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Agricultural Technicians

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources $18.52 Associate's degree 9%  projected growth 140  annual job openings

Work with agricultural scientists in plant, fiber, and animal research, or assist with animal breeding and nutrition. Set up or maintain laboratory equipment and collect samples from crops or animals. Prepare specimens or record data to assist scientists in biology or related life science experiments. Conduct tests and experiments to improve yield and quality of crops or to increase the resistance of plants and animals to disease or insects.

Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $25.90 High school diploma or equivalent 15%  projected growth 90  annual job openings

Supervise and coordinate the activities of ground crew in the loading, unloading, securing, and staging of aircraft cargo or baggage. May determine the quantity and orientation of cargo and compute aircraft center of gravity. May accompany aircraft as member of flight crew and monitor and handle cargo in flight, and assist and brief passengers on safety and emergency procedures. Includes loadmasters.

Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $106.53 Bachelor's degree 12%  projected growth 820  annual job openings

Pilot and navigate the flight of fixed-wing aircraft, usually on scheduled air carrier routes, for the transport of passengers and cargo. Requires Federal Air Transport certificate and rating for specific aircraft type used. Includes regional, national, and international airline pilots and flight instructors of airline pilots.

Animal Control Workers

Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security $18.16 High school diploma or equivalent 12%  projected growth 50  annual job openings

Handle animals for the purpose of investigations of mistreatment, or control of abandoned, dangerous, or unattended animals.

Animal Scientists

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources $30.15 Bachelor's degree 20%  projected growth 10  annual job openings

Conduct research in the genetics, nutrition, reproduction, growth, and development of domestic farm animals.

Animal Trainers

Hospitality & Tourism $16.26 High school diploma or equivalent 26%  projected growth 200  annual job openings

Train animals for riding, harness, security, performance, or obedience, or for assisting persons with disabilities. Accustom animals to human voice and contact, and condition animals to respond to commands. Train animals according to prescribed standards for show or competition. May train animals to carry pack loads or work as part of pack team.

Anthropologists and Archeologists

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics $23.90 Master's degree 8%  projected growth 10  annual job openings

Study the origin, development, and behavior of human beings. May study the way of life, language, or physical characteristics of people in various parts of the world. May engage in systematic recovery and examination of material evidence, such as tools or pottery remaining from past human cultures, in order to determine the history, customs, and living habits of earlier civilizations.

Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary

Education & Training $38.85 Doctoral or professional degree 4%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Teach courses in anthropology or archeology. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Architects, Except Landscape and Naval

Architecture & Construction $39.21 Bachelor's degree 5%  projected growth 520  annual job openings

Plan and design structures, such as private residences, office buildings, theaters, factories, and other structural property.

Architectural and Engineering Managers

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics $74.28 Bachelor's degree 5%  projected growth 640  annual job openings

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research and development in these fields.