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Biological Scientists, All Other

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics $38.92 Bachelor's degree 2%  projected growth 40  annual job openings

All biological scientists not listed separately.

Biological Technicians

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources $22.50 Bachelor's degree 6%  projected growth 270  annual job openings

Assist biological and medical scientists. Set up, operate, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment, monitor experiments, collect data and samples, make observations, and calculate and record results. May analyze organic substances, such as blood, food, and drugs.

Boilermakers

Architecture & Construction $48.92 High school diploma or equivalent 4%  projected growth 50  annual job openings

Construct, assemble, maintain, and repair stationary steam boilers and boiler house auxiliaries. Align structures or plate sections to assemble boiler frame tanks or vats, following blueprints. Work involves use of hand and power tools, plumb bobs, levels, wedges, dogs, or turnbuckles. Assist in testing assembled vessels. Direct cleaning of boilers and boiler furnaces. Inspect and repair boiler fittings, such as safety valves, regulators, automatic-control mechanisms, water columns, and auxiliary machines.

Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $29.28 High school diploma or equivalent 10%  projected growth 1,200  annual job openings

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul buses and trucks, or maintain and repair any type of diesel engines. Includes mechanics working primarily with automobile or marine diesel engines.

Bus Drivers, School

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $22.34 High school diploma or equivalent 14%  projected growth 3,310  annual job openings

Drive a school bus to transport students. Ensure adherence to safety rules. May assist students in boarding or exiting.

Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $29.76 High school diploma or equivalent 11%  projected growth 1,560  annual job openings

Drive bus or motor coach, including regular route operations, charters, and private carriage. May assist passengers with baggage. May collect fares or tickets.

Business Operations Specialists, All Other

Business Management & Administration $36.49 Bachelor's degree 4%  projected growth 5,080  annual job openings

All business operations specialists not listed separately.

Business Teachers, Postsecondary

Education & Training $49.55 Doctoral or professional degree 2%  projected growth 350  annual job openings

Teach courses in business administration and management, such as accounting, finance, human resources, labor and industrial relations, marketing, and operations research. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Butchers and Meat Cutters

Manufacturing $17.38 No formal educational credential 5%  projected growth 820  annual job openings

Cut, trim, or prepare consumer-sized portions of meat for use or sale in retail establishments.

Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters

Manufacturing $21.28 High school diploma or equivalent 8%  projected growth 340  annual job openings

Cut, shape, and assemble wooden articles or set up and operate a variety of woodworking machines, such as power saws, jointers, and mortisers to surface, cut, or shape lumber or to fabricate parts for wood products.