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Transportation Workers, All Other

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $17.99 High school diploma or equivalent 14%  projected growth 5,100  annual job openings

All transportation workers not listed separately.

Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $47.39 High school diploma or equivalent 8%  projected growth 11,800  annual job openings

Plan, direct, or coordinate transportation, storage, or distribution activities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable government laws or regulations. Includes logistics managers.

Travel Agents

Hospitality & Tourism $22.31 High school diploma or equivalent 6%  projected growth 7,500  annual job openings

Plan and sell transportation and accommodations for customers. Determine destination, modes of transportation, travel dates, costs, and accommodations required. May also describe, plan, and arrange itineraries and sell tour packages. May assist in resolving clients' travel problems.

Tree Trimmers and Pruners

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources $22.64 High school diploma or equivalent 6%  projected growth 9,200  annual job openings

Using sophisticated climbing and rigging techniques, cut away dead or excess branches from trees or shrubs to maintain right-of-way for roads, sidewalks, or utilities, or to improve appearance, health, and value of tree. Prune or treat trees or shrubs using handsaws, hand pruners, clippers, and power pruners. Works off the ground in the tree canopy and may use truck-mounted lifts.

Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials

Hospitality & Tourism $23.57 High school diploma or equivalent 30%  projected growth 3,800  annual job openings

Officiate at competitive athletic or sporting events. Detect infractions of rules and decide penalties according to established regulations. Includes all sporting officials, referees, and competition judges.

Underground Mining Machine Operators, All Other

Architecture & Construction $30.86 No formal educational credential 10%  projected growth 1,700  annual job openings

All underground mining machine operators not listed separately.

Upholsterers

Manufacturing $19.04 High school diploma or equivalent 4%  projected growth 3,000  annual job openings

Make, repair, or replace upholstery for household furniture or transportation vehicles.

Urban and Regional Planners

Government & Public Administration $38.24 Master's degree 7%  projected growth 3,700  annual job openings

Develop comprehensive plans and programs for use of land and physical facilities of jurisdictions, such as towns, cities, counties, and metropolitan areas.

Veterinarians

Health Science $49.64 Doctoral or professional degree 17%  projected growth 4,400  annual job openings

Diagnose, treat, or research diseases and injuries of animals. Includes veterinarians who conduct research and development, inspect livestock, or care for pets and companion animals.

Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers

Health Science $16.70 High school diploma or equivalent 14%  projected growth 19,800  annual job openings

Feed, water, and examine pets and other nonfarm animals for signs of illness, disease, or injury in laboratories and animal hospitals and clinics. Clean and disinfect cages and work areas, and sterilize laboratory and surgical equipment. May provide routine postoperative care, administer medication orally or topically, or prepare samples for laboratory examination under the supervision of veterinary or laboratory animal technologists or technicians, veterinarians, or scientists.