation facilities. Organize and promote activities, such as arts and crafts, sports, games, music, dramatics, social recreation, camping, and hobbies, taking into account the needs and interests of individual members.