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Librarians and Media Collections Specialists

Education & Training $35.69 Master's degree 15%  projected growth 1,330  annual job openings

Administer and maintain libraries or collections of information, for public or private access through reference or borrowing. Work in a variety of settings, such as educational institutions, museums, and corporations, and with various types of informational materials, such as books, periodicals, recordings, films, and databases. Tasks may include acquiring, cataloging, and circulating library materials, and user services such as locating and organizing information, providing instruction on how to access information, and setting up and operating a library's media equipment.

Life Scientists, All Other

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics $39.06 Bachelor's degree 22%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

All life scientists not listed separately.

Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers

Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security $15.07 No formal educational credential 77%  projected growth 2,790  annual job openings

Monitor recreational areas, such as pools, beaches, or ski slopes, to provide assistance and protection to participants.

Light Truck Drivers

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $20.20 High school diploma or equivalent 31%  projected growth 7,720  annual job openings

Drive a light vehicle, such as a truck or van, with a capacity of less than 26,001 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), primarily to pick up merchandise or packages from a distribution center and deliver. May load and unload vehicle.

Lighting Technicians

Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications $31.82 Postsecondary nondegree award 24%  projected growth 310  annual job openings

Set up, maintain, and dismantle light fixtures, lighting control devices, and the associated lighting electrical and rigging equipment used for photography, television, film, video, and live productions. May focus or operate light fixtures, or attach color filters or other lighting accessories.

Loan Officers

Finance $39.24 Bachelor's degree 3%  projected growth 1,090  annual job openings

Evaluate, authorize, or recommend approval of commercial, real estate, or credit loans. Advise borrowers on financial status and payment methods. Includes mortgage loan officers and agents, collection analysts, loan servicing officers, loan underwriters, and payday loan officers.

Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants

Human Services $16.02 High school diploma or equivalent 96%  projected growth 410  annual job openings

Provide personal items to patrons or customers in locker rooms, dressing rooms, or coatrooms.

Locksmiths and Safe Repairers

Manufacturing $27.52 High school diploma or equivalent 7%  projected growth 110  annual job openings

Repair and open locks, make keys, change locks and safe combinations, and install and repair safes.

Lodging Managers

Hospitality & Tourism $36.85 High school diploma or equivalent 43%  projected growth 320  annual job openings

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization or department that provides lodging and other accommodations.

Log Graders and Scalers

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources $21.56 High school diploma or equivalent 8%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Grade logs or estimate the marketable content or value of logs or pulpwood in sorting yards, millpond, log deck, or similar locations. Inspect logs for defects or measure logs to determine volume.