Comprehensive guides covering duties, skills, education, and salary for 676+ occupations.
An accountant manages financial records, prepares tax returns, and ensures compliance with financial regulations. They a...
$55,000 - $85,000
An accountant associate supports the accounting department by handling routine financial transactions, maintaining recor...
$40,000 - $58,000
A budget assistant helps organizations manage their financial planning by tracking expenditures, preparing budget docume...
$38,000 - $52,000
A cashier processes customer transactions at point-of-sale terminals, handles payments, provides receipts, and delivers ...
$25,000 - $35,000
A senior cashier oversees daily checkout operations, trains new cashiers, handles complex transactions, and ensures the ...
$30,000 - $42,000
A cashier clerk combines cash handling responsibilities with general clerical duties, processing payments while also man...
$28,000 - $38,000
A collections specialist contacts customers with overdue accounts, negotiates payment arrangements, and works to recover...
$35,000 - $50,000
A senior collections specialist handles complex and high-value delinquent accounts, mentors junior collectors, and devel...
$45,000 - $65,000
A payroll assistant supports the payroll department by processing employee wages, maintaining time records, and ensuring...
$37,000 - $50,000
A procurement assistant supports the purchasing department by processing purchase orders, maintaining vendor records, an...
$36,000 - $50,000
A bank teller serves as the primary point of contact for customers at financial institutions, processing deposits, withd...
$30,000 - $40,000
Clean books at month-end start with someone who checks each receipt, invoice and deposit as it comes in. As an accountin...
$43,520 - $61,470
Lenders and auditors trust an organization's numbers only when its statements come out clean and on time. The accounting...
$125,490 - $219,980
Whether working with research grants, department budgets, or a company's general ledger, accounting specialists need to ...
$43,520 - $61,470
Suppliers want to be paid on the promised date, and budget holders want nothing paid without their sign-off. Accounts pa...
$43,520 - $61,470
As long as an organization buys goods and services, someone has to make sure every bill is genuine, approved and paid ex...
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Unpaid invoices are money a business has earned but cannot spend yet. Accounts receivable managers turn them into cash f...
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For boards, regulators, and the public, trust in an organization's numbers rests on auditors. They make sure that polici...
$67,020 - $109,810
Before leaders approve a new program, a new position or a pay raise, somebody has to tell them what it will cost. In gov...
$75,320 - $114,220
Whether a university is adding programs or a public agency is cutting costs, its leaders rely on a budget director to te...
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College students and their parents deal with the bursar's office at least once a term, usually over a tuition bill, a pa...
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Chief financial officers make big calls on borrowing, investment and spending, and every one of them rests on the accoun...
$125,490 - $219,980
Leaders who approve budgets, prices and big projects need numbers they can act on. As a financial analyst you'll build f...
$79,290 - $133,340
Few things test staff goodwill faster than a late or wrong paycheck, and that is where a payroll manager comes in. The j...
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Employees notice a pay mistake the day it lands, and a short paycheck can mean a late rent payment. Payroll supervisors ...
$55,950 - $85,090
Although customers rarely meet them, teller supervisors shape how smoothly a bank or credit union branch runs on a busy ...
$55,950 - $85,090
A mason constructs and repairs structures using brick, stone, concrete block, and other masonry materials. They read blu...
$42,000 - $72,000
An electrician installs, maintains, and repairs electrical wiring, systems, and fixtures in residential, commercial, and...
$50,000 - $85,000
An electrical supervisor oversees electrical installation and maintenance crews, ensuring projects are completed safely,...
$65,000 - $95,000
An electrical assistant supervisor supports the lead supervisor in managing electrical crews, helping coordinate daily w...
$55,000 - $80,000
An electrical foreman leads a crew of electricians on construction projects, managing day-to-day work assignments, ensur...
$60,000 - $90,000
A carpenter constructs, installs, and repairs structures and fixtures made from wood and other materials. They work on a...
$40,000 - $70,000
A welder joins metal parts using heat and filler materials, working with specialized equipment to fabricate and repair m...
$40,000 - $65,000
A welding foreman supervises a team of welders, overseeing fabrication and welding operations to ensure quality, safety,...
$55,000 - $85,000
A painter applies paint, stain, varnish, and other finishes to interior and exterior surfaces of buildings and structure...
$35,000 - $58,000
A painting foreman leads a crew of painters on construction and maintenance projects, planning work schedules, ensuring ...
$48,000 - $72,000
A plasterer applies plaster, stucco, and similar materials to interior and exterior walls and ceilings, creating smooth ...
$40,000 - $68,000
A plumber installs, repairs, and maintains pipes and fixtures for water, gas, and drainage systems in residential, comme...
$48,000 - $80,000
A heavy equipment operator drives and controls large machinery such as bulldozers, excavators, loaders, and cranes used ...
$42,000 - $70,000
An HVAC refrigeration foreman leads a team of technicians in installing, maintaining, and repairing heating, ventilation...
$58,000 - $85,000
An insulator installs and replaces insulation materials in buildings, mechanical systems, and industrial equipment to co...
$40,000 - $70,000
A labor foreman supervises a crew of general laborers on construction sites, directing day-to-day tasks, ensuring safety...
$45,000 - $68,000
A labor supervisor manages multiple labor crews or a large workforce on construction and industrial projects, overseeing...
$55,000 - $80,000
A utility worker performs a variety of manual and semi-skilled tasks to support construction, maintenance, and operation...
$30,000 - $45,000
A sheet metal shop foreman oversees fabrication operations in a sheet metal shop, supervising workers who cut, shape, an...
$55,000 - $80,000
A trades helper assists skilled tradespeople by carrying materials, setting up work areas, and performing basic tasks un...
$28,000 - $40,000
Quiet shifts are the goal in a boiler plant. Boiler operators make the steam, heat and hot water that hospitals, univers...
$63,160 - $101,150
This is HVAC work for people who like computers. In office towers, hospitals and campuses, building automation specialis...
$48,360 - $77,060
The comfort of classrooms, the stability of research labs, and the size of the energy bill all rest on how well a buildi...
$62,690 - $101,360
Cabinetry is judged years later, by drawers that still close and doors that still hang straight. Cabinet makers build ki...
$38,830 - $55,760
Whether the order is a kitchen, a reception desk, or a wall of lab casework, it has to pass through the saw, the bench a...
$58,630 - $91,680
The carpenter who can plan a crew's day is usually the one who gets promoted. Carpenter foremen lead crews on building s...
$63,400 - $101,460
A fire alarm alone isn't likely to save a building if its detectors are dirty and its batteries dead, but if a fire star...
$47,820 - $73,690
Reliability is the main qualification for this work. Contractors, warehouses, cities and universities hire general labor...
$36,090 - $46,920
Warm homes in January, cool classrooms in July and cold storage for food and medicine all depend on HVAC technicians. Th...
$48,360 - $77,060
When a tractor breaks down at planting time, the mechanic can be the deciding factor in whether a field goes in on sched...
$56,970 - $79,270
Keypads and card readers have widened this trade. Locksmiths install and repair mechanical and electronic locks, design ...
$43,160 - $64,560
Fixing a leaking valve is often less time-consuming than lining up the part, the shutdown and the technician for it beca...
$47,820 - $75,000
Plenty of repair delays start in the office. Maintenance planning supervisors lead the planners, schedulers and work con...
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Almost every building has a repair list that is short on opening day and growing after that. These repairs cover the roo...
$62,690 - $101,360
Musicians who like to tinker often find their way into repair work. Musical instrument repair technicians tune, adjust a...
$37,670 - $58,430
Nobody calls the copier technician on a good day. Copiers, printers, scanners and mailroom machines all break down soone...
$38,900 - $59,870
Whether a hospital needs steam for its sterilizers or a lab needs chilled water for its equipment, both rely on high-pre...
$50,190 - $85,110
Safe drinking water, working drains and legal installations for tenants, patients, and students rest on the plumbing cre...
$63,400 - $101,460
Storm cleanup brings the longest days in line work. Power line workers build and repair the overhead and underground lin...
$67,270 - $109,740
Whether the building is a dorm, a hospital, or a data center, its owners need to control who gets through each door and ...
$47,820 - $73,690
A new air handler alone isn't likely to cool a lab if its ductwork leaks, but if the ducts are tight and well sized, the...
$47,830 - $81,610
The steady supply of heat, cooling, and backup power for hospital wards, research labs, and residence halls often comes ...
$63,160 - $101,150
A good frame deserves a second life. In furniture shops, auto trim shops and the maintenance departments of hotels and u...
$37,340 - $54,580
Tap water hides a lot of work. Water systems managers oversee the plants, pipes and crews that deliver drinking water, f...
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As long as people turn on a tap and expect clean water, plants will need operators to make sure every gallon is treated,...
$48,040 - $74,780
An automotive mechanic inspects, diagnoses, and repairs vehicles, performing routine maintenance and complex repairs on ...
$38,000 - $65,000
A computer operator monitors and controls computer systems and equipment, ensuring that hardware and software run effici...
$38,000 - $60,000
An engineer applies scientific and mathematical principles to design, develop, and improve systems, structures, machines...
$60,000 - $85,000
An associate engineer works alongside senior engineers on design, analysis, and project execution, gaining hands-on expe...
$55,000 - $75,000
An engineering aide provides technical support to engineers by performing drafting, data collection, testing, and other ...
$35,000 - $52,000
A junior architect assists in the design and planning of building projects, creating drawings, building models, and supp...
$50,000 - $68,000
A mechanical engineer assistant supports mechanical engineers with design, testing, and documentation tasks, helping to ...
$38,000 - $55,000
A telecommunications technician assistant supports senior technicians in installing, maintaining, and repairing telephon...
$32,000 - $48,000
A technical director leads and manages technical operations, overseeing engineering teams, setting technical standards, ...
$110,000 - $180,000
A senior technical director provides executive-level technical leadership, guiding large-scale technology initiatives, m...
$140,000 - $220,000
A central plant supervisor manages the operations of a facility's central plant, overseeing heating, cooling, power gene...
$58,000 - $82,000
Floor plans spread across a studio table, marked up after the latest client meeting, get redrawn by an architect until t...
$77,960 - $126,550
Architects rely on designers to turn sketches into models, drawings and renderings that clients can react to. Architectu...
$55,650 - $80,870
Red pen markups on an engineer's sketch are the raw material for a CAD (computer-aided design) drafter, who turns them i...
$55,650 - $80,870
While most people now carry a map on their phone, someone still has to build it, gathering survey data, satellite images...
$65,670 - $101,960
Proof sheets of a new county map, covered in notes about labels and line weights, have to pass a cartography manager's r...
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An oscilloscope trace that jumps when it should hold steady can send an electronics engineer back to the schematic for t...
$101,680 - $167,670
Schematics and a soldering iron are the everyday tools of an electronics technician, whose job is to find the failed par...
$61,610 - $97,650
Most campuses and large employers put a lot of money into buildings that run heating, cooling and lights for long hours....
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Whether working on a city park, a college campus, or a hospital garden, architects in this field need to be able to make...
$64,170 - $104,090
Heating, cooling, plumbing and piping systems have to be drawn in detail before anyone installs them, and those drawings...
$58,080 - $86,120
A chiller that quits during an August heat wave is the kind of problem a mechanical engineer gets called in to solve. Wo...
$84,130 - $132,590
Faculty investigators, graduate students, and industry sponsors rely on research engineers to ensure the reliability of ...
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Before a fence goes up or a foundation is poured, someone has to find where the property line really runs, and that is a...
$58,170 - $98,130
Above the ceiling tiles of offices and hospitals, telecommunications technicians pull and label the copper and fiber cab...
$51,830 - $81,690
A chief medical technologist manages the operations of a clinical laboratory, supervising technologists and technicians,...
$72,000 - $100,000
A clinic assistant supports healthcare providers in clinical settings by managing patient intake, assisting with basic p...
$30,000 - $42,000
A pharmacy assistant supports pharmacists by managing inventory, processing prescriptions, assisting customers, and main...
$28,000 - $38,000
Registered nurses provide patient care, educate patients about health conditions, and offer advice and emotional support...
$60,000 - $95,000
Medical assistants perform both administrative and clinical tasks in physician offices, hospitals, and other healthcare ...
$32,000 - $45,000
Dental hygienists clean teeth, examine patients for signs of oral diseases, and provide preventive dental care and educa...
$65,000 - $90,000
Emergency medical technicians respond to emergency calls, perform basic life support, and transport patients to medical ...
$30,000 - $42,000
Physical therapists help patients recover from injuries, surgeries, and chronic conditions by developing personalized tr...
$75,000 - $105,000
Occupational therapists help patients develop, recover, and improve the skills needed for daily living and working after...
$72,000 - $100,000
Radiologic technologists perform diagnostic imaging procedures such as X-rays, CT scans, and fluoroscopy to help physici...
$55,000 - $78,000
Surgical technologists assist in surgical operations by preparing operating rooms, arranging equipment, and helping surg...
$45,000 - $62,000
Respiratory therapists treat patients who have difficulty breathing due to chronic respiratory diseases, trauma, or prem...
$55,000 - $80,000
Speech-language pathologists diagnose and treat communication and swallowing disorders in patients of all ages. They hel...
$65,000 - $95,000
Dietitians are food and nutrition experts who advise patients on healthy eating habits to manage and prevent disease. Th...
$55,000 - $78,000
Home health aides provide personal care and basic health-related services to elderly, disabled, or chronically ill patie...
$25,000 - $35,000
Certified nursing assistants provide hands-on patient care under the supervision of registered nurses and licensed pract...
$28,000 - $38,000
Phlebotomists draw blood from patients and donors for medical testing, transfusions, research, and blood donations. They...
$30,000 - $42,000
Medical records clerks organize, maintain, and protect patient health information and medical records. They ensure that ...
$30,000 - $42,000
Health information technicians manage and organize health data using classification systems and electronic health record...
$38,000 - $55,000
Optometrists examine eyes, diagnose vision problems, prescribe corrective lenses, and treat certain eye diseases. They p...
$100,000 - $140,000
Audiologists diagnose, manage, and treat hearing and balance disorders in patients of all ages. They use specialized equ...
$80,000 - $110,000
Chiropractors diagnose and treat neuromuscular disorders through manual adjustments and manipulation of the spine. They ...
$60,000 - $100,000
Veterinarians diagnose, treat, and prevent diseases and injuries in animals, including pets, livestock, and wildlife. Th...
$90,000 - $130,000
Veterinary technicians assist veterinarians in diagnosing and treating animals by performing clinical tasks such as labo...
$32,000 - $48,000
Diagnostic medical sonographers use specialized equipment to create images of internal body structures using high-freque...
$62,000 - $90,000
Anesthesiologists are physicians who administer anesthesia and manage pain before, during, and after surgical procedures...
$300,000 - $450,000
Psychiatrists are medical doctors who specialize in diagnosing, treating, and preventing mental health disorders. They c...
$220,000 - $350,000
Dermatologists diagnose and treat conditions affecting the skin, hair, and nails, ranging from acne and eczema to skin c...
$300,000 - $450,000
Pediatricians provide medical care for infants, children, and adolescents, managing everything from routine well-child v...
$180,000 - $250,000
Surgeons perform operations to treat injuries, diseases, and deformities by physically altering the body. They use a var...
$300,000 - $500,000
Dentists diagnose and treat problems with patients teeth, gums, and related parts of the mouth. They provide preventive ...
$150,000 - $220,000
Orthodontists specialize in diagnosing, preventing, and correcting misaligned teeth and jaws. They design and apply brac...
$200,000 - $350,000
Opticians help fit eyeglasses and contact lenses based on prescriptions from optometrists and ophthalmologists. They ass...
$32,000 - $50,000
When a patient books a visit, the way a clinic is run can decide whether they spend the morning in the waiting room or w...
$94,700 - $166,100
Between patients, a dental assistant runs instruments through the autoclave, wipes down the chair and sets out a fresh t...
$44,340 - $58,090
Pureed lunches for patients who have trouble swallowing and low-sodium trays for those with kidney disease have usually ...
$33,880 - $45,750
Whether students welcome advice about sleep, alcohol and sex or roll their eyes at it, colleges and health departments s...
$50,620 - $87,130
Campus health survey results, showing how students sleep, drink and cope with stress, set a health promotion director's ...
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Slides with a fold through the tissue, or a stain that came out too pale, go back to the bench on a histology supervisor...
$47,650 - $81,450
A single mislabeled tissue cassette can undo an otherwise careful biopsy, which is a serious error, since a second check...
$47,650 - $81,450
Whether working in a nursing home, a doctor's office, or a patient's home, licensed practical nurses need to be able to ...
$59,000 - $76,030
When a doctor orders a blood count or a culture, the lab result can decide whether treatment starts that afternoon or wh...
$47,650 - $81,450
Although patients rarely see the records office, every bill, audit and court request depends on it. Medical records supe...
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Lab medicine is more complicated than most patients realize and covers more than just running a sample through a machine...
$47,650 - $81,450
Recorded dictation from doctors, played back with a drug reference open beside it, fills a medical transcriptionist's wo...
$34,150 - $48,000
One clinic morning might bring a child's ear infection, an older patient's blood pressure check and a new diabetes diagn...
$117,990 - $156,700
Although nurses at the bedside get most of the credit, someone has to make sure every unit has enough of them. Nursing s...
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As long as people take prescription medicines, pharmacists will be needed to make sure each dose is safe, correct and un...
$129,380 - $161,840
When a state inspector walks in, the manager's records can decide whether the visit ends in a clean report or whether it...
$129,380 - $161,840
Pharmacists, patients, and prescribers count on pharmacy technicians to ensure the accuracy of every prescription before...
$37,850 - $49,990
On the parallel bars, a patient recovering from a stroke practices walking again while a physical therapist assistant (P...
$59,820 - $78,680
The first patient of the day finds clean mats and warm hot packs because a physical therapy aide got to the clinic early...
$30,410 - $38,810
Although patients come for their therapist, a clinic only runs well if someone manages the schedule, the billing and the...
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With a stopwatch, a test manual and a quiet room, a psychometrist gives memory, thinking and personality tests exactly a...
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When a CT scanner goes down in the middle of a busy afternoon, a radiology manager rebuilds the schedule and gets the se...
$94,700 - $166,100
For veterinarians, pet owners and research labs, veterinary assistants ensure the everyday care of animals in a clinic, ...
$35,660 - $45,710
An administrative associate provides comprehensive office support by managing correspondence, scheduling, data entry, an...
$35,000 - $50,000
A secretary manages office communications, schedules, and administrative tasks, serving as a key point of contact for in...
$32,000 - $48,000
A materials supply storekeeper manages the receipt, storage, and distribution of supplies and materials, maintaining acc...
$32,000 - $48,000
A stock inventory assistant helps maintain accurate inventory levels by counting stock, updating records, organizing sto...
$28,000 - $38,000
A lead materials handler supervises a team of material handlers, coordinating the movement of goods through warehouse or...
$38,000 - $52,000
A proofreader reviews written content for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and formatting errors, ensuring that all publi...
$38,000 - $58,000
Keeping a department running is more work than most people realize and covers more than just answering the phone. The sc...
$38,830 - $58,000
Billing offices and research teams need every number keyed exactly as it appears on the form. Data entry clerks handle t...
$35,760 - $48,410
Any database that many people edit ends up with duplicate records, stale addresses and codes typed three different ways....
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As long as offices trade contracts, checks and parcels, mail clerks will be needed to get each one to the right desk. Th...
$35,470 - $46,450
For students, faculty, and business offices, the speed and security of campus mail rest on the mail services manager. Th...
$86,460 - $157,420
If a delivery goes missing on campus, the mail services supervisor is usually the first to hear about it. In fact, so mu...
$55,950 - $85,090
Although few people notice when forms are processed, copies are ready and files are in order, an office slows down fast ...
$36,350 - $54,300
When a records office, call center or processing unit gets busy, the supervisor's planning can be the deciding factor in...
$55,950 - $85,090
Every microscope, laptop and truck bought with public or grant money has to be accounted for until the day it is sold or...
$38,200 - $51,570
Auditors and grant sponsors expect an organization to find any piece of equipment it has bought, from a lab freezer to a...
$55,950 - $85,090
Visitors and callers get their first impression of an office at the front desk, often before they meet anyone else who w...
$33,960 - $45,130
For auditors, lawyers, and the public, an office's ability to find the right document rests on its records coordinator. ...
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Requests for public documents keep arriving at government agencies and public universities, and state law gives each one...
$86,460 - $157,420
Callers to a hospital's or university's main number often want one person fast, and they rarely know the extension. Gett...
$34,820 - $46,530
A lawyer's scribbled edits or a doctor's recorded dictation is rarely ready to send. In law firms, hospitals, government...
$40,800 - $57,670
A farm worker performs physical labor on farms and ranches, including planting, cultivating, harvesting crops, and carin...
$28,000 - $38,000
A farm supervisor oversees daily agricultural operations, directing work crews, managing production schedules, and ensur...
$40,000 - $60,000
A dairy worker cares for dairy cattle and assists with milk production operations, including feeding, milking, cleaning ...
$28,000 - $40,000
A groundskeeper maintains the outdoor areas of properties including lawns, gardens, walkways, and athletic fields, ensur...
$30,000 - $42,000
A lead groundskeeper directs a crew of groundskeepers, planning landscape maintenance schedules, overseeing project work...
$38,000 - $52,000
A horticulturist applies scientific knowledge of plant biology to cultivate, manage, and improve plants for food product...
$42,000 - $65,000
Every new crop variety, fertilizer rate or pest treatment has to be tested in real fields before farmers can trust it. A...
$40,950 - $63,630
Whether a facility houses mice for medical research or dogs and horses at a veterinary school, many institutions rely on...
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Caring for animals is more physical than most people expect and covers more than just feeding and cleaning. The daily ch...
$29,820 - $40,050
As long as a forest is expected to produce timber, shelter wildlife and host research or recreation, it needs a plan for...
$62,710 - $91,640
Although foresters write the plans, technicians gather much of the data behind them and carry out the fieldwork that fol...
$47,360 - $68,600
Crowded young forests grow slowly and burn easily. Forestry workers thin them out, replant logged and burned ground and ...
$37,440 - $45,760
Almost every campus has grounds that are planted when the buildings go up and mowed, pruned and cleared of snow after th...
$47,390 - $72,590
For plant researchers, commercial growers and public gardens, horticulture technicians ensure the health of the plants t...
$40,950 - $63,630
A cracked sprinkler head can soak a sidewalk while the grass beside it turns brown. Irrigation technicians track down fa...
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Farmers want weeds and insects gone without spray drifting onto a neighbor's crop or into a creek. Pesticide applicators...
$39,160 - $51,240
A deputy chief of police serves as a senior law enforcement executive, assisting the chief of police in commanding depar...
$100,000 - $160,000
A lead security officer supervises a team of security officers, coordinating shift operations, responding to incidents, ...
$38,000 - $55,000
A parking attendant manages parking facilities by directing vehicles, collecting fees, issuing tickets, and ensuring ord...
$26,000 - $36,000
A lifeguard monitors swimming areas to prevent accidents and respond to emergencies, enforcing safety rules and providin...
$24,000 - $35,000
Whether a department patrols a small town, a county seat or a university campus, residents hold one person answerable fo...
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Almost every police department has a pile of calls that are logged during a busy shift and dealt with after that. In the...
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Most people reach safety management after years as a specialist or engineer. Environmental health and safety managers ru...
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Any employer can say it puts safety first. To prove it, a company or campus needs people who inspect work areas, train s...
$69,560 - $111,690
In a property room, the paperwork matters as much as the evidence. Evidence technicians work for police departments and ...
$57,830 - $94,520
For residents, students, staff, and the local fire department, fire safety managers ensure the readiness of a site's ala...
$72,140 - $119,500
Chemical waste is where careful labs tend to get careless. The half-empty bottles and unlabeled jars that pile up in lab...
$44,720 - $61,530
When a drum leaks or a disposal site rejects a shipment, a supervisor's training and paperwork can decide whether the em...
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Whether a driver was parked legally or simply missed a sign, they deserve a fair hearing before paying a fine. Parking a...
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It takes a thick skin to write tickets for a living. Parking enforcement officers patrol streets, garages and lots for c...
$39,870 - $60,490
Construction season puts a parking manager's planning to the test. Parking services managers handle the permits, lots, s...
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Much of this job comes down to scheduling. Parking services supervisors set the patrol routes, event crews and counter h...
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As long as a department divides its city into districts and divisions, each one will need a commander to make sure the c...
$81,860 - $132,620
For callers in crisis, officers on the street, and the dispatchers between them, police dispatch supervisors ensure the ...
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Good dispatchers ask where before they ask what. Police dispatchers answer emergency and routine calls in city, county a...
$45,210 - $64,260
The hardest calls on a night shift usually end up with a police lieutenant. Most larger departments keep one on duty as ...
$81,860 - $132,620
Whether a call is a fender bender, a break-in or a family fight, residents still rely on patrol officers to show up, cal...
$59,290 - $97,600
For most officers, sergeant is the first taste of supervision. At roll call, police sergeants set the beats, breaks and ...
$81,860 - $132,620
Whether working with a museum's galleries, a hospital's emergency entrance, or a quiet office tower, security supervisor...
$45,030 - $71,950
An academic advising coordinator manages academic advising services for students, overseeing advisors, developing advisi...
$48,000 - $68,000
An admissions counselor guides prospective students through the college application process, reviewing applications, con...
$38,000 - $55,000
A camp manager oversees the operations of a camp facility, managing staff, programs, logistics, and safety to ensure a p...
$40,000 - $60,000
A career service specialist helps students and alumni with career planning, job searches, and professional development, ...
$42,000 - $60,000
A student support coordinator develops and manages programs that help students succeed academically and personally, conn...
$40,000 - $58,000
A tutor provides individualized or small-group instruction to students, helping them understand course material, develop...
$28,000 - $50,000
Almost every college student has a degree plan that is mapped out during the first year and rewritten after that. These ...
$51,270 - $82,870
For students with disabilities, their instructors and the college itself, accessibility services managers ensure equal a...
$80,870 - $144,370
Building an entering class can be exciting and, at times, nerve-racking, especially in the weeks before the deposit dead...
$80,870 - $144,370
Applicants, parents and school counselors depend on admissions specialists for the accuracy of every application file. T...
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When applications pile up before a deadline, the processing team decides whether letters go out on time or whether appli...
$55,950 - $85,090
Students who are blind, have low vision or have a learning disability such as dyslexia need their course readings in a f...
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Almost every college has a career promise that is made during recruitment and judged after graduation. It rests on the i...
$80,870 - $144,370
Transcripts from abroad arrive graded on scales an admissions office may never have seen. Credentials evaluators sort th...
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If a student's disability affects classes or exams, disability services specialists are involved too. Whether working wi...
$51,270 - $82,870
An aid package alone isn't likely to change a student's plans if the college is a poor fit, but if a family is torn betw...
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Families comparing college offers want to know what they will actually pay. Financial aid directors lead the campus offi...
$80,870 - $144,370
Graduate students juggling research, teaching and a thesis can lose a whole semester over one missed form. The graduate ...
$38,830 - $58,000
International students have to keep their visa status in order through every course change, trip home and new job. Inter...
$51,270 - $82,870
Working the front desk of an international student office can be busy and, at times, emotional. As an international stud...
$38,830 - $58,000
Every international student and visiting scholar on a campus depends on one office to keep the university's permission t...
$80,870 - $144,370
When a student's parents never went to college, one adult who knows the process can decide whether that student applies ...
$51,270 - $82,870
Roommate disputes, fire alarms and late-night crises do not keep office hours. That is why residence hall directors live...
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Whether students join a club to make friends or to add a line to a resume, most campuses still rely on student organizat...
$51,270 - $82,870
Sending students to study in another country can be life-changing and, at times, nerve-racking for the college that send...
$80,870 - $144,370
Students, faculty and outside testing companies depend on a campus testing center for exams that are fair and secure. Te...
$55,950 - $85,090
A sales assistant supports the sales team by helping customers, processing transactions, maintaining product displays, a...
$26,000 - $40,000
A center coordinator manages the daily operations of a facility or program center, handling scheduling, customer relatio...
$35,000 - $50,000
A tour coordinator plans, organizes, and manages tour experiences for groups and individuals, handling logistics, schedu...
$35,000 - $52,000
A custodian maintains the cleanliness, safety, and appearance of buildings and facilities, performing routine cleaning, ...
$28,000 - $40,000
An event attendant supports the setup, operation, and teardown of events, ensuring venues are prepared, guests are assis...
$24,000 - $35,000
A gift shop manager operates and oversees a retail gift shop, managing sales, inventory, staff, merchandising, and custo...
$35,000 - $52,000
An assistant events coordinator supports the planning and execution of events by handling logistics, vendor communicatio...
$35,000 - $48,000
A senior event coordinator leads the planning and execution of complex events, managing budgets, vendor relationships, a...
$52,000 - $75,000
A bus operations supervisor manages daily bus transit operations, overseeing drivers, coordinating routes and schedules,...
$45,000 - $65,000
An assistant catering manager supports the catering manager in planning and executing food service events, coordinating ...
$35,000 - $52,000
A food operations manager oversees all aspects of food service operations within a facility, managing staff, budgets, fo...
$50,000 - $75,000
If tickets are involved, a box office manager usually is too. The work covers ticket sales, seating, refunds and the sta...
$61,060 - $104,770
Sales managers break a company's sales goal into targets for each rep and territory, then coach the team toward them, re...
$100,360 - $207,340
While a catalog lists what a manufacturer makes, buyers still want someone who knows which product fits their shelves, b...
$50,470 - $99,640
Most weeks in a ticket office bring a steady flow of phone and online orders. The busiest days are on-sale dates and pla...
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Prospective students, alumni and first-time visitors often arrive on campus with a variety of needs, from a parking pass...
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A photographer assistant supports professional photographers by setting up equipment, adjusting lighting, managing props...
$28,000 - $40,000
A senior photographer leads photographic projects, producing high-quality images for publications, marketing, events, or...
$50,000 - $80,000
A videographer plans, shoots, and edits video content for organizations, clients, or productions, creating visual storie...
$40,000 - $65,000
Acquisitions editors pick the books a university press or other publisher will take on. They scout authors at conference...
$57,300 - $106,100
Audio visual technicians set up the projectors, microphones, speakers and screens for lectures, meetings and events, the...
$46,390 - $77,560
Broadcast engineers keep radio and TV stations on the air, maintaining the transmitters, antennas and studio links that ...
$40,320 - $83,520
Broadcast producers line up guests, write scripts and plan a radio or TV program minute by minute, then direct the recor...
$62,670 - $134,800
Broadcast program directors fill a radio or TV station's weekly schedule, mixing shows bought from networks and distribu...
$62,670 - $134,800
Broadcast technicians switch a station between network feeds, local shows and commercials from master control, the room ...
$40,320 - $83,520
Broadcast traffic coordinators assemble the daily log that tells a radio or TV station which commercial, promo or sponso...
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When a transmitter fails in the middle of a live broadcast, the chief engineer's groundwork can be the deciding factor i...
$40,320 - $83,520
Cinematographers, often credited as directors of photography, give a film, series or commercial its look: the cameras an...
$50,920 - $106,660
Contracts and rights managers draft the agreements a publisher signs with its authors, then sell translation, audio and ...
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A single broken line or missing font can spoil an otherwise polished brochure and force a reprint, which is an expensive...
$43,730 - $73,840
Most universities, magazines and newsrooms put (or should put) a lot of care into the words that carry their name. That ...
$57,300 - $106,100
Interpreters and translators carry meaning from one language into another, interpreters out loud and on the spot, transl...
$46,530 - $80,830
Whether the request is for a lecture, a lab session or a campus ceremony, deaf and hard of hearing students need a quali...
$46,530 - $80,830
Lighting technicians hang, cable and focus each fixture where the designer's light plot puts it, then program the cues o...
$52,770 - $95,640
Managing editors set the deadlines for copy, art and proofs and decide who on the staff edits, writes or designs each pi...
$57,300 - $106,100
Most days in a campus media office bring routine projector fixes, microphone swaps and equipment loans. The busiest stre...
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Teachers, students and staff often bring a variety of needs to a school or college media center, from a projector that w...
$46,390 - $77,560
As long as listeners want local news, stations will need someone to make sure it is accurate, fair and broadcast on time...
$62,670 - $134,800
While most photos now start as digital files, somebody still has to print them, scan older film and keep color true from...
$35,170 - $50,150
Photography supervisors assign staff and freelance photographers to events, portraits and stories, review every shoot be...
$36,050 - $62,740
Publishing directors choose which series and subject areas a press will grow and set the budget each list has to meet. T...
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Real-time captioners write every spoken word on a stenotype machine as it is said, while software turns their keystrokes...
$53,760 - $100,780
Reporters sit through council meetings, court hearings and press conferences, chase down sources and public records, and...
$45,370 - $98,450
Sign language interpreters turn spoken English into American Sign Language and a deaf person's signing back into spoken ...
$46,530 - $80,830
Whether the event is a campus concert, a conference keynote or a recording session, clear sound depends on someone at th...
$49,910 - $100,280
A great cast alone isn't likely to save a show if the cues are late, but if everything else is ready, a sharp stage mana...
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Stagehands unload the trucks, build the set, hang lights and speakers and then shift scenery quietly between scenes, bef...
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Television production managers book the studios, crews and rental gear for every shoot, then keep spending inside the bu...
$62,670 - $134,800
Theater technicians build the platforms, stairs and painted flats a production stands on, weld steel frames for moving s...
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While viewers rarely notice good editing, they feel it in the pace of a story and the way each scene lands. Video editor...
$52,720 - $105,310
A research laboratory aide supports scientific research by preparing materials, maintaining equipment, recording data, a...
$30,000 - $42,000
A maintenance inspector examines buildings, equipment, and systems to identify maintenance needs, safety hazards, and co...
$42,000 - $62,000
A building supervisor manages the day-to-day operations of a building or facility, overseeing maintenance staff, coordin...
$42,000 - $60,000
As long as research uses animals, someone has to make sure they are housed, fed and treated humanely under strict federa...
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Elementary teachers instruct students in kindergarten through fifth or sixth grade in fundamental subjects such as readi...
$40,000 - $65,000
High school teachers instruct students in grades 9 through 12 in specific subject areas such as English, mathematics, sc...
$42,000 - $70,000
Special education teachers work with students who have a wide range of learning, mental, emotional, and physical disabil...
$42,000 - $68,000
School principals lead and manage all aspects of a school, including academics, staffing, budgeting, and community relat...
$80,000 - $130,000
Vice principals assist the principal in managing daily school operations, including student discipline, staff supervisio...
$70,000 - $110,000
School counselors help students develop academic, career, and social-emotional skills through individual counseling, gro...
$50,000 - $80,000
Librarians manage library resources, assist patrons in finding information, and develop programs that promote literacy a...
$48,000 - $72,000
Teaching assistants support lead teachers by working with students individually or in small groups, helping prepare inst...
$24,000 - $35,000
Substitute teachers fill in for regular classroom teachers who are absent due to illness, professional development, or p...
$25,000 - $40,000
ESL (English as a Second Language) teachers instruct non-native English speakers in reading, writing, speaking, and list...
$40,000 - $65,000
Preschool teachers educate and care for children typically between the ages of three and five, preparing them for kinder...
$28,000 - $42,000
Professors teach courses at colleges and universities, conduct original research, and contribute to their academic disci...
$65,000 - $150,000
Instructors teach courses at community colleges, vocational schools, and universities, focusing primarily on classroom t...
$45,000 - $75,000
Curriculum developers design, evaluate, and improve educational programs and instructional materials for schools, school...
$55,000 - $85,000
Education administrators manage the operations and academic programs of schools, school districts, colleges, and educati...
$75,000 - $130,000
Deans provide academic and administrative leadership for a college, school, or division within a university. They overse...
$120,000 - $250,000
Registrars manage student records, coordinate course registration, and oversee academic policies at colleges and univers...
$55,000 - $95,000
School nurses provide healthcare services to students, manage chronic conditions, respond to emergencies, and promote he...
$45,000 - $70,000
Athletic directors oversee all aspects of a school or college athletic programs, including budgeting, scheduling, hiring...
$55,000 - $100,000
Reading specialists work with students who struggle with reading by providing targeted interventions, assessing literacy...
$50,000 - $78,000
Parents who drop off a baby or preschooler on the way to work are trusting someone to keep that child safe, fed and busy...
$29,360 - $38,570
Teachers who want their classes to see a salt marsh or a stream up close need a guide who knows the site and can keep a ...
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Nearly every county in the US has an extension office backed by a state land-grant university. Extension program assista...
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Designing a course is often harder for a new professor than doing research because doctoral programs train people to res...
$60,780 - $98,820
Faculty, students and online learners depend on instructional technologists for course sites, videos and classroom tools...
$60,780 - $98,820
Students learning a language need hours of listening and speaking practice, and much of it happens in a campus language ...
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Most readers put a lot of trust in a catalog that says a book is on the shelf. But that trust rests on library assistant...
$31,820 - $45,620
Late on a weeknight, with one staff member left at the circulation desk and a patron disputing a fine, the call goes to ...
$55,950 - $85,090
New books arrive in technical services with no barcode, no spine label and no catalog record, and a library technician a...
$35,740 - $52,430
An exam score alone isn't likely to mean much if nobody watched how it was earned, but if the room was supervised proper...
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Social workers help individuals, families, and communities cope with challenges such as poverty, abuse, addiction, and m...
$45,000 - $70,000
Case managers coordinate services and resources for individuals facing complex challenges such as chronic illness, disab...
$38,000 - $58,000
Counselors help individuals overcome emotional, behavioral, and mental health challenges through therapeutic conversatio...
$42,000 - $65,000
Community health workers serve as liaisons between healthcare providers and communities, particularly underserved popula...
$32,000 - $48,000
Substance abuse counselors help individuals struggling with addiction to alcohol, drugs, and other substances. They prov...
$38,000 - $55,000
Mental health technicians work directly with patients in psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment facilities, and be...
$28,000 - $40,000
Rehabilitation counselors help people with physical, mental, developmental, or emotional disabilities achieve their pers...
$40,000 - $60,000
Youth workers support young people ages 12 to 24 through mentoring, programming, and intervention services designed to p...
$30,000 - $45,000
Family therapists, also known as marriage and family therapists (MFTs), treat mental health and relationship issues with...
$45,000 - $70,000
Probation officers supervise individuals who have been placed on probation instead of serving time in prison, ensuring t...
$42,000 - $65,000
For people facing an eviction, a denied benefit claim or a confusing court date, client advocates ensure the fairness of...
$38,150 - $54,350
People give their time freely, and they take it back just as freely. Volunteer coordinators recruit, train and schedule ...
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Software Developers design, build, and maintain applications and systems that power businesses and consumer products. Th...
$75,000 - $130,000
Web Developers build and maintain websites and web applications that are functional, visually appealing, and performant....
$55,000 - $110,000
Frontend Developers specialize in building the client-side of web applications, creating the visual and interactive elem...
$70,000 - $130,000
Backend Developers build and maintain the server-side logic, databases, and APIs that power web applications and softwar...
$80,000 - $140,000
Full Stack Developers possess expertise across both front-end and back-end technologies, enabling them to build complete...
$80,000 - $140,000
Data Analysts collect, process, and interpret data to help organizations make informed business decisions. They use stat...
$55,000 - $95,000
Data Scientists apply advanced statistical methods, machine learning algorithms, and programming expertise to extract me...
$100,000 - $165,000
Database Administrators (DBAs) are responsible for the performance, integrity, and security of organizational databases....
$70,000 - $120,000
Network Administrators design, implement, and maintain the computer networks that keep organizations connected and produ...
$55,000 - $95,000
Systems Administrators manage and maintain the server infrastructure, operating systems, and enterprise software that or...
$60,000 - $100,000
IT Support Specialists provide technical assistance and troubleshooting to end users experiencing hardware, software, or...
$40,000 - $65,000
Help Desk Technicians serve as the first line of technical support, responding to user inquiries and resolving common IT...
$35,000 - $55,000
Cybersecurity Analysts protect organizations from digital threats by monitoring security systems, analyzing vulnerabilit...
$75,000 - $125,000
Cloud Engineers design, implement, and manage cloud-based infrastructure and services for organizations migrating to or ...
$100,000 - $160,000
DevOps Engineers bridge the gap between software development and IT operations by building and maintaining the tools and...
$95,000 - $155,000
QA Testers ensure software quality by systematically testing applications to identify bugs, defects, and usability issue...
$50,000 - $90,000
UX Designers research, design, and optimize the overall experience that users have when interacting with digital product...
$75,000 - $130,000
UI Designers create the visual elements and interactive components of digital interfaces, translating brand identity and...
$65,000 - $115,000
Product Managers define the vision, strategy, and roadmap for technology products, serving as the intersection point bet...
$100,000 - $165,000
Scrum Masters facilitate Agile development processes, guiding teams in adopting and improving Scrum practices to deliver...
$85,000 - $135,000
IT Project Managers plan, execute, and deliver technology projects on time, within budget, and according to specificatio...
$85,000 - $140,000
Network Engineers design, implement, and optimize complex network infrastructures that form the backbone of organization...
$80,000 - $135,000
Security Engineers design, build, and maintain the security infrastructure that protects organizational systems, network...
$100,000 - $165,000
Machine Learning Engineers design, build, and deploy machine learning models and systems that enable products and servic...
$120,000 - $190,000
Mobile Developers design and build applications for smartphones and tablets, creating experiences optimized for iOS, And...
$80,000 - $140,000
Game Developers design, program, and build interactive entertainment experiences across platforms including PC, consoles...
$60,000 - $120,000
Technical Writers create clear, accurate documentation that helps users understand and effectively use complex products,...
$60,000 - $100,000
IT Consultants advise organizations on how to use technology to achieve their business objectives, improve efficiency, a...
$80,000 - $150,000
Solutions Architects design comprehensive technology solutions that address complex business challenges, defining the ar...
$130,000 - $190,000
The Chief Information Officer (CIO) is an executive leader responsible for the overall technology strategy, IT operation...
$175,000 - $350,000
Buying a new records system for a university is often less painful than running it day to day because the real problems ...
$82,860 - $134,110
At 2 in the morning, when an overnight processing job fails, the operator on shift follows the run book, the step-by-ste...
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For payroll offices, registrars and the developers who design new systems, computer programmers ensure the accuracy of t...
$75,850 - $130,680
Whether staff welcome new technology or see every update as a nuisance, most departments still rely on their IT unit to ...
$138,060 - $220,730
Help desk tickets, sorted by urgency and skill as they come in, set the morning's work for an IT support supervisor and ...
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Boxes and arrows on a whiteboard, tracing how an approval really moves through an office, are often a systems analyst's ...
$82,860 - $134,110
If the operating system's involved, systems programmers are too. They ensure the stability of the software underneath ev...
$75,850 - $130,680
Moving day for a department goes smoothly only if every extension and data jack in the new office already works, so a te...
$58,240 - $98,750
Research Scientists conduct original investigations to expand human knowledge and develop practical applications across ...
$70,000 - $130,000
Laboratory Technicians support scientific research and testing by preparing samples, operating laboratory equipment, and...
$35,000 - $55,000
Chemists study the composition, structure, and properties of substances to develop new products, improve existing materi...
$55,000 - $100,000
Biologists study living organisms and their relationships with the environment, conducting research that spans cellular ...
$50,000 - $95,000
Environmental Scientists study the natural environment to identify and address pollution, contamination, and ecological ...
$55,000 - $95,000
Geologists study the Earth's physical structure, composition, and processes to understand geological formations and asse...
$55,000 - $110,000
Meteorologists study atmospheric conditions and processes to forecast weather, analyze climate patterns, and assess envi...
$50,000 - $100,000
Statisticians apply mathematical and statistical methods to collect, analyze, and interpret data that informs decision-m...
$65,000 - $120,000
Physicists study the fundamental laws governing matter, energy, space, and time through theoretical analysis and experim...
$70,000 - $140,000
Microbiologists study microscopic organisms including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites to understand their biolog...
$50,000 - $95,000
Electron microscopy technicians preserve tissue and other samples chemically, set them in resin and slice them thinner t...
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Environmental compliance technicians collect the water and soil samples a site's permits call for, inspect hazardous was...
$45,820 - $69,910
Radiation work is only as safe as the plan behind it. Health physicists draw up those plans for hospitals, nuclear plant...
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The illnesses this job prevents often take years to appear. Industrial hygienists work in factories, hospitals, labs and...
$69,560 - $111,690
For researchers, veterinarians, and the committees that oversee animal studies, laboratory animal technicians ensure the...
$35,660 - $45,710
What keeps a shared lab running is mostly small chores done on time. Laboratory coordinators handle them in teaching and...
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For scientists, students, and the safety office, laboratory managers ensure the smooth running of a lab's staff, budget ...
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Calm, careful people with strong stomachs do best in this line of work. Necropsy technicians work beside veterinary path...
$38,910 - $57,650
Pressing play on a star show is the easy part. Planetarium coordinators book the programs, schedule visits from school g...
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Few jobs put your own name on the employer's license. The radiation safety officer is the person named on the license at...
$69,560 - $111,690
Written rules protect nobody until the people in the lab follow them. Radiation safety specialists work under a radiatio...
$69,560 - $111,690
You cannot see, hear or smell radiation, so someone has to measure it. Radiation safety technicians do that measuring at...
$52,470 - $78,850
A grant alone isn't likely to produce results if nobody can run the experiments, but in a busy lab a skilled research sp...
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Graphic Designers create visual concepts and designs that communicate ideas, captivate audiences, and reinforce brand id...
$45,000 - $80,000
Interior Designers plan and create functional, aesthetically pleasing interior spaces that enhance the quality of life a...
$45,000 - $85,000
Industrial Designers develop concepts and specifications for manufactured products, combining artistic talent with engin...
$55,000 - $95,000
Fashion Designers create original clothing, accessories, and footwear designs that combine aesthetic appeal with functio...
$45,000 - $90,000
Animators create moving images and visual effects for film, television, video games, advertising, and digital media. The...
$50,000 - $95,000
Art Directors oversee the visual style and creative direction of projects in advertising, publishing, film, video games,...
$75,000 - $140,000
Illustrators create original artwork and visual imagery for books, magazines, advertising, packaging, digital media, and...
$40,000 - $75,000
Copywriters write persuasive content for advertising, marketing, websites, and brand communications. They develop messag...
$45,000 - $85,000
Content Writers create informative, readable material for websites, blogs, social media, and other digital platforms. Th...
$40,000 - $75,000
Creative Directors lead the overall creative vision and strategy for brands, campaigns, and products, overseeing all asp...
$100,000 - $180,000
Whether working with a voice student, a choir or a ballet class, accompanists need to be able to follow another performe...
$27.57 - $75.33 an hour
Editors and designers cannot finish a page while a photo is missing or its permission has not come through. Art coordina...
$49,040 - $81,830
Stage productions often have large casts who need costumes built, fitted and kept in repair through every performance. A...
$51,940 - $106,470
Museum visitors rarely wonder who picked the objects in a gallery, traced their history and wrote the labels beside them...
$48,870 - $83,080
Finding a room in a small office is often less confusing than finding one on a large campus or hospital because the rout...
$49,040 - $81,830
A museum exhibition takes more work than most visitors realize and involves more than just hanging objects on walls. The...
$52,830 - $104,030
Couples planning a wedding and families arranging a funeral come to the florist with a date that cannot move and a budge...
$32,810 - $45,700
Medical schools and teaching hospitals need a wide range of images depending on the audience and the deadline. Whether t...
$82,480 - $162,640
For anatomy students, patients and juries, medical illustrators ensure the accuracy of the pictures that explain the hum...
$37,560 - $83,200
If a garment, product or pose has to be seen on a real person, models are usually involved too. In fact, so many busines...
$35,710 - $99,320
Museums often hold many kinds of objects that have a variety of needs, from steady humidity for paintings to pest checks...
$41,050 - $67,640
Singers heading into auditions, actors who have to reach the back row every night and executives facing a day of present...
$36,380 - $63,210
A Project Manager plans, executes, and closes projects while managing teams, budgets, and timelines. They serve as the c...
$75,000 - $120,000
An Operations Manager oversees the daily activities of an organization to ensure efficiency and productivity. They desig...
$70,000 - $115,000
A General Manager is responsible for the overall performance of a business unit or location, overseeing operations, fina...
$85,000 - $140,000
A Business Analyst bridges the gap between business needs and technology solutions by gathering requirements, analyzing ...
$65,000 - $100,000
A Management Consultant advises organizations on strategy, operations, and organizational effectiveness to improve overa...
$85,000 - $150,000
An Office Manager coordinates administrative activities and ensures the smooth functioning of an office environment. The...
$45,000 - $65,000
An Executive Assistant provides high-level administrative support to senior executives, managing calendars, communicatio...
$50,000 - $80,000
The Chief Executive Officer is the highest-ranking executive in an organization, responsible for setting strategic direc...
$150,000 - $350,000
The Chief Operating Officer manages the day-to-day operations of an organization and translates the CEO's strategic visi...
$140,000 - $300,000
The Chief Financial Officer leads an organization's financial strategy, overseeing accounting, budgeting, forecasting, a...
$150,000 - $320,000
A Business Development Manager identifies and pursues new business opportunities to drive company growth and revenue. Th...
$70,000 - $120,000
An Account Manager serves as the primary point of contact for assigned client accounts, ensuring satisfaction and retent...
$55,000 - $85,000
An Account Executive drives revenue by prospecting, pitching, and closing new business deals. They manage the full sales...
$55,000 - $95,000
A Branch Manager oversees the operations of a single business location, responsible for its staff, financial performance...
$55,000 - $90,000
A Regional Manager oversees operations across multiple locations within a defined geographic territory. They ensure cons...
$80,000 - $130,000
A Franchise Owner operates a business unit under the brand and guidelines of a franchisor, combining entrepreneurship wi...
$50,000 - $150,000
A Risk Manager identifies, assesses, and mitigates risks that could threaten an organization's financial health, reputat...
$85,000 - $135,000
A Compliance Officer ensures that an organization adheres to legal standards, internal policies, and industry regulation...
$70,000 - $120,000
A Quality Assurance Manager develops and oversees quality control systems to ensure that products and services meet esta...
$75,000 - $115,000
A Supply Chain Manager oversees the flow of goods from raw materials to finished products, managing procurement, product...
$80,000 - $125,000
A Logistics Manager plans and coordinates the movement, storage, and distribution of goods to ensure timely and cost-eff...
$65,000 - $105,000
A Purchasing Manager oversees the procurement of goods and services that an organization needs to operate. They negotiat...
$70,000 - $110,000
An Inventory Manager controls the flow of goods within an organization, ensuring optimal stock levels to meet demand wit...
$55,000 - $85,000
A Strategic Planner develops long-term plans and initiatives that guide an organization's growth and competitive positio...
$80,000 - $130,000
A Change Management Consultant helps organizations navigate major transitions such as technology implementations, merger...
$80,000 - $130,000
Most employees put a lot of effort into the work that defines their jobs, whether that is teaching, research or serving ...
$86,460 - $157,420
Campus dining halls, parking lots, bookstores and ID card offices usually get no tuition money and must cover their own ...
$86,460 - $157,420
If a department is spending money, hiring staff or buying equipment, its business manager is usually involved too. In fa...
$86,460 - $157,420
Customers left without power, phone service or a working machine are counting the hours until a repair crew shows up. Th...
$62,690 - $101,360
A missing signature or a budget error can sink an otherwise strong grant proposal, which is a painful loss, since a care...
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Research offices often work with many investigators who have a variety of funding sources, from federal agencies to priv...
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Stocking a single storeroom is often less complicated than supplying a hospital, a campus or a dining operation because ...
$82,440 - $146,770
For departments, auditors and taxpayers, procurement specialists ensure the fairness of every purchase an organization m...
$60,800 - $100,820
As long as universities run workshops, summer camps, community classes and training courses, someone will be needed to p...
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Whether the program is a research center, a community health initiative or a workforce training service, program manager...
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Departments that replace desks, computers and lab equipment have to send the old ones somewhere, and the landfill should...
$86,460 - $157,420
A Marketing Manager develops and executes marketing strategies to promote an organization's products or services and dri...
$70,000 - $115,000
A Marketing Coordinator supports the marketing team by organizing campaigns, managing schedules, and handling administra...
$40,000 - $55,000
A Digital Marketing Specialist plans and executes online marketing campaigns across channels such as search engines, soc...
$50,000 - $75,000
An SEO Specialist improves a website's visibility in search engine results through technical optimization, content strat...
$50,000 - $80,000
A Social Media Manager develops and implements social media strategies to build brand awareness, engage audiences, and d...
$50,000 - $80,000
A Content Marketing Manager leads the development of content strategies that attract, engage, and convert target audienc...
$65,000 - $100,000
A Brand Manager shapes and protects the identity of a brand, ensuring consistent positioning across all touchpoints. The...
$75,000 - $120,000
A Public Relations Specialist manages an organization's public image by crafting press releases, building media relation...
$48,000 - $75,000
A Communications Director leads an organization's internal and external communications strategy, overseeing messaging, m...
$90,000 - $150,000
A Media Planner determines the optimal mix of media channels to deliver advertising messages to target audiences effecti...
$48,000 - $72,000
A Market Research Analyst studies market conditions to examine potential sales of a product or service. They gather data...
$55,000 - $85,000
An Email Marketing Specialist designs, executes, and optimizes email campaigns to engage subscribers, nurture leads, and...
$48,000 - $72,000
An Advertising Manager plans and directs advertising programs to generate interest in products or services. They manage ...
$75,000 - $125,000
A Marketing Analyst uses data and statistical methods to evaluate marketing performance and provide insights that guide ...
$55,000 - $85,000
An Event Planner coordinates all aspects of professional meetings, conferences, and special events from concept to execu...
$45,000 - $70,000
Advertising sales representatives sell space and airtime for newspapers, radio and TV stations and websites, calling on ...
$47,020 - $99,990
Advertising supervisors lead the ad sales team at a radio or TV station, newspaper, magazine or website: they coach newe...
$63,940 - $122,050
Alumni relations officers plan the reunions, homecoming weekends and regional receptions that keep graduates connected t...
$56,260 - $100,370
Development coordinators enter each gift and pledge in the donor database, match it to the right fund and send the thank...
$57,480 - $92,180
Development directors set the yearly fundraising goal for their organization, lead the officers working toward it and as...
$95,970 - $169,990
Development officers ask people for gifts, but only after learning what each donor on their list cares about. For a coll...
$57,480 - $92,180
Publications managers take magazines, annual reports and brochures from rough manuscript to printed copy, and every sche...
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For researchers, public agencies and polling firms, survey interviewers ensure the quality of the answers that studies d...
$38,330 - $53,090
An HR Manager leads the human resources function, overseeing recruitment, employee relations, compliance, benefits, and ...
$75,000 - $115,000
An HR Generalist handles a broad range of human resources responsibilities across recruitment, benefits, compliance, and...
$50,000 - $72,000
An HR Coordinator provides administrative support to the human resources department, handling tasks related to recruitin...
$38,000 - $50,000
A Recruiter identifies, attracts, and hires qualified candidates to fill open positions within an organization. They man...
$50,000 - $80,000
A Talent Acquisition Specialist focuses on strategic hiring, developing recruitment strategies that attract high-quality...
$60,000 - $90,000
A Training and Development Manager designs, implements, and oversees programs that enhance employee skills and knowledge...
$70,000 - $110,000
A Compensation Analyst researches, analyzes, and administers an organization's pay structure to ensure competitive and e...
$60,000 - $85,000
A Benefits Administrator manages the day-to-day operations of an organization's employee benefits programs, including he...
$48,000 - $65,000
An Employee Relations Specialist manages workplace relationships between employers and employees, addressing concerns, r...
$58,000 - $85,000
An HRIS Analyst manages and optimizes human resources information systems to support HR operations, reporting, and decis...
$60,000 - $90,000
New-hire paperwork, from I-9 forms to tax withholding forms, passes through a human resources assistant's hands before a...
$44,030 - $59,800
When a department creates a new post, the job's classification can be the deciding factor in whether it is paid fairly o...
$58,610 - $99,380
A laminated cheat sheet next to the phones is sometimes worth more to a busy front desk than a full workshop, and a trai...
$50,110 - $95,050
A Chef leads the kitchen by designing menus, preparing high-quality dishes, and managing kitchen staff. They are respons...
$50,000 - $82,000
A Sous Chef serves as the second-in-command in a professional kitchen, supporting the head chef in daily operations and ...
$42,000 - $65,000
A Line Cook is responsible for preparing food at a specific station within a professional kitchen, such as the grill, sa...
$28,000 - $40,000
A Prep Cook handles the foundational tasks that keep a kitchen running smoothly, including washing, peeling, chopping, a...
$25,000 - $34,000
A Restaurant Manager oversees the daily operations of a dining establishment, ensuring that guests receive excellent ser...
$48,000 - $72,000
An Assistant Restaurant Manager supports the general manager in running the day-to-day operations of a restaurant. They ...
$36,000 - $52,000
A Bartender mixes and serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in bars, restaurants, hotels, and event venues. They ...
$25,000 - $50,000
A Server takes orders, serves food and beverages, and ensures guests have a positive dining experience from start to fin...
$22,000 - $45,000
A Host or Hostess is the first point of contact for guests at a restaurant, responsible for greeting diners, managing re...
$22,000 - $32,000
A Dishwasher keeps a restaurant kitchen functioning by cleaning and sanitizing dishes, cookware, utensils, and kitchen e...
$23,000 - $30,000
A Barista prepares and serves coffee, espresso drinks, teas, and other beverages in a cafe, coffee shop, or similar sett...
$24,000 - $34,000
A Baker produces breads, pastries, cakes, and other baked goods for bakeries, restaurants, grocery stores, and wholesale...
$28,000 - $42,000
A Pastry Chef specializes in creating desserts, pastries, breads, and confections for restaurants, bakeries, and hotels....
$38,000 - $68,000
A Food Inspector examines food products and processing facilities to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local sa...
$40,000 - $65,000
A Nutritionist helps individuals and groups make informed dietary choices to improve their health and well-being. They a...
$48,000 - $72,000
A Hotel Manager oversees the complete operation of a hotel or lodging property, ensuring guest satisfaction, financial p...
$55,000 - $110,000
A Front Desk Agent is the primary point of contact for hotel guests, handling check-ins, check-outs, and inquiries throu...
$26,000 - $36,000
A Concierge provides personalized assistance to hotel guests, helping with everything from restaurant reservations and e...
$32,000 - $52,000
A Housekeeper maintains the cleanliness and orderliness of guest rooms, public areas, and back-of-house spaces in hotels...
$24,000 - $34,000
A Room Attendant is responsible for preparing and maintaining guest rooms in hotels and resorts to the highest standards...
$24,000 - $33,000
Counting every bottle behind the bar each week, then checking the count against the register, tells a beverage manager w...
$56,870 - $86,800
At the loading dock, first thing in the morning, a cafeteria manager counts cases and checks invoices before the cooks s...
$56,870 - $86,800
When a client is planning a wedding, a gala or a campus conference, the catering can be the thing that decides whether g...
$56,870 - $86,800
Ninety minutes before kickoff, the popcorn machines are running and the cups are stacked high at the stadium's food stan...
$27,700 - $36,070
Taped beside the steam kettles, the day's production sheet gives an institutional cook the portion counts for soup, rice...
$32,440 - $44,800
By mid-morning the front desk wants to know which rooms are clean, and the executive housekeeper has the answer. Executi...
$40,100 - $62,600
Hungry students, busy staff, and the crew on the line depend on food service supervisors to ensure the pace and quality ...
$35,980 - $54,570
Each patient tray on a hospital tray line gets checked against a ticket listing the diet order and any allergies before ...
$29,950 - $38,550
Although guests spend only a few minutes at the front desk, those minutes shape how they judge the whole stay. Front des...
$49,530 - $94,030
Lost key cards, a line at check-in and a phone that will not stop ringing can all hit the front desk at once. Front desk...
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Headset on and booking screen open, a reservation agent can field a weekend room request, a wedding block and a cancella...
$37,850 - $59,640
The quiet weeknights on a hotel's booking calendar take more of a reservations manager's attention than the sold-out hol...
$49,530 - $94,030
A Store Manager leads all aspects of a retail store's operations, from driving sales and managing staff to maintaining v...
$45,000 - $72,000
An Assistant Store Manager supports the Store Manager in overseeing daily retail operations, including sales floor manag...
$35,000 - $52,000
A Retail Supervisor oversees a team of sales associates on the shop floor, ensuring customers receive excellent service ...
$30,000 - $42,000
A Merchandiser plans and executes product displays, manages inventory placement, and ensures that retail spaces are opti...
$30,000 - $48,000
A Visual Merchandiser designs and creates store displays, window installations, and interior layouts that attract custom...
$35,000 - $58,000
A Buyer selects and purchases merchandise for a retail organization, analyzing market trends, negotiating with vendors, ...
$50,000 - $85,000
A Loss Prevention Officer protects a retail store's assets by preventing theft, fraud, and inventory shrinkage. They mon...
$32,000 - $52,000
A Customer Service Representative assists customers by answering questions, resolving complaints, processing orders, and...
$30,000 - $44,000
A Call Center Agent handles inbound and outbound telephone calls for an organization, assisting customers with inquiries...
$28,000 - $40,000
A Customer Success Manager builds long-term relationships with clients to ensure they achieve their desired outcomes whi...
$60,000 - $100,000
A Client Relations Manager maintains and strengthens relationships with key clients to ensure satisfaction, loyalty, and...
$55,000 - $90,000
A Retail Associate assists customers on the sales floor, helping them find products, answering questions, and completing...
$24,000 - $34,000
A Personal Shopper provides one-on-one shopping assistance to customers, helping them select products based on their pre...
$30,000 - $60,000
An Inventory Specialist manages the tracking, organization, and accuracy of a company's product inventory. They conduct ...
$32,000 - $48,000
Pro shop managers make sure every round of golf starts on time, with tee times booked, golfers checked in and green and ...
$38,590 - $62,130
A Personal Trainer designs and implements individualized exercise programs for clients based on their fitness goals, hea...
$35,000 - $65,000
A Fitness Instructor leads group exercise classes such as aerobics, spinning, yoga, Pilates, or strength training for pa...
$28,000 - $50,000
A Sports Coach trains and develops athletes in a specific sport, building their technical skills, physical conditioning,...
$32,000 - $70,000
A Recreation Director plans, organizes, and oversees recreational programs and facilities for communities, resorts, or o...
$45,000 - $75,000
An Athletic Trainer is a healthcare professional who specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating muscle and bone...
$48,000 - $65,000
A calendar alone isn't likely to get residents out of their rooms if nothing on it appeals to them, but in a well-run ho...
$31,780 - $43,470
Players notice their gear only when it fails. Athletic equipment managers fit, clean, repair and track the helmets, pads...
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Working a rec center desk can be quiet and, at times, hectic, when a pickup game runs long and a line of students waits ...
$27,660 - $36,590
A rut in the base path can turn an otherwise routine practice into a twisted ankle, which is a steep price for a skipped...
$47,390 - $72,590
Whether golfers play once a summer or every weekend, most judge a course by the same signs: true greens, tee times that ...
$61,060 - $104,770
The deadline starts when the game ends. Sports information directors keep the statistics, write recaps and record books ...
$56,260 - $100,370
Truck drivers transport goods and materials over local, regional, or long-haul routes using commercial vehicles. They ar...
$45,000 - $75,000
Delivery drivers transport packages, food, or other goods from distribution centers or businesses directly to customers....
$30,000 - $50,000
Forklift operators use industrial trucks to move, stack, and organize materials in warehouses, distribution centers, and...
$32,000 - $48,000
Dispatchers coordinate the movement of vehicles, drivers, and shipments to ensure timely pickups and deliveries. They se...
$35,000 - $55,000
Logistics coordinators manage the flow of goods through supply chains by planning transportation, tracking shipments, an...
$42,000 - $65,000
Shipping clerks prepare outgoing shipments by packaging, labeling, and documenting goods for transport. They verify orde...
$28,000 - $40,000
Receiving clerks manage incoming shipments by inspecting, documenting, and organizing goods as they arrive at a facility...
$28,000 - $40,000
Freight brokers act as intermediaries between shippers who need to transport goods and carriers who have available truck...
$40,000 - $85,000
Fleet managers oversee the operation, maintenance, and administration of a company's vehicle fleet. They manage budgets,...
$60,000 - $95,000
Airline pilots operate commercial aircraft to transport passengers and cargo safely to destinations around the world. Th...
$90,000 - $250,000
Flight attendants ensure passenger safety and comfort aboard commercial aircraft. They perform safety demonstrations, se...
$35,000 - $80,000
Air traffic controllers direct the movement of aircraft on the ground and in the air to maintain safe separation and eff...
$80,000 - $150,000
Train conductors oversee the safe movement of freight and passenger trains along rail networks. They coordinate train op...
$50,000 - $85,000
Taxi drivers transport passengers to requested destinations in urban and suburban areas. They navigate city streets, pro...
$25,000 - $45,000
Couriers pick up and deliver time-sensitive documents, packages, and other items between businesses and individuals. The...
$28,000 - $42,000
Learn to read the weather before anything else. Boat operators carry passengers and crews on lakes, rivers and harbors f...
$42,760 - $69,010
Every late bus makes someone late for work or class. Bus drivers carry commuters, students and riders with disabilities ...
$47,530 - $70,700
Carrying mail is a workout that lasts all day. Mail carriers deliver letters, packages, prescriptions and ballots to eve...
$48,940 - $81,000
Whether the job is a week-long research cruise, a dive survey, or a class trip on the harbor, a marine program needs boa...
$63,880 - $127,180
Careful movers pad first and lift second. Movers pack, carry and load household goods, office furniture and lab equipmen...
$36,090 - $46,920
Many large campuses and cities run a bus network that is planned around rush hours and adjusted every season after that....
$82,440 - $146,770
If a lab, kitchen or office needs supplies, a warehouse crew is involved too. In fact, so many departments depend on cen...
$50,070 - $78,160
Production managers oversee manufacturing operations to ensure products are made on time, within budget, and to quality ...
$70,000 - $110,000
Production supervisors manage frontline manufacturing teams to ensure daily production targets are met safely and effici...
$50,000 - $75,000
Assembly line workers perform specific tasks in sequence to build products on a manufacturing production line. They asse...
$28,000 - $42,000
Machine operators set up, run, and monitor industrial machinery used in manufacturing processes. They adjust machine set...
$32,000 - $50,000
CNC machinists program, set up, and operate computer numerically controlled machines to produce precision parts from met...
$42,000 - $70,000
Quality control inspectors examine materials, parts, and finished products to ensure they meet specifications and standa...
$35,000 - $55,000
Industrial engineers design and optimize systems that integrate people, materials, equipment, and energy to improve prod...
$70,000 - $105,000
Manufacturing technicians support production operations by setting up equipment, running tests, and troubleshooting tech...
$38,000 - $58,000
Plant managers oversee all operations at a manufacturing facility including production, quality, safety, maintenance, an...
$100,000 - $160,000
Production planners create and manage manufacturing schedules to ensure products are produced on time and materials are ...
$50,000 - $75,000
Process engineers design, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, quality, and safety. Th...
$65,000 - $100,000
Packaging operators run machinery that packages finished products for shipment and sale. They set up packaging lines, mo...
$28,000 - $42,000
Tool and die makers build, repair, and modify precision tools, dies, jigs, fixtures, and gauges used in manufacturing pr...
$50,000 - $80,000
Maintenance technicians install, repair, and maintain industrial equipment and facility systems in manufacturing plants ...
$42,000 - $65,000
Production coordinators organize and support manufacturing activities by managing schedules, tracking materials, and fac...
$38,000 - $55,000
Pallets of flat press sheets arrive at the bindery and leave as folded brochures, stitched booklets and bound reports. B...
$36,910 - $49,130
A chemist's pencil sketch of a vacuum manifold is often the only drawing a glass shop manager gets before quoting the jo...
$58,630 - $91,680
The sample holder or vacuum chamber a physics lab needs this month is rarely in any catalog, so it comes from the instru...
$47,570 - $67,700
Every work order that comes through the shop door, from a bracket needed by Friday to a full vacuum assembly, lands firs...
$58,630 - $91,680
Machinists turn bars of steel, aluminum and bronze into the shafts, bushings and brackets that keep pumps, fans and lab ...
$47,570 - $67,700
Print shop managers run the in-house printing operation of a college, government office or large company, so every press...
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If a rush job's involved, print shop supervisors are too. They make sure that each job is proofed, and that it is printe...
$58,630 - $91,680
Running a short job on a digital press is often less fiddly than running a long job on an offset press because offset in...
$37,390 - $55,740
Scientific glassblowers shape and repair the flasks, columns and vacuum lines that researchers sketch for them, working ...
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Semiconductor technicians load silicon wafers into furnaces, etchers and deposition tools, set each run to its approved ...
$45,640 - $65,010
Auto body technicians repair and restore vehicle bodies damaged in collisions or by corrosion. They straighten frames, r...
$40,000 - $65,000
Auto detailers clean, restore, and protect vehicle interiors and exteriors to maintain or enhance their appearance. They...
$28,000 - $50,000
Diesel mechanics diagnose, repair, and maintain diesel engines and related systems in trucks, buses, construction equipm...
$45,000 - $75,000
Tire technicians install, repair, balance, and rotate tires on cars, trucks, and other vehicles. They inspect tires for ...
$26,000 - $40,000
Service advisors serve as the primary liaison between customers and the automotive service department. They greet custom...
$40,000 - $75,000
Parts managers oversee the automotive parts department, managing inventory, procurement, sales, and staff. They ensure t...
$50,000 - $80,000
Transmission specialists diagnose, repair, and rebuild automatic and manual transmissions in vehicles. They work on comp...
$45,000 - $75,000
Brake technicians inspect, repair, and replace braking system components on cars and light trucks. They service disc and...
$35,000 - $55,000
Alignment technicians use specialized equipment to measure and adjust vehicle wheel alignment angles to manufacturer spe...
$35,000 - $55,000
Automotive painters apply paint, primer, and clear coat finishes to vehicle bodies during collision repair or custom ref...
$40,000 - $70,000
Every returned rental car has to be fueled, vacuumed and washed before the next customer picks it up, and fleet managers...
$31,300 - $39,320
Whether the shop serves a dealership, a city fleet or a university motor pool, automotive shop supervisors need to be ab...
$62,690 - $101,360
Technicians with a car on the lift and customers waiting in the lobby are both stuck until the right part turns up. At d...
$33,110 - $49,850
Construction managers plan, coordinate, and oversee construction projects from concept through completion. They manage b...
$80,000 - $130,000
Site supervisors manage daily construction activities on the job site, directing workers and subcontractors to ensure ta...
$55,000 - $85,000
Crane operators control cranes and hoisting equipment to lift and move heavy materials, equipment, and structural compon...
$50,000 - $90,000
Roofers install, repair, and replace roofing systems on residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. They work wit...
$35,000 - $60,000
Glaziers install glass in windows, doors, curtain walls, storefronts, and other structural applications in buildings. Th...
$38,000 - $65,000
Ironworkers fabricate, erect, and install structural steel, reinforcing bars, and ornamental metal on construction proje...
$45,000 - $80,000
Concrete finishers smooth, level, and texture freshly poured concrete surfaces for floors, sidewalks, driveways, and str...
$35,000 - $60,000
Drywall installers hang, tape, and finish drywall panels to create interior walls and ceilings in buildings. They measur...
$35,000 - $60,000
Tile setters install ceramic, porcelain, natural stone, and glass tiles on floors, walls, countertops, and other surface...
$38,000 - $65,000
Demolition workers safely tear down buildings, structures, and other constructions to prepare sites for new development....
$32,000 - $55,000
To renovate or tear down an older building, in many cases you will need an asbestos survey to qualify to start work. Asb...
$69,560 - $111,690
A good set of drawings alone isn't likely to get a building built if the price is wrong, but if several contractors are ...
$61,150 - $101,850
Most owners put a lot of thought into the color and pattern of a new floor. But these same owners rarely see the work un...
$45,660 - $73,840
Paralegals assist attorneys by conducting legal research, drafting documents, and organizing case files. They play a cri...
$42,000 - $68,000
Legal secretaries provide administrative support to attorneys and legal teams by managing correspondence, scheduling, an...
$38,000 - $62,000
Court clerks manage the administrative operations of courtrooms and court systems, maintaining official records and faci...
$35,000 - $58,000
Lawyers advise and represent individuals, businesses, and government agencies on legal issues and disputes. They researc...
$68,000 - $180,000
Judges preside over legal proceedings in courts of law, ensuring that trials and hearings are conducted fairly and in ac...
$95,000 - $220,000
Legal analysts research and evaluate laws, regulations, and legal trends to support decision-making within organizations...
$50,000 - $82,000
Mediators facilitate negotiations between disputing parties to help them reach voluntary, mutually acceptable agreements...
$45,000 - $85,000
Compliance analysts ensure that organizations adhere to external regulations and internal policies governing their opera...
$52,000 - $85,000
Contract specialists manage the creation, negotiation, and administration of contracts between organizations and their v...
$55,000 - $90,000
Title examiners research public records to verify the legal ownership of properties and identify any liens, encumbrances...
$38,000 - $62,000
Loan officers evaluate, authorize, and recommend approval of loan applications for individuals and businesses. They work...
$45,000 - $95,000
Mortgage brokers act as intermediaries between borrowers and lenders, helping clients find the best mortgage products an...
$50,000 - $120,000
Financial advisors help individuals and families plan for their financial futures by providing guidance on investments, ...
$55,000 - $150,000
Insurance agents sell policies that protect individuals and businesses from financial losses due to accidents, illness, ...
$40,000 - $90,000
Claims adjusters investigate insurance claims to determine the extent of an insurer's liability and recommend appropriat...
$45,000 - $78,000
Underwriters evaluate the risk of insuring people and assets, determining whether to approve applications and under what...
$55,000 - $95,000
Investment bankers advise corporations, governments, and institutions on complex financial transactions including merger...
$85,000 - $250,000
Bank managers oversee the daily operations of bank branches, managing staff, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving...
$58,000 - $105,000
Credit analysts evaluate the creditworthiness of individuals and businesses applying for loans and lines of credit. They...
$50,000 - $85,000
Actuaries use mathematics, statistics, and financial theory to analyze the financial impact of risk and uncertainty. The...
$75,000 - $160,000
Real estate agents help buyers and sellers navigate property transactions, providing market expertise, negotiation skill...
$35,000 - $110,000
Property managers oversee the daily operations of residential, commercial, and industrial properties on behalf of owners...
$45,000 - $80,000
Real estate appraisers estimate the market value of properties for mortgage lending, sales transactions, tax assessments...
$48,000 - $85,000
Leasing consultants are the front-line sales professionals at apartment communities and commercial properties, responsib...
$32,000 - $52,000
Real estate brokers are licensed professionals who have earned additional credentials beyond the agent level, allowing t...
$55,000 - $150,000
Home inspectors evaluate the condition of residential properties, identifying defects and potential issues that buyers, ...
$40,000 - $75,000
Escrow officers manage the closing process for real estate transactions, serving as neutral third parties who hold funds...
$42,000 - $72,000
Title agents facilitate the title insurance process for real estate transactions, ensuring that property titles are clea...
$40,000 - $70,000
Facilities managers are responsible for the safe, efficient, and well-maintained operation of buildings and grounds. The...
$60,000 - $105,000
Maintenance workers perform routine repairs and upkeep on buildings, equipment, and grounds to keep facilities in safe a...
$30,000 - $50,000
Facilities analysts walk buildings room by room, recording size, use and condition, then keep floor plans and the space ...
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Whether working in a residence hall, an athletic complex or an office building, facilities coordinators need to be able ...
Varies by employer
Space planners work out where people, desks and equipment should go in office, lab and classroom buildings, drawing each...
$51,840 - $85,740
Space planning managers divide up an institution's rooms, floors and buildings and write the standards that decide who g...
$82,020 - $138,870
City managers serve as the chief administrative officers of municipalities, overseeing the daily operations of city gove...
$90,000 - $200,000
Urban planners develop land use plans and programs that help create communities, accommodate population growth, and revi...
$52,000 - $90,000
Building inspectors examine buildings and construction sites to ensure that structures comply with building codes, zonin...
$45,000 - $78,000
Code enforcement officers ensure that properties within their jurisdiction comply with municipal codes and ordinances re...
$38,000 - $62,000
Tax assessors determine the value of real and personal property within their jurisdiction for the purpose of calculating...
$45,000 - $78,000
Emergency management directors plan for and coordinate responses to natural disasters, public health emergencies, terror...
$60,000 - $120,000
Public health officers protect and improve community health by developing and implementing programs that prevent disease...
$65,000 - $130,000
Environmental compliance inspectors ensure that businesses, facilities, and organizations comply with environmental laws...
$48,000 - $82,000
Fire inspectors examine buildings and facilities to identify fire hazards, ensure compliance with fire codes, and verify...
$45,000 - $78,000
Customs officers enforce federal laws governing the import and export of goods across national borders. They inspect car...
$48,000 - $98,000
Janitors clean and maintain buildings to ensure safe, sanitary, and presentable environments for occupants and visitors....
$26,000 - $40,000
Window cleaners wash and maintain windows on residential and commercial buildings, often working at significant heights ...
$28,000 - $50,000
Carpet cleaners use specialized equipment and cleaning solutions to remove stains, dirt, allergens, and odors from carpe...
$28,000 - $48,000
Pest control technicians identify, prevent, and eliminate infestations of insects, rodents, and other pests in residenti...
$32,000 - $52,000
Pool technicians maintain and repair swimming pools, spas, and water features for residential and commercial clients. Th...
$30,000 - $55,000
Landscapers design, install, and maintain outdoor spaces including lawns, gardens, walkways, and plantings for residenti...
$28,000 - $52,000
Arborists are tree care specialists who plant, maintain, diagnose, and remove trees and woody plants. They assess tree h...
$35,000 - $65,000
Pressure washing technicians use high-pressure water systems to clean exterior surfaces including buildings, driveways, ...
$28,000 - $50,000
Chimney sweeps clean, inspect, and repair chimneys, fireplaces, and venting systems to ensure safe operation and prevent...
$32,000 - $58,000
Sanitation workers collect and transport residential and commercial waste and recyclable materials to disposal and proce...
$30,000 - $52,000
Keeping a campus clean can be routine and, at times, urgent, as when a pipe bursts before an exam or a stomach bug sweep...
$40,100 - $62,600
Hotel guests expect fresh sheets when they check in, and hospital patients need linen washed hot enough to kill germs. L...
$30,360 - $37,560