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Electricians

Architecture & Construction $29.81 High school diploma or equivalent 20%  projected growth 370  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.

Electronics Engineers, Except Computer

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics $36.42 Bachelor's degree 25%  projected growth 0  annual job openings

Research, design, develop, or test electronic components and systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use employing knowledge of electronic theory and materials properties. Design electronic circuits and components for use in fields such as telecommunications, aerospace guidance and propulsion control, acoustics, or instruments and controls.

Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education

Education & Training $29.12 Bachelor's degree 10%  projected growth 200  annual job openings

Teach academic and social skills to students at the elementary school level.

Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary

Education & Training $48.80 Doctoral or professional degree 8%  projected growth 10  annual job openings

Teach courses pertaining to the application of physical laws and principles of engineering for the development of machines, materials, instruments, processes, and services. Includes teachers of subjects such as chemical, civil, electrical, industrial, mechanical, mineral, and petroleum engineering. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other

Manufacturing $36.98 Associate's degree 8%  projected growth 10  annual job openings

All engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, not listed separately.

English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

Education & Training $32.19 Doctoral or professional degree 9%  projected growth 10  annual job openings

Teach courses in English language and literature, including linguistics and comparative literature. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling

Business Management & Administration $39.08 Bachelor's degree 5%  projected growth 70  annual job openings

Plan, direct, or coordinate entertainment and recreational activities and operations of a recreational facility, including cruise ships and parks.

Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources $35.43 Associate's degree 25%  projected growth 10  annual job openings

Apply theory and principles of environmental engineering to modify, test, and operate equipment and devices used in the prevention, control, and remediation of environmental problems, including waste treatment and site remediation, under the direction of engineering staff or scientists. May assist in the development of environmental remediation devices.

Environmental Engineers

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources $42.11 Bachelor's degree 22%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Research, design, plan, or perform engineering duties in the prevention, control, and remediation of environmental hazards using various engineering disciplines. Work may include waste treatment, site remediation, or pollution control technology.

Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics $30.71 Bachelor's degree 16%  projected growth 60  annual job openings

Conduct research or perform investigation for the purpose of identifying, abating, or eliminating sources of pollutants or hazards that affect either the environment or public health. Using knowledge of various scientific disciplines, may collect, synthesize, study, report, and recommend action based on data derived from measurements or observations of air, food, soil, water, and other sources.