Promising Occupations Search

Search for occupations that pay $15 or more per hour and are projected to grow over the next 10 years. Use the filters to identify different features of occupations. View frequently asked questions about how to find occupations on the Getting Started page.

Search Filters

Search Results in

Viewing 421 - 430 of 517

Need Help?

Feeling stuck? Go to our Getting Started to watch the explainer video and read the FAQs.

Search by hourly wage
Hourly wage
Projected growth (%)
Annual job openings
Work experience
On the job training requirements
Select State
Search by state and local area
Occupational type
Education requirements
Filtered by Georgia

Public Relations Specialists

Marketing $32.27 Bachelor's degree 14%  projected growth 690  annual job openings

Promote or create an intended public image for individuals, groups, or organizations. May write or select material for release to various communications media. May specialize in using social media.

Public Safety Telecommunicators

Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security $17.48 High school diploma or equivalent 12%  projected growth 360  annual job openings

Operate telephone, radio, or other communication systems to receive and communicate requests for emergency assistance at 9-1-1 public safety answering points and emergency operations centers. Take information from the public and other sources regarding crimes, threats, disturbances, acts of terrorism, fires, medical emergencies, and other public safety matters. May coordinate and provide information to law enforcement and emergency response personnel. May access sensitive databases and other information sources as needed. May provide additional instructions to callers based on knowledge of and certification in law enforcement, fire, or emergency medical procedures.

Purchasing Managers

Business Management & Administration $60.04 Bachelor's degree 13%  projected growth 220  annual job openings

Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of buyers, purchasing officers, and related workers involved in purchasing materials, products, and services. Includes wholesale or retail trade merchandising managers and procurement managers.

Radiation Therapists

Health Science $40.69 Associate's degree 22%  projected growth 30  annual job openings

Provide radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by a radiation oncologist according to established practices and standards. Duties may include reviewing prescription and diagnosis; acting as liaison with physician and supportive care personnel; preparing equipment, such as immobilization, treatment, and protection devices; and maintaining records, reports, and files. May assist in dosimetry procedures and tumor localization.

Rail Car Repairers

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $23.49 High school diploma or equivalent 13%  projected growth 60  annual job openings

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul railroad rolling stock, mine cars, or mass transit rail cars.

Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $16.86 High school diploma or equivalent 9%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Drive switching or other locomotive or dinkey engines within railroad yard, industrial plant, quarry, construction project, or similar location.

Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $22.75 High school diploma or equivalent 12%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Lay, repair, and maintain track for standard or narrow-gauge railroad equipment used in regular railroad service or in plant yards, quarries, sand and gravel pits, and mines. Includes ballast cleaning machine operators and railroad bed tamping machine operators.

Real Estate Brokers

Marketing $26.27 High school diploma or equivalent 14%  projected growth 200  annual job openings

Operate real estate office, or work for commercial real estate firm, overseeing real estate transactions. Other duties usually include selling real estate or renting properties and arranging loans.

Real Estate Sales Agents

Marketing $21.77 High school diploma or equivalent 15%  projected growth 1,590  annual job openings

Rent, buy, or sell property for clients. Perform duties such as study property listings, interview prospective clients, accompany clients to property site, discuss conditions of sale, and draw up real estate contracts. Includes agents who represent buyer.

Receptionists and Information Clerks

Business Management & Administration $15.11 High school diploma or equivalent 13%  projected growth 3,820  annual job openings

Answer inquiries and provide information to the general public, customers, visitors, and other interested parties regarding activities conducted at establishment and location of departments, offices, and employees within the organization.