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Database Architects

Information Technology $41.02 Bachelor's degree 18%  projected growth 80  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 $22.72 High school diploma or equivalent 55%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Construct and repair full or partial dentures or dental appliances.

Dentists, All Other Specialists

Health Science $112.63 Doctoral or professional degree 11%  projected growth 30  annual job openings

All dentists not listed separately.

Dermatologists

Health Science $115.00 Doctoral or professional degree 9%  projected growth 120  annual job openings

Diagnose and treat diseases relating to the skin, hair, and nails. May perform both medical and dermatological surgery functions.

Designers, All Other

Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications $31.92 Bachelor's degree 12%  projected growth 30  annual job openings

All designers not listed separately.

Detectives and Criminal Investigators

Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security $38.58 High school diploma or equivalent 12%  projected growth 60  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 $41.16 Associate's degree 31%  projected growth 40  annual job openings

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

Dietitians and Nutritionists

Health Science $30.92 Bachelor's degree 23%  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 $18.37 High school diploma or equivalent 10%  projected growth 210  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.

Drafters, All Other

Manufacturing $28.05 Associate's degree 6%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

All drafters not listed separately.