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Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers

Manufacturing $18.58 No formal educational credential 9%  projected growth 280  annual job openings

Use hands or hand tools to perform routine cutting and trimming of meat, poultry, and seafood.

Mechanical Door Repairers

Architecture & Construction $22.99 High school diploma or equivalent 25%  projected growth 30  annual job openings

Install, service, or repair automatic door mechanisms and hydraulic doors. Includes garage door mechanics.

Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Manufacturing $32.22 Associate's degree 7%  projected growth 170  annual job openings

Apply theory and principles of mechanical engineering to modify, develop, test, or adjust machinery and equipment under direction of engineering staff or physical scientists.

Mechanical Engineers

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics $45.59 Bachelor's degree 9%  projected growth 870  annual job openings

Perform engineering duties in planning and designing tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment. Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment such as centralized heat, gas, water, and steam systems.

Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other

Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications $28.98 High school diploma or equivalent 7%  projected growth 30  annual job openings

All media and communication equipment workers not listed separately.

Medical and Health Services Managers

Health Science $50.93 Bachelor's degree 27%  projected growth 1,600  annual job openings

Plan, direct, or coordinate medical and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, public health agencies, or similar organizations.

Medical Appliance Technicians

Manufacturing $17.50 High school diploma or equivalent 6%  projected growth 90  annual job openings

Construct, maintain, or repair medical supportive devices such as braces, orthotics and prosthetic devices, joints, arch supports, and other surgical and medical appliances.

Medical Dosimetrists

Health Science $61.71 Bachelor's degree 5%  projected growth 860  annual job openings

Generate radiation treatment plans, develop radiation dose calculations, communicate and supervise the treatment plan implementation, and consult with members of radiation oncology team.

Medical Equipment Preparers

Health Science $19.22 High school diploma or equivalent 4%  projected growth 310  annual job openings

Prepare, sterilize, install, or clean laboratory or healthcare equipment. May perform routine laboratory tasks and operate or inspect equipment.

Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists

Health Science $39.65 Doctoral or professional degree 15%  projected growth 500  annual job openings

Conduct research dealing with the understanding of human diseases and the improvement of human health. Engage in clinical investigation, research and development, or other related activities.