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Dentists, General

Health Science $93.35 Doctoral or professional degree 21%  projected growth 30  annual job openings

Examine, diagnose, and treat diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth and gums. May treat diseases of nerve, pulp, and other dental tissues affecting oral hygiene and retention of teeth. May fit dental appliances or provide preventive care.

Diagnostic Medical Sonographers

Health Science $43.34 Associate's degree 14%  projected growth 10  annual job openings

Produce ultrasonic recordings of internal organs for use by physicians. Includes vascular technologists.

Dietetic Technicians

Health Science $21.14 Associate's degree 5%  projected growth 10  annual job openings

Assist in the provision of food service and nutritional programs, under the supervision of a dietitian. May plan and produce meals based on established guidelines, teach principles of food and nutrition, or counsel individuals.

Dietitians and Nutritionists

Health Science $41.05 Bachelor's degree 21%  projected growth 30  annual job openings

Plan and conduct food service or nutritional programs to assist in the promotion of health and control of disease. May supervise activities of a department providing quantity food services, counsel individuals, or conduct nutritional research.

Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers

Hospitality & Tourism $16.79 No formal educational credential 99%  projected growth 710  annual job openings

Facilitate food service. Clean tables; remove dirty dishes; replace soiled table linens; set tables; replenish supply of clean linens, silverware, glassware, and dishes; supply service bar with food; and serve items such as water, condiments, and coffee to patrons.

Directors, Religious Activities and Education

Human Services $35.45 Bachelor's degree 6%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Coordinate or design programs and conduct outreach to promote the religious education or activities of a denominational group. May provide counseling, guidance, and leadership relative to marital, health, financial, and religious problems.

Dishwashers

Hospitality & Tourism $17.08 No formal educational credential 74%  projected growth 730  annual job openings

Clean dishes, kitchen, food preparation equipment, or utensils.

Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $33.25 High school diploma or equivalent 1%  projected growth 70  annual job openings

Schedule and dispatch workers, work crews, equipment, or service vehicles for conveyance of materials, freight, or passengers, or for normal installation, service, or emergency repairs rendered outside the place of business. Duties may include using radio, telephone, or computer to transmit assignments and compiling statistics and reports on work progress.

Driver/Sales Workers

Marketing $16.65 High school diploma or equivalent 89%  projected growth 190  annual job openings

Drive truck or other vehicle over established routes or within an established territory and sell or deliver goods, such as food products, including restaurant take-out items, or pick up or deliver items such as commercial laundry. May also take orders, collect payment, or stock merchandise at point of delivery.

Economics Teachers, Postsecondary

Education & Training $68.55 Doctoral or professional degree 9%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Teach courses in economics. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.