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Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Education & Training $33.45 Doctoral or professional degree 7%  projected growth 10  annual job openings

Teach courses in library science. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics $27.86 Associate's degree 13%  projected growth 170  annual job openings

All life, physical, and social science technicians not listed separately.

Light Truck Drivers

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $18.82 High school diploma or equivalent 19%  projected growth 4,510  annual job openings

Drive a light vehicle, such as a truck or van, with a capacity of less than 26,001 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), primarily to pick up merchandise or packages from a distribution center and deliver. May load and unload vehicle.

Lighting Technicians

Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications $34.09 Postsecondary nondegree award 23%  projected growth 80  annual job openings

Set up, maintain, and dismantle light fixtures, lighting control devices, and the associated lighting electrical and rigging equipment used for photography, television, film, video, and live productions. May focus or operate light fixtures, or attach color filters or other lighting accessories.

Loan Interviewers and Clerks

Finance $18.70 High school diploma or equivalent 12%  projected growth 550  annual job openings

Interview loan applicants to elicit information; investigate applicants' backgrounds and verify references; prepare loan request papers; and forward findings, reports, and documents to appraisal department. Review loan papers to ensure completeness, and complete transactions between loan establishment, borrowers, and sellers upon approval of loan.

Loan Officers

Finance $32.58 Bachelor's degree 17%  projected growth 1,080  annual job openings

Evaluate, authorize, or recommend approval of commercial, real estate, or credit loans. Advise borrowers on financial status and payment methods. Includes mortgage loan officers and agents, collection analysts, loan servicing officers, loan underwriters, and payday loan officers.

Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants

Human Services $16.50 High school diploma or equivalent 41%  projected growth 60  annual job openings

Provide personal items to patrons or customers in locker rooms, dressing rooms, or coatrooms.

Locksmiths and Safe Repairers

Manufacturing $24.03 High school diploma or equivalent 2%  projected growth 50  annual job openings

Repair and open locks, make keys, change locks and safe combinations, and install and repair safes.

Lodging Managers

Hospitality & Tourism $29.66 High school diploma or equivalent 22%  projected growth 230  annual job openings

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization or department that provides lodging and other accommodations.

Log Graders and Scalers

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources $17.30 High school diploma or equivalent 9%  projected growth 40  annual job openings

Grade logs or estimate the marketable content or value of logs or pulpwood in sorting yards, millpond, log deck, or similar locations. Inspect logs for defects or measure logs to determine volume.