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Protective Service Workers, All Other

Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security $20.18 High school diploma or equivalent 12%  projected growth 400  annual job openings

All protective service workers not listed separately.

Psychiatric Aides

Health Science $19.52 High school diploma or equivalent 13%  projected growth 100  annual job openings

Assist mentally impaired or emotionally disturbed patients, working under direction of nursing and medical staff. May assist with daily living activities, lead patients in educational and recreational activities, or accompany patients to and from examinations and treatments. May restrain violent patients. Includes psychiatric orderlies.

Psychiatric Technicians

Health Science $24.98 Postsecondary nondegree award 2%  projected growth 60  annual job openings

Care for individuals with mental or emotional conditions or disabilities, following the instructions of physicians or other health practitioners. Monitor patients' physical and emotional well-being and report to medical staff. May participate in rehabilitation and treatment programs, help with personal hygiene, and administer oral or injectable medications.

Psychiatrists

Health Science $115.00 Doctoral or professional degree 6%  projected growth 10  annual job openings

Diagnose, treat, and help prevent mental disorders.

Psychologists, All Other

Human Services $55.92 Master's degree 11%  projected growth 40  annual job openings

All psychologists not listed separately.

Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary

Education & Training $47.57 Doctoral or professional degree 10%  projected growth 110  annual job openings

Teach courses in psychology, such as child, clinical, and developmental psychology, and psychological counseling. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Public Relations Managers

Marketing $62.15 Bachelor's degree 12%  projected growth 110  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 $34.01 Bachelor's degree 12%  projected growth 200  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 $29.22 High school diploma or equivalent 9%  projected growth 110  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.

Purchasing Managers

Business Management & Administration $61.75 Bachelor's degree 10%  projected growth 160  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.