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Machinists

Manufacturing $26.65 High school diploma or equivalent 4%  projected growth 60  annual job openings

Set up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments out of metal. Includes precision instrument makers who fabricate, modify, or repair mechanical instruments. May also fabricate and modify parts to make or repair machine tools or maintain industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures.

Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners

Hospitality & Tourism $16.24 No formal educational credential 23%  projected growth 440  annual job openings

Perform any combination of light cleaning duties to maintain private households or commercial establishments, such as hotels and hospitals, in a clean and orderly manner. Duties may include making beds, replenishing linens, cleaning rooms and halls, and vacuuming.

Maintenance and Repair Workers, General

Manufacturing $21.75 High school diploma or equivalent 18%  projected growth 320  annual job openings

Perform work involving the skills of two or more maintenance or craft occupations to keep machines, mechanical equipment, or the structure of a building in repair. Duties may involve pipe fitting; HVAC maintenance; insulating; welding; machining; carpentry; repairing electrical or mechanical equipment; installing, aligning, and balancing new equipment; and repairing buildings, floors, or stairs.

Maintenance Workers, Machinery

Manufacturing $22.00 High school diploma or equivalent 17%  projected growth 10  annual job openings

Lubricate machinery, change parts, or perform other routine machinery maintenance.

Managers, All Other

Business Management & Administration $54.27 Bachelor's degree 12%  projected growth 80  annual job openings

All managers not listed separately.

Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists

Marketing $30.27 Bachelor's degree 26%  projected growth 140  annual job openings

Research conditions in local, regional, national, or online markets. Gather information to determine potential sales of a product or service, or plan a marketing or advertising campaign. May gather information on competitors, prices, sales, and methods of marketing and distribution. May employ search marketing tactics, analyze web metrics, and develop recommendations to increase search engine ranking and visibility to target markets.

Marketing Managers

Marketing $60.40 Bachelor's degree 13%  projected growth 70  annual job openings

Plan, direct, or coordinate marketing policies and programs, such as determining the demand for products and services offered by a firm and its competitors, and identify potential customers. Develop pricing strategies with the goal of maximizing the firm's profits or share of the market while ensuring the firm's customers are satisfied. Oversee product development or monitor trends that indicate the need for new products and services.

Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Education & Training $47.36 Doctoral or professional degree 11%  projected growth 10  annual job openings

Teach courses pertaining to mathematical concepts, statistics, and actuarial science and to the application of original and standardized mathematical techniques in solving specific problems and situations. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Mechanical Engineers

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics $39.60 Bachelor's degree 5%  projected growth 30  annual job openings

Perform engineering duties in planning and designing tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment. Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment such as centralized heat, gas, water, and steam systems.

Medical and Health Services Managers

Health Science $49.90 Bachelor's degree 33%  projected growth 160  annual job openings

Plan, direct, or coordinate medical and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, public health agencies, or similar organizations.