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Broadcast Technicians

Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications $27.46 Associate's degree 7%  projected growth 80  annual job openings

Set up, operate, and maintain the electronic equipment used to acquire, edit, and transmit audio and video for radio or television programs. Control and adjust incoming and outgoing broadcast signals to regulate sound volume, signal strength, and signal clarity. Operate satellite, microwave, or other transmitter equipment to broadcast radio or television programs.

Brokerage Clerks

Finance $30.94 High school diploma or equivalent 17%  projected growth 80  annual job openings

Perform duties related to the purchase, sale, or holding of securities. Duties include writing orders for stock purchases or sales, computing transfer taxes, verifying stock transactions, accepting and delivering securities, tracking stock price fluctuations, computing equity, distributing dividends, and keeping records of daily transactions and holdings.

Budget Analysts

Finance $40.12 Bachelor's degree 12%  projected growth 90  annual job openings

Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations. Analyze budgeting and accounting reports.

Building Cleaning Workers, All Other

Hospitality & Tourism $21.08 No formal educational credential 26%  projected growth 140  annual job openings

All building cleaning workers not listed separately.

Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $29.24 High school diploma or equivalent 16%  projected growth 500  annual job openings

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul buses and trucks, or maintain and repair any type of diesel engines. Includes mechanics working primarily with automobile or marine diesel engines.

Bus Drivers, School

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $21.54 High school diploma or equivalent 30%  projected growth 1,510  annual job openings

Drive a school bus to transport students. Ensure adherence to safety rules. May assist students in boarding or exiting.

Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $23.05 High school diploma or equivalent 29%  projected growth 760  annual job openings

Drive bus or motor coach, including regular route operations, charters, and private carriage. May assist passengers with baggage. May collect fares or tickets.

Business Operations Specialists, All Other

Business Management & Administration $38.80 Bachelor's degree 19%  projected growth 6,090  annual job openings

All business operations specialists not listed separately.

Business Teachers, Postsecondary

Education & Training $39.63 Doctoral or professional degree 32%  projected growth 180  annual job openings

Teach courses in business administration and management, such as accounting, finance, human resources, labor and industrial relations, marketing, and operations research. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Butchers and Meat Cutters

Manufacturing $18.62 No formal educational credential 14%  projected growth 300  annual job openings

Cut, trim, or prepare consumer-sized portions of meat for use or sale in retail establishments.