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Biological Technicians

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources $28.58 Bachelor's degree 5%  projected growth 580  annual job openings

Assist biological and medical scientists. Set up, operate, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment, monitor experiments, collect data and samples, make observations, and calculate and record results. May analyze organic substances, such as blood, food, and drugs.

Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys

Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications $18.08 Bachelor's degree 6%  projected growth 90  annual job openings

Speak or read from scripted materials, such as news reports or commercial messages, on radio, television, or other communications media. May play and queue music, announce artist or title of performance, identify station, or interview guests.

Broadcast Technicians

Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications $22.81 Associate's degree 8%  projected growth 90  annual job openings

Set up, operate, and maintain the electronic equipment used to acquire, edit, and transmit audio and video for radio or television programs. Control and adjust incoming and outgoing broadcast signals to regulate sound volume, signal strength, and signal clarity. Operate satellite, microwave, or other transmitter equipment to broadcast radio or television programs.

Budget Analysts

Finance $37.03 Bachelor's degree 5%  projected growth 160  annual job openings

Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations. Analyze budgeting and accounting reports.

Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $24.60 High school diploma or equivalent 8%  projected growth 1,260  annual job openings

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul buses and trucks, or maintain and repair any type of diesel engines. Includes mechanics working primarily with automobile or marine diesel engines.

Bus Drivers, School

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $18.37 High school diploma or equivalent 29%  projected growth 5,620  annual job openings

Drive a school bus to transport students. Ensure adherence to safety rules. May assist students in boarding or exiting.

Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $23.37 High school diploma or equivalent 17%  projected growth 820  annual job openings

Drive bus or motor coach, including regular route operations, charters, and private carriage. May assist passengers with baggage. May collect fares or tickets.

Business Operations Specialists, All Other

Business Management & Administration $36.45 Bachelor's degree 6%  projected growth 1,990  annual job openings

All business operations specialists not listed separately.

Business Teachers, Postsecondary

Education & Training $52.74 Doctoral or professional degree 3%  projected growth 470  annual job openings

Teach courses in business administration and management, such as accounting, finance, human resources, labor and industrial relations, marketing, and operations research. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters

Manufacturing $19.22 High school diploma or equivalent 9%  projected growth 490  annual job openings

Cut, shape, and assemble wooden articles or set up and operate a variety of woodworking machines, such as power saws, jointers, and mortisers to surface, cut, or shape lumber or to fabricate parts for wood products.