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Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film

Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications $23.04 Bachelor's degree 18%  projected growth 130  annual job openings

Operate television, video, or film camera to record images or scenes for television, video, or film productions.

Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $28.22 Postsecondary nondegree award 7%  projected growth 60  annual job openings

Command or supervise operations of ships and water vessels, such as tugboats and ferryboats. Required to hold license issued by U.S. Coast Guard.

Cardiologists

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

Diagnose, treat, manage, and prevent diseases or conditions of the cardiovascular system. May further subspecialize in interventional procedures (e.g., balloon angioplasty and stent placement), echocardiography, or electrophysiology.

Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School

Education & Training $40.53 Bachelor's degree 5%  projected growth 30  annual job openings

Teach occupational, vocational, career, or technical subjects to students at the middle, intermediate, or junior high school level.

Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary

Education & Training $29.06 Bachelor's degree 4%  projected growth 410  annual job openings

Teach vocational courses intended to provide occupational training below the baccalaureate level in subjects such as construction, mechanics/repair, manufacturing, transportation, or cosmetology, primarily to students who have graduated from or left high school. Teaching takes place in public or private schools whose primary business is academic or vocational education.

Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School

Education & Training $35.13 Bachelor's degree 5%  projected growth 280  annual job openings

Teach occupational, vocational, career, or technical subjects to students at the secondary school level.

Cargo and Freight Agents

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $24.54 High school diploma or equivalent 10%  projected growth 230  annual job openings

Expedite and route movement of incoming and outgoing cargo and freight shipments in airline, train, and trucking terminals and shipping docks. Take orders from customers and arrange pickup of freight and cargo for delivery to loading platform. Prepare and examine bills of lading to determine shipping charges and tariffs.

Carpenters

Architecture & Construction $24.24 High school diploma or equivalent 2%  projected growth 3,580  annual job openings

Construct, erect, install, or repair structures and fixtures made of wood and comparable materials, such as concrete forms; building frameworks, including partitions, joists, studding, and rafters; and wood stairways, window and door frames, and hardwood floors. May also install cabinets, siding, drywall, and batt or roll insulation. Includes brattice builders who build doors or brattices (ventilation walls or partitions) in underground passageways.

Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers

Architecture & Construction $22.73 No formal educational credential 2%  projected growth 350  annual job openings

Smooth and finish surfaces of poured concrete, such as floors, walks, sidewalks, roads, or curbs using a variety of hand and power tools. Align forms for sidewalks, curbs, or gutters; patch voids; and use saws to cut expansion joints.

Chefs and Head Cooks

Hospitality & Tourism $28.33 High school diploma or equivalent 26%  projected growth 440  annual job openings

Direct and may participate in the preparation, seasoning, and cooking of salads, soups, fish, meats, vegetables, desserts, or other foods. May plan and price menu items, order supplies, and keep records and accounts.