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Transportation Inspectors

Government & Public Administration $37.96 High school diploma or equivalent 6%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Inspect equipment or goods in connection with the safe transport of cargo or people. Includes rail transportation inspectors, such as freight inspectors, rail inspectors, and other inspectors of transportation vehicles not elsewhere classified.

Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $56.16 High school diploma or equivalent 21%  projected growth 120  annual job openings

Plan, direct, or coordinate transportation, storage, or distribution activities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable government laws or regulations. Includes logistics managers.

Tree Trimmers and Pruners

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources $26.39 High school diploma or equivalent 16%  projected growth 110  annual job openings

Using sophisticated climbing and rigging techniques, cut away dead or excess branches from trees or shrubs to maintain right-of-way for roads, sidewalks, or utilities, or to improve appearance, health, and value of tree. Prune or treat trees or shrubs using handsaws, hand pruners, clippers, and power pruners. Works off the ground in the tree canopy and may use truck-mounted lifts.

Upholsterers

Manufacturing $21.37 High school diploma or equivalent 15%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Make, repair, or replace upholstery for household furniture or transportation vehicles.

Urban and Regional Planners

Government & Public Administration $40.16 Master's degree 9%  projected growth 30  annual job openings

Develop comprehensive plans and programs for use of land and physical facilities of jurisdictions, such as towns, cities, counties, and metropolitan areas.

Veterinarians

Health Science $61.85 Doctoral or professional degree 25%  projected growth 60  annual job openings

Diagnose, treat, or research diseases and injuries of animals. Includes veterinarians who conduct research and development, inspect livestock, or care for pets and companion animals.

Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers

Health Science $17.01 High school diploma or equivalent 18%  projected growth 250  annual job openings

Feed, water, and examine pets and other nonfarm animals for signs of illness, disease, or injury in laboratories and animal hospitals and clinics. Clean and disinfect cages and work areas, and sterilize laboratory and surgical equipment. May provide routine postoperative care, administer medication orally or topically, or prepare samples for laboratory examination under the supervision of veterinary or laboratory animal technologists or technicians, veterinarians, or scientists.

Waiters and Waitresses

Hospitality & Tourism $16.52 No formal educational credential 33%  projected growth 5,830  annual job openings

Take orders and serve food and beverages to patrons at tables in dining establishment.

Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources $36.55 High school diploma or equivalent 2%  projected growth 80  annual job openings

Operate or control an entire process or system of machines, often through the use of control boards, to transfer or treat water or wastewater.

Web and Digital Interface Designers

Information Technology $30.24 Bachelor's degree 13%  projected growth 170  annual job openings

Design digital user interfaces or websites. Develop and test layouts, interfaces, functionality, and navigation menus to ensure compatibility and usability across browsers or devices. May use web framework applications as well as client-side code and processes. May evaluate web design following web and accessibility standards, and may analyze web use metrics and optimize websites for marketability and search engine ranking. May design and test interfaces that facilitate the human-computer interaction and maximize the usability of digital devices, websites, and software with a focus on aesthetics and design. May create graphics used in websites and manage website content and links.