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Education Administrators, Postsecondary

Education & Training $49.22 Master's degree 16%  projected growth 220  annual job openings

Plan, direct, or coordinate student instruction, administration, and services, as well as other research and educational activities, at postsecondary institutions, including universities, colleges, and junior and community colleges.

Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare

Education & Training $26.81 Bachelor's degree 36%  projected growth 260  annual job openings

Plan, direct, or coordinate academic or nonacademic activities of preschools or childcare centers and programs, including before- and after-school care.

Education Teachers, Postsecondary

Education & Training $33.85 Doctoral or professional degree 16%  projected growth 100  annual job openings

Teach courses pertaining to education, such as counseling, curriculum, guidance, instruction, teacher education, and teaching English as a second language. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other

Education & Training $24.63 Bachelor's degree 15%  projected growth 230  annual job openings

All educational instruction and library workers not listed separately.

Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors

Education & Training $37.39 Master's degree 16%  projected growth 760  annual job openings

Advise and assist students and provide educational and vocational guidance services.

Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers

Manufacturing $27.48 High school diploma or equivalent 10%  projected growth 90  annual job openings

Repair, maintain, or install electric motors, wiring, or switches.

Electrical and Electronics Drafters

Manufacturing $32.56 Associate's degree 8%  projected growth 50  annual job openings

Prepare wiring diagrams, circuit board assembly diagrams, and layout drawings used for the manufacture, installation, or repair of electrical equipment.

Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay

Manufacturing $52.82 Postsecondary nondegree award 4%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Inspect, test, repair, or maintain electrical equipment in generating stations, substations, and in-service relays.

Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers

Architecture & Construction $52.94 High school diploma or equivalent 4%  projected growth 230  annual job openings

Install or repair cables or wires used in electrical power or distribution systems. May erect poles and light or heavy duty transmission towers.

Electricians

Architecture & Construction $38.77 High school diploma or equivalent 18%  projected growth 3,480  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.