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Industrial machinery mechanics and machinery maintenance workers maintain and repair factory equipment and other industrial machinery, such as conveying systems, production machinery, and packaging equipment. Millwrights install, dismantle, repair, reassemble, and move machinery in factories, power plants, and construction sites.
$56,260
($27.05/hr)
Very Strong Growth
2.29%
Very Strong Opportunity
0 Jobs/Year
Human Resources Managers plan, coordinate, and direct the administrative functions of an organization. They oversee the recruiting, interviewing, and hiring of new staff; consult with top executives on strategic planning; and serve as a link between an organization's management and its employees.
$123,770
($59.50/hr)
Strong Growth
1.18%
Strong Opportunity
0 Jobs/Year
Chefs and Head Cooks oversee the daily food preparation at restaurants and other places where food is served. They direct kitchen staff and handle any food-related concerns.
$56,320
($27.08/hr)
Very Strong Growth
2.26%
Strong Opportunity
0 Jobs/Year
Web developers design and create websites. They are responsible for the website's design and technical aspects like its speed and the amount of traffic it can handle. They may also create content for the site.
$71,246
($34.25/hr)
Very Strong Growth
1.59%
Strong Opportunity
413 Jobs/Year
Child, Family, and School Social Workers help individuals, groups, and families prevent and cope with problems in their everyday lives.
$48,510
($23.32/hr)
Strong Growth
1.30%
Very Strong Opportunity
0 Jobs/Year
Accountants and Auditors prepare and examine financial records, identify potential areas of opportunity and risk, and provide solutions for businesses and individuals. They ensure that financial records are accurate, that financial and data risks are evaluated, and that taxes are paid properly. They also assess financial operations and work to help ensure that organizations run efficiently
$77,030
($37.04/hr)
Strong Growth
1.20%
Very Strong Opportunity
0 Jobs/Year
Web developers design and create websites. They are responsible for the website's design and technical aspects like its speed and the amount of traffic it can handle. They may also create content for the site.
$71,740
($34.49/hr)
Very Strong Growth
3.46%
Strong Opportunity
500 Jobs/Year
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists research market conditions in local, regional, or national areas. They gather information to predict product or service sales or to create a marketing campaign.
$65,710
($31.59/hr)
Very Strong Growth
2.43%
Very Strong Opportunity
0 Jobs/Year
Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers, which are often called HVACR technicians, work on heating, ventilation, cooling, and refrigeration systems that control the temperature and air quality in buildings.
$48,000
($23.08/hr)
Strong Growth
1.27%
Very Strong Opportunity
0 Jobs/Year
Construction and Building Inspectors ensure that construction meets local and national building codes and ordinances, zoning regulations, and contract specifications.
$62,440
($30.02/hr)
Slow Growth
0.11%
Strong Opportunity
0 Jobs/Year
Registered Nurses (RNs) provide and coordinate patient care, educate patients and the public about various health conditions, and provide advice and emotional support to patients and their families.
$76,430
($36.75/hr)
Strong Growth
1.04%
Very Strong Opportunity
0 Jobs/Year
Special Effects Artists and Animators create two- and three-dimensional models, images that appear to move, and visual effects for television, movies, video games, and other forms of media.
$71,110
($34.19/hr)
Average Growth
0.75%
Average Opportunity
0 Jobs/Year
Environmental Engineers use the principles of engineering, soil science, biology, and chemistry to develop solutions to environmental problems. They work to improve recycling, waste disposal, public health, and water and air pollution control. They also address global issues, such as unsafe drinking water, climate change, and environmental sustainability.
$93,470
($44.94/hr)
Strong Growth
1.12%
Average Opportunity
0 Jobs/Year
Emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics care for the sick or injured in emergencies. Their quick reaction and competent care can save people's lives. At the emergency scene, they often work with police and firefighters.
$36,790
($17.69/hr)
Average Growth
0.74%
Very Strong Opportunity
823 Jobs/Year
Statisticians analyze data and apply computational techniques to solve problems.
$109,210
($52.51/hr)
Very Strong Growth
4.00%
Average Opportunity
0 Jobs/Year
Automotive service technicians and mechanics, often called service technicians or service techs, inspect, maintain, and repair cars and light trucks.
$45,350
($21.80/hr)
Average Growth
0.89%
Very Strong Opportunity
0 Jobs/Year
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