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Web Developers

Information Technology $41.54 Bachelor's degree 13%  projected growth 170  annual job openings

Develop and implement websites, web applications, application databases, and interactive web interfaces. Evaluate code to ensure that it is properly structured, meets industry standards, and is compatible with browsers and devices. Optimize website performance, scalability, and server-side code and processes. May develop website infrastructure and integrate websites with other computer applications.

Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping

Manufacturing $22.90 High school diploma or equivalent 14%  projected growth 60  annual job openings

Weigh, measure, and check materials, supplies, and equipment for the purpose of keeping relevant records. Duties are primarily clerical by nature. Includes workers who collect and keep record of samples of products or materials.

Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

Manufacturing $25.49 High school diploma or equivalent 17%  projected growth 310  annual job openings

Use hand-welding, flame-cutting, hand-soldering, or brazing equipment to weld or join metal components or to fill holes, indentations, or seams of fabricated metal products.

Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing

Manufacturing $17.42 High school diploma or equivalent 32%  projected growth 40  annual job openings

Set up, operate, or tend woodworking machines, such as drill presses, lathes, shapers, routers, sanders, planers, and wood nailing machines. May operate computer numerically controlled (CNC) equipment.

Writers and Authors

Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications $33.52 Bachelor's degree 18%  projected growth 270  annual job openings

Originate and prepare written material, such as scripts, stories, advertisements, and other material.