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Cost Estimators

Architecture & Construction $36.86 Bachelor's degree 20%  projected growth 1,040  annual job openings

Prepare cost estimates for product manufacturing, construction projects, or services to aid management in bidding on or determining price of product or service. May specialize according to particular service performed or type of product manufactured.

Costume Attendants

Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications $24.77 High school diploma or equivalent 87%  projected growth 370  annual job openings

Select, fit, and take care of costumes for cast members, and aid entertainers. May assist with multiple costume changes during performances.

Counselors, All Other

Human Services $23.99 Master's degree 39%  projected growth 80  annual job openings

All counselors not listed separately.

Counter and Rental Clerks

Marketing $18.57 No formal educational credential 34%  projected growth 2,640  annual job openings

Receive orders, generally in person, for repairs, rentals, and services. May describe available options, compute cost, and accept payment.

Couriers and Messengers

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $19.20 High school diploma or equivalent 13%  projected growth 1,120  annual job openings

Pick up and deliver messages, documents, packages, and other items between offices or departments within an establishment or directly to other business concerns, traveling by foot, bicycle, motorcycle, automobile, or public conveyance.

Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners

Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security $50.49 Postsecondary nondegree award 15%  projected growth 140  annual job openings

Use verbatim methods and equipment to capture, store, retrieve, and transcribe pretrial and trial proceedings or other information. Includes stenocaptioners who operate computerized stenographic captioning equipment to provide captions of live or prerecorded broadcasts for hearing-impaired viewers.

Court, Municipal, and License Clerks

Government & Public Administration $24.75 High school diploma or equivalent 13%  projected growth 930  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 $27.03 No formal educational credential 14%  projected growth 50  annual job openings

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

Crane and Tower Operators

Architecture & Construction $60.41 High school diploma or equivalent 20%  projected growth 180  annual job openings

Operate mechanical boom and cable or tower and cable equipment to lift and move materials, machines, or products in many directions.

Credit Counselors

Human Services $28.56 Bachelor's degree 19%  projected growth 290  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.