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Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $49.74 High school diploma or equivalent 4%  projected growth 230  annual job openings

Plan, direct, or coordinate transportation, storage, or distribution activities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable government laws or regulations. Includes logistics managers.

Tree Trimmers and Pruners

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources $29.18 High school diploma or equivalent 7%  projected growth 80  annual job openings

Using sophisticated climbing and rigging techniques, cut away dead or excess branches from trees or shrubs to maintain right-of-way for roads, sidewalks, or utilities, or to improve appearance, health, and value of tree. Prune or treat trees or shrubs using handsaws, hand pruners, clippers, and power pruners. Works off the ground in the tree canopy and may use truck-mounted lifts.

Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials

Hospitality & Tourism $30.17 High school diploma or equivalent 16%  projected growth 80  annual job openings

Officiate at competitive athletic or sporting events. Detect infractions of rules and decide penalties according to established regulations. Includes all sporting officials, referees, and competition judges.

Urban and Regional Planners

Government & Public Administration $39.60 Master's degree 6%  projected growth 90  annual job openings

Develop comprehensive plans and programs for use of land and physical facilities of jurisdictions, such as towns, cities, counties, and metropolitan areas.

Veterinarians

Health Science $49.22 Doctoral or professional degree 13%  projected growth 90  annual job openings

Diagnose, treat, or research diseases and injuries of animals. Includes veterinarians who conduct research and development, inspect livestock, or care for pets and companion animals.

Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers

Health Science $17.60 High school diploma or equivalent 11%  projected growth 180  annual job openings

Feed, water, and examine pets and other nonfarm animals for signs of illness, disease, or injury in laboratories and animal hospitals and clinics. Clean and disinfect cages and work areas, and sterilize laboratory and surgical equipment. May provide routine postoperative care, administer medication orally or topically, or prepare samples for laboratory examination under the supervision of veterinary or laboratory animal technologists or technicians, veterinarians, or scientists.

Web and Digital Interface Designers

Information Technology $38.27 Bachelor's degree 8%  projected growth 360  annual job openings

Design digital user interfaces or websites. Develop and test layouts, interfaces, functionality, and navigation menus to ensure compatibility and usability across browsers or devices. May use web framework applications as well as client-side code and processes. May evaluate web design following web and accessibility standards, and may analyze web use metrics and optimize websites for marketability and search engine ranking. May design and test interfaces that facilitate the human-computer interaction and maximize the usability of digital devices, websites, and software with a focus on aesthetics and design. May create graphics used in websites and manage website content and links.

Web Developers

Information Technology $38.48 Bachelor's degree 8%  projected growth 360  annual job openings

Develop and implement websites, web applications, application databases, and interactive web interfaces. Evaluate code to ensure that it is properly structured, meets industry standards, and is compatible with browsers and devices. Optimize website performance, scalability, and server-side code and processes. May develop website infrastructure and integrate websites with other computer applications.

Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping

Manufacturing $21.95 High school diploma or equivalent 8%  projected growth 70  annual job openings

Weigh, measure, and check materials, supplies, and equipment for the purpose of keeping relevant records. Duties are primarily clerical by nature. Includes workers who collect and keep record of samples of products or materials.

Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

Manufacturing $24.02 High school diploma or equivalent 8%  projected growth 1,120  annual job openings

Use hand-welding, flame-cutting, hand-soldering, or brazing equipment to weld or join metal components or to fill holes, indentations, or seams of fabricated metal products.