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Hazardous Materials Removal Workers

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources $22.54 High school diploma or equivalent 15%  projected growth 240  annual job openings

Identify, remove, pack, transport, or dispose of hazardous materials, including asbestos, lead-based paint, waste oil, fuel, transmission fluid, radioactive materials, or contaminated soil. Specialized training and certification in hazardous materials handling or a confined entry permit are generally required. May operate earth-moving equipment or trucks.

Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics $53.47 Bachelor's degree 4%  projected growth 50  annual job openings

Promote worksite or product safety by applying knowledge of industrial processes, mechanics, chemistry, psychology, and industrial health and safety laws. Includes industrial product safety engineers.

Health Education Specialists

Human Services $44.62 Bachelor's degree 10%  projected growth 330  annual job openings

Provide and manage health education programs that help individuals, families, and their communities maximize and maintain healthy lifestyles. Use data to identify community needs prior to planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating programs designed to encourage healthy lifestyles, policies, and environments. May link health systems, health providers, insurers, and patients to address individual and population health needs. May serve as resource to assist individuals, other health professionals, or the community, and may administer fiscal resources for health education programs.

Healthcare Social Workers

Human Services $28.57 Master's degree 19%  projected growth 490  annual job openings

Provide individuals, families, and groups with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses. Services include advising family caregivers. Provide patients with information and counseling, and make referrals for other services. May also provide case and care management or interventions designed to promote health, prevent disease, and address barriers to access to healthcare.

Healthcare Support Workers, All Other

Health Science $18.94 High school diploma or equivalent 16%  projected growth 540  annual job openings

All healthcare support workers not listed separately.

Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other

Architecture & Construction $18.77 No formal educational credential 11%  projected growth 90  annual job openings

All construction trades helpers not listed separately.

Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters

Architecture & Construction $18.08 No formal educational credential 1%  projected growth 110  annual job openings

Help brickmasons, blockmasons, stonemasons, or tile and marble setters by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include using, supplying, or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment.

Helpers--Carpenters

Architecture & Construction $16.91 No formal educational credential 2%  projected growth 180  annual job openings

Help carpenters by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include using, supplying, or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment.

Helpers--Electricians

Architecture & Construction $18.00 High school diploma or equivalent 6%  projected growth 150  annual job openings

Help electricians by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include using, supplying, or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment.

Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers

Architecture & Construction $16.92 High school diploma or equivalent 11%  projected growth 520  annual job openings

Help installation, maintenance, and repair workers in maintenance, parts replacement, and repair of vehicles, industrial machinery, and electrical and electronic equipment. Perform duties such as furnishing tools, materials, and supplies to other workers; cleaning work area, machines, and tools; and holding materials or tools for other workers.