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Summary of OccupationsGlossaryProjections methodologyIndexOccupational CoverageArchitecture and EngineeringAerospace Engineering and Operations TechniciansAerospace EngineersAgricultural EngineersArchitectsBioengineers and Biomedical EngineersCartographers and PhotogrammetristsChemical EngineersCivil Engineering Technologists and TechniciansCivil EngineersComputer Hardware EngineersDraftersElectrical and Electronic Engineering TechniciansElectrical and Electronics EngineersElectro-mechanical and Megatronics Technologists and TechniciansEnvironmental Engineering Technologists and TechniciansEnvironmental EngineersHealth and Safety EngineersIndustrial Engineering Technologists and TechniciansIndustrial EngineersLandscape ArchitectsMarine Engineers and Naval ArchitectsMaterials EngineersMechanical Engineering Technologists and TechniciansMechanical EngineersMining and Geological EngineersNuclear EngineersPetroleum EngineersSurveying and Mapping TechniciansSurveyorsArts and DesignArt DirectorsCraft and Fine ArtistsFashion DesignersFloral DesignersGraphic DesignersIndustrial DesignersInterior DesignersSpecial Effects Artists and AnimatorsBuilding and Grounds CleaningGrounds Maintenance WorkersJanitors and Building CleanersPest Control WorkersBusiness and FinancialAccountants and AuditorsAppraisers and Assessors of PropertyBudget AnalystsClaims Adjusters, Appraisers, Examiners, and InvestigatorsCompensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis SpecialistsCost EstimatorsFinancial AnalystsFinancial ExaminersFundraisersHuman Resources SpecialistsInsurance UnderwritersLabor Relations SpecialistLoan OfficersLogisticiansManagement AnalystsMarket Research AnalystsMeeting, Convention, and Event PlannersPersonal Financial AdvisorsProject Management SpecialistsPurchasing Managers, Buyers, and Purchasing AgentsTax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue AgentsTraining and Development SpecialistsCommunity and Social ServiceCommunity Health WorkersHealth Education SpecialistsMarriage and Family TherapistsProbation Officers and Correctional Treatment SpecialistsRehabilitation CounselorsSchool and Career CounselorsSocial and Human Service AssistantsSocial WorkersSubstance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder and Mental Health CounselorsComputer and Informational TechnologyComputer and Information Research ScientistsComputer Network ArchitectsComputer ProgrammersComputer Support SpecialistsComputer Systems AnalystsDatabase Administrators and ArchitectsInformation Security AnalystsNetwork and Computer Systems AdministratorsSoftware Developers, Quality Assurance Analysts, and TestersWeb Developers and Digital DesignersConstruction and ExtractionBoilermakersCarpentersConstruction and Building InspectorsConstruction Equipment OperatorsConstruction Laborers and HelpersDrywall and Ceiling Tile Installers, and TapersElectriciansElevator and Escalator Installers and RepairersFlooring Installers and Tile and Marble SettersGlaziersHazardous Materials Removal WorkersInsulation WorkersIronworkersMasonry WorkersPainters, Construction, and Maintenance WorkersPlumbers, Pipefitters, and SteamfittersRoofersSheet Metal WorkersSolar Photovoltaic InstallersEducation Training and LibraryAdult Basic and Secondary Education and ESL TeachersArchivists, Curators, and Museum WorkersCareer and Technical Education TeachersHigh School TeachersInstructional CoordinatorsKindergarten and Elementary School TeachersLibrarians and Library Media SpecialistsLibrary Technicians and AssistantsMiddle School TeachersPostsecondary TeachersPreschool TeachersSpecial Education TeachersTeacher AssistantsEntertainment and SportsActorsAthletes and Sports CompetitorsCoaches and ScoutsDancers and ChoreographersMusic Directors and ComposersMusicians and SingersProducers and DirectorsUmpires, Referees, and Other Sports OfficialsFarming, Fishing, and ForestryAgricultural WorkersFishing and Hunting WorkersForest and Conservation WorkersLogging WorkersFood Preparation and ServingBartendersChefs and Head CooksCooksFood and Beverage Serving and Related WorkersFood Preparation WorkersWaiters and WaitressesHealthcareAthletic TrainersAudiologistsChiropractorsClinical Laboratory Technologists and TechniciansDental AssistantsDental HygienistsDentistsDiagnostic Medical Sonographers and Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians IncludingVascular TechnologistsDietitians and NutritionistsEMTs and ParamedicsExercise PhysiologistsGenetic CounselorsHealth Information Technologists and Medical RegistrarsHome Health Aides and Personal Care AidesLicensed Practical and Licensed Vocational NursesMassage TherapistsMedical AssistantsMedical DosimetristsMedical Records SpecialistsMedical TranscriptionistsNuclear Medicine TechnologistsNurse Anesthetists, Nurse Midwives, and Nurse PractictionersNursing Assistants and OrderliesOccupational Health and Safety Specialists and TechniciansOccupational TherapistsOccupational Therapy Assistants and AidesOpticiansOptometristsOrthotists and ProsthetistsPharmacistsPharmacy TechniciansPhlebotomistsPhysical Therapist Assistants and AidesPhysical TherapistsPhysician AssistantsPhysicians and SurgeonsPodiatristsPsychiatric Technicians and AidesRadiation TherapistsRadiologic and MRI TechnologistsRecreational TherapistsRegistered NursesRespiratory TherapistsSpeech-Language PathologistsSurgical Assistants and TechnologistsVeterinariansVeterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal CaretakersVeterinary Technologists and TechniciansInstallation, Maintenance, and RepairAircraft and Avionics Equipment Mechanics and TechniciansAutomotive Body and Glass RepairersAutomotive Service Technicians and MechanicsCalibration Technologists and TechniciansDiesel Service Technicians and MechanicsElectrical and Electronics Installers and RepairersElectrical Power-Line Installers and RepairersGeneral Maintenance and Repair WorkersHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and InstallersHeavy Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Service TechniciansIndustrial Machinery Mechanics and Machinery Maintenance Workers and MillrightsMedical Equipment RepairersSmall Engine MechanicsTelecommunications TechniciansWind Turbine TechniciansLegalArbitrators, Mediators, and ConciliatorsCourt Reporters and Simultaneous CaptionersJudges and Hearing OfficersLawyersParalegals and Legal AssistantsLife, Physical, and Social ScienceAgricultural and Food Science TechniciansAgricultural and Food ScientistsAnthropologists and ArcheologistsAtmospheric Scientists, Including MeteorologistsBiochemists and BiophysicistsBiological TechniciansChemical TechniciansChemists and Materials ScientistsConservation Scientists and ForestersEconomistsEnvironmental Science and Protection TechniciansEnvironmental Scientists and SpecialistsEpidemiologistsForensic Science TechniciansGeographersGeological and Hydrologic TechniciansGeoscientistsHistoriansHydrologistsMedical ScientistsMicrobiologistsNuclear TechniciansPhysicists and AstronomersPolitical ScientistsPsychologistsSociologistsSurvey ResearchersUrban and Regional PlannersZoologists and Wildlife BiologistsManagementAdministrative Services and Facilities ManagersAdvertising, Promotions, and Marketing ManagersArchitectural and Engineering ManagersCompensation and Benefits ManagersComputer and Information Systems ManagersConstruction ManagersElementary, Middle, and High School PrincipalsEmergency Management DirectorsEntertainment and Recreation ManagersFarmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural ManagersFinancial ManagersFood Service ManagersHuman Resources ManagersIndustrial Production ManagersLodging ManagersMedical and Health Services ManagersNatural Sciences ManagersPostsecondary Education AdministratorsPreschool and Childcare Center DirectorsProperty, Real Estate, and Community Association ManagersPublic Relations Managers and Fundraising ManagersSales ManagersSocial and Community Service ManagersTop ExecutivesTraining and Development ManagersMathActuariesData ScientistsMathematicians and StatisticiansOperations Research AnalystsMedia and CommunicationAnnouncers and DJsBroadcast Sound, and Video TechniciansEditorsFilm and Video Editors and Camera OperatorsInterpreters and TranslatorsNews Analysts, Reporters, and JournalistsPhotographersPublic Relations SpecialistsTechnical WritersWriters and AuthorsMilitaryOffice and Administrative SupportBill and Account CollectorsBookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing ClerksCustomer Service RepresentativesDesktop PublishersFinancial ClerksGeneral Office ClerksInformation ClerksMaterial Recording ClerksPostal Service WorkersPublic Safety TelecommunicatorsReceptionistsSecretaries and Administrative AssistantsTellersPersonal Care and ServiceAnimal Care and Service WorkersBarbers, Hairdressers, and CosmetologistsChildcare WorkersFitness Trainers and InstructorsFuneral Service WorkersGaming Services WorkersManicurists and PedicuristsRecreation WorkersSkincare SpecialistsProductionAssemblers and FabricatorsBakersButchersDental and Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians and Medical Appliance TechniciansFood Processing Equipment WorkersJewelers and Precious Stone and Metal WorkersMachinists and Tool and Die MakersMetal and Plastic Machine WorkersPainting and Coating WorkersPower Plant Operators, Distributors, and DispatchersQuality Control InspectorsStationary Engineers and Boiler OperatorsWater and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System OperatorsWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and BrazersWoodworkersProtective ServiceCorrectional Officers and BailiffsFirefightersFire InspectorsPolice and DetectivesPrivate Detectives and InvestigatorsSecurity Guards and Gaming Surveillance OfficersSalesAdvertising Sales AgentsCashiersInsurance Sales AgentsModelsReal Estate Brokers and Sales AgentsRetail Sales WorkersSales EngineersSecurities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales AgentsTravel AgentsWholesale and Manufacturing Sales RepresentativesTransportation and Material MovingAirline and Commercial PilotsAir Traffic ControllersBus DriversDelivery Truck Drivers and Driver/Sales WorkersFlight AttendantsHand Laborers and Material MoversHeavy and Tractor-trailer Truck DriversMaterial Moving Machine OperatorsRailroad WorkersTaxi drivers, shuttle drivers, and chauffeursWater Transportation Workers