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Art Directors

Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications $36.75 Bachelor's degree 11%  projected growth 130  annual job openings

Formulate design concepts and presentation approaches for visual productions and media, such as print, broadcasting, video, and film. Direct workers engaged in artwork or layout design.

Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

Education & Training $33.19 Master's degree 26%  projected growth 280  annual job openings

Teach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Artists and Related Workers, All Other

Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications $17.46 No formal educational credential 33%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

All artists and related workers not listed separately.

Atmospheric and Space Scientists

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics $39.98 Bachelor's degree 12%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Investigate atmospheric phenomena and interpret meteorological data, gathered by surface and air stations, satellites, and radar to prepare reports and forecasts for public and other uses. Includes weather analysts and forecasters whose functions require the detailed knowledge of meteorology.

Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

Education & Training $62.30 Doctoral or professional degree 19%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Teach courses in the physical sciences, except chemistry and physics. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching, and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Audiologists

Health Science $36.34 Doctoral or professional degree 17%  projected growth 30  annual job openings

Assess and treat persons with hearing and related disorders. May fit hearing aids and provide auditory training. May perform research related to hearing problems.

Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers

Manufacturing $18.48 Postsecondary nondegree award 38%  projected growth 120  annual job openings

Install, repair, or adjust audio or television receivers, stereo systems, camcorders, video systems, or other electronic entertainment equipment in homes or other venues. May perform routine maintenance.

Automotive Body and Related Repairers

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $22.01 High school diploma or equivalent 12%  projected growth 440  annual job openings

Repair and refinish automotive vehicle bodies and straighten vehicle frames.

Bill and Account Collectors

Finance $18.15 High school diploma or equivalent 5%  projected growth 750  annual job openings

Locate and notify customers of delinquent accounts by mail, telephone, or personal visit to solicit payment. Duties include receiving payment and posting amount to customer's account, preparing statements to credit department if customer fails to respond, initiating repossession proceedings or service disconnection, and keeping records of collection and status of accounts.

Billing and Posting Clerks

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $18.20 High school diploma or equivalent 15%  projected growth 1,390  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.