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Lawyers

Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security $65.26 Doctoral or professional degree 9%  projected growth 46,000  annual job openings

Represent clients in criminal and civil litigation and other legal proceedings, draw up legal documents, or manage or advise clients on legal transactions. May specialize in a single area or may practice broadly in many areas of law.

Legislators

Government & Public Administration $34.18 Bachelor's degree 8%  projected growth 4,300  annual job openings

Develop, introduce, or enact laws and statutes at the local, tribal, state, or federal level. Includes only workers in elected positions.

Librarians and Media Collections Specialists

Education & Training $29.65 Master's degree 9%  projected growth 15,200  annual job openings

Administer and maintain libraries or collections of information, for public or private access through reference or borrowing. Work in a variety of settings, such as educational institutions, museums, and corporations, and with various types of informational materials, such as books, periodicals, recordings, films, and databases. Tasks may include acquiring, cataloging, and circulating library materials, and user services such as locating and organizing information, providing instruction on how to access information, and setting up and operating a library's media equipment.

Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Education & Training $39.29 Doctoral or professional degree 6%  projected growth 500  annual job openings

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

Life Scientists, All Other

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics $40.35 Bachelor's degree 9%  projected growth 600  annual job openings

All life scientists not listed separately.

Light Truck Drivers

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $19.43 High school diploma or equivalent 10%  projected growth 128,300  annual job openings

Drive a light vehicle, such as a truck or van, with a capacity of less than 26,001 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), primarily to pick up merchandise or packages from a distribution center and deliver. May load and unload vehicle.

Lighting Technicians

Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications $29.64 Postsecondary nondegree award 16%  projected growth 2,900  annual job openings

Set up, maintain, and dismantle light fixtures, lighting control devices, and the associated lighting electrical and rigging equipment used for photography, television, film, video, and live productions. May focus or operate light fixtures, or attach color filters or other lighting accessories.

Loan Officers

Finance $31.60 Bachelor's degree 1%  projected growth 25,000  annual job openings

Evaluate, authorize, or recommend approval of commercial, real estate, or credit loans. Advise borrowers on financial status and payment methods. Includes mortgage loan officers and agents, collection analysts, loan servicing officers, loan underwriters, and payday loan officers.

Locomotive Engineers

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $35.85 High school diploma or equivalent 5%  projected growth 2,500  annual job openings

Drive electric, diesel-electric, steam, or gas-turbine-electric locomotives to transport passengers or freight. Interpret train orders, electronic or manual signals, and railroad rules and regulations.

Lodging Managers

Hospitality & Tourism $29.76 High school diploma or equivalent 9%  projected growth 5,800  annual job openings

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization or department that provides lodging and other accommodations.