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Mechanical Engineers

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics $48.22 Bachelor's degree 5%  projected growth 110  annual job openings

Perform engineering duties in planning and designing tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment. Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment such as centralized heat, gas, water, and steam systems.

Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other

Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications $32.21 High school diploma or equivalent 2%  projected growth 40  annual job openings

All media and communication equipment workers not listed separately.

Media and Communication Workers, All Other

Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications $22.58 High school diploma or equivalent 23%  projected growth 60  annual job openings

All media and communication workers not listed separately.

Medical and Health Services Managers

Health Science $47.48 Bachelor's degree 23%  projected growth 550  annual job openings

Plan, direct, or coordinate medical and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, public health agencies, or similar organizations.

Medical Equipment Preparers

Health Science $16.55 High school diploma or equivalent 2%  projected growth 70  annual job openings

Prepare, sterilize, install, or clean laboratory or healthcare equipment. May perform routine laboratory tasks and operate or inspect equipment.

Medical Equipment Repairers

Manufacturing $22.40 Associate's degree 4%  projected growth 50  annual job openings

Test, adjust, or repair biomedical or electromedical equipment.

Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists

Health Science $30.96 Doctoral or professional degree 11%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Conduct research dealing with the understanding of human diseases and the improvement of human health. Engage in clinical investigation, research and development, or other related activities.

Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners

Business Management & Administration $21.65 Bachelor's degree 17%  projected growth 40  annual job openings

Coordinate activities of staff, convention personnel, or clients to make arrangements for group meetings, events, or conventions.

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers

Human Services $21.85 Master's degree 6%  projected growth 130  annual job openings

Assess and treat individuals with mental, emotional, or substance abuse problems, including abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and/or other drugs. Activities may include individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, case management, client advocacy, prevention, and education.

Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders

Manufacturing $29.35 High school diploma or equivalent 6%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Operate or tend furnaces, such as gas, oil, coal, electric-arc or electric induction, open-hearth, or oxygen furnaces, to melt and refine metal before casting or to produce specified types of steel.