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Billing and Posting Clerks

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $22.76 High school diploma or equivalent 7%  projected growth 1,900  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 $51.03 Doctoral or professional degree 5%  projected growth 430  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.

Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers

Health Science $53.15 Bachelor's degree 4%  projected growth 40  annual job openings

Apply knowledge of engineering, biology, chemistry, computer science, and biomechanical principles to the design, development, and evaluation of biological, agricultural, and health systems and products, such as artificial organs, prostheses, instrumentation, medical information systems, and health management and care delivery systems.

Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Education & Training $60.45 Doctoral or professional degree 14%  projected growth 230  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 Technicians

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources $29.79 Bachelor's degree 6%  projected growth 280  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.

Boilermakers

Architecture & Construction $37.30 High school diploma or equivalent 4%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Construct, assemble, maintain, and repair stationary steam boilers and boiler house auxiliaries. Align structures or plate sections to assemble boiler frame tanks or vats, following blueprints. Work involves use of hand and power tools, plumb bobs, levels, wedges, dogs, or turnbuckles. Assist in testing assembled vessels. Direct cleaning of boilers and boiler furnaces. Inspect and repair boiler fittings, such as safety valves, regulators, automatic-control mechanisms, water columns, and auxiliary machines.

Budget Analysts

Finance $44.28 Bachelor's degree 4%  projected growth 110  annual job openings

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

Building Cleaning Workers, All Other

Hospitality & Tourism $25.12 No formal educational credential 12%  projected growth 40  annual job openings

All building cleaning workers not listed separately.

Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $29.45 High school diploma or equivalent 10%  projected growth 820  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 $22.26 High school diploma or equivalent 29%  projected growth 3,330  annual job openings

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