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Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics $35.45 Bachelor's degree 7%  projected growth 110  annual job openings

Conduct research or perform investigation for the purpose of identifying, abating, or eliminating sources of pollutants or hazards that affect either the environment or public health. Using knowledge of various scientific disciplines, may collect, synthesize, study, report, and recommend action based on data derived from measurements or observations of air, food, soil, water, and other sources.

Epidemiologists

Health Science $28.22 Master's degree 33%  projected growth 10  annual job openings

Investigate and describe the determinants and distribution of disease, disability, or health outcomes. May develop the means for prevention and control.

Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining

Architecture & Construction $20.43 High school diploma or equivalent 9%  projected growth 120  annual job openings

Operate or tend machinery at surface mining site, equipped with scoops, shovels, or buckets to excavate and load loose materials.

Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors

Human Services $15.02 High school diploma or equivalent 22%  projected growth 400  annual job openings

Instruct or coach groups or individuals in exercise activities for the primary purpose of personal fitness. Demonstrate techniques and form, observe participants, and explain to them corrective measures necessary to improve their skills. Develop and implement individualized approaches to exercise.

Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters

Architecture & Construction $22.79 High school diploma or equivalent 13%  projected growth 10  annual job openings

Place and detonate explosives to demolish structures or to loosen, remove, or displace earth, rock, or other materials. May perform specialized handling, storage, and accounting procedures.

Extraction Workers, All Other

Architecture & Construction $24.52 High school diploma or equivalent 38%  projected growth 40  annual job openings

All extraction workers not listed separately.

Facilities Managers

Business Management & Administration $44.77 Bachelor's degree 7%  projected growth 220  annual job openings

Plan, direct, or coordinate operations and functionalities of facilities and buildings. May include surrounding grounds or multiple facilities of an organization's campus.

Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources $23.09 High school diploma or equivalent 11%  projected growth 40  annual job openings

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul farm machinery and vehicles, such as tractors, harvesters, dairy equipment, and irrigation systems.

Fence Erectors

Architecture & Construction $21.45 No formal educational credential 8%  projected growth 40  annual job openings

Erect and repair fences and fence gates, using hand and power tools.

Financial and Investment Analysts

Finance $31.64 Bachelor's degree 8%  projected growth 250  annual job openings

Conduct quantitative analyses of information involving investment programs or financial data of public or private institutions, including valuation of businesses.