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Electricians

Architecture & Construction $24.27 High school diploma or equivalent 14%  projected growth 160  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.

Electronics Engineers, Except Computer

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics $50.12 Bachelor's degree 7%  projected growth 10  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 $30.93 Bachelor's degree 7%  projected growth 310  annual job openings

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

Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs

Government & Public Administration $27.14 High school diploma or equivalent 7%  projected growth 30  annual job openings

Determine eligibility of persons applying to receive assistance from government programs and agency resources, such as welfare, unemployment benefits, social security, and public housing.

Emergency Medicine Physicians

Health Science $115.00 Doctoral or professional degree 3%  projected growth 30  annual job openings

Make immediate medical decisions and act to prevent death or further disability. Provide immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization, and disposition of patients. May direct emergency medical staff in an emergency department.

Engineers, All Other

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics $48.66 Bachelor's degree 4%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

All engineers not listed separately.

English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

Education & Training $48.38 Doctoral or professional degree 4%  projected growth 20  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 $26.14 Bachelor's degree 12%  projected growth 80  annual job openings

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

Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics $32.26 Bachelor's degree 10%  projected growth 30  annual job openings

Conduct research or perform investigation for the purpose of identifying, abating, or eliminating sources of pollutants or hazards that affect either the environment or public health. Using knowledge of various scientific disciplines, may collect, synthesize, study, report, and recommend action based on data derived from measurements or observations of air, food, soil, water, and other sources.

Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors

Human Services $29.86 High school diploma or equivalent 44%  projected growth 190  annual job openings

Instruct or coach groups or individuals in exercise activities for the primary purpose of personal fitness. Demonstrate techniques and form, observe participants, and explain to them corrective measures necessary to improve their skills. Develop and implement individualized approaches to exercise.