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Materials Engineers

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics $43.90 Bachelor's degree 8%  projected growth 30  annual job openings

Evaluate materials and develop machinery and processes to manufacture materials for use in products that must meet specialized design and performance specifications. Develop new uses for known materials. Includes those engineers working with composite materials or specializing in one type of material, such as graphite, metal and metal alloys, ceramics and glass, plastics and polymers, and naturally occurring materials. Includes metallurgists and metallurgical engineers, ceramic engineers, and welding engineers.

Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Education & Training $44.35 Doctoral or professional degree 3%  projected growth 70  annual job openings

Teach courses pertaining to mathematical concepts, statistics, and actuarial science and to the application of original and standardized mathematical techniques in solving specific problems and situations. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers

Manufacturing $17.44 No formal educational credential 4%  projected growth 520  annual job openings

Use hands or hand tools to perform routine cutting and trimming of meat, poultry, and seafood.

Mechanical Engineers

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics $39.46 Bachelor's degree 6%  projected growth 500  annual job openings

Perform engineering duties in planning and designing tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment. Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment such as centralized heat, gas, water, and steam systems.

Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other

Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications $27.91 High school diploma or equivalent 11%  projected growth 10  annual job openings

All media and communication equipment workers not listed separately.

Media and Communication Workers, All Other

Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications $21.04 High school diploma or equivalent 20%  projected growth 70  annual job openings

All media and communication workers not listed separately.

Medical and Health Services Managers

Health Science $49.31 Bachelor's degree 29%  projected growth 970  annual job openings

Plan, direct, or coordinate medical and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, public health agencies, or similar organizations.

Medical Appliance Technicians

Manufacturing $23.67 High school diploma or equivalent 12%  projected growth 60  annual job openings

Construct, maintain, or repair medical supportive devices such as braces, orthotics and prosthetic devices, joints, arch supports, and other surgical and medical appliances.

Medical Dosimetrists

Health Science $50.99 Bachelor's degree 5%  projected growth 460  annual job openings

Generate radiation treatment plans, develop radiation dose calculations, communicate and supervise the treatment plan implementation, and consult with members of radiation oncology team.

Medical Equipment Preparers

Health Science $22.03 High school diploma or equivalent 7%  projected growth 180  annual job openings

Prepare, sterilize, install, or clean laboratory or healthcare equipment. May perform routine laboratory tasks and operate or inspect equipment.