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Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

Manufacturing $17.47 High school diploma or equivalent 11%  projected growth 530  annual job openings

Set up, operate, or tend machines to saw, cut, shear, slit, punch, crimp, notch, bend, or straighten metal or plastic material.

Data Scientists

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics $48.27 Bachelor's degree 35%  projected growth 270  annual job openings

Develop and implement a set of techniques or analytics applications to transform raw data into meaningful information using data-oriented programming languages and visualization software. Apply data mining, data modeling, natural language processing, and machine learning to extract and analyze information from large structured and unstructured datasets. Visualize, interpret, and report data findings. May create dynamic data reports.

Database Administrators

Information Technology $48.07 Bachelor's degree 12%  projected growth 540  annual job openings

Administer, test, and implement computer databases, applying knowledge of database management systems. Coordinate changes to computer databases. Identify, investigate, and resolve database performance issues, database capacity, and database scalability. May plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard computer databases.

Database Architects

Information Technology $66.65 Bachelor's degree 12%  projected growth 540  annual job openings

Design strategies for enterprise databases, data warehouse systems, and multidimensional networks. Set standards for database operations, programming, query processes, and security. Model, design, and construct large relational databases or data warehouses. Create and optimize data models for warehouse infrastructure and workflow. Integrate new systems with existing warehouse structure and refine system performance and functionality.

Demonstrators and Product Promoters

Marketing $16.71 No formal educational credential 20%  projected growth 410  annual job openings

Demonstrate merchandise and answer questions for the purpose of creating public interest in buying the product. May sell demonstrated merchandise.

Dental Laboratory Technicians

Manufacturing $21.20 High school diploma or equivalent 13%  projected growth 200  annual job openings

Construct and repair full or partial dentures or dental appliances.

Designers, All Other

Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications $28.96 Bachelor's degree 9%  projected growth 500  annual job openings

All designers not listed separately.

Detectives and Criminal Investigators

Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security $28.21 High school diploma or equivalent 7%  projected growth 290  annual job openings

Conduct investigations related to suspected violations of federal, state, or local laws to prevent or solve crimes.

Dietetic Technicians

Health Science $16.60 Associate's degree 17%  projected growth 30  annual job openings

Assist in the provision of food service and nutritional programs, under the supervision of a dietitian. May plan and produce meals based on established guidelines, teach principles of food and nutrition, or counsel individuals.

Dietitians and Nutritionists

Health Science $29.65 Bachelor's degree 22%  projected growth 270  annual job openings

Plan and conduct food service or nutritional programs to assist in the promotion of health and control of disease. May supervise activities of a department providing quantity food services, counsel individuals, or conduct nutritional research.