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Physicians, All Other

Health Science $115.00 Doctoral or professional degree 26%  projected growth 210  annual job openings

All physicians not listed separately.

Physicians, Pathologists

Health Science $94.49 Doctoral or professional degree 26%  projected growth 210  annual job openings

Diagnose diseases and conduct lab tests using organs, body tissues, and fluids. Includes medical examiners.

Physicists

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics $62.81 Doctoral or professional degree 21%  projected growth 80  annual job openings

Conduct research into physical phenomena, develop theories on the basis of observation and experiments, and devise methods to apply physical laws and theories.

Physics Teachers, Postsecondary

Education & Training $39.98 Doctoral or professional degree 21%  projected growth 40  annual job openings

Teach courses pertaining to the laws of matter and energy. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Pipelayers

Architecture & Construction $25.49 No formal educational credential 26%  projected growth 130  annual job openings

Lay pipe for storm or sanitation sewers, drains, and water mains. Perform any combination of the following tasks: grade trenches or culverts, position pipe, or seal joints.

Plant and System Operators, All Other

Manufacturing $29.42 High school diploma or equivalent 4%  projected growth 80  annual job openings

All plant and system operators not listed separately.

Plasterers and Stucco Masons

Architecture & Construction $22.14 No formal educational credential 20%  projected growth 30  annual job openings

Apply interior or exterior plaster, cement, stucco, or similar materials. May also set ornamental plaster.

Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters

Architecture & Construction $29.41 High school diploma or equivalent 31%  projected growth 1,580  annual job openings

Assemble, install, alter, and repair pipelines or pipe systems that carry water, steam, air, or other liquids or gases. May install heating and cooling equipment and mechanical control systems. Includes sprinkler fitters.

Podiatrists

Health Science $72.65 Doctoral or professional degree 11%  projected growth 10  annual job openings

Diagnose and treat diseases and deformities of the human foot.

Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers

Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security $39.54 High school diploma or equivalent 16%  projected growth 890  annual job openings

Maintain order and protect life and property by enforcing local, tribal, state, or federal laws and ordinances. Perform a combination of the following duties: patrol a specific area; direct traffic; issue traffic summonses; investigate accidents; apprehend and arrest suspects, or serve legal processes of courts. Includes police officers working at educational institutions.