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Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary

Education & Training $51.07 Master's degree 3%  projected growth 890  annual job openings

Plan, direct, or coordinate the academic, administrative, or auxiliary activities of kindergarten, elementary, or secondary schools.

Education Administrators, Postsecondary

Education & Training $37.96 Master's degree 3%  projected growth 730  annual job openings

Plan, direct, or coordinate student instruction, administration, and services, as well as other research and educational activities, at postsecondary institutions, including universities, colleges, and junior and community colleges.

Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare

Education & Training $23.26 Bachelor's degree 8%  projected growth 250  annual job openings

Plan, direct, or coordinate academic or nonacademic activities of preschools or childcare centers and programs, including before- and after-school care.

Education Teachers, Postsecondary

Education & Training $32.69 Doctoral or professional degree 3%  projected growth 350  annual job openings

Teach courses pertaining to education, such as counseling, curriculum, guidance, instruction, teacher education, and teaching English as a second language. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other

Education & Training $19.63 Bachelor's degree 13%  projected growth 70  annual job openings

All educational instruction and library workers not listed separately.

Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors

Education & Training $25.17 Master's degree 9%  projected growth 1,540  annual job openings

Advise and assist students and provide educational and vocational guidance services.

Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers

Manufacturing $36.55 High school diploma or equivalent 6%  projected growth 50  annual job openings

Repair, maintain, or install electric motors, wiring, or switches.

Electrical and Electronics Drafters

Manufacturing $31.94 Associate's degree 7%  projected growth 60  annual job openings

Prepare wiring diagrams, circuit board assembly diagrams, and layout drawings used for the manufacture, installation, or repair of electrical equipment.

Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment

Manufacturing $31.26 Postsecondary nondegree award 8%  projected growth 140  annual job openings

Repair, test, adjust, or install electronic equipment, such as industrial controls, transmitters, and antennas.

Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay

Manufacturing $50.07 Postsecondary nondegree award 4%  projected growth 40  annual job openings

Inspect, test, repair, or maintain electrical equipment in generating stations, substations, and in-service relays.