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Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers

Architecture & Construction $36.97 High school diploma or equivalent 12%  projected growth 230  annual job openings

Install or repair cables or wires used in electrical power or distribution systems. May erect poles and light or heavy duty transmission towers.

Electricians

Architecture & Construction $25.55 High school diploma or equivalent 17%  projected growth 1,770  annual job openings

Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes. May install or service street lights, intercom systems, or electrical control systems.

Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians

Manufacturing $21.57 Associate's degree 7%  projected growth 40  annual job openings

Operate, test, maintain, or adjust unmanned, automated, servomechanical, or electromechanical equipment. May operate unmanned submarines, aircraft, or other equipment to observe or record visual information at sites such as oil rigs, crop fields, buildings, or for similar infrastructure, deep ocean exploration, or hazardous waste removal. May assist engineers in testing and designing robotics equipment.

Electronics Engineers, Except Computer

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics $44.51 Bachelor's degree 28%  projected growth 150  annual job openings

Research, design, develop, or test electronic components and systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use employing knowledge of electronic theory and materials properties. Design electronic circuits and components for use in fields such as telecommunications, aerospace guidance and propulsion control, acoustics, or instruments and controls.

Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education

Education & Training $25.50 Bachelor's degree 5%  projected growth 2,270  annual job openings

Teach academic and social skills to students at the elementary school level.

Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers

Architecture & Construction $28.08 High school diploma or equivalent 12%  projected growth 40  annual job openings

Assemble, install, repair, or maintain electric or hydraulic freight or passenger elevators, escalators, or dumbwaiters.

Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary

Education & Training $53.91 Doctoral or professional degree 31%  projected growth 140  annual job openings

Teach courses pertaining to the application of physical laws and principles of engineering for the development of machines, materials, instruments, processes, and services. Includes teachers of subjects such as chemical, civil, electrical, industrial, mechanical, mineral, and petroleum engineering. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Engineers, All Other

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics $43.13 Bachelor's degree 22%  projected growth 390  annual job openings

All engineers not listed separately.

English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

Education & Training $31.06 Doctoral or professional degree 23%  projected growth 210  annual job openings

Teach courses in English language and literature, including linguistics and comparative literature. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling

Business Management & Administration $27.87 Bachelor's degree 23%  projected growth 1,990  annual job openings

Plan, direct, or coordinate entertainment and recreational activities and operations of a recreational facility, including cruise ships and parks.