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Audio and Video Technicians

Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications $18.33 Postsecondary nondegree award 17%  projected growth 10  annual job openings

Set up, maintain, and dismantle audio and video equipment, such as microphones, sound speakers, connecting wires and cables, sound and mixing boards, video cameras, video monitors and servers, and related electronic equipment for live or recorded events, such as concerts, meetings, conventions, presentations, podcasts, news conferences, and sporting events.

Automotive Body and Related Repairers

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $24.00 High school diploma or equivalent 9%  projected growth 90  annual job openings

Repair and refinish automotive vehicle bodies and straighten vehicle frames.

Billing and Posting Clerks

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $18.74 High school diploma or equivalent 8%  projected growth 70  annual job openings

Compile, compute, and record billing, accounting, statistical, and other numerical data for billing purposes. Prepare billing invoices for services rendered or for delivery or shipment of goods.

Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Education & Training $39.10 Doctoral or professional degree 13%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Teach courses in biological sciences. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Biological Technicians

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources $17.54 Bachelor's degree 10%  projected growth 40  annual job openings

Assist biological and medical scientists. Set up, operate, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment, monitor experiments, collect data and samples, make observations, and calculate and record results. May analyze organic substances, such as blood, food, and drugs.

Budget Analysts

Finance $31.83 Bachelor's degree 8%  projected growth 10  annual job openings

Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations. Analyze budgeting and accounting reports.

Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $25.86 High school diploma or equivalent 9%  projected growth 110  annual job openings

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul buses and trucks, or maintain and repair any type of diesel engines. Includes mechanics working primarily with automobile or marine diesel engines.

Bus Drivers, School

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $17.45 High school diploma or equivalent 6%  projected growth 250  annual job openings

Drive a school bus to transport students. Ensure adherence to safety rules. May assist students in boarding or exiting.

Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $17.39 High school diploma or equivalent 7%  projected growth 40  annual job openings

Drive bus or motor coach, including regular route operations, charters, and private carriage. May assist passengers with baggage. May collect fares or tickets.

Business Operations Specialists, All Other

Business Management & Administration $35.01 Bachelor's degree 6%  projected growth 130  annual job openings

All business operations specialists not listed separately.