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Court, Municipal, and License Clerks

Government & Public Administration $19.75 High school diploma or equivalent 6%  projected growth 50  annual job openings

Perform clerical duties for courts of law, municipalities, or governmental licensing agencies and bureaus. May prepare docket of cases to be called; secure information for judges and court; prepare draft agendas or bylaws for town or city council; answer official correspondence; keep fiscal records and accounts; issue licenses or permits; and record data, administer tests, or collect fees.

Craft Artists

Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications $20.19 No formal educational credential 11%  projected growth 10  annual job openings

Create or reproduce handmade objects for sale and exhibition using a variety of techniques, such as welding, weaving, pottery, and needlecraft.

Credit Counselors

Human Services $22.70 Bachelor's degree 13%  projected growth 40  annual job openings

Advise and educate individuals or organizations on acquiring and managing debt. May provide guidance in determining the best type of loan and explain loan requirements or restrictions. May help develop debt management plans or student financial aid packages. May advise on credit issues, or provide budget, mortgage, bankruptcy, or student financial aid counseling.

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary

Education & Training $35.67 Doctoral or professional degree 17%  projected growth 10  annual job openings

Teach courses in criminal justice, corrections, and law enforcement administration. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Crossing Guards and Flaggers

Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security $17.90 No formal educational credential 20%  projected growth 120  annual job openings

Guide or control vehicular or pedestrian traffic at such places as streets, schools, railroad crossings, or construction sites.

Curators

Education & Training $29.24 Master's degree 33%  projected growth 10  annual job openings

Administer collections, such as artwork, collectibles, historic items, or scientific specimens of museums or other institutions. May conduct instructional, research, or public service activities of institution.

Data Scientists

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics $37.32 Bachelor's degree 29%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Develop and implement a set of techniques or analytics applications to transform raw data into meaningful information using data-oriented programming languages and visualization software. Apply data mining, data modeling, natural language processing, and machine learning to extract and analyze information from large structured and unstructured datasets. Visualize, interpret, and report data findings. May create dynamic data reports.

Database Administrators

Information Technology $51.34 Bachelor's degree 8%  projected growth 50  annual job openings

Administer, test, and implement computer databases, applying knowledge of database management systems. Coordinate changes to computer databases. Identify, investigate, and resolve database performance issues, database capacity, and database scalability. May plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard computer databases.

Database Architects

Information Technology $59.52 Bachelor's degree 8%  projected growth 50  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.

Demonstrators and Product Promoters

Marketing $18.66 No formal educational credential 7%  projected growth 30  annual job openings

Demonstrate merchandise and answer questions for the purpose of creating public interest in buying the product. May sell demonstrated merchandise.