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Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $79.84 Bachelor's degree 15%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Pilot and navigate the flight of fixed-wing aircraft, usually on scheduled air carrier routes, for the transport of passengers and cargo. Requires Federal Air Transport certificate and rating for specific aircraft type used. Includes regional, national, and international airline pilots and flight instructors of airline pilots.

Animal Control Workers

Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security $23.51 High school diploma or equivalent 12%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Handle animals for the purpose of investigations of mistreatment, or control of abandoned, dangerous, or unattended animals.

Animal Trainers

Hospitality & Tourism $21.62 High school diploma or equivalent 39%  projected growth 80  annual job openings

Train animals for riding, harness, security, performance, or obedience, or for assisting persons with disabilities. Accustom animals to human voice and contact, and condition animals to respond to commands. Train animals according to prescribed standards for show or competition. May train animals to carry pack loads or work as part of pack team.

Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators

Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security $34.52 Bachelor's degree 10%  projected growth 10  annual job openings

Facilitate negotiation and conflict resolution through dialogue. Resolve conflicts outside of the court system by mutual consent of parties involved.

Architects, Except Landscape and Naval

Architecture & Construction $48.07 Bachelor's degree 9%  projected growth 90  annual job openings

Plan and design structures, such as private residences, office buildings, theaters, factories, and other structural property.

Architectural and Engineering Managers

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics $76.71 Bachelor's degree 12%  projected growth 330  annual job openings

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research and development in these fields.

Art Directors

Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications $49.55 Bachelor's degree 19%  projected growth 120  annual job openings

Formulate design concepts and presentation approaches for visual productions and media, such as print, broadcasting, video, and film. Direct workers engaged in artwork or layout design.

Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

Education & Training $46.23 Master's degree 8%  projected growth 110  annual job openings

Teach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Athletes and Sports Competitors

Hospitality & Tourism $46.80 No formal educational credential 50%  projected growth 40  annual job openings

Compete in athletic events.

Athletic Trainers

Health Science $28.07 Master's degree 27%  projected growth 30  annual job openings

Evaluate and treat musculoskeletal injuries or illnesses. Provide preventive, therapeutic, emergency, and rehabilitative care.