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Marketing Managers

Marketing $54.51 Bachelor's degree 9%  projected growth 260  annual job openings

Plan, direct, or coordinate marketing policies and programs, such as determining the demand for products and services offered by a firm and its competitors, and identify potential customers. Develop pricing strategies with the goal of maximizing the firm's profits or share of the market while ensuring the firm's customers are satisfied. Oversee product development or monitor trends that indicate the need for new products and services.

Marriage and Family Therapists

Human Services $28.21 Master's degree 11%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders, whether cognitive, affective, or behavioral, within the context of marriage and family systems. Apply psychotherapeutic and family systems theories and techniques in the delivery of services to individuals, couples, and families for the purpose of treating such diagnosed nervous and mental disorders.

Material Moving Workers, All Other

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $17.43 No formal educational credential 10%  projected growth 40  annual job openings

All material moving workers not listed separately.

Materials Engineers

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics $48.31 Bachelor's degree 13%  projected growth 50  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 $42.08 Doctoral or professional degree 8%  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 $17.31 No formal educational credential 12%  projected growth 570  annual job openings

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

Mechanical Door Repairers

Architecture & Construction $22.09 High school diploma or equivalent 26%  projected growth 60  annual job openings

Install, service, or repair automatic door mechanisms and hydraulic doors. Includes garage door mechanics.

Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Manufacturing $28.42 Associate's degree 11%  projected growth 30  annual job openings

Apply theory and principles of mechanical engineering to modify, develop, test, or adjust machinery and equipment under direction of engineering staff or physical scientists.

Mechanical Engineers

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics $39.27 Bachelor's degree 11%  projected growth 220  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 Workers, All Other

Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications $40.21 High school diploma or equivalent 35%  projected growth 30  annual job openings

All media and communication workers not listed separately.