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Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors

Education & Training $30.40 Master's degree 8%  projected growth 210  annual job openings

Advise and assist students and provide educational and vocational guidance services.

Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers

Manufacturing $22.75 High school diploma or equivalent 6%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Repair, maintain, or install electric motors, wiring, or switches.

Electrical and Electronics Drafters

Manufacturing $27.65 Associate's degree 8%  projected growth 10  annual job openings

Prepare wiring diagrams, circuit board assembly diagrams, and layout drawings used for the manufacture, installation, or repair of electrical equipment.

Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $40.34 Postsecondary nondegree award 13%  projected growth 40  annual job openings

Install, adjust, or maintain mobile electronics communication equipment, including sound, sonar, security, navigation, and surveillance systems on trains, watercraft, or other mobile equipment.

Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment

Manufacturing $29.46 Postsecondary nondegree award 10%  projected growth 30  annual job openings

Repair, test, adjust, or install electronic equipment, such as industrial controls, transmitters, and antennas.

Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay

Manufacturing $46.69 Postsecondary nondegree award 11%  projected growth 10  annual job openings

Inspect, test, repair, or maintain electrical equipment in generating stations, substations, and in-service relays.

Electrical Engineers

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics $48.48 Bachelor's degree 11%  projected growth 60  annual job openings

Research, design, develop, test, or supervise the manufacturing and installation of electrical equipment, components, or systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use.

Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers

Architecture & Construction $38.82 High school diploma or equivalent 6%  projected growth 150  annual job openings

Install or repair cables or wires used in electrical power or distribution systems. May erect poles and light or heavy duty transmission towers.

Electricians

Architecture & Construction $23.98 High school diploma or equivalent 15%  projected growth 750  annual job openings

Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes. May install or service street lights, intercom systems, or electrical control systems.

Electronics Engineers, Except Computer

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics $37.99 Bachelor's degree 13%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Research, design, develop, or test electronic components and systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use employing knowledge of electronic theory and materials properties. Design electronic circuits and components for use in fields such as telecommunications, aerospace guidance and propulsion control, acoustics, or instruments and controls.