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Materials Engineers

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics $38.25 Bachelor's degree 13%  projected growth 10  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 $37.27 Doctoral or professional degree 10%  projected growth 40  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 $20.09 No formal educational credential 6%  projected growth 1,010  annual job openings

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

Mechanical Door Repairers

Architecture & Construction $18.48 High school diploma or equivalent 23%  projected growth 30  annual job openings

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

Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Manufacturing $30.66 Associate's degree 8%  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 $38.54 Bachelor's degree 11%  projected growth 70  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 Equipment Workers, All Other

Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications $40.04 High school diploma or equivalent 20%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

All media and communication equipment workers not listed separately.

Media and Communication Workers, All Other

Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications $22.82 High school diploma or equivalent 27%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

All media and communication workers not listed separately.

Medical and Health Services Managers

Health Science $47.70 Bachelor's degree 23%  projected growth 320  annual job openings

Plan, direct, or coordinate medical and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, public health agencies, or similar organizations.

Medical Dosimetrists

Health Science $32.08 Bachelor's degree 10%  projected growth 240  annual job openings

Generate radiation treatment plans, develop radiation dose calculations, communicate and supervise the treatment plan implementation, and consult with members of radiation oncology team.