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Taxi Drivers

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $16.46 No formal educational credential 47%  projected growth 3,410  annual job openings

Drive a motor vehicle to transport passengers on an unplanned basis and charge a fare, usually based on a meter.

Teachers and Instructors, All Other

Education & Training $43.38 Bachelor's degree 19%  projected growth 1,490  annual job openings

All teachers and instructors not listed separately.

Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary

Education & Training $22.17 Bachelor's degree 8%  projected growth 330  annual job openings

Assist faculty or other instructional staff in postsecondary institutions by performing instructional support activities, such as developing teaching materials, leading discussion groups, preparing and giving examinations, and grading examinations or papers.

Technical Writers

Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications $48.41 Bachelor's degree 27%  projected growth 270  annual job openings

Write technical materials, such as equipment manuals, appendices, or operating and maintenance instructions. May assist in layout work.

Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers

Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications $46.53 High school diploma or equivalent 7%  projected growth 300  annual job openings

Install and repair telecommunications cable, including fiber optics.

Telemarketers

Marketing $18.81 No formal educational credential 2%  projected growth 190  annual job openings

Solicit donations or orders for goods or services over the telephone.

Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

Manufacturing $17.40 High school diploma or equivalent 21%  projected growth 60  annual job openings

Set up, operate, or tend machines that cut textiles.

Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

Manufacturing $19.47 High school diploma or equivalent 36%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Set up, operate, or tend machines that knit, loop, weave, or draw in textiles.

Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

Manufacturing $17.91 High school diploma or equivalent 18%  projected growth 30  annual job openings

Set up, operate, or tend machines that wind or twist textiles; or draw out and combine sliver, such as wool, hemp, or synthetic fibers. Includes slubber machine and drawing frame operators.

Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other

Manufacturing $16.54 High school diploma or equivalent 8%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

All textile, apparel, and furnishings workers not listed separately.