Promising Occupations Search

Search for occupations that pay $15 or more per hour and are projected to grow over the next 10 years. Use the filters to identify different features of occupations. View frequently asked questions about how to find occupations on the Getting Started page.

Search Filters

Search Results in

Viewing 91 - 100 of 315

Need Help?

Feeling stuck? Go to our Getting Started to watch the explainer video and read the FAQs.

Search by hourly wage
Hourly wage
Projected growth (%)
Annual job openings
Work experience
On the job training requirements
Select State
Search by state and local area
Occupational type
Education requirements
Filtered by Rhode Island

Cooks, Restaurant

Hospitality & Tourism $16.84 No formal educational credential 64%  projected growth 920  annual job openings

Prepare, season, and cook dishes such as soups, meats, vegetables, or desserts in restaurants. May order supplies, keep records and accounts, price items on menu, or plan menu.

Cost Estimators

Architecture & Construction $29.61 Bachelor's degree 6%  projected growth 50  annual job openings

Prepare cost estimates for product manufacturing, construction projects, or services to aid management in bidding on or determining price of product or service. May specialize according to particular service performed or type of product manufactured.

Counter and Rental Clerks

Marketing $17.11 No formal educational credential 7%  projected growth 130  annual job openings

Receive orders, generally in person, for repairs, rentals, and services. May describe available options, compute cost, and accept payment.

Court, Municipal, and License Clerks

Government & Public Administration $24.66 High school diploma or equivalent 6%  projected growth 90  annual job openings

Perform clerical duties for courts of law, municipalities, or governmental licensing agencies and bureaus. May prepare docket of cases to be called; secure information for judges and court; prepare draft agendas or bylaws for town or city council; answer official correspondence; keep fiscal records and accounts; issue licenses or permits; and record data, administer tests, or collect fees.

Crossing Guards and Flaggers

Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security $17.91 No formal educational credential 12%  projected growth 70  annual job openings

Guide or control vehicular or pedestrian traffic at such places as streets, schools, railroad crossings, or construction sites.

Curators

Education & Training $34.27 Master's degree 15%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Administer collections, such as artwork, collectibles, historic items, or scientific specimens of museums or other institutions. May conduct instructional, research, or public service activities of institution.

Data Scientists

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics $52.52 Bachelor's degree 35%  projected growth 30  annual job openings

Develop and implement a set of techniques or analytics applications to transform raw data into meaningful information using data-oriented programming languages and visualization software. Apply data mining, data modeling, natural language processing, and machine learning to extract and analyze information from large structured and unstructured datasets. Visualize, interpret, and report data findings. May create dynamic data reports.

Database Administrators

Information Technology $52.66 Bachelor's degree 8%  projected growth 40  annual job openings

Administer, test, and implement computer databases, applying knowledge of database management systems. Coordinate changes to computer databases. Identify, investigate, and resolve database performance issues, database capacity, and database scalability. May plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard computer databases.

Database Architects

Information Technology $61.99 Bachelor's degree 8%  projected growth 40  annual job openings

Design strategies for enterprise databases, data warehouse systems, and multidimensional networks. Set standards for database operations, programming, query processes, and security. Model, design, and construct large relational databases or data warehouses. Create and optimize data models for warehouse infrastructure and workflow. Integrate new systems with existing warehouse structure and refine system performance and functionality.

Dentists, General

Health Science $104.12 Doctoral or professional degree 2%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Examine, diagnose, and treat diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth and gums. May treat diseases of nerve, pulp, and other dental tissues affecting oral hygiene and retention of teeth. May fit dental appliances or provide preventive care.