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Budget Analysts

Finance $47.32 Bachelor's degree 8%  projected growth 300  annual job openings

Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations. Analyze budgeting and accounting reports.

Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $25.17 High school diploma or equivalent 9%  projected growth 790  annual job openings

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul buses and trucks, or maintain and repair any type of diesel engines. Includes mechanics working primarily with automobile or marine diesel engines.

Bus Drivers, School

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $20.00 High school diploma or equivalent 17%  projected growth 3,670  annual job openings

Drive a school bus to transport students. Ensure adherence to safety rules. May assist students in boarding or exiting.

Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $22.86 High school diploma or equivalent 19%  projected growth 630  annual job openings

Drive bus or motor coach, including regular route operations, charters, and private carriage. May assist passengers with baggage. May collect fares or tickets.

Business Operations Specialists, All Other

Business Management & Administration $40.20 Bachelor's degree 4%  projected growth 4,100  annual job openings

All business operations specialists not listed separately.

Business Teachers, Postsecondary

Education & Training $52.16 Doctoral or professional degree 10%  projected growth 290  annual job openings

Teach courses in business administration and management, such as accounting, finance, human resources, labor and industrial relations, marketing, and operations research. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Butchers and Meat Cutters

Manufacturing $17.48 No formal educational credential 8%  projected growth 320  annual job openings

Cut, trim, or prepare consumer-sized portions of meat for use or sale in retail establishments.

Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters

Manufacturing $17.88 High school diploma or equivalent 6%  projected growth 330  annual job openings

Cut, shape, and assemble wooden articles or set up and operate a variety of woodworking machines, such as power saws, jointers, and mortisers to surface, cut, or shape lumber or to fabricate parts for wood products.

Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians

Health Science $32.12 Associate's degree 6%  projected growth 110  annual job openings

Conduct tests on pulmonary or cardiovascular systems of patients for diagnostic, therapeutic, or research purposes. May conduct or assist in electrocardiograms, cardiac catheterizations, pulmonary functions, lung capacity, and similar tests.

Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School

Education & Training $34.47 Bachelor's degree 10%  projected growth 40  annual job openings

Teach occupational, vocational, career, or technical subjects to students at the middle, intermediate, or junior high school level.