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Database Administrators

Information Technology $49.88 Bachelor's degree 10%  projected growth 310  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 $59.59 Bachelor's degree 10%  projected growth 310  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.

Dental Laboratory Technicians

Manufacturing $22.91 High school diploma or equivalent 14%  projected growth 160  annual job openings

Construct and repair full or partial dentures or dental appliances.

Dentists, General

Health Science $87.30 Doctoral or professional degree 7%  projected growth 140  annual job openings

Examine, diagnose, and treat diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth and gums. May treat diseases of nerve, pulp, and other dental tissues affecting oral hygiene and retention of teeth. May fit dental appliances or provide preventive care.

Dermatologists

Health Science $115.00 Doctoral or professional degree 8%  projected growth 560  annual job openings

Diagnose and treat diseases relating to the skin, hair, and nails. May perform both medical and dermatological surgery functions.

Designers, All Other

Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications $29.55 Bachelor's degree 6%  projected growth 50  annual job openings

All designers not listed separately.

Detectives and Criminal Investigators

Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security $26.62 High school diploma or equivalent 7%  projected growth 230  annual job openings

Conduct investigations related to suspected violations of federal, state, or local laws to prevent or solve crimes.

Dietitians and Nutritionists

Health Science $28.90 Bachelor's degree 13%  projected growth 200  annual job openings

Plan and conduct food service or nutritional programs to assist in the promotion of health and control of disease. May supervise activities of a department providing quantity food services, counsel individuals, or conduct nutritional research.

Directors, Religious Activities and Education

Human Services $33.87 Bachelor's degree 7%  projected growth 240  annual job openings

Coordinate or design programs and conduct outreach to promote the religious education or activities of a denominational group. May provide counseling, guidance, and leadership relative to marital, health, financial, and religious problems.

Disc Jockeys, Except Radio

Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications $15.31 High school diploma or equivalent 21%  projected growth 40  annual job openings

Play prerecorded music for live audiences at venues or events such as clubs, parties, or wedding receptions. May use techniques such as mixing, cutting, or sampling to manipulate recordings. May also perform as emcee (master of ceremonies).