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Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

Manufacturing $21.28 High school diploma or equivalent 3%  projected growth 100  annual job openings

Set up, operate, or tend machines to saw, cut, shear, slit, punch, crimp, notch, bend, or straighten metal or plastic material.

Data Scientists

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics $40.62 Bachelor's degree 30%  projected growth 40  annual job openings

Develop and implement a set of techniques or analytics applications to transform raw data into meaningful information using data-oriented programming languages and visualization software. Apply data mining, data modeling, natural language processing, and machine learning to extract and analyze information from large structured and unstructured datasets. Visualize, interpret, and report data findings. May create dynamic data reports.

Database Administrators

Information Technology $41.98 Bachelor's degree 8%  projected growth 120  annual job openings

Administer, test, and implement computer databases, applying knowledge of database management systems. Coordinate changes to computer databases. Identify, investigate, and resolve database performance issues, database capacity, and database scalability. May plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard computer databases.

Database Architects

Information Technology $52.67 Bachelor's degree 8%  projected growth 120  annual job openings

Design strategies for enterprise databases, data warehouse systems, and multidimensional networks. Set standards for database operations, programming, query processes, and security. Model, design, and construct large relational databases or data warehouses. Create and optimize data models for warehouse infrastructure and workflow. Integrate new systems with existing warehouse structure and refine system performance and functionality.

Dental Laboratory Technicians

Manufacturing $18.13 High school diploma or equivalent 13%  projected growth 40  annual job openings

Construct and repair full or partial dentures or dental appliances.

Dentists, General

Health Science $61.51 Doctoral or professional degree 14%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Examine, diagnose, and treat diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth and gums. May treat diseases of nerve, pulp, and other dental tissues affecting oral hygiene and retention of teeth. May fit dental appliances or provide preventive care.

Detectives and Criminal Investigators

Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security $38.21 High school diploma or equivalent 5%  projected growth 30  annual job openings

Conduct investigations related to suspected violations of federal, state, or local laws to prevent or solve crimes.

Diagnostic Medical Sonographers

Health Science $38.59 Associate's degree 12%  projected growth 40  annual job openings

Produce ultrasonic recordings of internal organs for use by physicians. Includes vascular technologists.

Dietitians and Nutritionists

Health Science $30.38 Bachelor's degree 11%  projected growth 50  annual job openings

Plan and conduct food service or nutritional programs to assist in the promotion of health and control of disease. May supervise activities of a department providing quantity food services, counsel individuals, or conduct nutritional research.

Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $22.65 High school diploma or equivalent 5%  projected growth 150  annual job openings

Schedule and dispatch workers, work crews, equipment, or service vehicles for conveyance of materials, freight, or passengers, or for normal installation, service, or emergency repairs rendered outside the place of business. Duties may include using radio, telephone, or computer to transmit assignments and compiling statistics and reports on work progress.