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Insulation Workers, Mechanical

Architecture & Construction $22.68 High school diploma or equivalent 15%  projected growth 130  annual job openings

Apply insulating materials to pipes or ductwork, or other mechanical systems in order to help control and maintain temperature.

Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage

Finance $37.87 Postsecondary nondegree award 7%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Appraise automobile or other vehicle damage to determine repair costs for insurance claim settlement. Prepare insurance forms to indicate repair cost or cost estimates and recommendations. May seek agreement with automotive repair shop on repair costs.

Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks

Finance $22.31 High school diploma or equivalent 8%  projected growth 550  annual job openings

Process new insurance policies, modifications to existing policies, and claims forms. Obtain information from policyholders to verify the accuracy and completeness of information on claims forms, applications and related documents, and company records. Update existing policies and company records to reflect changes requested by policyholders and insurance company representatives.

Insurance Sales Agents

Finance $27.86 High school diploma or equivalent 16%  projected growth 1,780  annual job openings

Sell life, property, casualty, health, automotive, or other types of insurance. May refer clients to independent brokers, work as an independent broker, or be employed by an insurance company.

Insurance Underwriters

Finance $35.74 Bachelor's degree 3%  projected growth 220  annual job openings

Review individual applications for insurance to evaluate degree of risk involved and determine acceptance of applications.

Interior Designers

Architecture & Construction $27.49 Bachelor's degree 9%  projected growth 230  annual job openings

Plan, design, and furnish the internal space of rooms or buildings. Design interior environments or create physical layouts that are practical, aesthetic, and conducive to the intended purposes. May specialize in a particular field, style, or phase of interior design.

Interpreters and Translators

Education & Training $21.66 Bachelor's degree 22%  projected growth 450  annual job openings

Interpret oral or sign language, or translate written text from one language into another.

Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers

Manufacturing $22.12 High school diploma or equivalent 5%  projected growth 80  annual job openings

Design, fabricate, adjust, repair, or appraise jewelry, gold, silver, other precious metals, or gems.

Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education

Education & Training $23.35 Bachelor's degree 7%  projected growth 540  annual job openings

Teach academic and social skills to kindergarten students.

Labor Relations Specialists

Business Management & Administration $37.51 Bachelor's degree 1%  projected growth 90  annual job openings

Resolve disputes between workers and managers, negotiate collective bargaining agreements, or coordinate grievance procedures to handle employee complaints.