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Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare

Education & Training $24.56 Bachelor's degree 13%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Plan, direct, or coordinate academic or nonacademic activities of preschools or childcare centers and programs, including before- and after-school care.

Education Teachers, Postsecondary

Education & Training $38.96 Doctoral or professional degree 3%  projected growth 30  annual job openings

Teach courses pertaining to education, such as counseling, curriculum, guidance, instruction, teacher education, and teaching English as a second language. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other

Education & Training $23.19 Bachelor's degree 5%  projected growth 110  annual job openings

All educational instruction and library workers not listed separately.

Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors

Education & Training $30.78 Master's degree 9%  projected growth 100  annual job openings

Advise and assist students and provide educational and vocational guidance services.

Electrical Engineers

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics $49.52 Bachelor's degree 15%  projected growth 40  annual job openings

Research, design, develop, test, or supervise the manufacturing and installation of electrical equipment, components, or systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use.

Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers

Architecture & Construction $50.91 High school diploma or equivalent 5%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Install or repair cables or wires used in electrical power or distribution systems. May erect poles and light or heavy duty transmission towers.

Electricians

Architecture & Construction $30.01 High school diploma or equivalent 20%  projected growth 320  annual job openings

Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes. May install or service street lights, intercom systems, or electrical control systems.

Electronics Engineers, Except Computer

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics $63.20 Bachelor's degree 5%  projected growth 70  annual job openings

Research, design, develop, or test electronic components and systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use employing knowledge of electronic theory and materials properties. Design electronic circuits and components for use in fields such as telecommunications, aerospace guidance and propulsion control, acoustics, or instruments and controls.

Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education

Education & Training $34.96 Bachelor's degree 5%  projected growth 300  annual job openings

Teach academic and social skills to students at the elementary school level.

Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs

Government & Public Administration $27.95 High school diploma or equivalent 5%  projected growth 60  annual job openings

Determine eligibility of persons applying to receive assistance from government programs and agency resources, such as welfare, unemployment benefits, social security, and public housing.