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Biological Scientists, All Other

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics $37.82 Bachelor's degree 4%  projected growth 100  annual job openings

All biological scientists not listed separately.

Biological Technicians

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources $23.44 Bachelor's degree 8%  projected growth 250  annual job openings

Assist biological and medical scientists. Set up, operate, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment, monitor experiments, collect data and samples, make observations, and calculate and record results. May analyze organic substances, such as blood, food, and drugs.

Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys

Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications $17.73 Bachelor's degree 12%  projected growth 90  annual job openings

Speak or read from scripted materials, such as news reports or commercial messages, on radio, television, or other communications media. May play and queue music, announce artist or title of performance, identify station, or interview guests.

Broadcast Technicians

Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications $22.34 Associate's degree 13%  projected growth 190  annual job openings

Set up, operate, and maintain the electronic equipment used to acquire, edit, and transmit audio and video for radio or television programs. Control and adjust incoming and outgoing broadcast signals to regulate sound volume, signal strength, and signal clarity. Operate satellite, microwave, or other transmitter equipment to broadcast radio or television programs.

Brokerage Clerks

Finance $25.35 High school diploma or equivalent 3%  projected growth 80  annual job openings

Perform duties related to the purchase, sale, or holding of securities. Duties include writing orders for stock purchases or sales, computing transfer taxes, verifying stock transactions, accepting and delivering securities, tracking stock price fluctuations, computing equity, distributing dividends, and keeping records of daily transactions and holdings.

Budget Analysts

Finance $40.26 Bachelor's degree 11%  projected growth 160  annual job openings

Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations. Analyze budgeting and accounting reports.

Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $25.13 High school diploma or equivalent 16%  projected growth 940  annual job openings

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul buses and trucks, or maintain and repair any type of diesel engines. Includes mechanics working primarily with automobile or marine diesel engines.

Bus Drivers, School

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $18.47 High school diploma or equivalent 21%  projected growth 3,590  annual job openings

Drive a school bus to transport students. Ensure adherence to safety rules. May assist students in boarding or exiting.

Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $20.76 High school diploma or equivalent 23%  projected growth 320  annual job openings

Drive bus or motor coach, including regular route operations, charters, and private carriage. May assist passengers with baggage. May collect fares or tickets.

Business Operations Specialists, All Other

Business Management & Administration $32.06 Bachelor's degree 11%  projected growth 5,780  annual job openings

All business operations specialists not listed separately.