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Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers

Information Technology $35.73 Bachelor's degree 25%  projected growth 230  annual job openings

Develop and execute software tests to identify software problems and their causes. Test system modifications to prepare for implementation. Document software and application defects using a bug tracking system and report defects to software or web developers. Create and maintain databases of known defects. May participate in software design reviews to provide input on functional requirements, operational characteristics, product designs, and schedules.

Special Education Teachers, All Other

Education & Training $19.22 Bachelor's degree 9%  projected growth 50  annual job openings

All special education teachers not listed separately.

Special Education Teachers, Middle School

Education & Training $24.63 Bachelor's degree 8%  projected growth 70  annual job openings

Teach academic, social, and life skills to middle school students with learning, emotional, or physical disabilities. Includes teachers who specialize and work with students who are blind or have visual impairments; students who are deaf or have hearing impairments; and students with intellectual disabilities.

Special Education Teachers, Secondary School

Education & Training $25.84 Bachelor's degree 6%  projected growth 40  annual job openings

Teach academic, social, and life skills to secondary school students with learning, emotional, or physical disabilities. Includes teachers who specialize and work with students who are blind or have visual impairments; students who are deaf or have hearing impairments; and students with intellectual disabilities.

Speech-Language Pathologists

Health Science $33.48 Master's degree 28%  projected growth 80  annual job openings

Assess and treat persons with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. May select alternative communication systems and teach their use. May perform research related to speech and language problems.

Statistical Assistants

Government & Public Administration $23.50 Bachelor's degree 8%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Compile and compute data according to statistical formulas for use in statistical studies. May perform actuarial computations and compile charts and graphs for use by actuaries. Includes actuarial clerks.

Statisticians

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics $25.51 Master's degree 23%  projected growth 10  annual job openings

Develop or apply mathematical or statistical theory and methods to collect, organize, interpret, and summarize numerical data to provide usable information. May specialize in fields such as biostatistics, agricultural statistics, business statistics, or economic statistics. Includes mathematical and survey statisticians.

Structural Iron and Steel Workers

Architecture & Construction $27.67 High school diploma or equivalent 6%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Raise, place, and unite iron or steel girders, columns, and other structural members to form completed structures or structural frameworks. May erect metal storage tanks and assemble prefabricated metal buildings.

Substitute Teachers, Short-Term

Education & Training $19.42 Bachelor's degree 12%  projected growth 620  annual job openings

Teach students on a short-term basis as a temporary replacement for a regular classroom teacher, typically using the regular teacher's lesson plan.

Surgeons, All Other

Health Science $115.00 Doctoral or professional degree 7%  projected growth 40  annual job openings

All surgeons not listed separately.