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Bakers

Hospitality & Tourism $16.61 No formal educational credential 11%  projected growth 180  annual job openings

Mix and bake ingredients to produce breads, rolls, cookies, cakes, pies, pastries, or other baked goods.

Bartenders

Hospitality & Tourism $15.00 No formal educational credential 31%  projected growth 530  annual job openings

Mix and serve drinks to patrons, directly or through waitstaff.

Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Education & Training $39.54 Doctoral or professional degree 6%  projected growth 30  annual job openings

Teach courses in biological sciences. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Budget Analysts

Finance $32.07 Bachelor's degree 5%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations. Analyze budgeting and accounting reports.

Bus Drivers, School

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $21.68 High school diploma or equivalent 14%  projected growth 700  annual job openings

Drive a school bus to transport students. Ensure adherence to safety rules. May assist students in boarding or exiting.

Business Teachers, Postsecondary

Education & Training $43.23 Doctoral or professional degree 2%  projected growth 40  annual job openings

Teach courses in business administration and management, such as accounting, finance, human resources, labor and industrial relations, marketing, and operations research. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film

Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications $17.98 Bachelor's degree 8%  projected growth 10  annual job openings

Operate television, video, or film camera to record images or scenes for television, video, or film productions.

Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary

Education & Training $25.02 Bachelor's degree 3%  projected growth 30  annual job openings

Teach vocational courses intended to provide occupational training below the baccalaureate level in subjects such as construction, mechanics/repair, manufacturing, transportation, or cosmetology, primarily to students who have graduated from or left high school. Teaching takes place in public or private schools whose primary business is academic or vocational education.

Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School

Education & Training $26.65 Bachelor's degree 11%  projected growth 10  annual job openings

Teach occupational, vocational, career, or technical subjects to students at the secondary school level.

Chefs and Head Cooks

Hospitality & Tourism $26.75 High school diploma or equivalent 25%  projected growth 100  annual job openings

Direct and may participate in the preparation, seasoning, and cooking of salads, soups, fish, meats, vegetables, desserts, or other foods. May plan and price menu items, order supplies, and keep records and accounts.