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Surveyors

Architecture & Construction $29.20 Bachelor's degree 3%  projected growth 30  annual job openings

Make exact measurements and determine property boundaries. Provide data relevant to the shape, contour, gravitation, location, elevation, or dimension of land or land features on or near the earth's surface for engineering, mapmaking, mining, land evaluation, construction, and other purposes.

Tax Preparers

Finance $17.89 High school diploma or equivalent 4%  projected growth 60  annual job openings

Prepare tax returns for individuals or small businesses.

Teachers and Instructors, All Other

Education & Training $29.60 Bachelor's degree 13%  projected growth 440  annual job openings

All teachers and instructors not listed separately.

Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary

Education & Training $17.97 Bachelor's degree 5%  projected growth 40  annual job openings

Assist faculty or other instructional staff in postsecondary institutions by performing instructional support activities, such as developing teaching materials, leading discussion groups, preparing and giving examinations, and grading examinations or papers.

Technical Writers

Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications $31.09 Bachelor's degree 14%  projected growth 80  annual job openings

Write technical materials, such as equipment manuals, appendices, or operating and maintenance instructions. May assist in layout work.

Therapists, All Other

Health Science $22.93 Bachelor's degree 8%  projected growth 10  annual job openings

All therapists not listed separately.

Tile and Stone Setters

Architecture & Construction $24.45 No formal educational credential 12%  projected growth 40  annual job openings

Apply hard tile, stone, and comparable materials to walls, floors, ceilings, countertops, and roof decks.

Tire Repairers and Changers

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $15.11 High school diploma or equivalent 4%  projected growth 200  annual job openings

Repair and replace tires.

Training and Development Managers

Business Management & Administration $48.66 Bachelor's degree 13%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Plan, direct, or coordinate the training and development activities and staff of an organization.

Training and Development Specialists

Business Management & Administration $28.95 Bachelor's degree 13%  projected growth 420  annual job openings

Design or conduct work-related training and development programs to improve individual skills or organizational performance. May analyze organizational training needs or evaluate training effectiveness.