Career Choice & Degree Information Tool from the Occupation Outlook Handbook

[vc_row] [vc_column][vc_column_text]Use the Collegestart.org Simplified Career Comparison and Decision Tool as a starting point to compare all careers listed in the Occupation Outlook Handbook 2016-2017 and get a summary of what to expect from different careers. The tool among other things should help you identify other careers you may consider with your degree. All the data is from the 2016-2017 Occupation Outlook Handbook published by the US Bureau of Labor and Statistics.

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OCCUPATION	CATEGORY	ENTRY LEVEL	DEGREE NAME	LICENCE OR CERTIFICATION	HIGH SCHOOL COURSES	MEDIAN PAY	WORK EXPERIENCE	ON THE JOB TRAINING	JOBS 2014	EMPLOYMENT CHANGE	JOBS2024	JOB OUTLOOK	COMMENT
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technicians	Architecture and Engineering Occupations	Associate's degree	engineering technology	Not Mandatory but certification shows a level of professional competence	math, science, and, if available, drafting and computer skills	66,180.00	None	None	11,400	400	11,800	4	Slower than average
Aerospace Engineers	Architecture and Engineering Occupations	Bachelor's degree	aerospace engineering or another field of engineering or science related to aerospace systems	No	chemistry, physics, and math	107,830.00	None	None	72,500	-1,600	70,900	-2	Decline
Agricultural Engineers	Architecture and Engineering Occupations	Bachelor's degree	agricultural engineering or biological engineering	No	mathematics and sciences	75,090.00	None	None	2,900	100	3,000	4	Slower than average
Architects	Architecture and Engineering Occupations	Bachelor's degree	Architechture	All States		76,100.00	None	Internship/residency	112,600	7,800	120,400	7	As fast as average
Biomedical Engineers	Architecture and Engineering Occupations	Bachelor's degree	biomedical engineering or bioengineering	No	chemistry, physics, and biology, math	86,220.00	None	None	22,100	5,100	27,200	23	Much faster than average
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists	Architecture and Engineering Occupations	Bachelor's degree	cartography, geography, geomatics, surveying, or a related field	All States	algebra, geometry, trigonometry, drafting, and computer science	61,880.00	None	None	12,300	3,600	15,900	29	Much faster than average
Chemical Engineers	Architecture and Engineering Occupations	Bachelor's degree	chemical engineering	No		97,360.00	None	None	34,300	600	34,900	2	Slower than average
Civil Engineering Technicians	Architecture and Engineering Occupations	Associate's degree	civil engineering technology	Not Mandatory but certification shows a level of professional competence		49,260.00	None	None	74,000	3,500	77,500	5	As fast as average
Civil Engineers	Architecture and Engineering Occupations	Bachelor's degree	civil engineering, in one of its specialties, or in civil engineering technology	Required for higher levels of leadership and independence		82,220.00	None	None	281,400	23,600	305,000	8	As fast as average
Computer Hardware Engineers	Architecture and Engineering Occupations	Bachelor's degree	computer engineering, electrical engineering or computer science			111,730.00	None	None	77,700	2,400	80,100	3	Slower than average
Drafters	Architecture and Engineering Occupations	Associate's degree	drafting	Not Mandatory but certification shows a level of professional competence		52,720.00	None	None	204,000	-6,200	197,800	-3	Decline
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians	Architecture and Engineering Occupations	Associate's degree	electrical or electronics engineering technology	Some positions require certification or a license		61,130.00	None	None	139,400	-2,800	136,600	-2	Decline
Electrical and Electronics Engineers	Architecture and Engineering Occupations	Bachelor's degree	electrical engineering, electronics engineering, or electrical engineering technology	Required for higher levels of leadership and independence	physics and mathematics	95,230.00	None	None	315,900	-100	315,800	0	Little or no change
Electro-mechanical Technicians	Architecture and Engineering Occupations	Associate's degree	electro-mechanical technicians	Not Mandatory but certification shows a level of professional competence		53,340.00	None	None	14,700	100	14,800	1	Little or no change
Environmental Engineering Technicians	Architecture and Engineering Occupations	Associate's degree	environmental engineering technology or a related field	No		48,650.00	None	None	18,600	1,900	20,500	10	Faster than average
Environmental Engineers	Architecture and Engineering Occupations	Bachelor's degree	environmental engineering or a related field, such as civil, chemical, or general engineering	Required for higher levels of leadership and independence	chemistry, biology, physics, and math,	84,560.00	None	None	55,100	6,800	61,900	12	Faster than average
Health and Safety Engineers	Architecture and Engineering Occupations	Bachelor's degree	electrical engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, or systems engineering engineering, occupational or industrial hygiene	Required for higher levels of leadership and independence	math, biology, chemistry, and physics	84,600.00	None	None	25,200	1,600	26,800	6	As fast as average
Industrial Engineering Technicians	Architecture and Engineering Occupations	Associate's degree	industrial engineering	No	math, science, and drafting	53,780.00	None	None	66,500	-3,000	63,500	-5	Decline
Industrial Engineers	Architecture and Engineering Occupations	Bachelor's degree	industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering technology, or general engineering	Required for higher levels of leadership and independence	mathematics, computer science, chemistry and physics	83,470.00	None	None	241,100	2,100	243,200	1	Little or no change
Landscape Architects	Architecture and Engineering Occupations	Bachelor's degree	Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (BLA) and a Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture (BSLA)	Most States		63,810.00	None	Internship/residency	22,500	1,200	23,700	5	As fast as average
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects	Architecture and Engineering Occupations	Bachelor's degree	marine engineering, marine systems engineering, or marine engineering technology, naval architecture	Required for higher levels of leadership and independence		93,110.00	None	None	8,300	700	9,000	9	Faster than average
Materials Engineers	Architecture and Engineering Occupations	Bachelor's degree	materials science and engineering or in a related engineering field	Required for higher levels of leadership and independence		91,310.00	None	None	25,300	300	25,600	1	Little or no change
Mechanical Engineering Technicians	Architecture and Engineering Occupations	Associate's degree	mechanical engineering technology	No		53,910.00	None	None	48,400	900	49,300	2	Slower than average
Mechanical Engineers	Architecture and Engineering Occupations	Bachelor's degree	mechanical engineering or mechanical engineering technology	Required for higher levels of leadership and independence		83,590.00	None	None	277,500	14,600	292,100	5	As fast as average
Mining and Geological Engineers	Architecture and Engineering Occupations	Bachelor's degree	mining engineering, geological engineering	Required for higher levels of leadership and independence	mathematics and science	94,040.00	None	None	8,300	500	8,800	5	As fast as average
Nuclear Engineers	Architecture and Engineering Occupations	Bachelor's degree	nuclear engineering	Required for higher levels of leadership and independence	mathematics, biology, chemistry, and physics.	102,950.00	None	None	1,600	700	2,300	-4	Decline
Petroleum Engineers	Architecture and Engineering Occupations	Bachelor's degree	petroleum engineering, mechanical engineering or chemical engineering	Required for higher levels of leadership and independence	math, biology, chemistry, and physics.	129,990.00	None	None	35,100	3,400	38,500	10	Faster than average
Surveying and Mapping Technicians	Architecture and Engineering Occupations	High school diploma or equivalent	survey technology, Geographic Information Systems (GIS)	Not Mandatory but certification shows a level of professional competence	algebra, geometry, trigonometry, drafting, mechanical drawing, and computer science	42,010.00	None	Moderate-term on-the-job training	57,300	-4,300	53,000	-8	Decline
Surveyors	Architecture and Engineering Occupations	Bachelor's degree	surveying, civil engineering or forestry	All States	Math	58,020.00	Less than 5 years	None	44,300	-900	43,400	-2	Decline
Art Directors	Arts and Design Occupations	Bachelor's degree	Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Fine Arts degree.	No	art, shop, and home economics, drawing, woodworking, and sewing	89,760.00	5 years or more	None	74,600	1,800	76,400	2	Slower than average
Craft and Fine Artists	Arts and Design Occupations	See How to Become One	fine arts	No	art, shop, and home economics	45,080.00	None	Long-term on-the-job training	50,300	900	51,200	2	Slower than average
Fashion Designers	Arts and Design Occupations	Bachelor's degree	fashion design or fashion merchandising.	No		63,670.00	None	None	23,100	700	23,800	3	Slower than average
Floral Designers	Arts and Design Occupations	High school diploma or equivalent	floral design	No		25,010.00	None	Moderate-term on-the-job training	58,700	-2,000	56,700	-3	Decline
Graphic Designers	Arts and Design Occupations	Bachelor's degree	Graphic Design	Not Mandatory but certification shows a level of professional competence	art and design	46,900.00	None	None	261,600	3,600	265,200	1	Little or no change
Industrial Designers	Arts and Design Occupations	Bachelor's degree	industrial design, architecture, or engineering	No		67,130.00	None	None	38,400	800	39,200	2	Slower than average
Interior Designers	Arts and Design Occupations	Bachelor's degree	interior design	Some States		48,840.00	None	None	58,900	2,200	61,100	4	Slower than average
Multimedia Artists and Animators	Arts and Design Occupations	Bachelor's degree	fine art, computer graphics, animation, or a related field	No		63,970.00	None	Moderate-term on-the-job training	64,400	3,900	68,300	6	As fast as average
Grounds Maintenance Workers	Building and Grounds Cleaning Occupations	See How to Become One				25,610.00	None	None	1,282,000	77,600	1,359,600	6	As fast as average
Janitors and Building Cleaners	Building and Grounds Cleaning Occupations	No formal educational credential				23,440.00	None	Short-term on-the-job training	2,360,600	136,600	2,497,200	6	As fast as average
Pest Control Workers	Building and Grounds Cleaning Occupations	High school diploma or equivalent				32,160.00	None	None	74,100	-900	73,200	-1	Little or no change
Accountants and Auditors	Business and Financial Occupations	Bachelor's degree	accounting, Business Administration or related field	Certification for some services		67,190.00	None	None	1,332,700	142,400	1,475,100	11	Faster than average
Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate	Business and Financial Occupations	Bachelor's degree	economics, finance, mathematics, computer science, business or real estate	Certification for some services		51,860.00	None	Long-term on-the-job training	85,800	6,800	92,600	8	As fast as average
Budget Analysts	Business and Financial Occupations	Bachelor's degree	accounting, finance, business, public administration, economics, statistics, political science, or sociology	Not Mandatory but certification shows a level of professional competence		71,590.00	None	None	60,800	1,500	62,300	3	Slower than average
Buyers and Purchasing Agents	Business and Financial Occupations	Bachelor's degree	business, finance, or supply management	Not Mandatory but certification shows a level of professional competence		59,620.00	None	Long-term on-the-job training	443,200	7,200	450,400	2	Slower than average
Claims Adjusters, Appraisers, Examiners, and Investigators	Business and Financial Occupations	See How to Become One	Accounting. Business, architecture, engineering, law, medical	Some States		63,060.00	None	See How to Become One	315,300	9,600	324,900	3	Slower than average
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists	Business and Financial Occupations	Bachelor's degree	human resources, business administration, finance, communication, or a related field	Not Mandatory but certification shows a level of professional competence		60,850.00	Less than 5 years	None	84,700	3,400	88,100	4	Slower than average
Cost Estimators	Business and Financial Occupations	Bachelor's degree	construction management, building science, engineering, business, or finance	Not Mandatory but certification shows a level of professional competence		60,390.00	None	None	213,500	18,700	232,200	9	Faster than average
Financial Analysts	Business and Financial Occupations	Bachelor's degree	accounting, economics, finance, statistics, and mathematics, MBA	Not Mandatory but certification shows a level of professional competence		80,310.00	None	None	277,600	32,300	309,900	12	Faster than average
Financial Examiners	Business and Financial Occupations	Bachelor's degree	accounting, finance, economics, or a related field	No		78,010.00	None	Moderate-term on-the-job training	38,200	3,700	41,900	10	Faster than average
Fundraisers	Business and Financial Occupations	Bachelor's degree	public relations, journalism, communications, English, or business	Not Mandatory but certification shows a level of professional competence		52,970.00	None	None	73,400	6,900	80,300	9	Faster than average
Human Resources Specialists	Business and Financial Occupations	Bachelor's degree	human resources, business, or a related field	Not Mandatory but certification shows a level of professional competence		58,350.00	None	None	482,000	22,000	504,000	5	As fast as average
Insurance Underwriters	Business and Financial Occupations	Bachelor's degree	business, finance, economics, and mathematics	Not Mandatory but certification shows a level of professional competence		65,040.00	None	Moderate-term on-the-job training	103,400	-11,700	91,700	-11	Decline
Labor Relations Specialists	Business and Financial Occupations	Bachelor's degree	human resources, industrial relations, business, or a related field	Not Mandatory but certification shows a level of professional competence		58,820.00	Less than 5 years	None	82,100	-6,400	75,700	-8	Decline
Loan Officers	Business and Financial Occupations	Bachelor's degree	business, finance or Related	Certification for some services		63,430.00	None	Moderate-term on-the-job training	303,200	24,500	327,700	8	As fast as average
Logisticians	Business and Financial Occupations	Bachelor's degree	business, systems engineering, or supply chain management	Not Mandatory but certification shows a level of professional competence		74,260.00	None	None	130,400	2,500	132,900	2	Slower than average
Management Analysts	Business and Financial Occupations	Bachelor's degree	business, management, economics, political science and government, accounting, finance, marketing, psychology, computer and information science, MBA and English.	Not Mandatory but certification shows a level of professional competence		81,320.00	None	None	758,000	103,400	861,400	14	Much faster than average
Market Research Analysts	Business and Financial Occupations	Bachelor's degree	market research, statistics, math, and computer science, business administration, the social sciences, or communications and or a related field	Not Mandatory but certification shows a level of professional competence		62,150.00	None	None	495,500	92,300	587,800	19	Much faster than average
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners	Business and Financial Occupations	Bachelor's degree	meeting and event management, hospitality and tourism management	Not Mandatory but certification shows a level of professional competence		46,840.00	None	None	100,000	9,900	109,900	10	Faster than average
Personal Financial Advisors	Business and Financial Occupations	Bachelor's degree	finance, economics, accounting, business, mathematics, or law	Certification for some services		89,160.00	None	Long-term on-the-job training	249,400	73,900	323,300	30	Much faster than average
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents	Business and Financial Occupations	Bachelor's degree	accounting, business administration, economics, or a related discipline	No		51,430.00	None	Moderate-term on-the-job training	67,900	-4,200	63,700	-6	Decline
Training and Development Specialists	Business and Financial Occupations	Bachelor's degree	human resources, education, or instructional design, business administration or a social science, such as educational or organizational psychology	Not Mandatory but certification shows a level of professional competence		58,210.00	Less than 5 years	None	252,600	18,900	271,500	7	As fast as average
Health Educators and Community Health Workers	Community and Social Service Occupations	See How to Become One				43,840.00	None	See How to Become One	115,700	15,600	131,300	13	Faster than average
Mental Health Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists	Community and Social Service Occupations	Master's degree		All States		43,190.00	None	Internship/residency	168,200	31,400	199,600	19	Much faster than average
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists	Community and Social Service Occupations	Bachelor's degree	social work, criminal justice, behavioral sciences, or a related field	Certification Test		49,360.00	None	Short-term on-the-job training	91,700	3,300	95,000	4	Slower than average
Rehabilitation Counselors	Community and Social Service Occupations	Master's degree		Some positions require certification or a license		34,390.00	None	None	120,100	10,800	130,900	9	Faster than average
School and Career Counselors	Community and Social Service Occupations	Master's degree		Some positions require certification or a license		53,660.00	None	None	273,400	22,500	295,900	8	As fast as average
Social and Human Service Assistants	Community and Social Service Occupations	High school diploma or equivalent				30,830.00	None	Short-term on-the-job training	386,600	44,200	386,600	11	Faster than average
Social Workers	Community and Social Service Occupations	See How to Become One				45,900.00	None	None	649,300	74,800	649,300	12	Faster than average
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors	Community and Social Service Occupations	Bachelor's degree	Counselling	All States		39,980.00	None	None	94,900	21,200	116,100	22	Much faster than average
Computer and Information Research Scientists	Computer and Information Technology Occupations	Doctoral or professional degree	Doctorate in Computer science, Computer Engineering or related	No		110,620.00	None	None	25,600	2,700	28,300	11	Faster than average
Computer Network Architects	Computer and Information Technology Occupations	Bachelor's degree	computer science, information systems, engineering, MBA in information systems or a related field	Product certification may be required		100,240.00	5 years or more	None	146,200	12,700	158,900	9	Faster than average
Computer Programmers	Computer and Information Technology Occupations	Bachelor's degree	computer science or a related subject.	Product certification may be required		79,530.00	None	None	328,600	-26,500	302,100	-8	Decline
Computer Support Specialists	Computer and Information Technology Occupations	See How to Become One				51,470.00	None	None	766,900	88,800	855,700	12	Faster than average
Computer Systems Analysts	Computer and Information Technology Occupations	Bachelor's degree	computer-related field	No		85,800.00	None	None	567,800	118,600	686,400	21	Much faster than average
Database Administrators	Computer and Information Technology Occupations	Bachelor's degree	management information systems (MIS) or a computer-related field	Product certification may be required		81,710.00	Less than 5 years	None	120,000	13,400	133,400	11	Faster than average
Information Security Analysts	Computer and Information Technology Occupations	Bachelor's degree	computer science, programming, MBA in information systems or a related field	Not Mandatory but certification shows a level of professional competence		90,120.00	Less than 5 years	None	82,900	14,800	97,700	18	Much faster than average
Network and Computer Systems Administrators	Computer and Information Technology Occupations	Bachelor's degree	computer or information science	Not Mandatory but certification shows a level of professional competence		77,810.00	None	None	382,600	30,200	412,800	8	As fast as average
Software Developers	Computer and Information Technology Occupations	Bachelor's degree	computer science, software engineering, or a related field. A degree in mathematics is also acceptable	No		100,690.00			1,114,000	186,600	1,300,600	17	Much faster than average
Web Developers	Computer and Information Technology Occupations	Associate's degree	web design or related field is the most common requirement. computer science, programming, or a related field	No		64,970.00			148,500	39,500	188,000	27	Much faster than average
Boilermakers	Construction and Extraction Occupations	High school diploma or equivalent				60,120.00	None	Apprenticeship	17,400	1,500	18,900	9	Faster than average
Carpenters	Construction and Extraction Occupations	High school diploma or equivalent				42,090.00	None	Apprenticeship	945,400	60,400	1,005,800	6	As fast as average
Construction and Building Inspectors	Construction and Extraction Occupations	High school diploma or equivalent				57,340.00	5 years or more	Moderate-term on-the-job training	102,200	8,100	110,300	8	As fast as average
Construction Equipment Operators	Construction and Extraction Occupations	High school diploma or equivalent				43,810.00	None	Moderate-term on-the-job training	424,800	43,200	468,000	10	Faster than average
Construction Laborers and Helpers	Construction and Extraction Occupations	See How to Become One				30,890.00	None	Short-term on-the-job training	1,386,400	180,100	1,566,500	13	Faster than average
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers, and Tapers	Construction and Extraction Occupations	No formal educational credential				40,470.00	None	Moderate-term on-the-job training	127,000	6,600	133,600	5	As fast as average
Electricians	Construction and Extraction Occupations	High school diploma or equivalent				51,880.00	None	Apprenticeship	628,800	85,900	714,700	14	Much faster than average
Elevator Installers and Repairers	Construction and Extraction Occupations	High school diploma or equivalent				80,870.00	None	Apprenticeship	20,700	2,700	23,400	13	Faster than average
Flooring Installers and Tile and Marble Setters	Construction and Extraction Occupations	No formal educational credential				38,230.00	None	See How to Become One	125,400	5,900	131,300	5	As fast as average
Glaziers	Construction and Extraction Occupations	High school diploma or equivalent				39,440.00	None	Apprenticeship	45,300	1,900	47,200	4	Slower than average
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers	Construction and Extraction Occupations	High school diploma or equivalent				39,690.00	None	Moderate-term on-the-job training	43,700	3,300	47,000	7	As fast as average
Insulation Workers	Construction and Extraction Occupations	See How to Become One				38,630.00	None	See How to Become One	55,600	7,400	63,000	13	Faster than average
Ironworkers	Construction and Extraction Occupations	High school diploma or equivalent				49,970.00	None	Apprenticeship	80,100	7,100	87,200	9	Faster than average
Masonry Workers	Construction and Extraction Occupations	See How to Become One				39,640.00	None	See How to Become One	252,900	37,300	290,200	15	Much faster than average
Painters, Construction and Maintenance	Construction and Extraction Occupations	No formal educational credential				36,580.00	None	Moderate-term on-the-job training	360,500	26,500	387,000	7	As fast as average
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters	Construction and Extraction Occupations	High school diploma or equivalent				50,620.00	None	Apprenticeship	425,000	49,100	474,100	12	Faster than average
Roofers	Construction and Extraction Occupations	No formal educational credential				36,720.00	None	Moderate-term on-the-job training	123,400	15,800	139,200	13	Faster than average
Sheet Metal Workers	Construction and Extraction Occupations	High school diploma or equivalent				45,750.00	None	Apprenticeship	141,000	9,400	150,400	7	As fast as average
Solar Photovoltaic Installers	Construction and Extraction Occupations	High school diploma or equivalent				37,830.00	None	Moderate-term on-the-job training	5,900	1,400	7,300	24	Much faster than average
Adult Literacy and High School Equivalency Diploma Teachers	Education, Training, and Library Occupations	Bachelor's degree	Adult education or English as a Second Language (ESL)	Some States		50,280.00	None	Internship/residency	77,500	5,500	83,000	7	As fast as average
Archivists, Curators, and Museum Workers	Education, Training, and Library Occupations	See How to Become One				46,710.00	None	None	31,300	2,100	33,400	7	As fast as average
Career and Technical Education Teachers	Education, Training, and Library Occupations	Bachelor's degree	Degree in their area of teaching	Most States		52,800.00	Less than 5 years	See How to Become One	231,800	10,200	242,000	4	Slower than average
High School Teachers	Education, Training, and Library Occupations	Bachelor's degree	A major in their area of teaching	All States		57,200.00	None	Internship/residency	961,600	55,900	1,017,500	6	As fast as average
Instructional Coordinators	Education, Training, and Library Occupations	Master's degree	Education, Curriculum and instruction	May require certification or a license		62,270.00	5 years or more	None	151,100	10,500	161,600	7	As fast as average
Kindergarten and Elementary School Teachers	Education, Training, and Library Occupations	Bachelor's degree	elementary education	All States		54,550.00	None	Internship/residency	1,517,400	87,800	1,605,200	6	As fast as average
Librarians	Education, Training, and Library Occupations	Master's degree	library science (MLS)	Some positions require certification or a license		56,880.00	None	None	143,100	2,700	145,800	2	Slower than average
Library Technicians and Assistants	Education, Training, and Library Occupations	See How to Become One				27,930.00	None	See How to Become One	210,700	11,200	221,900	5	As fast as average
Middle School Teachers	Education, Training, and Library Occupations	Bachelor's degree	A major in a content area	All States		55,860.00	None	Internship/residency	627,500	36,800	664,300	6	As fast as average
Postsecondary Teachers	Education, Training, and Library Occupations	See How to Become One				72,470.00	See How to Become One	None	1,313,000	177,000	1,490,000	13	Faster than average
Preschool Teachers	Education, Training, and Library Occupations	Associate's degree	early childhood education	Some States		28,570.00	None	None	441,000	29,600	470,600	7	As fast as average
Special Education Teachers	Education, Training, and Library Occupations	Bachelor's degree	special education, elementary education or a content area, such as math or science, with a minor in special education.	All States		56,800.00	None	Internship/residency	450,700	28,100	478,800	6	As fast as average
Teacher Assistants	Education, Training, and Library Occupations	Some college, no degree				24,900.00	None	None	1,234,100	78,600	1,312,700	6	As fast as average
Actors	Entertainment and Sports	Some college, no degree					None	Long-term on-the-job training	69,400	6,600	76,000	10	Faster than average
Athletes and Sports Competitors	Entertainment and Sports	No formal educational credential				44,680.00	None	Long-term on-the-job training	13,700	800	14,500	6	As fast as average
Coaches and Scouts	Entertainment and Sports	Bachelor's degree	Any Subject, exercise and sports science, physiology, kinesiology, nutrition and fitness, physical education, and sports medicine.	Certification for some services		31,000.00	None	None	250,600	14,800	265,400	6	As fast as average
Dancers and Choreographers	Entertainment and Sports	See How to Become One					See How to Become One	Long-term on-the-job training	20,100	1,100	21,200	5	As fast as average
Music Directors and Composers	Entertainment and Sports	Bachelor's degree	music theory, music composition, or conducting	No		49,820.00	Less than 5 years	None	82,100	2,600	84,700	3	Slower than average
Musicians and Singers	Entertainment and Sports	No formal educational credential					None	Long-term on-the-job training	173,300	6,000	179,300	3	Slower than average
Producers and Directors	Entertainment and Sports	Bachelor's degree	Film or cinema, journalism, or communication, business, arts management, or nonprofit management.	No		68,440.00	Less than 5 years	None	122,600	11,100	133,700	9	Faster than average
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials	Entertainment and Sports	High school diploma or equivalent				24,870.00	None	Moderate-term on-the-job training	19,800	1,000	20,800	5	As fast as average
Agricultural Workers	Farming, Fishing, and Forestry	See How to Become One				20,090.00	None	Short-term on-the-job training	761,700	-47,500	714,200	-6	Decline
Fishing and Hunting Workers	Farming, Fishing, and Forestry	No formal educational credential				28,100.00	None	See How to Become One	28,400	-200	28,200	-1	Little or no change
Forest and Conservation Workers	Farming, Fishing, and Forestry	High school diploma or equivalent				26,190.00	None	Moderate-term on-the-job training	14,000	600	14,600	4	Slower than average
Logging Workers	Farming, Fishing, and Forestry	High school diploma or equivalent				36,210.00	None	Moderate-term on-the-job training	53,700	-2,000	51,700	-4	Decline
Bartenders	Food Preparation and Serving	No formal educational credential				19,530.00	None	Short-term on-the-job training	580,900	60,100	641,000	10	Faster than average
Chefs and Head Cooks	Food Preparation and Serving	High school diploma or equivalent				41,500.00	5 years or more	None	127,500	11,300	138,800	9	Faster than average
Cooks	Food Preparation and Serving	See How to Become One				21,720.00	See How to Become One	See How to Become One	2,290,800	97,000	2,387,800	4	Slower than average
Food and Beverage Serving and Related Workers	Food Preparation and Serving	No formal educational credential				19,040.00	None	See How to Become One	4,731,800	451,800	5,183,600	10	Faster than average
Food Preparation Workers	Food Preparation and Serving	No formal educational credential				20,180.00	None	Short-term on-the-job training	873,900	54,800	928,700	6	As fast as average
Waiters and Waitresses	Food Preparation and Serving	No formal educational credential				19,250.00	None	Short-term on-the-job training	2,465,100	68,900	2,534,000	3	Slower than average
Athletic Trainers	Healthcare	Bachelor's degree	health-related courses	Most States	anatomy, physiology, and physics	44,670.00	None	None	25,400	5,400	30,800	21	Much faster than average
Audiologists	Healthcare	Doctoral or professional degree	Doctorate in Audiology	All States		74,890.00	None	None	13,200	3,800	17,000	29	Much faster than average
Chiropractors	Healthcare	Doctoral or professional degree	Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) degree	All States		64,440.00	None	None	45,200	7,900	53,100	17	Much faster than average
Dental Assistants	Healthcare	Postsecondary nondegree award	Dental Assistant	Some States		35,980.00	None	None	318,800	58,600	377,400	18	Much faster than average
Dental Hygienists	Healthcare	Associate's degree	dental hygiene	All States		72,330.00	None	None	200,500	37,400	237,900	19	Much faster than average
Dentists	Healthcare	Doctoral or professional degree	Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), Doctor of Dental Medicine (DDM), and Doctor of Medical Dentistry (DMD)	All States		158,310.00	None	See How to Become One	151,500	26,700	178,200	18	Much faster than average
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers and Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians, Including Vascular Technologists	Healthcare	Associate's degree	sonography and in cardiovascular and vascular technology	Certification Required by Most employers		63,630.00	None	None	112,700	27,600	140,300	24	Much faster than average
Dietitians and Nutritionists	Healthcare	Bachelor's degree	dietetics, foods and nutrition, clinical nutrition, public health nutrition, or a related area	Most States		57,910.00	None	Internship/residency	66,700	11,000	77,700	16	Much faster than average
EMTs and Paramedics	Healthcare	Postsecondary nondegree award	emergency medical technology	All States		31,980.00	None	None	241,200	58,500	299,700	24	Much faster than average
Exercise Physiologists	Healthcare	Bachelor's degree	biology, anatomy, kinesiology, and nutrition, as well as clinical work	Louisiana Only	anatomy, physiology, and physic	47,010.00	None	None	14,500	1,500	16,000	11	Faster than average
Genetic Counselors	Healthcare	Master's degree	Genetic counseling or genetics	Some State		72,090.00	None	None	2,400	700	3,100	29	Much faster than average
Home Health Aides	Healthcare	No formal educational credential				21,920.00	None	Short-term on-the-job training	913,500	348,400	1,261,900	38	Much faster than average
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses	Healthcare	Postsecondary nondegree award				43,170.00	None	None	719,900	117,300	837,200	16	Much faster than average
Massage Therapists	Healthcare	Postsecondary nondegree award				38,040.00	None	None	168,800	36,500	205,300	22	Much faster than average
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians	Healthcare	See How to Become One				50,550.00	None	None	328,200	52,100	380,300	16	Much faster than average
Medical Assistants	Healthcare	Postsecondary nondegree award				30,590.00	None	None	591,300	138,900	730,200	23	Much faster than average
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians	Healthcare	Postsecondary nondegree award				37,110.00	None	None	188,600	29,000	217,600	15	Much faster than average
Medical Transcriptionists	Healthcare	Postsecondary nondegree award				34,890.00	None	None	70,000	-2,200	67,800	-3	Decline
Nuclear Medicine Technologists	Healthcare	Associate's degree	nuclear medicine technology degree or associate in radiologic technology or nursing, + a 12-month certificate program in nuclear medicine technology	About Half the States require Licensing		73,360.00	None	None	20,700	300	21,000	2	Slower than average
Nurse Anesthetists, Nurse Midwives, and Nurse Practitioners	Healthcare	Master's degree		All States		104,740.00	None	None	170,400	53,400	223,800	31	Much faster than average
Nursing Assistants and Orderlies	Healthcare	See How to Become One				25,710.00	None	See How to Become One	1,545,200	267,800	1,813,000	17	Much faster than average
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists	Healthcare	Bachelor's degree		Not Mandatory but certification shows a level of professional competence	English, math, chemistry, biology, and physics	70,210.00	None	None	70,300	2,800	73,100	4	Slower than average
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians	Healthcare	High school diploma or equivalent				48,070.00	None	Moderate-term on-the-job training	15,100	1,400	16,500	9	Faster than average
Occupational Therapists	Healthcare	Master's degree	occupational therapy	All States		80,150.00	None	None	114,600	30,400	145,000	27	Much faster than average
Occupational Therapy Assistants and Aides	Healthcare	See How to Become One				54,520.00	None	See How to Become One	41,900	16,800	58,700	40	Much faster than average
Opticians, Dispensing	Healthcare	High school diploma or equivalent				34,840.00	None	Long-term on-the-job training	75,200	17,800	93,000	24	Much faster than average
Optometrists	Healthcare	Doctoral or professional degree	Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree	All States		103,900.00	None	None	40,600	11,000	51,600	27	Much faster than average
Orthotists and Prosthetists	Healthcare	Master's degree	orthotics and prosthetics	Some State		64,430.00	None	Internship/residency	8,300	1,900	10,200	23	Much faster than average
Pharmacists	Healthcare	Doctoral or professional degree	Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)	All States		121,500.00	None	None	297,100	9,100	306,200	3	Slower than average
Pharmacy Technicians	Healthcare	High school diploma or equivalent				30,410.00	None	None	372,500	34,700	407,200	9	As fast as average
Phlebotomists	Healthcare	Postsecondary nondegree award				31,630.00	None	None	112,700	28,100	140,800	25	Much faster than average
Physical Therapist Assistants and Aides	Healthcare	See How to Become One				42,980.00	None	See How to Become One	128,700	51,400	180,100	40	Much faster than average
Physical Therapists	Healthcare	Doctoral or professional degree	Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)	All States		84,020.00	None	See How to Become One	210,900	71,800	282,700	34	Much faster than average
Physician Assistants	Healthcare	Master's degree	Physician Assistant	All States		98,180.00	None	None	94,400	28,700	123,100	30	Much faster than average
Physicians and Surgeons	Healthcare	Doctoral or professional degree	Medical Degree	All States		187,200.00	None	Internship/residency	708,300	99,300	807,600	14	Much faster than average
Podiatrists	Healthcare	Doctoral or professional degree	Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM)	All States		119,340.00	None	Internship/residency	9,600	1,400	11,000	14	Much faster than average
Psychiatric Technicians and Aides	Healthcare	See How to Become One				28,320.00	See How to Become One	Short-term on-the-job training	145,200	7,600	152,800	5	As fast as average
Radiation Therapists	Healthcare	Associate's degree	radiation therapy	Most States		80,220.00	None	None	16,600	2,300	18,900	14	Much faster than average
Radiologic and MRI Technologists	Healthcare	Associate's degree	Radiologic Technology, Radiologic sciences, and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)	Most States		58,120.00	See How to Become One	None	230,600	20,700	251,300	9	Faster than average
Recreational Therapists	Healthcare	Bachelor's degree	recreational therapy or a related field such as recreation and leisure studies.	Not Mandatory but certification shows a level of professional competence		45,890.00	None	None	18,600	2,200	20,800	12	Faster than average
Registered Nurses	Healthcare	Bachelor's degree	Nursing	All States		67,490.00	None	None	2,751,000	439,300	3,190,300	16	Much faster than average
Respiratory Therapists	Healthcare	Associate's degree	recreational therapy, recreation and leisure studies	All States		57,790.00	None	None	120,700	14,900	135,600	12	Faster than average
Speech-Language Pathologists	Healthcare	Master's degree	Speech-Language Pathology	Most States		73,410.00	None	None	135,400	28,900	164,300	21	Much faster than average
Surgical Technologists	Healthcare	Postsecondary nondegree award				44,330.00	None	None	99,800	14,700	114,500	15	Much faster than average
Veterinarians	Healthcare	Doctoral or professional degree	Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M. or V.M.D.)	All States		88,490.00	None	None	78,300	6,900	85,200	9	Faster than average
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers	Healthcare	High school diploma or equivalent				24,360.00	None	Short-term on-the-job training	73,400	6,600	80,000	9	Faster than average
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians	Healthcare	Associate's degree	veterinary technology	Most States		31,800.00	None	None	95,600	17,900	113,500	19	Much faster than average
Aircraft and Avionics Equipment Mechanics and Technicians	Installation, Maintenance, and Repair	See How to Become One				58,390.00	None	None	137,300	1,600	138,900	1	Little or no change
Automotive Body and Glass Repairers	Installation, Maintenance, and Repair	High school diploma or equivalent				39,880.00	None	See How to Become One	169,100	15,300	184,400	9	Faster than average
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics	Installation, Maintenance, and Repair	Postsecondary nondegree award				37,850.00	None	Short-term on-the-job training	739,900	39,100	779,000	5	As fast as average
Diesel Service Technicians and Mechanics	Installation, Maintenance, and Repair	High school diploma or equivalent				44,520.00	None	Long-term on-the-job training	263,900	31,600	295,500	12	Faster than average
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers	Installation, Maintenance, and Repair	Postsecondary nondegree award				55,160.00	None	See How to Become One	136,100	-5,400	130,700	-4	Decline
General Maintenance and Repair Workers	Installation, Maintenance, and Repair	High school diploma or equivalent				36,630.00	None	Long-term on-the-job training	1,374,700	83,500	1,458,200	6	As fast as average
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers	Installation, Maintenance, and Repair	Postsecondary nondegree award				45,110.00	None	Long-term on-the-job training	292,000	39,600	331,600	14	Much faster than average
Heavy Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Service Technicians	Installation, Maintenance, and Repair	High school diploma or equivalent				47,120.00	None	Long-term on-the-job training	186,500	10,100	196,600	5	As fast as average
Industrial Machinery Mechanics, Machinery Maintenance Workers, and Millwrights	Installation, Maintenance, and Repair	High school diploma or equivalent				48,410.00	None	See How to Become One	464,400	73,400	537,800	16	Much faster than average
Line Installers and Repairers	Installation, Maintenance, and Repair	High school diploma or equivalent				61,430.00	None	Long-term on-the-job training	236,600	13,700	250,300	6	As fast as average
Medical Equipment Repairers	Installation, Maintenance, and Repair	Associate's degree	Biomedical equipment technology or, Biomedical engineering	Not Mandatory but certification shows a level of professional competence		46,340.00	None	Moderate-term on-the-job training	48,000	2,900	50,900	6	As fast as average
Small Engine Mechanics	Installation, Maintenance, and Repair	See How to Become One				34,650.00	None	See How to Become One	71,700	3,200	74,900	4	Slower than average
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers	Installation, Maintenance, and Repair	Postsecondary nondegree award				54,570.00	None	Moderate-term on-the-job training	218,600	-7,800	210,800	-4	Decline
Wind Turbine Technicians	Installation, Maintenance, and Repair	Some college, no degree				51,050.00	None	Long-term on-the-job training	4,400	4,800	9,200	108	Much faster than average
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators	Legal	Bachelor's degree	Any Degree, business, law, dispute or conflict resolution, arbitration, mediation	Certification for some services		58,020.00	Less than 5 years	Moderate-term on-the-job training	8,400	800	9,200	9	Faster than average
Court Reporters	Legal	Postsecondary nondegree award				49,500.00	None	Short-term on-the-job training	20,800	300	21,100	2	Slower than average
Judges and Hearing Officers	Legal	Doctoral or professional degree	Law degree + attend law school	Law License		109,010.00	5 years or more	Short-term on-the-job training	44,800	-400	44,400	-1	Little or no change
Lawyers	Legal	Doctoral or professional degree	juris doctor (J.D.)	All States		115,820.00	None	None	778,700	43,800	822,500	6	As fast as average
Paralegals and Legal Assistants	Legal	Associate's degree	paralegal studies	Not Mandatory but certification shows a level of professional competence		48,810.00	None	None	279,500	21,200	300,700	8	As fast as average
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians	Life, Physical, and Social Science	Associate's degree	biology, chemistry, crop or animal science	No	chemistry, biology, physics, math, and statistics	36,480.00	None	Moderate-term on-the-job training	33,000	1,600	34,600	5	As fast as average
Agricultural and Food Scientists	Life, Physical, and Social Science	Bachelor's degree	agricultural science degrees, biology, chemistry, and physics, or in a related engineering specialty	Certification for some services		62,470.00	None	None	36,100	1,900	38,000	5	As fast as average
Anthropologists and Archeologists	Life, Physical, and Social Science	Master's degree	anthropology or archeology	No		61,220.00	None	None	7,700	300	8,000	4	Slower than average
Atmospheric Scientists, Including Meteorologists	Life, Physical, and Social Science	Bachelor's degree	atmospheric science, physics, chemistry, or geology	No		89,820.00	None	None	11,800	1,100	12,900	9	Faster than average
Biochemists and Biophysicists	Life, Physical, and Social Science	Doctoral or professional degree	Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Biophysics	No		82,150.00	None	None	34,100	2,800	36,900	8	As fast as average
Biological Technicians	Life, Physical, and Social Science	Bachelor's degree	biology, biological sciences	No		41,650.00	None	None	79,300	4,100	83,400	5	As fast as average
Chemical Technicians	Life, Physical, and Social Science	Associate's degree	applied science or chemical technology	No		44,660.00	None	Moderate-term on-the-job training	66,500	1,200	67,700	2	Slower than average
Chemists and Materials Scientists	Life, Physical, and Social Science	Bachelor's degree	chemistry, materials science, physics, or engineering	No		72,610.00	None	None	98,400	2,600	101,000	3	Slower than average
Conservation Scientists and Foresters	Life, Physical, and Social Science	Bachelor's degree	forestry or a related field, such as agricultural science, rangeland management, or environmental science	Not Mandatory but certification shows a level of professional competence		60,220.00	None	None	36,500	2,700	39,200	7	As fast as average
Economists	Life, Physical, and Social Science	Master's degree	Economics	No		99,180.00	None	None	21,500	1,200	22,700	6	As fast as average
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians	Life, Physical, and Social Science	Associate's degree	environmental science, environmental health, public health	Some positions require certification or a license	chemistry, biology, geology, and physics, mathematics, statistics, and computer science	43,030.00	None	None	36,200	3,400	39,600	9	Faster than average
Environmental Scientists and Specialists	Life, Physical, and Social Science	Bachelor's degree	environmental science or a science-related field, such as biology, chemistry, physics, geosciences, or engineering	Not Mandatory but certification shows a level of professional competence		67,460.00	None	None	94,600	10,200	104,800	11	Faster than average
Epidemiologists	Life, Physical, and Social Science	Master's degree	Public health	No		69,450.00	None	None	5,800	400	6,200	6	As fast as average
Forensic Science Technicians	Life, Physical, and Social Science	Bachelor's degree	chemistry, biology, or in forensic science	Not Mandatory but certification shows a level of professional competence		56,320.00	None	Moderate-term on-the-job training	14,400	3,800	18,200	27	Much faster than average
Geographers	Life, Physical, and Social Science	Bachelor's degree	geography or in geographic information systems (GIS)	Not Mandatory but certification shows a level of professional competence		74,260.00	None	None	1,400	0	1,400	-2	Decline
Geological and Petroleum Technicians	Life, Physical, and Social Science	Associate's degree	geosciences, petroleum, mining, geographic information systems (GIS)	No		55,610.00	None	Moderate-term on-the-job training	16,500	1,900	18,400	12	Faster than average
Geoscientists	Life, Physical, and Social Science	Bachelor's degree	geoscience, physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics, engineering, or computer science	Some States		89,700.00	None	None	36,400	3,800	40,200	10	Faster than average
Historians	Life, Physical, and Social Science	Master's degree	History, public history, museum studies, historical preservation, or archival management.	No		55,800.00	None	None	3,500	100	3,600	2	Slower than average
Hydrologists	Life, Physical, and Social Science	Bachelor's degree	hydrology, geosciences, engineering, or earth science	No		79,550.00	None	None	7,000	500	7,500	7	As fast as average
Medical Scientists	Life, Physical, and Social Science	Doctoral or professional degree	Biology Ph.D., Medical Degree, Dual Degrees programs pairing specialized medical degrees and a Ph.D.	No		82,240.00	None	None	107,900	9,000	116,900	8	As fast as average
Microbiologists	Life, Physical, and Social Science	Bachelor's degree	microbiology, biochemistry or cell biology	No		67,550.00	None	None	22,400	800	23,200	4	Slower than average
Nuclear Technicians	Life, Physical, and Social Science	Associate's degree	nuclear science, nuclear technology	Not Mandatory but certification shows a level of professional competence	mathematics, physics, and chemistry	80,260.00	None	Moderate-term on-the-job training	6,800	-300	6,500	-5	Decline
Physicists and Astronomers	Life, Physical, and Social Science	Doctoral or professional degree	Ph.D. in physics. Ph.D in astronomy, Ph.D in related Field	No		110,980.00	None	None	20,000	1,500	21,500	7	As fast as average
Political Scientists	Life, Physical, and Social Science	Master's degree	Political science, public administration (MPA), master of public policy (MPP), or master of public affairs	No		99,730.00	None	None	6,200	-100	6,100	-2	Decline
Psychologists	Life, Physical, and Social Science	Master's degree or Doctorate	Psychology			72,580.00	None	Internship/residency	173,900	32,500	206,400	19	Much faster than average
Sociologists	Life, Physical, and Social Science	Master's degree	Sociology	No		73,760.00	None	None	2,600	0	2,600	-1	Little or no change
Survey Researchers	Life, Physical, and Social Science	Master's degree	marketing or survey research, statistics, and the social sciences.	Not Mandatory but certification shows a level of professional competence		53,920.00	None	None	16,700	1,900	18,600	12	Faster than average
Urban and Regional Planners	Life, Physical, and Social Science	Master's degree	Planning, urban and regional Planning	New Jersey only		68,220.00	None	None	38,000	2,400	40,400	6	As fast as average
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists	Life, Physical, and Social Science	Bachelor's degree	zoology, wildlife biology, ecology	No		59,680.00	None	None	21,300	800	22,100	4	Slower than average
Administrative Services Managers	Management	Bachelor's degree	business, engineering, facility management, or information management	Not Mandatory but certification shows a level of professional competence		86,110.00	Less than 5 years	None	287,300	23,500	310,800	8	As fast as average
Advertising, Promotions, and Marketing Managers	Management	Bachelor's degree	Marketing, advertising, Business, economics, finance, journalism	No		124,850.00	See How to Become One	None	225,200	19,700	244,900	9	Faster than average
Architectural and Engineering Managers	Management	Bachelor's degree	engineering, architecture	No		132,800.00	5 years or more	None	182,100	3,700	185,800	2	Slower than average
Compensation and Benefits Managers	Management	Bachelor's degree	human resources, business administration, business management, finance, MBA or a related field	Not Mandatory but certification shows a level of professional competence		111,430.00	5 years or more	None	16,900	1,100	18,000	6	As fast as average
Computer and Information Systems Managers	Management	Bachelor's degree	computer, information science or related field	No		131,600.00	5 years or more	None	348,500	53,700	402,200	15	Much faster than average
Construction Managers	Management	Bachelor's degree	construction science, construction management, architecture, or engineering	No		87,400.00	None	Moderate-term on-the-job training	373,200	17,800	391,000	5	As fast as average
Elementary, Middle, and High School Principals	Management	Master's degree	education leadership or education administration	Most States		90,410.00	5 years or more	None	240,000	14,000	254,000	6	As fast as average
Emergency Management Directors	Management	Bachelor's degree	business or public administration, accounting, finance, emergency management, or public health	Some States		67,330.00	5 years or more	None	10,500	700	11,200	6	As fast as average
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers	Management	High school diploma or equivalent	agriculture or a related field	No		64,170.00	5 years or more	None	929,800	-1,800	928,000	-2	Decline
Financial Managers	Management	Bachelor's degree	finance, accounting, economics, or business administration	Not Mandatory but certification shows a level of professional competence		117,990.00	5 years or more	None	555,900	37,700	593,600	7	As fast as average
Food Service Managers	Management	High school diploma or equivalent	restaurant and hospitality management or institutional food service management	Not Mandatory but certification shows a level of professional competence		48,690.00	Less than 5 years	None	305,000	15,700	320,700	5	As fast as average
Human Resources Managers	Management	Bachelor's degree	human resources, finance, business management, education, or information technology, labor relations, or MBA	Not Mandatory but certification shows a level of professional competence		104,440.00	5 years or more	None	122,500	10,800	133,300	9	Faster than average
Industrial Production Managers	Management	Bachelor's degree	bachelor in business administration or industrial engineering, MBA or a graduate degree in industrial management	Not Mandatory but certification shows a level of professional competence		93,940.00	5 years or more	None	173,400	-6,300	167,100	-4	Decline
Lodging Managers	Management	High school diploma or equivalent	hospitality or hotel management	Not Mandatory but certification shows a level of professional competence		49,720.00	Less than 5 years	None	48,400	3,700	52,100	8	As fast as average
Medical and Health Services Managers	Management	Bachelor's degree	health administration, health management, nursing, public health administration, or business administration	NO		94,500.00	Less than 5 years	None	333,000	56,300	389,300	17	Much faster than average
Natural Sciences Managers	Management	Bachelor's degree		Not Mandatory but certification shows a level of professional competence		120,160.00	5 years or more	None	55,100	1,800	56,900	3	Slower than average
Postsecondary Education Administrators	Management	Master's degree	social work, accounting, or marketing	No		88,580.00	Less than 5 years	None	175,100	15,200	190,300	9	Faster than average
Preschool and Childcare Center Directors	Management	Bachelor's degree	early childhood education	Most States		45,670.00	Less than 5 years	None	64,000	4,200	68,200	7	As fast as average
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers	Management	High school diploma or equivalent	Business administration, accounting, finance, real estate, or public administratin, MBA or real estate management	Some States		55,380.00	Less than 5 years	None	313,800	25,300	339,100	8	As fast as average
Public Relations and Fundraising Managers	Management	Bachelor's degree		Not Mandatory but certification shows a level of professional competence		104,140.00	5 years or more	None	65,800	4,700	70,500	7	As fast as average
Purchasing Managers	Management	Bachelor's degree	Business	Not Mandatory but certification shows a level of professional competence		108,120.00	5 years or more	None	73,000	700	73,700	1	Little or no change
Sales Managers	Management	Bachelor's degree	Business, Marketing	Not Mandatory but certification shows a level of professional competence		113,860.00	Less than 5 years	None	376,300	19,000	395,300	5	As fast as average
Social and Community Service Managers	Management	Bachelor's degree	social work, urban studies, public or business administration, public health, or a related field	No		63,530.00	5 years or more	None	138,500	13,200	151,700	10	Faster than average
Top Executives	Management	Bachelor's degree	Bachelor in business administration or in an area related to their field of work, public administration, law, or the liberal arts, MBA	No		102,690.00	5 years or more	None	2,467,500	147,000	2,614,500	6	As fast as average
Training and Development Managers	Management	Bachelor's degree	human resources, business administration, organizational development, or a related field	No		102,640.00	5 years or more	None	32,900	2,300	35,200	7	As fast as average
Actuaries	Math	Bachelor's degree	mathematics, actuarial science, statistics	Professional Certification Required		97,070.00	None	Long-term on-the-job training	24,600	4,400	29,000	18	Much faster than average
Mathematicians	Math	Master's degree	Mathematics	No		111,110.00	None	None	3,500	700	4,200	21	Much faster than average
Operations Research Analysts	Math	Bachelor's degree	operations research, engineering, computer science, analytics, or mathematics.	No		78,630.00	None	None	91,300	27,600	118,900	30	Much faster than average
Statisticians	Math	Master's degree	Statistics, mathematics, economics, computer science, or another quantitative field	No		80,110.00	None	None	30,000	10,100	40,100	34	Much faster than average
Announcers	Media and Communication	See How to Become One				30,080.00	None	Short-term on-the-job training	52,500	-5,800	46,700	-11	Decline
Broadcast and Sound Engineering Technicians	Media and Communication	See How to Become One				41,780.00	None	Short-term on-the-job training	117,200	7,700	124,900	7	As fast as average
Editors	Media and Communication	Bachelor's degree	communications, journalism, or English.	No		56,010.00	Less than 5 years	None	117,200	-6,200	111,000	-5	Decline
Film and Video Editors and Camera Operators	Media and Communication	Bachelor's degree	communications, cinematography or video-editing	Not Mandatory but certification shows a level of professional competence		55,740.00	None	None	58,900	6,400	65,300	11	Faster than average
Interpreters and Translators	Media and Communication	Bachelor's degree	Any Degree	Not Mandatory but certification shows a level of professional competence	English writing and comprehension, foreign languages, and computer proficiency	44,190.00	None	Short-term on-the-job training	61,000	17,500	78,500	29	Much faster than average
Photographers	Media and Communication	High school diploma or equivalent				31,710.00	None	Long-term on-the-job training	124,900	3,900	128,800	3	Slower than average
Public Relations Specialists	Media and Communication	Bachelor's degree	public relations, journalism, communications, English, or business	No		56,770.00	None	None	240,700	14,900	255,600	6	As fast as average
Reporters, Correspondents, and Broadcast News Analysts	Media and Communication	Bachelor's degree	Journalism or communications, English or political science	No		37,720.00	None	None	54,400	-4,800	49,600	-9	Decline
Technical Writers	Media and Communication	Bachelor's degree	journalism, English, or communications, knowledge in specialized field	Not Mandatory but certification shows a level of professional competence		70,240.00	Less than 5 years	Short-term on-the-job training	52,000	5,300	57,300	10	Faster than average
Writers and Authors	Media and Communication	Bachelor's degree	English, journalism, or communications	Not Mandatory but certification shows a level of professional competence		60,250.00	None	Moderate-term on-the-job training	136,500	3,100	139,600	2	Slower than average
Bill and Account Collectors	Office and Administrative Support	High school diploma or equivalent				34,440.00	None	Moderate-term on-the-job training	350,400	-19,600	330,800	-6	Decline
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks	Office and Administrative Support	Some college, no degree				37,250.00	None	Moderate-term on-the-job training	1,760,300	-148,700	1,611,600	-8	Decline
Customer Service Representatives	Office and Administrative Support	High school diploma or equivalent				31,720.00	None	Short-term on-the-job training	2,581,800	252,900	2,834,700	10	Faster than average
Desktop Publishers	Office and Administrative Support	Associate's degree	graphic design, graphic arts, or graphic communications	No		39,840.00	None	Short-term on-the-job training	14,800	-3,100	11,700	-21	Decline
Financial Clerks	Office and Administrative Support	High school diploma or equivalent				37,040.00	None	Short-term on-the-job training	1,426,500	89,300	1,515,800	6	As fast as average
General Office Clerks	Office and Administrative Support	High school diploma or equivalent				29,580.00	None	Short-term on-the-job training	3,062,500	95,800	3,158,300	3	Slower than average
Information Clerks	Office and Administrative Support	See How to Become One				32,050.00	None	Short-term on-the-job training	1,545,000	25,800	1,570,800	2	Slower than average
Material Recording Clerks	Office and Administrative Support	See How to Become One				26,240.00	None	See How to Become One	2,924,300	84,700	3,009,000	3	Slower than average
Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers	Office and Administrative Support	High school diploma or equivalent				38,010.00	None	Moderate-term on-the-job training	102,000	-3,000	99,000	3	Slower than average
Postal Service Workers	Office and Administrative Support	High school diploma or equivalent				56,790.00	None	Short-term on-the-job training	484,600	-136,000	348,600	-28	Decline
Receptionists	Office and Administrative Support	High school diploma or equivalent				27,300.00	None	Short-term on-the-job training	1,028,600	97,800	1,126,400	10	Faster than average
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants	Office and Administrative Support	High school diploma or equivalent				36,500.00	See How to Become One	See How to Become One	3,976,800	118,800	4,095,600	3	Slower than average
Tellers	Office and Administrative Support	High school diploma or equivalent				26,410.00	None	Short-term on-the-job training	520,500	40,000	560,500	-8	Decline
Animal Care and Service Workers	Personal Care and Service	High school diploma or equivalent				21,260.00	None	See How to Become One	241,600	25,700	267,300	11	Faster than average
Barbers, Hairdressers, and Cosmetologists	Personal Care and Service	Postsecondary nondegree award				23,710.00	None	None	656,400	64,400	720,800	10	Faster than average
Childcare Workers	Personal Care and Service	High school diploma or equivalent				20,320.00	None	Short-term on-the-job training	1,260,600	69,300	1,329,900	5	As fast as average
Fitness Trainers and Instructors	Personal Care and Service	High school diploma or equivalent				36,160.00	None	Short-term on-the-job training	279,100	23,400	302,500	8	As fast as average
Funeral Service Workers	Personal Care and Service	Associate's degree	funeral service or mortuary science	All States		53,390.00	See How to Become One	See How to Become One	60,400	3,100	63,500	5	As fast as average
Gaming Services Workers	Personal Care and Service	High school diploma or equivalent				20,040.00	See How to Become One	See How to Become One	131,900	1,000	132,900	1	Little or no change
Manicurists and Pedicurists	Personal Care and Service	Postsecondary nondegree award				20,820.00	None	None	113,600	11,700	125,300	10	Faster than average
Personal Care Aides	Personal Care and Service	No formal educational credential				20,980.00	None	Short-term on-the-job training	1,768,400	458,100	2,226,500	26	Much faster than average
Recreation Workers	Personal Care and Service	High school diploma or equivalent				23,320.00	None	Short-term on-the-job training	379,300	38,900	418,200	10	Faster than average
Skincare Specialists	Personal Care and Service	Postsecondary nondegree award				30,090.00	None	None	55,000	6,600	61,600	12	Faster than average
Assemblers and Fabricators	Production	High school diploma or equivalent				30,080.00	None	Moderate-term on-the-job training	1,834,000	-9,700	1,824,300	-1	Little or no change
Bakers	Production	No formal educational credential				24,170.00	None	Long-term on-the-job training	185,300	13,000	198,300	7	As fast as average
Butchers	Production	No formal educational credential				29,130.00	None	Long-term on-the-job training	139,000	7,000	146,000	5	As fast as average
Dental and Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians and Medical Appliance Technicians	Production	High school diploma or equivalent				33,950.00	None	See How to Become One	83,500	8,700	92,200	10	Faster than average
Food and Tobacco Processing Workers	Production	See How to Become One				26,350.00	None	Moderate-term on-the-job training	223,000	3,300	226,300	2	Slower than average
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers	Production	High school diploma or equivalent				37,060.00	None	Long-term on-the-job training	39,800	-4,500	35,300	-11	Decline
Machinists and Tool and Die Makers	Production	High school diploma or equivalent				42,110.00	None	Long-term on-the-job training	477,500	29,000	506,500	6	As fast as average
Metal and Plastic Machine Workers	Production	High school diploma or equivalent				34,080.00	None	See How to Become One	1,048,700	-133,900	914,800	-13	Decline
Painting and Coating Workers	Production	See How to Become One				34,340.00	None	Moderate-term on-the-job training	169,500	2,100	171,600	1	Little or no change
Power Plant Operators, Distributors, and Dispatchers	Production	High school diploma or equivalent				75,660.00	None	Long-term on-the-job training	60,000	-3,300	56,700	-6	Decline
Quality Control Inspectors	Production	High school diploma or equivalent				36,000.00	None	Moderate-term on-the-job training	496,600	-1,100	495,500	0	Little or no change
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators	Production	High school diploma or equivalent				58,530.00	None	Long-term on-the-job training	39,100	600	39,700	1	Slower than average
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators	Production	High school diploma or equivalent				44,790.00	None	Long-term on-the-job training	117,000	7,000	124,000	6	As fast as average
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers	Production	High school diploma or equivalent				38,150.00	None	Moderate-term on-the-job training	397,900	14,400	412,300	4	Slower than average
Woodworkers	Production	High school diploma or equivalent				29,470.00	None	See How to Become One	237,200	-1,400	235,800	-1	Little or no change
Correctional Officers and Bailiffs	Protective Service	High school diploma or equivalent				40,580.00	None	Moderate-term on-the-job training	474,800	17,900	492,700	4	Slower than average
Fire Inspectors	Protective Service	See How to Become One				54,790.00	See How to Become One	Moderate-term on-the-job training	14,100	900	15,000	6	As fast as average
Firefighters	Protective Service	Postsecondary nondegree award				46,870.00	None	Long-term on-the-job training	327,300	17,400	344,700	5	As fast as average
Police and Detectives	Protective Service	See How to Become One				60,270.00	See How to Become One	Moderate-term on-the-job training	806,400	33,100	839,500	4	Slower than average
Private Detectives and Investigators	Protective Service	High school diploma or equivalent				45,610.00	Less than 5 years	Moderate-term on-the-job training	34,900	1,800	36,700	5	As fast as average
Security Guards and Gaming Surveillance Officers	Protective Service	High school diploma or equivalent				24,680.00	None	Short-term on-the-job training	1,102,500	55,000	1,157,500	5	As fast as average
Advertising Sales Agents	Sales	High school diploma or equivalent				48,490.00	None	Moderate-term on-the-job training	167,900	-4,500	163,400	-3	Decline
Cashiers	Sales	No formal educational credential				19,310.00	None	Short-term on-the-job training	3,424,200	67,000	3,491,200	2	Slower than average
Insurance Sales Agents	Sales	High school diploma or equivalent				48,200.00	None	Moderate-term on-the-job training	466,100	43,500	509,600	9	Faster than average
Models	Sales	No formal educational credential				27,530.00	None	None	5,800	0	5,800	0	Little or no change
Real Estate Brokers and Sales Agents	Sales	High school diploma or equivalent				45,610.00	See How to Become One	See How to Become One	421,300	10,900	432,200	3	Slower than average
Retail Sales Workers	Sales	No formal educational credential				22,040.00	None	See How to Become One	4,859,600	331,000	5,190,600	7	As fast as average
Sales Engineers	Sales	Bachelor's degree	engineering, chemistry, or in business	No		97,650.00	None	Moderate-term on-the-job training	69,900	4,900	74,800	7	As fast as average
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents	Sales	Bachelor's degree	business, finance, accounting, or economics, MBA	Certification or Licencing required for some services		71,550.00	None	Moderate-term on-the-job training	341,500	32,500	374,000	10	Faster than average
Travel Agents	Sales	High school diploma or equivalent				35,660.00	None	Moderate-term on-the-job training	74,100	-8,700	65,400	-12	Decline
Wholesale and Manufacturing Sales Representatives	Sales	See How to Become One				59,080.00	None	Moderate-term on-the-job training	1,800,900	117,200	1,918,100	7	As fast as average
Air Traffic Controllers	Transportation and Material Moving	Associate's degree	Air Traffic Collegiate Training Initiative, or the AT-CTI program	All States		122,950.00	None	Long-term on-the-job training	24,500	-2,100	22,400	-9	Decline
Airline and Commercial Pilots	Transportation and Material Moving	See How to Become One				102,520.00	See How to Become One	Moderate-term on-the-job training	119,200	5,400	124,600	5	As fast as average
Bus Drivers	Transportation and Material Moving	High school diploma or equivalent				30,950.00	None	See How to Become One	665,000	37,500	702,500	6	As fast as average
Delivery Truck Drivers and Driver/Sales Workers	Transportation and Material Moving	High school diploma or equivalent				27,760.00	None	Short-term on-the-job training	1,330,000	48,100	1,378,100	4	Slower than average
Flight Attendants	Transportation and Material Moving	High school diploma or equivalent				44,860.00	Less than 5 years	Moderate-term on-the-job training	97,900	2,200	100,100	2	Slower than average
Hand Laborers and Material Movers	Transportation and Material Moving	No formal educational credential				24,090.00	None	Short-term on-the-job training	3,719,300	175,500	3,894,800	5	As fast as average
Heavy and Tractor-trailer Truck Drivers	Transportation and Material Moving	Postsecondary nondegree award				40,260.00	None	Short-term on-the-job training	1,797,700	98,800	1,896,500	5	As fast as average
Material Moving Machine Operators	Transportation and Material Moving	See How to Become One				33,640.00	See How to Become One	See How to Become One	679,900	19,500	699,400	3	Slower than average
Railroad Workers	Transportation and Material Moving	High school diploma or equivalent				55,180.00	See How to Become One	Moderate-term on-the-job training	113,300	-3,300	110,000	-3	Decline
Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs	Transportation and Material Moving	No formal educational credential				23,510.00	None	Short-term on-the-job training	233,700	30,600	264,300	13	Faster than average
Water Transportation Workers	Transportation and Material Moving	See How to Become One				55,000.00	See How to Become One	See How to Become One	78,500	7,200	85,700	9	Faster than average

Source: Occupation Outlook Handbook

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