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Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

Manufacturing $19.60 High school diploma or equivalent 4%  projected growth 80  annual job openings

Set up, operate, or tend machines to saw, cut, shear, slit, punch, crimp, notch, bend, or straighten metal or plastic material.

Data Scientists

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics $52.07 Bachelor's degree 33%  projected growth 10  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 $38.71 Bachelor's degree 11%  projected growth 20  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.

Dental Laboratory Technicians

Manufacturing $22.09 High school diploma or equivalent 20%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Construct and repair full or partial dentures or dental appliances.

Dentists, General

Health Science $61.83 Doctoral or professional degree 12%  projected growth 10  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.

Dermatologists

Health Science $114.88 Doctoral or professional degree 7%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Diagnose and treat diseases relating to the skin, hair, and nails. May perform both medical and dermatological surgery functions.

Detectives and Criminal Investigators

Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security $29.84 High school diploma or equivalent 4%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Conduct investigations related to suspected violations of federal, state, or local laws to prevent or solve crimes.

Dietitians and Nutritionists

Health Science $28.86 Bachelor's degree 12%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Plan and conduct food service or nutritional programs to assist in the promotion of health and control of disease. May supervise activities of a department providing quantity food services, counsel individuals, or conduct nutritional research.

Directors, Religious Activities and Education

Human Services $16.36 Bachelor's degree 7%  projected growth 70  annual job openings

Coordinate or design programs and conduct outreach to promote the religious education or activities of a denominational group. May provide counseling, guidance, and leadership relative to marital, health, financial, and religious problems.

Disc Jockeys, Except Radio

Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications $17.94 High school diploma or equivalent 6%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Play prerecorded music for live audiences at venues or events such as clubs, parties, or wedding receptions. May use techniques such as mixing, cutting, or sampling to manipulate recordings. May also perform as emcee (master of ceremonies).