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Environmental engineers use the principles of engineering, soil science, biology, and chemistry to create solutions to environmental problems. They may also focus on global issues such as unsafe drinking water, climate change, and environmental sustainability.
$83,970
Slow Growth
0.66%
Average Opportunity
109 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 family members.
$66,820
Strong Growth
1.03%
Very Strong Opportunity
7,018 Jobs/Year
Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers, often called HVACR technicians, work on heating, ventilation, cooling, and refrigeration systems that control the temperature and air quality in buildings.
$45,640
Very Strong Growth
1.46%
Very Strong Opportunity
1,952 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.
$64,680
Very Strong Growth
2.17%
Very Strong Opportunity
2,572 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
Very Strong Growth
1.59%
Strong Opportunity
413 Jobs/Year
Accountants and auditors prepare and examine financial records. They ensure that taxes are paid properly and on time. Accountants and auditors assess financial operations and work to help ensure that organizations run efficiently.
$72,900
Average Growth
0.83%
Very Strong Opportunity
4,022 Jobs/Year
Industrial machinery mechanics maintain and repair factory equipment and other industrial machinery like conveying systems, production machinery, and packaging equipment.
$51,470
Slow Growth
0.11%
Very Strong Opportunity
1,144 Jobs/Year
Multimedia artists and animators create special effects, animation and visual images for television, movies, video games, and other media. They may make two- and three-dimensional models and animation, showing objects in motion or illustrating a process.
$72,670
Slow Growth
0.67%
Average Opportunity
194 Jobs/Year
Statisticians use statistical methods to collect and analyze data and help solve real-world problems in business, engineering, the sciences, or other fields.
$100,480
Very Strong Growth
3.12%
Average Opportunity
199 Jobs/Year
Construction and building inspectors make sure that construction meets local and national building codes and ordinances, zoning regulations, and contract specifications.
$58,740
Average Growth
0.86%
Strong Opportunity
701 Jobs/Year
Chefs and head cooks direct and may participate in preparing, seasoning, and cooking salads, soups, fish, meats, vegetables, desserts, or other foods. They may plan and price menu items, order supplies, and keep records and accounts.
$51,370
Strong Growth
1.23%
Strong Opportunity
409 Jobs/Year
Middle school teachers typically educate students in sixth through eighth grades. They help students build on elementary school fundamentals and prepare them for the more difficult curriculum they will face in high school.
$50,450
Slow Growth
0.34%
Very Strong Opportunity
1,368 Jobs/Year
Child, family, and school social workers provide social services and assistance to improve the social and psychological functioning of children and their families. They also work to maximize family well-being and to help children do well in school.
$47,470
Average Growth
0.96%
Very Strong Opportunity
1,321 Jobs/Year
Automotive service technicians and mechanics, often called service technicians or service techs, inspect, maintain, and repair cars and light trucks.
$42,840
None or Negative Growth
0.06%
Very Strong Opportunity
2,643 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
Average Growth
0.74%
Very Strong Opportunity
823 Jobs/Year
Human resources managers plan, direct, and coordinate an organizations administrative functions. They oversee recruiting, interviewing, and hiring of new staff; consult with executives on strategic planning; serve as a link between management and its employees.
$117,010
Average Growth
0.92%
Strong Opportunity
365 Jobs/Year
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