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Dancers

Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications $18.41 No formal educational credential 22%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Perform dances. May perform on stage, for broadcasting, or for video recording.

Data Scientists

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics $43.91 Bachelor's degree 21%  projected growth 30  annual job openings

Develop and implement a set of techniques or analytics applications to transform raw data into meaningful information using data-oriented programming languages and visualization software. Apply data mining, data modeling, natural language processing, and machine learning to extract and analyze information from large structured and unstructured datasets. Visualize, interpret, and report data findings. May create dynamic data reports.

Database Administrators

Information Technology $41.07 Bachelor's degree 8%  projected growth 640  annual job openings

Administer, test, and implement computer databases, applying knowledge of database management systems. Coordinate changes to computer databases. Identify, investigate, and resolve database performance issues, database capacity, and database scalability. May plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard computer databases.

Database Architects

Information Technology $58.86 Bachelor's degree 8%  projected growth 640  annual job openings

Design strategies for enterprise databases, data warehouse systems, and multidimensional networks. Set standards for database operations, programming, query processes, and security. Model, design, and construct large relational databases or data warehouses. Create and optimize data models for warehouse infrastructure and workflow. Integrate new systems with existing warehouse structure and refine system performance and functionality.

Demonstrators and Product Promoters

Marketing $16.20 No formal educational credential 5%  projected growth 430  annual job openings

Demonstrate merchandise and answer questions for the purpose of creating public interest in buying the product. May sell demonstrated merchandise.

Dental Laboratory Technicians

Manufacturing $19.52 High school diploma or equivalent 14%  projected growth 220  annual job openings

Construct and repair full or partial dentures or dental appliances.

Dentists, General

Health Science $72.84 Doctoral or professional degree 11%  projected growth 160  annual job openings

Examine, diagnose, and treat diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth and gums. May treat diseases of nerve, pulp, and other dental tissues affecting oral hygiene and retention of teeth. May fit dental appliances or provide preventive care.

Dermatologists

Health Science $115.00 Doctoral or professional degree 6%  projected growth 790  annual job openings

Diagnose and treat diseases relating to the skin, hair, and nails. May perform both medical and dermatological surgery functions.

Designers, All Other

Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications $30.88 Bachelor's degree 3%  projected growth 30  annual job openings

All designers not listed separately.

Detectives and Criminal Investigators

Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security $41.48 High school diploma or equivalent 3%  projected growth 280  annual job openings

Conduct investigations related to suspected violations of federal, state, or local laws to prevent or solve crimes.