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Mechanical Drafters

Manufacturing $15.88 Associate's degree 7%  projected growth 10  annual job openings

Prepare detailed working diagrams of machinery and mechanical devices, including dimensions, fastening methods, and other engineering information.

Mechanical Engineers

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics $33.26 Bachelor's degree 24%  projected growth 60  annual job openings

Perform engineering duties in planning and designing tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment. Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment such as centralized heat, gas, water, and steam systems.

Media and Communication Workers, All Other

Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications $32.63 High school diploma or equivalent 9%  projected growth 10  annual job openings

All media and communication workers not listed separately.

Medical and Health Services Managers

Health Science $31.20 Bachelor's degree 35%  projected growth 170  annual job openings

Plan, direct, or coordinate medical and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, public health agencies, or similar organizations.

Microbiologists

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics $23.09 Bachelor's degree 10%  projected growth 30  annual job openings

Investigate the growth, structure, development, and other characteristics of microscopic organisms, such as bacteria, algae, or fungi. Includes medical microbiologists who study the relationship between organisms and disease or the effects of antibiotics on microorganisms.

Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $15.28 High school diploma or equivalent 13%  projected growth 40  annual job openings

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment, such as cranes, bulldozers, graders, and conveyors, used in construction, logging, and mining.

Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $21.19 No formal educational credential 10%  projected growth 40  annual job openings

All motor vehicle operators not listed separately.

Musicians and Singers

Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications $18.42 No formal educational credential 13%  projected growth 60  annual job openings

Play one or more musical instruments or sing. May perform on stage, for broadcasting, or for sound or video recording.

Network and Computer Systems Administrators

Information Technology $23.44 Bachelor's degree 8%  projected growth 80  annual job openings

Install, configure, and maintain an organization's local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), data communications network, operating systems, and physical and virtual servers. Perform system monitoring and verify the integrity and availability of hardware, network, and server resources and systems. Review system and application logs and verify completion of scheduled jobs, including system backups. Analyze network and server resource consumption and control user access. Install and upgrade software and maintain software licenses. May assist in network modeling, analysis, planning, and coordination between network and data communications hardware and software.

News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists

Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications $15.09 Bachelor's degree 10%  projected growth 60  annual job openings

Narrate or write news stories, reviews, or commentary for print, broadcast, or other communications media such as newspapers, magazines, radio, or television. May collect and analyze information through interview, investigation, or observation.