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Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $17.28 No formal educational credential 9%  projected growth 1,150  annual job openings

Service automobiles, buses, trucks, boats, and other automotive or marine vehicles with fuel, lubricants, and accessories. Collect payment for services and supplies. May lubricate vehicle, change motor oil, refill antifreeze, or replace lights or other accessories, such as windshield wiper blades or fan belts. May repair or replace tires.

Automotive Body and Related Repairers

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $29.08 High school diploma or equivalent 8%  projected growth 1,270  annual job openings

Repair and refinish automotive vehicle bodies and straighten vehicle frames.

Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $24.01 High school diploma or equivalent 15%  projected growth 160  annual job openings

Replace or repair broken windshields and window glass in motor vehicles.

Avionics Technicians

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $41.28 Associate's degree 22%  projected growth 180  annual job openings

Install, inspect, test, adjust, or repair avionics equipment, such as radar, radio, navigation, and missile control systems in aircraft or space vehicles.

Baggage Porters and Bellhops

Hospitality & Tourism $17.17 High school diploma or equivalent 38%  projected growth 460  annual job openings

Handle baggage for travelers at transportation terminals or for guests at hotels or similar establishments.

Bakers

Hospitality & Tourism $17.80 No formal educational credential 21%  projected growth 3,910  annual job openings

Mix and bake ingredients to produce breads, rolls, cookies, cakes, pies, pastries, or other baked goods.

Barbers

Human Services $17.09 Postsecondary nondegree award 50%  projected growth 370  annual job openings

Provide barbering services, such as cutting, trimming, shampooing, and styling hair; trimming beards; or giving shaves.

Bartenders

Hospitality & Tourism $15.57 No formal educational credential 63%  projected growth 10,790  annual job openings

Mix and serve drinks to patrons, directly or through waitstaff.

Bicycle Repairers

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $18.66 High school diploma or equivalent 7%  projected growth 370  annual job openings

Repair and service bicycles.

Billing and Posting Clerks

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $22.70 High school diploma or equivalent 6%  projected growth 6,110  annual job openings

Compile, compute, and record billing, accounting, statistical, and other numerical data for billing purposes. Prepare billing invoices for services rendered or for delivery or shipment of goods.