Median hourly earnings: $25.19

Job growth from 2010-2014: 10%

BLS job description: Apply theory and principles of mechanical engineering to modify, develop, test, or calibrate machinery and equipment under direction of engineering staff or physical scientists.

Median hourly earnings: $37.81

Job growth from 2010-2014: 6%

BLS job description: Assemble, install, repair, or maintain electric or hydraulic freight or passenger elevators, escalators, or dumbwaiters.

Median hourly earnings: $26.57

Job growth from 2010-2014: 14%

BLS job description: Assist occupational therapists in providing occupational therapy treatments and procedures.

Median hourly earnings: $24.79

Job growth from 2010-2014: 47%

BLS job description: Set up or operate a variety of drills to remove underground oil and gas, or remove core samples for testing during oil and gas exploration.

Median hourly earnings: $15.88

Job growth from 2010-2014: 8%

BLS job description: Instruct or coach groups or individuals in exercise activities. Demonstrate techniques and form, observe participants, and explain to them corrective measures necessary to improve their skills.

Median hourly earnings: $30.85

Job growth from 2010-2014: 7%

BLS job description: Install or repair cables or wires used in electrical power or distribution systems. May erect poles and light or heavy duty transmission towers.

Median hourly earnings: $16.26

Job growth from 2010-2014: 7%

BLS job description: Plan, organize, and conduct long distance travel , tours, and expeditions for individuals and groups.

Median hourly earnings: $31.93

Job growth from 2010-2014: 15%

BLS job description: Produce ultrasonic recordings of internal organs for use by physicians.

Median hourly earnings: $26.75

Job growth from 2010-2014: 11%

BLS job description: Install, inspect, test, maintain, or repair electric gate crossings, signals, signal equipment, track switches, section lines, or intercommunications systems within a railroad system.

Median hourly earnings: $26.92

Job growth from 2010-2014: 6%

BLS job description: Install, inspect, test, adjust, or repair avionics equipment, such as radar, radio, navigation, and missile control systems in aircraft or space vehicles.

Median hourly earnings: $23.79

Job growth from 2010-2014: 21%

BLS job description: Inspect, diagnose, adjust, or repair wind turbines. Perform maintenance on wind turbine equipment including resolving electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic malfunctions.

Median hourly earnings: $25.01

Job growth from 2010-2014: 6%

BLS job description: Apply engineering theory and principles to problems of industrial layout or manufacturing production, usually under the direction of engineering staff.

Median hourly earnings: $18.25

Job growth from 2010-2014: 10%

BLS job description: Repair and open locks; make keys; and change locks and safe combinations.

Median hourly earnings: $19.04

Job growth from 2010-2014: 22%

BLS job description: Assemble, install, or maintain solar photovoltaic (PV) systems on roofs or other structures in compliance with site assessment and schematics.

Median hourly earnings: $17.27

Job growth from 2010-2014: 17%

BLS job description: Perform therapeutic massages of soft tissues and joints. May assist in the assessment of range of motion and muscle strength, or propose client therapy plans.

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