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Agricultural Workers, All Other

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources $16.07 No formal educational credential 14%  projected growth 10  annual job openings

All agricultural workers not listed separately.

Air Traffic Controllers

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $52.06 Associate's degree 5%  projected growth 40  annual job openings

Control air traffic on and within vicinity of airport, and movement of air traffic between altitude sectors and control centers, according to established procedures and policies. Authorize, regulate, and control commercial airline flights according to government or company regulations to expedite and ensure flight safety.

Aircraft Service Attendants

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $28.37 High school diploma or equivalent 18%  projected growth 50  annual job openings

Service aircraft with fuel. May de-ice aircraft, refill water and cooling agents, empty sewage tanks, service air and oxygen systems, or clean and polish exterior.

Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $15.19 High school diploma or equivalent 26%  projected growth 30  annual job openings

Drive ambulance or assist ambulance driver in transporting sick, injured, or convalescent persons. Assist in lifting patients.

Anesthesiologists

Health Science $115.00 Doctoral or professional degree 8%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Administer anesthetics and analgesics for pain management prior to, during, or after surgery.

Animal Breeders

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources $18.67 High school diploma or equivalent 38%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Select and breed animals according to their genealogy, characteristics, and offspring. May require knowledge of artificial insemination techniques and equipment use. May involve keeping records on heats, birth intervals, or pedigree.

Animal Trainers

Hospitality & Tourism $15.17 High school diploma or equivalent 15%  projected growth 90  annual job openings

Train animals for riding, harness, security, performance, or obedience, or for assisting persons with disabilities. Accustom animals to human voice and contact, and condition animals to respond to commands. Train animals according to prescribed standards for show or competition. May train animals to carry pack loads or work as part of pack team.

Architects, Except Landscape and Naval

Architecture & Construction $36.93 Bachelor's degree 9%  projected growth 70  annual job openings

Plan and design structures, such as private residences, office buildings, theaters, factories, and other structural property.

Architectural and Engineering Managers

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics $66.12 Bachelor's degree 11%  projected growth 180  annual job openings

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research and development in these fields.

Archivists

Education & Training $22.57 Master's degree 9%  projected growth 10  annual job openings

Appraise, edit, and direct safekeeping of permanent records and historically valuable documents. Participate in research activities based on archival materials.