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Statisticians

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics $47.57 Master's degree 33%  projected growth 10  annual job openings

Develop or apply mathematical or statistical theory and methods to collect, organize, interpret, and summarize numerical data to provide usable information. May specialize in fields such as biostatistics, agricultural statistics, business statistics, or economic statistics. Includes mathematical and survey statisticians.

Structural Iron and Steel Workers

Architecture & Construction $27.45 High school diploma or equivalent 21%  projected growth 40  annual job openings

Raise, place, and unite iron or steel girders, columns, and other structural members to form completed structures or structural frameworks. May erect metal storage tanks and assemble prefabricated metal buildings.

Surgeons, All Other

Health Science $115.00 Doctoral or professional degree 8%  projected growth 10  annual job openings

All surgeons not listed separately.

Surveying and Mapping Technicians

Architecture & Construction $22.51 High school diploma or equivalent 7%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Perform surveying and mapping duties, usually under the direction of an engineer, surveyor, cartographer, or photogrammetrist, to obtain data used for construction, mapmaking, boundary location, mining, or other purposes. May calculate mapmaking information and create maps from source data, such as surveying notes, aerial photography, satellite data, or other maps to show topographical features, political boundaries, and other features. May verify accuracy and completeness of maps.

Tax Preparers

Finance $18.22 High school diploma or equivalent 7%  projected growth 30  annual job openings

Prepare tax returns for individuals or small businesses.

Technical Writers

Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications $47.81 Bachelor's degree 8%  projected growth 10  annual job openings

Write technical materials, such as equipment manuals, appendices, or operating and maintenance instructions. May assist in layout work.

Tile and Stone Setters

Architecture & Construction $24.28 No formal educational credential 33%  projected growth 10  annual job openings

Apply hard tile, stone, and comparable materials to walls, floors, ceilings, countertops, and roof decks.

Training and Development Managers

Business Management & Administration $67.00 Bachelor's degree 13%  projected growth 10  annual job openings

Plan, direct, or coordinate the training and development activities and staff of an organization.

Training and Development Specialists

Business Management & Administration $35.30 Bachelor's degree 10%  projected growth 110  annual job openings

Design or conduct work-related training and development programs to improve individual skills or organizational performance. May analyze organizational training needs or evaluate training effectiveness.

Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $65.99 High school diploma or equivalent 7%  projected growth 30  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.