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Solar Photovoltaic Installers

Architecture & Construction $24.28 High school diploma or equivalent 53%  projected growth 270  annual job openings

Assemble, install, or maintain solar photovoltaic (PV) systems on roofs or other structures in compliance with site assessment and schematics. May include measuring, cutting, assembling, and bolting structural framing and solar modules. May perform minor electrical work such as current checks.

Sound Engineering Technicians

Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications $45.32 Postsecondary nondegree award 21%  projected growth 40  annual job openings

Assemble and operate equipment to record, synchronize, mix, edit, or reproduce sound, including music, voices, or sound effects, for theater, video, film, television, podcasts, sporting events, and other productions.

Special Education Teachers, All Other

Education & Training $38.66 Bachelor's degree 13%  projected growth 80  annual job openings

All special education teachers not listed separately.

Special Education Teachers, Middle School

Education & Training $37.26 Bachelor's degree 6%  projected growth 590  annual job openings

Teach academic, social, and life skills to middle school students with learning, emotional, or physical disabilities. Includes teachers who specialize and work with students who are blind or have visual impairments; students who are deaf or have hearing impairments; and students with intellectual disabilities.

Special Education Teachers, Preschool

Education & Training $40.99 Bachelor's degree 7%  projected growth 70  annual job openings

Teach academic, social, and life skills to preschool-aged students with learning, emotional, or physical disabilities. Includes teachers who specialize and work with students who are blind or have visual impairments; students who are deaf or have hearing impairments; and students with intellectual disabilities.

Special Education Teachers, Secondary School

Education & Training $38.63 Bachelor's degree 7%  projected growth 490  annual job openings

Teach academic, social, and life skills to secondary school students with learning, emotional, or physical disabilities. Includes teachers who specialize and work with students who are blind or have visual impairments; students who are deaf or have hearing impairments; and students with intellectual disabilities.

Special Effects Artists and Animators

Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications $46.84 Bachelor's degree 5%  projected growth 140  annual job openings

Create special effects or animations using film, video, computers, or other electronic tools and media for use in products, such as computer games, movies, music videos, and commercials.

Speech-Language Pathologists

Health Science $47.19 Master's degree 27%  projected growth 520  annual job openings

Assess and treat persons with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. May select alternative communication systems and teach their use. May perform research related to speech and language problems.

Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators

Architecture & Construction $30.64 High school diploma or equivalent 6%  projected growth 180  annual job openings

Operate or maintain stationary engines, boilers, or other mechanical equipment to provide utilities for buildings or industrial processes. Operate equipment such as steam engines, generators, motors, turbines, and steam boilers.

Statistical Assistants

Government & Public Administration $37.45 Bachelor's degree 25%  projected growth 10  annual job openings

Compile and compute data according to statistical formulas for use in statistical studies. May perform actuarial computations and compile charts and graphs for use by actuaries. Includes actuarial clerks.