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Information and Record Clerks, All Other

Business Management & Administration $25.97 High school diploma or equivalent 4%  projected growth 410  annual job openings

All information and record clerks not listed separately.

Information Security Analysts

Information Technology $63.11 Bachelor's degree 37%  projected growth 1,000  annual job openings

Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. Assess system vulnerabilities for security risks and propose and implement risk mitigation strategies. May ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure. May respond to computer security breaches and viruses.

Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other

Manufacturing $22.84 High school diploma or equivalent 11%  projected growth 720  annual job openings

All installation, maintenance, and repair workers not listed separately.

Instructional Coordinators

Education & Training $39.57 Master's degree 11%  projected growth 430  annual job openings

Develop instructional material, coordinate educational content, and incorporate current technology into instruction in order to provide guidelines to educators and instructors for developing curricula and conducting courses. May train and coach teachers. Includes educational consultants and specialists, and instructional material directors.

Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall

Architecture & Construction $23.71 No formal educational credential 10%  projected growth 110  annual job openings

Line and cover structures with insulating materials. May work with batt, roll, or blown insulation materials.

Insulation Workers, Mechanical

Architecture & Construction $30.70 High school diploma or equivalent 10%  projected growth 130  annual job openings

Apply insulating materials to pipes or ductwork, or other mechanical systems in order to help control and maintain temperature.

Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks

Finance $23.40 High school diploma or equivalent 5%  projected growth 370  annual job openings

Process new insurance policies, modifications to existing policies, and claims forms. Obtain information from policyholders to verify the accuracy and completeness of information on claims forms, applications and related documents, and company records. Update existing policies and company records to reflect changes requested by policyholders and insurance company representatives.

Insurance Sales Agents

Finance $28.88 High school diploma or equivalent 11%  projected growth 1,000  annual job openings

Sell life, property, casualty, health, automotive, or other types of insurance. May refer clients to independent brokers, work as an independent broker, or be employed by an insurance company.

Insurance Underwriters

Finance $38.50 Bachelor's degree 3%  projected growth 120  annual job openings

Review individual applications for insurance to evaluate degree of risk involved and determine acceptance of applications.

Interpreters and Translators

Education & Training $36.43 Bachelor's degree 24%  projected growth 230  annual job openings

Interpret oral or sign language, or translate written text from one language into another.