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Bakers

Hospitality & Tourism $19.31 No formal educational credential 82%  projected growth 140  annual job openings

Mix and bake ingredients to produce breads, rolls, cookies, cakes, pies, pastries, or other baked goods.

Bartenders

Hospitality & Tourism $17.27 No formal educational credential 109%  projected growth 1,050  annual job openings

Mix and serve drinks to patrons, directly or through waitstaff.

Bicycle Repairers

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $17.98 High school diploma or equivalent 38%  projected growth 10  annual job openings

Repair and service bicycles.

Billing and Posting Clerks

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $33.27 High school diploma or equivalent 1%  projected growth 90  annual job openings

Compile, compute, and record billing, accounting, statistical, and other numerical data for billing purposes. Prepare billing invoices for services rendered or for delivery or shipment of goods.

Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers

Health Science $45.38 Bachelor's degree 17%  projected growth 10  annual job openings

Apply knowledge of engineering, biology, chemistry, computer science, and biomechanical principles to the design, development, and evaluation of biological, agricultural, and health systems and products, such as artificial organs, prostheses, instrumentation, medical information systems, and health management and care delivery systems.

Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Education & Training $52.69 Doctoral or professional degree 13%  projected growth 40  annual job openings

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

Biological Scientists, All Other

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics $52.00 Bachelor's degree 2%  projected growth 60  annual job openings

All biological scientists not listed separately.

Biological Technicians

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources $23.72 Bachelor's degree 8%  projected growth 50  annual job openings

Assist biological and medical scientists. Set up, operate, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment, monitor experiments, collect data and samples, make observations, and calculate and record results. May analyze organic substances, such as blood, food, and drugs.

Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys

Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications $42.09 Bachelor's degree 9%  projected growth 50  annual job openings

Speak or read from scripted materials, such as news reports or commercial messages, on radio, television, or other communications media. May play and queue music, announce artist or title of performance, identify station, or interview guests.

Budget Analysts

Finance $52.41 Bachelor's degree 2%  projected growth 180  annual job openings

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