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Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

Manufacturing $15.57 High school diploma or equivalent 35%  projected growth 250  annual job openings

Set up, operate, or tend metal or plastic molding, casting, or coremaking machines to mold or cast metal or thermoplastic parts or products.

Motion Picture Projectionists

Hospitality & Tourism $16.46 No formal educational credential 63%  projected growth 30  annual job openings

Set up and operate motion picture projection and related sound reproduction equipment.

Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $16.01 No formal educational credential 6%  projected growth 300  annual job openings

All motor vehicle operators not listed separately.

Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $28.05 High school diploma or equivalent 15%  projected growth 110  annual job openings

Repair and adjust electrical and mechanical equipment of inboard or inboard-outboard boat engines.

Motorcycle Mechanics

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $21.96 Postsecondary nondegree award 10%  projected growth 40  annual job openings

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul motorcycles, scooters, mopeds, dirt bikes, or similar motorized vehicles.

Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

Manufacturing $18.48 High school diploma or equivalent 34%  projected growth 250  annual job openings

Set up, operate, or tend more than one type of cutting or forming machine tool or robot.

Museum Technicians and Conservators

Education & Training $17.23 Bachelor's degree 8%  projected growth 70  annual job openings

Restore, maintain, or prepare objects in museum collections for storage, research, or exhibit. May work with specimens such as fossils, skeletal parts, or botanicals; or artifacts, textiles, or art. May identify and record objects or install and arrange them in exhibits. Includes book or document conservators.

Music Directors and Composers

Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications $27.00 Bachelor's degree 8%  projected growth 30  annual job openings

Conduct, direct, plan, and lead instrumental or vocal performances by musical artists or groups, such as orchestras, bands, choirs, and glee clubs; or create original works of music.

Musicians and Singers

Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications $49.10 No formal educational credential 14%  projected growth 160  annual job openings

Play one or more musical instruments or sing. May perform on stage, for broadcasting, or for sound or video recording.

Natural Sciences Managers

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources $64.80 Bachelor's degree 3%  projected growth 100  annual job openings

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.