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Electrical Engineers

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics $46.63 Bachelor's degree 7%  projected growth 330  annual job openings

Research, design, develop, test, or supervise the manufacturing and installation of electrical equipment, components, or systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use.

Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers

Architecture & Construction $49.43 High school diploma or equivalent 9%  projected growth 430  annual job openings

Install or repair cables or wires used in electrical power or distribution systems. May erect poles and light or heavy duty transmission towers.

Electricians

Architecture & Construction $42.73 High school diploma or equivalent 13%  projected growth 3,010  annual job openings

Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes. May install or service street lights, intercom systems, or electrical control systems.

Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education

Education & Training $32.62 Bachelor's degree 3%  projected growth 4,050  annual job openings

Teach academic and social skills to students at the elementary school level.

Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers

Architecture & Construction $35.89 High school diploma or equivalent 13%  projected growth 80  annual job openings

Assemble, install, repair, or maintain electric or hydraulic freight or passenger elevators, escalators, or dumbwaiters.

Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs

Government & Public Administration $25.84 High school diploma or equivalent 6%  projected growth 190  annual job openings

Determine eligibility of persons applying to receive assistance from government programs and agency resources, such as welfare, unemployment benefits, social security, and public housing.

Emergency Management Directors

Government & Public Administration $48.81 Bachelor's degree 6%  projected growth 60  annual job openings

Plan and direct disaster response or crisis management activities, provide disaster preparedness training, and prepare emergency plans and procedures for natural (e.g., hurricanes, floods, earthquakes), wartime, or technological (e.g., nuclear power plant emergencies or hazardous materials spills) disasters or hostage situations.

Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary

Education & Training $61.34 Doctoral or professional degree 8%  projected growth 180  annual job openings

Teach courses pertaining to the application of physical laws and principles of engineering for the development of machines, materials, instruments, processes, and services. Includes teachers of subjects such as chemical, civil, electrical, industrial, mechanical, mineral, and petroleum engineering. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Engineers, All Other

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics $48.59 Bachelor's degree 5%  projected growth 210  annual job openings

All engineers not listed separately.

English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

Education & Training $33.93 Doctoral or professional degree 2%  projected growth 250  annual job openings

Teach courses in English language and literature, including linguistics and comparative literature. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.