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Dietitians and Nutritionists

Health Science $31.16 Bachelor's degree 17%  projected growth 20  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.

Disc Jockeys, Except Radio

Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications $24.06 High school diploma or equivalent 38%  projected growth 10  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).

Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $24.43 High school diploma or equivalent 10%  projected growth 60  annual job openings

Schedule and dispatch workers, work crews, equipment, or service vehicles for conveyance of materials, freight, or passengers, or for normal installation, service, or emergency repairs rendered outside the place of business. Duties may include using radio, telephone, or computer to transmit assignments and compiling statistics and reports on work progress.

Driver/Sales Workers

Marketing $22.06 High school diploma or equivalent 21%  projected growth 240  annual job openings

Drive truck or other vehicle over established routes or within an established territory and sell or deliver goods, such as food products, including restaurant take-out items, or pick up or deliver items such as commercial laundry. May also take orders, collect payment, or stock merchandise at point of delivery.

Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers

Architecture & Construction $16.89 No formal educational credential 20%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Apply plasterboard or other wallboard to ceilings or interior walls of buildings. Apply or mount acoustical tiles or blocks, strips, or sheets of shock-absorbing materials to ceilings and walls of buildings to reduce or reflect sound. Materials may be of decorative quality. Includes lathers who fasten wooden, metal, or rockboard lath to walls, ceilings, or partitions of buildings to provide support base for plaster, fireproofing, or acoustical material.

Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas

Architecture & Construction $24.00 High school diploma or equivalent 33%  projected growth 10  annual job openings

Operate a variety of drills such as rotary, churn, and pneumatic to tap subsurface water and salt deposits, to remove core samples during mineral exploration or soil testing, and to facilitate the use of explosives in mining or construction. Includes horizontal and earth boring machine operators.

Education Administrators, All Other

Education & Training $36.71 Bachelor's degree 5%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

All education administrators not listed separately.

Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary

Education & Training $49.25 Master's degree 14%  projected growth 60  annual job openings

Plan, direct, or coordinate the academic, administrative, or auxiliary activities of kindergarten, elementary, or secondary schools.

Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors

Education & Training $27.25 Master's degree 10%  projected growth 70  annual job openings

Advise and assist students and provide educational and vocational guidance services.

Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers

Manufacturing $27.55 High school diploma or equivalent 11%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Repair, maintain, or install electric motors, wiring, or switches.