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Speech-Language Pathologists

Health Science $37.85 Master's degree 31%  projected growth 320  annual job openings

Assess and treat persons with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. May select alternative communication systems and teach their use. May perform research related to speech and language problems.

Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators

Architecture & Construction $29.13 High school diploma or equivalent 18%  projected growth 70  annual job openings

Operate or maintain stationary engines, boilers, or other mechanical equipment to provide utilities for buildings or industrial processes. Operate equipment such as steam engines, generators, motors, turbines, and steam boilers.

Statistical Assistants

Government & Public Administration $23.25 Bachelor's degree 29%  projected growth 70  annual job openings

Compile and compute data according to statistical formulas for use in statistical studies. May perform actuarial computations and compile charts and graphs for use by actuaries. Includes actuarial clerks.

Statisticians

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics $37.97 Master's degree 55%  projected growth 80  annual job openings

Develop or apply mathematical or statistical theory and methods to collect, organize, interpret, and summarize numerical data to provide usable information. May specialize in fields such as biostatistics, agricultural statistics, business statistics, or economic statistics. Includes mathematical and survey statisticians.

Structural Iron and Steel Workers

Architecture & Construction $23.39 High school diploma or equivalent 13%  projected growth 110  annual job openings

Raise, place, and unite iron or steel girders, columns, and other structural members to form completed structures or structural frameworks. May erect metal storage tanks and assemble prefabricated metal buildings.

Surveying and Mapping Technicians

Architecture & Construction $21.93 High school diploma or equivalent 15%  projected growth 120  annual job openings

Perform surveying and mapping duties, usually under the direction of an engineer, surveyor, cartographer, or photogrammetrist, to obtain data used for construction, mapmaking, boundary location, mining, or other purposes. May calculate mapmaking information and create maps from source data, such as surveying notes, aerial photography, satellite data, or other maps to show topographical features, political boundaries, and other features. May verify accuracy and completeness of maps.

Surveyors

Architecture & Construction $29.03 Bachelor's degree 15%  projected growth 120  annual job openings

Make exact measurements and determine property boundaries. Provide data relevant to the shape, contour, gravitation, location, elevation, or dimension of land or land features on or near the earth's surface for engineering, mapmaking, mining, land evaluation, construction, and other purposes.

Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $30.56 No formal educational credential 19%  projected growth 50  annual job openings

Load and unload chemicals and bulk solids, such as coal, sand, and grain, into or from tank cars, trucks, or ships, using material moving equipment. May perform a variety of other tasks relating to shipment of products. May gauge or sample shipping tanks and test them for leaks.

Teachers and Instructors, All Other

Education & Training $24.59 Bachelor's degree 25%  projected growth 560  annual job openings

All teachers and instructors not listed separately.

Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary

Education & Training $15.28 Bachelor's degree 26%  projected growth 200  annual job openings

Assist faculty or other instructional staff in postsecondary institutions by performing instructional support activities, such as developing teaching materials, leading discussion groups, preparing and giving examinations, and grading examinations or papers.