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Optometrists

Health Science $65.03 Doctoral or professional degree 13%  projected growth 10  annual job openings

Diagnose, manage, and treat conditions and diseases of the human eye and visual system. Examine eyes and visual system, diagnose problems or impairments, prescribe corrective lenses, and provide treatment. May prescribe therapeutic drugs to treat specific eye conditions.

Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics

Manufacturing $26.21 High school diploma or equivalent 29%  projected growth 30  annual job openings

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul small engines used to power lawn mowers, chain saws, recreational sporting equipment, and related equipment.

Painters, Construction and Maintenance

Architecture & Construction $29.26 No formal educational credential 7%  projected growth 290  annual job openings

Paint walls, equipment, buildings, bridges, and other structural surfaces, using brushes, rollers, and spray guns. May remove old paint to prepare surface prior to painting. May mix colors or oils to obtain desired color or consistency.

Parts Salespersons

Marketing $20.19 No formal educational credential 4%  projected growth 100  annual job openings

Sell spare and replacement parts and equipment in repair shop or parts store.

Passenger Attendants

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $17.92 High school diploma or equivalent 50%  projected growth 210  annual job openings

Provide services to ensure the safety of passengers aboard ships, buses, trains, or within the station or terminal. Perform duties such as explaining the use of safety equipment, serving meals or beverages, or answering questions related to travel.

Personal Financial Advisors

Finance $31.71 Bachelor's degree 5%  projected growth 70  annual job openings

Advise clients on financial plans using knowledge of tax and investment strategies, securities, insurance, pension plans, and real estate. Duties include assessing clients' assets, liabilities, cash flow, insurance coverage, tax status, and financial objectives. May also buy and sell financial assets for clients.

Personal Service Managers, All Other

Business Management & Administration $37.01 High school diploma or equivalent 9%  projected growth 150  annual job openings

All personal service managers not listed separately.

Pest Control Workers

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources $17.86 High school diploma or equivalent 10%  projected growth 60  annual job openings

Apply or release chemical solutions or toxic gases and set traps to kill or remove pests and vermin that infest buildings and surrounding areas.

Pharmacy Technicians

Health Science $18.57 High school diploma or equivalent 5%  projected growth 150  annual job openings

Prepare medications under the direction of a pharmacist. May measure, mix, count out, label, and record amounts and dosages of medications according to prescription orders.

Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary

Education & Training $33.22 Doctoral or professional degree 13%  projected growth 10  annual job openings

Teach courses in philosophy, religion, and theology. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.