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Dermatologists

Health Science $115.00 Doctoral or professional degree 9%  projected growth 560  annual job openings

Diagnose and treat diseases relating to the skin, hair, and nails. May perform both medical and dermatological surgery functions.

Designers, All Other

Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications $42.97 Bachelor's degree 6%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

All designers not listed separately.

Desktop Publishers

Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications $30.01 Associate's degree 3%  projected growth 40  annual job openings

Format typescript and graphic elements using computer software to produce publication-ready material.

Detectives and Criminal Investigators

Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security $44.82 High school diploma or equivalent 4%  projected growth 130  annual job openings

Conduct investigations related to suspected violations of federal, state, or local laws to prevent or solve crimes.

Dietetic Technicians

Health Science $18.02 Associate's degree 9%  projected growth 60  annual job openings

Assist in the provision of food service and nutritional programs, under the supervision of a dietitian. May plan and produce meals based on established guidelines, teach principles of food and nutrition, or counsel individuals.

Dietitians and Nutritionists

Health Science $31.76 Bachelor's degree 20%  projected growth 230  annual job openings

Plan and conduct food service or nutritional programs to assist in the promotion of health and control of disease. May supervise activities of a department providing quantity food services, counsel individuals, or conduct nutritional research.

Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers

Hospitality & Tourism $15.86 No formal educational credential 49%  projected growth 1,500  annual job openings

Facilitate food service. Clean tables; remove dirty dishes; replace soiled table linens; set tables; replenish supply of clean linens, silverware, glassware, and dishes; supply service bar with food; and serve items such as water, condiments, and coffee to patrons.

Dishwashers

Hospitality & Tourism $16.18 No formal educational credential 52%  projected growth 2,380  annual job openings

Clean dishes, kitchen, food preparation equipment, or utensils.

Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $23.53 High school diploma or equivalent 18%  projected growth 420  annual job openings

Schedule and dispatch workers, work crews, equipment, or service vehicles for conveyance of materials, freight, or passengers, or for normal installation, service, or emergency repairs rendered outside the place of business. Duties may include using radio, telephone, or computer to transmit assignments and compiling statistics and reports on work progress.

Driver/Sales Workers

Marketing $17.52 High school diploma or equivalent 47%  projected growth 1,280  annual job openings

Drive truck or other vehicle over established routes or within an established territory and sell or deliver goods, such as food products, including restaurant take-out items, or pick up or deliver items such as commercial laundry. May also take orders, collect payment, or stock merchandise at point of delivery.