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Physical Scientists, All Other

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics $51.91 Bachelor's degree 1%  projected growth 1,800  annual job openings

All physical scientists not listed separately.

Physical Therapist Aides

Health Science $15.10 High school diploma or equivalent 25%  projected growth 7,400  annual job openings

Under close supervision of a physical therapist or physical therapy assistant, perform only delegated, selected, or routine tasks in specific situations. These duties include preparing the patient and the treatment area.

Physical Therapists

Health Science $46.98 Doctoral or professional degree 21%  projected growth 15,600  annual job openings

Assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury.

Physician Assistants

Health Science $60.58 Master's degree 31%  projected growth 12,200  annual job openings

Provide healthcare services typically performed by a physician, under the supervision of a physician. Conduct complete physicals, provide treatment, and counsel patients. May, in some cases, prescribe medication. Must graduate from an accredited educational program for physician assistants.

Physicians, All Other

Health Science $107.41 Doctoral or professional degree 5%  projected growth 13,400  annual job openings

All physicians not listed separately.

Physicians, Pathologists

Health Science $115.00 Doctoral or professional degree 5%  projected growth 13,400  annual job openings

Diagnose diseases and conduct lab tests using organs, body tissues, and fluids. Includes medical examiners.

Physicists

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics $68.68 Doctoral or professional degree 9%  projected growth 1,300  annual job openings

Conduct research into physical phenomena, develop theories on the basis of observation and experiments, and devise methods to apply physical laws and theories.

Physics Teachers, Postsecondary

Education & Training $48.47 Doctoral or professional degree 8%  projected growth 1,700  annual job openings

Teach courses pertaining to the laws of matter and energy. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Pile Driver Operators

Architecture & Construction $30.92 High school diploma or equivalent 5%  projected growth 400  annual job openings

Operate pile drivers mounted on skids, barges, crawler treads, or locomotive cranes to drive pilings for retaining walls, bulkheads, and foundations of structures such as buildings, bridges, and piers.

Plant and System Operators, All Other

Manufacturing $27.63 High school diploma or equivalent 3%  projected growth 1,600  annual job openings

All plant and system operators not listed separately.