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Costume Attendants

Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications $21.38 High school diploma or equivalent 46%  projected growth 30  annual job openings

Select, fit, and take care of costumes for cast members, and aid entertainers. May assist with multiple costume changes during performances.

Counselors, All Other

Human Services $28.85 Master's degree 6%  projected growth 100  annual job openings

All counselors not listed separately.

Counter and Rental Clerks

Marketing $17.00 No formal educational credential 8%  projected growth 1,190  annual job openings

Receive orders, generally in person, for repairs, rentals, and services. May describe available options, compute cost, and accept payment.

Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners

Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security $29.69 Postsecondary nondegree award 7%  projected growth 90  annual job openings

Use verbatim methods and equipment to capture, store, retrieve, and transcribe pretrial and trial proceedings or other information. Includes stenocaptioners who operate computerized stenographic captioning equipment to provide captions of live or prerecorded broadcasts for hearing-impaired viewers.

Court, Municipal, and License Clerks

Government & Public Administration $20.04 High school diploma or equivalent 5%  projected growth 170  annual job openings

Perform clerical duties for courts of law, municipalities, or governmental licensing agencies and bureaus. May prepare docket of cases to be called; secure information for judges and court; prepare draft agendas or bylaws for town or city council; answer official correspondence; keep fiscal records and accounts; issue licenses or permits; and record data, administer tests, or collect fees.

Crane and Tower Operators

Architecture & Construction $26.21 High school diploma or equivalent 5%  projected growth 250  annual job openings

Operate mechanical boom and cable or tower and cable equipment to lift and move materials, machines, or products in many directions.

Credit Counselors

Human Services $22.01 Bachelor's degree 6%  projected growth 100  annual job openings

Advise and educate individuals or organizations on acquiring and managing debt. May provide guidance in determining the best type of loan and explain loan requirements or restrictions. May help develop debt management plans or student financial aid packages. May advise on credit issues, or provide budget, mortgage, bankruptcy, or student financial aid counseling.

Crematory Operators

Human Services $21.45 High school diploma or equivalent 9%  projected growth 280  annual job openings

Operate crematory equipment to reduce human or animal remains to bone fragments in accordance with state and local regulations. Duties may include preparing the body for cremation and performing general maintenance on crematory equipment. May use traditional flame-based cremation, calcination, or alkaline hydrolysis.

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary

Education & Training $37.11 Doctoral or professional degree 10%  projected growth 90  annual job openings

Teach courses in criminal justice, corrections, and law enforcement administration. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Curators

Education & Training $28.81 Master's degree 4%  projected growth 60  annual job openings

Administer collections, such as artwork, collectibles, historic items, or scientific specimens of museums or other institutions. May conduct instructional, research, or public service activities of institution.