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Urban and Regional Planners

Government & Public Administration $36.96 Master's degree 7%  projected growth 10  annual job openings

Develop comprehensive plans and programs for use of land and physical facilities of jurisdictions, such as towns, cities, counties, and metropolitan areas.

Veterinarians

Health Science $61.70 Doctoral or professional degree 24%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Diagnose, treat, or research diseases and injuries of animals. Includes veterinarians who conduct research and development, inspect livestock, or care for pets and companion animals.

Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping

Manufacturing $17.00 High school diploma or equivalent 20%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Weigh, measure, and check materials, supplies, and equipment for the purpose of keeping relevant records. Duties are primarily clerical by nature. Includes workers who collect and keep record of samples of products or materials.

Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

Manufacturing $28.39 High school diploma or equivalent 19%  projected growth 200  annual job openings

Use hand-welding, flame-cutting, hand-soldering, or brazing equipment to weld or join metal components or to fill holes, indentations, or seams of fabricated metal products.

Writers and Authors

Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications $30.15 Bachelor's degree 6%  projected growth 50  annual job openings

Originate and prepare written material, such as scripts, stories, advertisements, and other material.