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Physical Therapists

Health Science $49.66 Doctoral or professional degree 14%  projected growth 220  annual job openings

Assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury.

Physician Assistants

Health Science $65.06 Master's degree 31%  projected growth 230  annual job openings

Provide healthcare services typically performed by a physician, under the supervision of a physician. Conduct complete physicals, provide treatment, and counsel patients. May, in some cases, prescribe medication. Must graduate from an accredited educational program for physician assistants.

Physicians, All Other

Health Science $115.00 Doctoral or professional degree 5%  projected growth 180  annual job openings

All physicians not listed separately.

Physicists

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics $82.18 Doctoral or professional degree 7%  projected growth 10  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 $70.60 Doctoral or professional degree 8%  projected growth 30  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.

Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters

Architecture & Construction $34.97 High school diploma or equivalent 15%  projected growth 570  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 $110.93 Doctoral or professional degree 4%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Diagnose and treat diseases and deformities of the human foot.

Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers

Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security $38.62 High school diploma or equivalent 10%  projected growth 510  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.

Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Education & Training $61.17 Doctoral or professional degree 7%  projected growth 30  annual job openings

Teach courses in political science, international affairs, and international relations. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Postal Service Clerks

Business Management & Administration $26.60 High school diploma or equivalent 5%  projected growth 90  annual job openings

Perform any combination of tasks in a United States Postal Service (USPS) post office, such as receive letters and parcels; sell postage and revenue stamps, postal cards, and stamped envelopes; fill out and sell money orders; place mail in pigeon holes of mail rack or in bags; and examine mail for correct postage. Includes postal service clerks employed by USPS contractors.