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Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary

Education & Training $31.08 Doctoral or professional degree 19%  projected growth 30  annual job openings

Teach courses in psychology, such as child, clinical, and developmental psychology, and psychological counseling. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Public Relations Managers

Marketing $34.25 Bachelor's degree 12%  projected growth 40  annual job openings

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities designed to create or maintain a favorable public image or raise issue awareness for their organization or client.

Public Relations Specialists

Marketing $19.24 Bachelor's degree 11%  projected growth 330  annual job openings

Promote or create an intended public image for individuals, groups, or organizations. May write or select material for release to various communications media. May specialize in using social media.

Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $20.52 High school diploma or equivalent 33%  projected growth 0  annual job openings

Tend, control, or operate power-driven, stationary, or portable pumps and manifold systems to transfer gases, oil, other liquids, slurries, or powdered materials to and from various vessels and processes.

Purchasing Managers

Business Management & Administration $48.98 Bachelor's degree 8%  projected growth 30  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 $39.34 Associate's degree 7%  projected growth 10  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.

Rail Car Repairers

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $21.26 High school diploma or equivalent 9%  projected growth 40  annual job openings

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

Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary

Education & Training $29.21 Doctoral or professional degree 10%  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.

Recreational Therapists

Health Science $15.89 Bachelor's degree 5%  projected growth 20  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 $17.27 No formal educational credential 18%  projected growth 260  annual job openings

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