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Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors

Education & Training $27.67 Master's degree 18%  projected growth 220  annual job openings

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

Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers

Manufacturing $26.66 High school diploma or equivalent 21%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

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

Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $39.93 Postsecondary nondegree award 25%  projected growth 0  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 $35.05 Postsecondary nondegree award 23%  projected growth 50  annual job openings

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

Electrical Engineers

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics $42.76 Bachelor's degree 19%  projected growth 50  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 $30.58 High school diploma or equivalent 16%  projected growth 120  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 $30.68 High school diploma or equivalent 26%  projected growth 1,100  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.

Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians

Manufacturing $35.39 Associate's degree 10%  projected growth 10  annual job openings

Operate, test, maintain, or adjust unmanned, automated, servomechanical, or electromechanical equipment. May operate unmanned submarines, aircraft, or other equipment to observe or record visual information at sites such as oil rigs, crop fields, buildings, or for similar infrastructure, deep ocean exploration, or hazardous waste removal. May assist engineers in testing and designing robotics equipment.

Electronics Engineers, Except Computer

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics $52.46 Bachelor's degree 19%  projected growth 60  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.

Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education

Education & Training $29.17 Bachelor's degree 15%  projected growth 950  annual job openings

Teach academic and social skills to students at the elementary school level.