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Computer Occupations, All Other

Information Technology $32.17 Bachelor's degree 10%  projected growth 70  annual job openings

All computer occupations not listed separately.

Computer Systems Analysts

Information Technology $40.86 Bachelor's degree 13%  projected growth 30  annual job openings

Analyze science, engineering, business, and other data processing problems to develop and implement solutions to complex applications problems, system administration issues, or network concerns. Perform systems management and integration functions, improve existing computer systems, and review computer system capabilities, workflow, and schedule limitations. May analyze or recommend commercially available software.

Construction Laborers

Architecture & Construction $22.46 No formal educational credential 21%  projected growth 570  annual job openings

Perform tasks involving physical labor at construction sites. May operate hand and power tools of all types: air hammers, earth tampers, cement mixers, small mechanical hoists, surveying and measuring equipment, and a variety of other equipment and instruments. May clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces to support the sides of excavations, erect scaffolding, and clean up rubble, debris, and other waste materials. May assist other craft workers.

Construction Managers

Architecture & Construction $45.17 Bachelor's degree 26%  projected growth 140  annual job openings

Plan, direct, or coordinate, usually through subordinate supervisory personnel, activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems. Participate in the conceptual development of a construction project and oversee its organization, scheduling, budgeting, and implementation. Includes managers in specialized construction fields, such as carpentry or plumbing.

Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door

Architecture & Construction $45.83 High school diploma or equivalent 13%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Install, repair, and maintain mechanical regulating and controlling devices, such as electric meters, gas regulators, thermostats, safety and flow valves, and other mechanical governors.

Conveyor Operators and Tenders

Architecture & Construction $15.86 No formal educational credential 13%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Control or tend conveyors or conveyor systems that move materials or products to and from stockpiles, processing stations, departments, or vehicles. May control speed and routing of materials or products.

Cooks, All Other

Hospitality & Tourism $15.12 No formal educational credential 9%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

All cooks not listed separately.

Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria

Hospitality & Tourism $17.22 No formal educational credential 9%  projected growth 300  annual job openings

Prepare and cook large quantities of food for institutions, such as schools, hospitals, or cafeterias.

Cost Estimators

Architecture & Construction $31.25 Bachelor's degree 12%  projected growth 60  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.

Counselors, All Other

Human Services $33.28 Master's degree 6%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

All counselors not listed separately.