Promising Occupations Search

Search for occupations that pay $15 or more per hour and are projected to grow over the next 10 years. Use the filters to identify different features of occupations. View frequently asked questions about how to find occupations on the Getting Started page.

Search Filters

Search Results in

Viewing 91 - 100 of 520

Need Help?

Feeling stuck? Go to our Getting Started to watch the explainer video and read the FAQs.

Search by hourly wage
Hourly wage
Projected growth (%)
Annual job openings
Work experience
On the job training requirements
Select State
Search by state and local area
Occupational type
Education requirements
Filtered by Maryland

Budget Analysts

Finance $51.35 Bachelor's degree 5%  projected growth 170  annual job openings

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

Building Cleaning Workers, All Other

Hospitality & Tourism $21.22 No formal educational credential 8%  projected growth 120  annual job openings

All building cleaning workers not listed separately.

Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $28.58 High school diploma or equivalent 2%  projected growth 500  annual job openings

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul buses and trucks, or maintain and repair any type of diesel engines. Includes mechanics working primarily with automobile or marine diesel engines.

Business Operations Specialists, All Other

Business Management & Administration $45.51 Bachelor's degree 6%  projected growth 3,990  annual job openings

All business operations specialists not listed separately.

Business Teachers, Postsecondary

Education & Training $60.32 Doctoral or professional degree 14%  projected growth 230  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.

Butchers and Meat Cutters

Manufacturing $20.24 No formal educational credential 8%  projected growth 170  annual job openings

Cut, trim, or prepare consumer-sized portions of meat for use or sale in retail establishments.

Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters

Manufacturing $19.38 High school diploma or equivalent 21%  projected growth 80  annual job openings

Cut, shape, and assemble wooden articles or set up and operate a variety of woodworking machines, such as power saws, jointers, and mortisers to surface, cut, or shape lumber or to fabricate parts for wood products.

Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film

Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications $31.38 Bachelor's degree 9%  projected growth 40  annual job openings

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

Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $49.68 Postsecondary nondegree award 6%  projected growth 70  annual job openings

Command or supervise operations of ships and water vessels, such as tugboats and ferryboats. Required to hold license issued by U.S. Coast Guard.

Cardiologists

Health Science $115.00 Doctoral or professional degree 1%  projected growth 400  annual job openings

Diagnose, treat, manage, and prevent diseases or conditions of the cardiovascular system. May further subspecialize in interventional procedures (e.g., balloon angioplasty and stent placement), echocardiography, or electrophysiology.