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Purchasing Managers

Business Management & Administration $60.39 Bachelor's degree 5%  projected growth 160  annual job openings

Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of buyers, purchasing officers, and related workers involved in purchasing materials, products, and services. Includes wholesale or retail trade merchandising managers and procurement managers.

Radiation Therapists

Health Science $39.31 Associate's degree 7%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Provide radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by a radiation oncologist according to established practices and standards. Duties may include reviewing prescription and diagnosis; acting as liaison with physician and supportive care personnel; preparing equipment, such as immobilization, treatment, and protection devices; and maintaining records, reports, and files. May assist in dosimetry procedures and tumor localization.

Radiologists

Health Science $115.00 Doctoral or professional degree 5%  projected growth 320  annual job openings

Diagnose and treat diseases and injuries using medical imaging techniques, such as x rays, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), nuclear medicine, and ultrasounds. May perform minimally invasive medical procedures and tests.

Rail Car Repairers

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $36.26 High school diploma or equivalent 3%  projected growth 130  annual job openings

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul railroad rolling stock, mine cars, or mass transit rail cars.

Real Estate Brokers

Marketing $36.22 High school diploma or equivalent 3%  projected growth 120  annual job openings

Operate real estate office, or work for commercial real estate firm, overseeing real estate transactions. Other duties usually include selling real estate or renting properties and arranging loans.

Real Estate Sales Agents

Marketing $18.01 High school diploma or equivalent 3%  projected growth 530  annual job openings

Rent, buy, or sell property for clients. Perform duties such as study property listings, interview prospective clients, accompany clients to property site, discuss conditions of sale, and draw up real estate contracts. Includes agents who represent buyer.

Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary

Education & Training $39.06 Doctoral or professional degree 5%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Teach courses pertaining to recreation, leisure, and fitness studies, including exercise physiology and facilities management. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Recreation Workers

Hospitality & Tourism $17.49 High school diploma or equivalent 14%  projected growth 1,670  annual job openings

Conduct recreation activities with groups in public, private, or volunteer agencies or recreation facilities. Organize and promote activities, such as arts and crafts, sports, games, music, dramatics, social recreation, camping, and hobbies, taking into account the needs and interests of individual members.

Recreational Therapists

Health Science $25.51 Bachelor's degree 14%  projected growth 70  annual job openings

Plan, direct, or coordinate medically-approved recreation programs for patients in hospitals, nursing homes, or other institutions. Activities include sports, trips, dramatics, social activities, and crafts. May assess a patient condition and recommend appropriate recreational activity.

Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources $22.83 No formal educational credential 7%  projected growth 340  annual job openings

Collect and dump refuse or recyclable materials from containers into truck. May drive truck.