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Administrative Services Managers

Business Management & Administration $46.81 Bachelor's degree 9%  projected growth 310  annual job openings

Plan, direct, or coordinate one or more administrative services of an organization, such as records and information management, mail distribution, and other office support services.

Aerospace Engineers

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics $57.76 Bachelor's degree 13%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Perform engineering duties in designing, constructing, and testing aircraft, missiles, and spacecraft. May conduct basic and applied research to evaluate adaptability of materials and equipment to aircraft design and manufacture. May recommend improvements in testing equipment and techniques.

Agricultural Equipment Operators

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources $20.97 No formal educational credential 10%  projected growth 70  annual job openings

Drive and control equipment to support agricultural activities such as tilling soil; planting, cultivating, and harvesting crops; feeding and herding livestock; or removing animal waste. May perform tasks such as crop baling or hay bucking. May operate stationary equipment to perform post-harvest tasks such as husking, shelling, threshing, and ginning.

Agricultural Inspectors

Government & Public Administration $23.59 Bachelor's degree 7%  projected growth 50  annual job openings

Inspect agricultural commodities, processing equipment, and facilities, and fish and logging operations, to ensure compliance with regulations and laws governing health, quality, and safety.

Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

Education & Training $37.21 Doctoral or professional degree 6%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Teach courses in the agricultural sciences. Includes teachers of agronomy, dairy sciences, fisheries management, horticultural sciences, poultry sciences, range management, and agricultural soil conservation. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Agricultural Technicians

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources $18.55 Associate's degree 5%  projected growth 50  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.

Air Traffic Controllers

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $54.07 Associate's degree 5%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Control air traffic on and within vicinity of airport, and movement of air traffic between altitude sectors and control centers, according to established procedures and policies. Authorize, regulate, and control commercial airline flights according to government or company regulations to expedite and ensure flight safety.

Aircraft Service Attendants

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $21.33 High school diploma or equivalent 14%  projected growth 30  annual job openings

Service aircraft with fuel. May de-ice aircraft, refill water and cooling agents, empty sewage tanks, service air and oxygen systems, or clean and polish exterior.

Animal Trainers

Hospitality & Tourism $20.38 High school diploma or equivalent 23%  projected growth 120  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 $29.65 Master's degree 9%  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.