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Billing and Posting Clerks

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $19.36 High school diploma or equivalent 3%  projected growth 460  annual job openings

Compile, compute, and record billing, accounting, statistical, and other numerical data for billing purposes. Prepare billing invoices for services rendered or for delivery or shipment of goods.

Biochemists and Biophysicists

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics $36.11 Doctoral or professional degree 11%  projected growth 10  annual job openings

Study the chemical composition or physical principles of living cells and organisms, their electrical and mechanical energy, and related phenomena. May conduct research to further understanding of the complex chemical combinations and reactions involved in metabolism, reproduction, growth, and heredity. May determine the effects of foods, drugs, serums, hormones, and other substances on tissues and vital processes of living organisms.

Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Education & Training $43.71 Doctoral or professional degree 8%  projected growth 70  annual job openings

Teach courses in biological sciences. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Biological Scientists, All Other

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics $38.62 Bachelor's degree 8%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

All biological scientists not listed separately.

Biological Technicians

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources $19.35 Bachelor's degree 7%  projected growth 60  annual job openings

Assist biological and medical scientists. Set up, operate, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment, monitor experiments, collect data and samples, make observations, and calculate and record results. May analyze organic substances, such as blood, food, and drugs.

Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys

Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications $21.47 Bachelor's degree 6%  projected growth 40  annual job openings

Speak or read from scripted materials, such as news reports or commercial messages, on radio, television, or other communications media. May play and queue music, announce artist or title of performance, identify station, or interview guests.

Budget Analysts

Finance $36.97 Bachelor's degree 10%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations. Analyze budgeting and accounting reports.

Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $23.68 High school diploma or equivalent 8%  projected growth 270  annual job openings

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul buses and trucks, or maintain and repair any type of diesel engines. Includes mechanics working primarily with automobile or marine diesel engines.

Bus Drivers, School

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $21.33 High school diploma or equivalent 23%  projected growth 790  annual job openings

Drive a school bus to transport students. Ensure adherence to safety rules. May assist students in boarding or exiting.

Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $22.51 High school diploma or equivalent 18%  projected growth 70  annual job openings

Drive bus or motor coach, including regular route operations, charters, and private carriage. May assist passengers with baggage. May collect fares or tickets.