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Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $37.79 High school diploma or equivalent 8%  projected growth 110  annual job openings

Plan, direct, or coordinate transportation, storage, or distribution activities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable government laws or regulations. Includes logistics managers.

Tree Trimmers and Pruners

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources $17.88 High school diploma or equivalent 12%  projected growth 150  annual job openings

Using sophisticated climbing and rigging techniques, cut away dead or excess branches from trees or shrubs to maintain right-of-way for roads, sidewalks, or utilities, or to improve appearance, health, and value of tree. Prune or treat trees or shrubs using handsaws, hand pruners, clippers, and power pruners. Works off the ground in the tree canopy and may use truck-mounted lifts.

Upholsterers

Manufacturing $15.26 High school diploma or equivalent 5%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Make, repair, or replace upholstery for household furniture or transportation vehicles.

Urban and Regional Planners

Government & Public Administration $26.35 Master's degree 9%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Develop comprehensive plans and programs for use of land and physical facilities of jurisdictions, such as towns, cities, counties, and metropolitan areas.

Veterinarians

Health Science $46.75 Doctoral or professional degree 22%  projected growth 80  annual job openings

Diagnose, treat, or research diseases and injuries of animals. Includes veterinarians who conduct research and development, inspect livestock, or care for pets and companion animals.

Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping

Manufacturing $20.07 High school diploma or equivalent 9%  projected growth 60  annual job openings

Weigh, measure, and check materials, supplies, and equipment for the purpose of keeping relevant records. Duties are primarily clerical by nature. Includes workers who collect and keep record of samples of products or materials.

Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

Manufacturing $22.03 High school diploma or equivalent 21%  projected growth 1,420  annual job openings

Use hand-welding, flame-cutting, hand-soldering, or brazing equipment to weld or join metal components or to fill holes, indentations, or seams of fabricated metal products.

Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

Manufacturing $17.94 High school diploma or equivalent 14%  projected growth 50  annual job openings

Set up, operate, or tend welding, soldering, or brazing machines or robots that weld, braze, solder, or heat treat metal products, components, or assemblies. Includes workers who operate laser cutters or laser-beam machines.

Wellhead Pumpers

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $28.79 High school diploma or equivalent 42%  projected growth 180  annual job openings

Operate power pumps and auxiliary equipment to produce flow of oil or gas from wells in oil field.

Wind Turbine Service Technicians

Manufacturing $25.22 Postsecondary nondegree award 104%  projected growth 60  annual job openings

Inspect, diagnose, adjust, or repair wind turbines. Perform maintenance on wind turbine equipment including resolving electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic malfunctions.