This article is published 2012. But it is relevant till this time. Take a look.
40. First-line supervisors of correctional officers
Median annual wage (May 2010): $55,910
Degree required: High school diploma
Projected job openings (Through 2020): 16,500
Work experience: 1 to 5 years
Description: Coordinate the investigation of criminal cases, train staff, and oversee other tasks related to police operations.
On-the-job training: Moderate-term on-the-job training
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
39. Electrical and electronics engineering technicians
Median annual wage (May 2010): $56,040
Degree required: Associate's degree
Projected job openings (Through 2020): 31,800
Work experience: None
Description: Help engineers design and develop computers, communications equipment, medical monitoring devices, navigational equipment, and other electrical and electronic equipment.
On-the-job training: None
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
38. Insurance appraisers, auto damage
Median annual wage (May 2010): $56,230
Degree required: Postsecondary non-degree award
Projected job openings (Through 2020): 2,700
Work experience: None
Description: Evaluate insurance claims and decide how much payment is sufficient.
On-the-job training: Moderate-term on-the-job training
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
37. Loan officers
Median annual wage (May 2010): $56,490
Degree required: High school diploma
Projected job openings (Through 2020): 115,200
Work experience: None
Description: Evaluate, authorize, or recommend approval of loan applications for people and businesses.
On-the-job training: Moderate-term on-the-job training
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
36. Purchasing agents, except wholesale, retail, and farm products
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Median annual wage (May 2010): $56,580
Degree required: High school diploma
Projected job openings (Through 2020): 91,200
Work experience: None
Description: Buy products for organizations to use or resell.
On-the-job training: Long-term on-the-job training
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
35. Subway and streetcar operators
Median annual wage (May 2010): $57,200
Degree required: High school diploma
Projected job openings (Through 2020): 4,500
Work experience: None
Description: Transport passengers.
On-the-job training: Long-term on-the-job training
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
34. Gas plant operators
Median annual wage (May 2010): $57,200
Degree required: High school diploma
Projected job openings (Through 2020): 4,500
Work experience: None
Description: Control systems and do round checks to make sure everything is working properly.
On-the-job training: Long-term on-the-job training
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
33. Engineering technicians, except drafters
Median annual wage (May 2010): $58,020
Degree required: Associate's degree
Projected job openings (Through 2020): 16,800
Work experience: None
Description: Solve technical problems. Some help engineers and scientists do research and development.
On-the-job training: None
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
32. Electrical power-line installers and repairers
Median annual wage (May 2010): $58,030
Degree required: High school diploma
Projected job openings (Through 2020): 52,700
Work experience: None
Description: Install or repair electrical power systems and telecommunications cables, including fiber optics.
On-the-job training: Long-term on-the-job training
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
31. Aerospace engineering and operations technicians
Median annual wage (May 2010): $58,080
Degree required: Associate's degree
Projected job openings (Through 2020): 1,700
Work experience: None
Description: Maintain equipment used in developing, testing, and producing new aircraft and spacecraft.
On-the-job training: None
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
30. Claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators
Median annual wage (May 2010): $58,620
Degree required: High school diploma
Projected job openings (Through 2020): 79,900
Work experience: None
Description: Evaluate insurance claims.
On-the-job training: Long-term on-the-job training
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
29. First-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers
Median annual wage (May 2010): $58,680
Degree required: High school diploma
Projected job openings (Through 2020): 259,700
Work experience: More than 5 years
Description: Directly supervise and coordinate activities of construction or extraction workers.
On-the-job training: None
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
28. Artists and related workers
Median annual wage (May 2010): $58,840
Degree required: High school diploma
Projected job openings (Through 2020): 4,800
Work experience: None
Description: Represents creative occupations with a wide range of characteristics.
On-the-job training: Long-term on-the-job training
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
27. First-line supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairers
Median annual wage (May 2010): $59,150
Degree required: High school diploma
Projected job openings (Through 2020): 164,900
Work experience: 1 to 5 years
Description: Coordinate mechanic's activities.
On-the-job training: None
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
26. Petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers
Median annual wage (May 2010): $60,040
Degree required: High school diploma
Projected job openings (Through 2020): 14,400
Work experience: None
Description: Control the operation of petroleum refining or processing units.
On-the-job training: Long-term on-the-job training
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
25. Postmasters and mail superintendents
Median annual wage (May 2010): $60,300
Degree required: High school diploma
Projected job openings (Through 2020): 4,800
Work experience: 1 to 5 years
Description: Direct and coordinate operational, administrative, management, and supportive services of a U.S. post office.
On-the-job training: Moderate-term on-the-job training
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
24. Farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers
Median annual wage (May 2010): $60,750
Degree required: High school diploma
Projected job openings (Through 2020): 234,500
Work experience: More than 5 years
Description: Plan, direct, or coordinate the management or operation of farms, ranches, greenhouses, aquacultural operations, nurseries, timber tracts, or other agricultural establishments.
On-the-job training: None
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
23. Media and communication equipment workers
Median annual wage (May 2010): $61,680
Degree required: High school diploma
Projected job openings (Through 2020): 3,300
Work experience: None
Description: Set up, operate and monitor audio, video and digital equipment for concerts, sports events, meetings and conventions, presentations, and news conferences.
On-the-job training: Moderate-term on-the-job training
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
22. Business operations specialists
Median annual wage (May 2010): $62,450
Degree required: High school diploma
Projected job openings (Through 2020): 327,200
Work experience: Less than 1 year
Description: Coordinate the operations of companies, such as training and planning.
On-the-job training: Long-term on-the-job training
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
21. Power plant operators
Median annual wage (May 2010): $63,080
Degree required: High school diploma
Projected job openings (Through 2020): 14,400
Work experience: None
Description: Control the systems that generate and distribute electric power.
On-the-job training: Long-term on-the-job training
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
20. Diagnostic medical sonographers
Median annual wage (May 2010): $64,380
Degree required: Associate's degree
Projected job openings (Through 2020): 31,700
Work experience: None
Description: Use special imaging equipment that directs sound waves into a patient’s body to assess and diagnose various medical conditions.
On-the-job training: None
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
19. Fashion designers
Median annual wage (May 2010): $64,530
Degree required: High school diploma
Projected job openings (Through 2020): 6,700
Work experience: None
Description: Sketch designs, select fabrics and patterns, and give instructions on how to make the products they designed.
On-the-job training: Long-term on-the-job training
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
18. Registered nurses
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Median annual wage (May 2010): $64,690
Degree required: Associate's degree
Projected job openings (Through 2020): 1,207,400
Work experience: None
Description: Provide and coordinate patient care, educate patients and the public about various health conditions.
On-the-job training: None
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
17. Electrical and electronics repairers, powerhouse, substation, and relay
Median annual wage (May 2010): $65,230
Degree required: Postsecondary non-degree award
Projected job openings (Through 2020): 6,900
Work experience: None
Description: Inspect, test, repair, or maintain electrical equipment in generating stations, substations, and in-service relays.
On-the-job training: Long-term on-the-job training
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
16 Commercial pilots
Median annual wage (May 2010): $67,500
Degree required: Postsecondary non-degree award
Projected job openings (Through 2020): 19,300
Work experience: None
Description: Fly and navigate airplanes or helicopters.
On-the-job training: None
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
15. First-line supervisors of fire fighting and prevention workers
Median annual wage (May 2010): $68,250
Degree required: Postsecondary non-degree award
Projected job openings (Through 2020): 33,100
Work experience: 1 to 5 years
Description: Coordinate activities of workers engaged in fire fighting and fire prevention and control.
On-the-job training: None
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
14. Dental hygienists
Median annual wage (May 2010): $68,250
Degree required: Associate's degree
Projected job openings (Through 2020): 104,900
Work experience: None
Description: Clean teeth, examine patients for oral diseases such as gingivitis, and provide other preventative dental care.
On-the-job training: None
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
13. Nuclear medicine technologists
Median annual wage (May 2010): $68,560
Degree required: Associate's degree
Projected job openings (Through 2020): 7,500
Work experience: None
Description: Use a scanner to create images of various areas of a patient’s body. They prepare radioactive drugs and administer them to patients undergoing the scans.
On-the-job training: None
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
12. Detectives and criminal investigators
Median annual wage (May 2010): $68,820
Degree required: High school diploma
Projected job openings (Through 2020): 30,100
Work experience: 1 to 5 years
Description: Conduct investigations related to suspected violations of Federal, State, or local laws to prevent or solve crimes.
On-the-job training: Moderate-term on-the-job training
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
11. First-line supervisors of non-retail sales workers
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Median annual wage (May 2010): $68,880
Degree required: High school diploma
Projected job openings (Through 2020): 123,500
Work experience: More than 5 years
Description: Coordinate activities of sales workers other than retail sales workers.
On-the-job training: None
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
10. Power distributors and dispatchers
Median annual wage (May 2010): $68,900
Degree required: High school diploma
Projected job openings (Through 2020): 3,600
Work experience: None
Description: Coordinate, regulate, or distribute electricity or steam.
On-the-job training: Long-term on-the-job training
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
9. Elevator installers and repairers
Median annual wage (May 2010): $70,910
Degree required: High school diploma
Projected job openings (Through 2020): 8,200
Work experience: None
Description: Fix, and maintain elevators, escalators, moving walkways, and other lifts.
On-the-job training: Apprenticeship
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
8. Nuclear power reactor operators
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Median annual wage (May 2010): $75,650
Degree required: High school diploma
Projected job openings (Through 2020): 2,000
Work experience: None
Description: Move control rods, start and stop equipment, monitor and adjust controls, and record data in logs.
On-the-job training: Long-term on-the-job training
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
7. Administrative services managers
Median annual wage (May 2010): $77,890
Degree required: High school diploma
Projected job openings (Through 2020): 99,800
Work experience: 1 to 5 years
Description: Plan, direct, and coordinate supportive services of an organization.
On-the-job training: None
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
6. Radiation therapist
Median annual wage (May 2010): $74,980
Degree required: Associate's degree
Projected job openings (Through 2020): 6,700
Work experience: None
Description: Check equipment, observe patients’ reactions to treatment, and document the session.
On-the-job training: None
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
5. First-line supervisors of police and detectives
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Median annual wage (May 2010): $78,260
Degree required: High school diploma
Projected job openings (Through -2020): 38,700
Work experience: 1 to 5 years
Description: Coordinate activities of members of police force.
On-the-job training: Moderate-term on-the-job training
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
4. Transportation, storage, and distribution managers
Median annual wage (May 2010): $80,210
Degree required: High school diploma
Projected job openings (Through 2020): 33,700
Work experience: More than 5 years
Description: In charge of operations that range from railroads to shipping facilities. They manage budgets, set policies and standards, and direct procurement.
On-the-job training: None
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
3. Construction manager
Median annual wage (May 2010): $83,860
Degree required: Associate's degree
Projected job openings (Through 2020): 120,400
Work experience: More than 5 years
Description: Oversee a construction project from start to finish. They set timelines, prepare contracts, and manage budgets.
On-the-job training: None
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
2. General and operations managers
Median annual wage (May 2010): $94,400
Degree required: Associate's degree
Projected job openings (Through 2020): 410,100
Work experience: 1-5 years
Description: Coordinating an organization’s daily activities, these managers might develop policies, oversee budget activities, or review sales reports.
On-the-job training: None
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
1. Air traffic controllers
Median annual wage (May 2010): $108,040
Degree required: Associate's degree
Projected job openings (Through 2020): 10,200
Work experience: None
Description: Monitor and direct the movement of aircraft. Median annual wages of air traffic controllers are the highest of any occupation in which workers typically do not need a bachelor’s degree.
On-the-job training: Long-term or on-the-job training
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
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