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Transportation Inspectors

Government & Public Administration $35.13 High school diploma or equivalent 5%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Inspect equipment or goods in connection with the safe transport of cargo or people. Includes rail transportation inspectors, such as freight inspectors, rail inspectors, and other inspectors of transportation vehicles not elsewhere classified.

Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $46.45 High school diploma or equivalent 14%  projected growth 90  annual job openings

Plan, direct, or coordinate transportation, storage, or distribution activities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable government laws or regulations. Includes logistics managers.

Travel Agents

Hospitality & Tourism $18.55 High school diploma or equivalent 11%  projected growth 60  annual job openings

Plan and sell transportation and accommodations for customers. Determine destination, modes of transportation, travel dates, costs, and accommodations required. May also describe, plan, and arrange itineraries and sell tour packages. May assist in resolving clients' travel problems.

Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials

Hospitality & Tourism $16.02 High school diploma or equivalent 19%  projected growth 180  annual job openings

Officiate at competitive athletic or sporting events. Detect infractions of rules and decide penalties according to established regulations. Includes all sporting officials, referees, and competition judges.

Upholsterers

Manufacturing $26.10 High school diploma or equivalent 16%  projected growth 40  annual job openings

Make, repair, or replace upholstery for household furniture or transportation vehicles.

Urban and Regional Planners

Government & Public Administration $32.94 Master's degree 10%  projected growth 30  annual job openings

Develop comprehensive plans and programs for use of land and physical facilities of jurisdictions, such as towns, cities, counties, and metropolitan areas.

Veterinarians

Health Science $47.31 Doctoral or professional degree 18%  projected growth 50  annual job openings

Diagnose, treat, or research diseases and injuries of animals. Includes veterinarians who conduct research and development, inspect livestock, or care for pets and companion animals.

Web and Digital Interface Designers

Information Technology $31.63 Bachelor's degree 14%  projected growth 130  annual job openings

Design digital user interfaces or websites. Develop and test layouts, interfaces, functionality, and navigation menus to ensure compatibility and usability across browsers or devices. May use web framework applications as well as client-side code and processes. May evaluate web design following web and accessibility standards, and may analyze web use metrics and optimize websites for marketability and search engine ranking. May design and test interfaces that facilitate the human-computer interaction and maximize the usability of digital devices, websites, and software with a focus on aesthetics and design. May create graphics used in websites and manage website content and links.

Web Developers

Information Technology $32.67 Bachelor's degree 14%  projected growth 130  annual job openings

Develop and implement websites, web applications, application databases, and interactive web interfaces. Evaluate code to ensure that it is properly structured, meets industry standards, and is compatible with browsers and devices. Optimize website performance, scalability, and server-side code and processes. May develop website infrastructure and integrate websites with other computer applications.

Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping

Manufacturing $19.14 High school diploma or equivalent 20%  projected growth 120  annual job openings

Weigh, measure, and check materials, supplies, and equipment for the purpose of keeping relevant records. Duties are primarily clerical by nature. Includes workers who collect and keep record of samples of products or materials.