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Material Moving Workers, All Other

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $23.74 No formal educational credential 7%  projected growth 40  annual job openings

All material moving workers not listed separately.

Materials Engineers

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics $54.25 Bachelor's degree 8%  projected growth 60  annual job openings

Evaluate materials and develop machinery and processes to manufacture materials for use in products that must meet specialized design and performance specifications. Develop new uses for known materials. Includes those engineers working with composite materials or specializing in one type of material, such as graphite, metal and metal alloys, ceramics and glass, plastics and polymers, and naturally occurring materials. Includes metallurgists and metallurgical engineers, ceramic engineers, and welding engineers.

Materials Scientists

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics $51.06 Bachelor's degree 9%  projected growth 10  annual job openings

Research and study the structures and chemical properties of various natural and synthetic or composite materials, including metals, alloys, rubber, ceramics, semiconductors, polymers, and glass. Determine ways to strengthen or combine materials or develop new materials with new or specific properties for use in a variety of products and applications. Includes glass scientists, ceramic scientists, metallurgical scientists, and polymer scientists.

Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics $30.63 Bachelor's degree 31%  projected growth 260  annual job openings

All mathematical scientists not listed separately.

Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Education & Training $49.85 Doctoral or professional degree 14%  projected growth 130  annual job openings

Teach courses pertaining to mathematical concepts, statistics, and actuarial science and to the application of original and standardized mathematical techniques in solving specific problems and situations. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Mechanical Door Repairers

Architecture & Construction $25.65 High school diploma or equivalent 15%  projected growth 40  annual job openings

Install, service, or repair automatic door mechanisms and hydraulic doors. Includes garage door mechanics.

Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Manufacturing $30.13 Associate's degree 2%  projected growth 50  annual job openings

Apply theory and principles of mechanical engineering to modify, develop, test, or adjust machinery and equipment under direction of engineering staff or physical scientists.

Mechanical Engineers

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics $50.12 Bachelor's degree 3%  projected growth 370  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 $51.82 High school diploma or equivalent 3%  projected growth 80  annual job openings

All media and communication equipment workers not listed separately.

Media and Communication Workers, All Other

Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications $22.69 High school diploma or equivalent 8%  projected growth 70  annual job openings

All media and communication workers not listed separately.