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Electrical Engineers

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics $47.85 Bachelor's degree 8%  projected growth 650  annual job openings

Research, design, develop, test, or supervise the manufacturing and installation of electrical equipment, components, or systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use.

Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers

Architecture & Construction $48.54 High school diploma or equivalent 5%  projected growth 330  annual job openings

Install or repair cables or wires used in electrical power or distribution systems. May erect poles and light or heavy duty transmission towers.

Electricians

Architecture & Construction $30.03 High school diploma or equivalent 13%  projected growth 2,660  annual job openings

Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes. May install or service street lights, intercom systems, or electrical control systems.

Electronics Engineers, Except Computer

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics $47.60 Bachelor's degree 9%  projected growth 300  annual job openings

Research, design, develop, or test electronic components and systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use employing knowledge of electronic theory and materials properties. Design electronic circuits and components for use in fields such as telecommunications, aerospace guidance and propulsion control, acoustics, or instruments and controls.

Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education

Education & Training $31.79 Bachelor's degree 2%  projected growth 2,490  annual job openings

Teach academic and social skills to students at the elementary school level.

Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers

Architecture & Construction $17.68 High school diploma or equivalent 12%  projected growth 70  annual job openings

Assemble, install, repair, or maintain electric or hydraulic freight or passenger elevators, escalators, or dumbwaiters.

Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs

Government & Public Administration $28.25 High school diploma or equivalent 7%  projected growth 450  annual job openings

Determine eligibility of persons applying to receive assistance from government programs and agency resources, such as welfare, unemployment benefits, social security, and public housing.

Emergency Management Directors

Government & Public Administration $35.28 Bachelor's degree 9%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Plan and direct disaster response or crisis management activities, provide disaster preparedness training, and prepare emergency plans and procedures for natural (e.g., hurricanes, floods, earthquakes), wartime, or technological (e.g., nuclear power plant emergencies or hazardous materials spills) disasters or hostage situations.

Emergency Medicine Physicians

Health Science $115.00 Doctoral or professional degree 4%  projected growth 490  annual job openings

Make immediate medical decisions and act to prevent death or further disability. Provide immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization, and disposition of patients. May direct emergency medical staff in an emergency department.

Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary

Education & Training $59.08 Doctoral or professional degree 14%  projected growth 200  annual job openings

Teach courses pertaining to the application of physical laws and principles of engineering for the development of machines, materials, instruments, processes, and services. Includes teachers of subjects such as chemical, civil, electrical, industrial, mechanical, mineral, and petroleum engineering. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.