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Choreographers

Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications $20.82 High school diploma or equivalent 23%  projected growth 80  annual job openings

Create new dance routines. Rehearse performance of routines. May direct and stage presentations.

Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Architecture & Construction $29.61 Associate's degree 1%  projected growth 70  annual job openings

Apply theory and principles of civil engineering in planning, designing, and overseeing construction and maintenance of structures and facilities under the direction of engineering staff or physical scientists.

Civil Engineers

Architecture & Construction $48.05 Bachelor's degree 9%  projected growth 220  annual job openings

Perform engineering duties in planning, designing, and overseeing construction and maintenance of building structures and facilities, such as roads, railroads, airports, bridges, harbors, channels, dams, irrigation projects, pipelines, power plants, and water and sewage systems.

Clergy

Human Services $22.65 Bachelor's degree 5%  projected growth 40  annual job openings

Conduct religious worship and perform other spiritual functions associated with beliefs and practices of religious faith or denomination. Provide spiritual and moral guidance and assistance to members.

Coaches and Scouts

Education & Training $36.79 Bachelor's degree 16%  projected growth 260  annual job openings

Instruct or coach groups or individuals in the fundamentals of sports for the primary purpose of competition. Demonstrate techniques and methods of participation. May evaluate athletes' strengths and weaknesses as possible recruits or to improve the athletes' technique to prepare them for competition. Those required to hold teaching certifications should be reported in the appropriate teaching category.

Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

Manufacturing $19.05 High school diploma or equivalent 11%  projected growth 100  annual job openings

Set up, operate, or tend spraying or rolling machines to coat or paint any of a wide variety of products, including glassware, cloth, ceramics, metal, plastic, paper, or wood, with lacquer, silver, copper, rubber, varnish, glaze, enamel, oil, or rust-proofing materials. Includes painters of transportation vehicles such as painters in auto body repair facilities.

Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers

Manufacturing $18.96 High school diploma or equivalent 7%  projected growth 70  annual job openings

Install, service, adjust, or repair coin, vending, or amusement machines including video games, juke boxes, pinball machines, or slot machines.

Commercial and Industrial Designers

Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications $41.42 Bachelor's degree 10%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Design and develop manufactured products, such as cars, home appliances, and children's toys. Combine artistic talent with research on product use, marketing, and materials to create the most functional and appealing product design.

Commercial Divers

Architecture & Construction $24.62 Postsecondary nondegree award 14%  projected growth 30  annual job openings

Work below surface of water, using surface-supplied air or scuba equipment to inspect, repair, remove, or install equipment and structures. May use a variety of power and hand tools, such as drills, sledgehammers, torches, and welding equipment. May conduct tests or experiments, rig explosives, or photograph structures or marine life.

Communications Equipment Operators, All Other

Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications $24.02 High school diploma or equivalent 10%  projected growth 10  annual job openings

All communications equipment operators not listed separately.