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Insulation Workers, Mechanical

Architecture & Construction $30.39 High school diploma or equivalent 28%  projected growth 90  annual job openings

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

Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage

Finance $38.64 Postsecondary nondegree award 4%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Appraise automobile or other vehicle damage to determine repair costs for insurance claim settlement. Prepare insurance forms to indicate repair cost or cost estimates and recommendations. May seek agreement with automotive repair shop on repair costs.

Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks

Finance $26.65 High school diploma or equivalent 2%  projected growth 490  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 $37.67 High school diploma or equivalent 8%  projected growth 950  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.

Interior Designers

Architecture & Construction $36.71 Bachelor's degree 18%  projected growth 310  annual job openings

Plan, design, and furnish the internal space of rooms or buildings. Design interior environments or create physical layouts that are practical, aesthetic, and conducive to the intended purposes. May specialize in a particular field, style, or phase of interior design.

Interpreters and Translators

Education & Training $26.76 Bachelor's degree 24%  projected growth 370  annual job openings

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

Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners

Hospitality & Tourism $17.66 No formal educational credential 20%  projected growth 7,950  annual job openings

Keep buildings in clean and orderly condition. Perform heavy cleaning duties, such as cleaning floors, shampooing rugs, washing walls and glass, and removing rubbish. Duties may include tending furnace and boiler, performing routine maintenance activities, notifying management of need for repairs, and cleaning snow or debris from sidewalk.

Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers

Manufacturing $25.59 High school diploma or equivalent 16%  projected growth 160  annual job openings

Design, fabricate, adjust, repair, or appraise jewelry, gold, silver, other precious metals, or gems.

Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education

Education & Training $40.98 Bachelor's degree 10%  projected growth 290  annual job openings

Teach academic and social skills to kindergarten students.

Labor Relations Specialists

Business Management & Administration $40.39 Bachelor's degree 17%  projected growth 290  annual job openings

Resolve disputes between workers and managers, negotiate collective bargaining agreements, or coordinate grievance procedures to handle employee complaints.