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Coaches and Scouts

Education & Training $24.58 Bachelor's degree 41%  projected growth 1,040  annual job openings

Instruct or coach groups or individuals in the fundamentals of sports for the primary purpose of competition. Demonstrate techniques and methods of participation. May evaluate athletes' strengths and weaknesses as possible recruits or to improve the athletes' technique to prepare them for competition. Those required to hold teaching certifications should be reported in the appropriate teaching category.

Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

Manufacturing $20.31 High school diploma or equivalent 18%  projected growth 400  annual job openings

Set up, operate, or tend spraying or rolling machines to coat or paint any of a wide variety of products, including glassware, cloth, ceramics, metal, plastic, paper, or wood, with lacquer, silver, copper, rubber, varnish, glaze, enamel, oil, or rust-proofing materials. Includes painters of transportation vehicles such as painters in auto body repair facilities.

Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers

Manufacturing $20.97 High school diploma or equivalent 25%  projected growth 90  annual job openings

Install, service, adjust, or repair coin, vending, or amusement machines including video games, juke boxes, pinball machines, or slot machines.

Commercial and Industrial Designers

Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications $28.41 Bachelor's degree 17%  projected growth 80  annual job openings

Design and develop manufactured products, such as cars, home appliances, and children's toys. Combine artistic talent with research on product use, marketing, and materials to create the most functional and appealing product design.

Commercial Pilots

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $60.08 Postsecondary nondegree award 27%  projected growth 50  annual job openings

Pilot and navigate the flight of fixed-wing aircraft on nonscheduled air carrier routes, or helicopters. Requires Commercial Pilot certificate. Includes charter pilots with similar certification, and air ambulance and air tour pilots. Excludes regional, national, and international airline pilots.

Communications Teachers, Postsecondary

Education & Training $32.43 Doctoral or professional degree 26%  projected growth 70  annual job openings

Teach courses in communications, such as organizational communications, public relations, radio/television broadcasting, and journalism. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other

Human Services $20.53 Bachelor's degree 11%  projected growth 250  annual job openings

All community and social service specialists not listed separately.

Community Health Workers

Human Services $21.63 High school diploma or equivalent 33%  projected growth 140  annual job openings

Promote health within a community by assisting individuals to adopt healthy behaviors. Serve as an advocate for the health needs of individuals by assisting community residents in effectively communicating with healthcare providers or social service agencies. Act as liaison or advocate and implement programs that promote, maintain, and improve individual and overall community health. May deliver health-related preventive services such as blood pressure, glaucoma, and hearing screenings. May collect data to help identify community health needs.

Compensation and Benefits Managers

Business Management & Administration $55.69 Bachelor's degree 15%  projected growth 40  annual job openings

Plan, direct, or coordinate compensation and benefits activities of an organization.

Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists

Business Management & Administration $26.73 Bachelor's degree 16%  projected growth 190  annual job openings

Conduct programs of compensation and benefits and job analysis for employer. May specialize in specific areas, such as position classification and pension programs.