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Advanced Manufacturing - In-Demand Occupations Advanced Manufacturing - In-Demand Occupations

Career Voyages exists to help you find out which occupations are in-demand. To learn more about how these occupations were selected, click here. (Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics) 1.

When you first come to this page, the following Advanced Manufacturing-related occupations are sorted by Projected Need for Employees. Notice that, generally speaking, the more education you have, the higher your wage.

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Advanced Manufacturing Related Occupations and Their Projected 10 Year Growth
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2006 Hourly
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School or less		 Some College College degree or higher
Team Assemblers(Video Not Available)
DescriptionState Report
265,000Projected Growth Between 0-8% $8 $12 $19
71%
High School or Less Spacer		Spacer25%
Some College Spacer		Spacer4%
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Maintenance and Repair Workers, General(Video Not Available)
DescriptionState Report
174,000Projected Growth Between 9-17% $9 $16 $25
58%
High School or Less Spacer		Spacer36%
Some College Spacer		Spacer6%
College Degree or Higher Spacer
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Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific ProductsCareer Video for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products - Real format
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DescriptionState Report
142,000Projected Growth Between 9-17% $17 $33 $62
21%
High School or Less Spacer		Spacer28%
Some College Spacer		Spacer51%
College Degree or Higher Spacer
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Graphic Designers(Video Not Available)
DescriptionState Report
95,000Projected Growth Between 9-17% $12 $20 $35
14%
High School or Less Spacer		Spacer31%
Some College Spacer		Spacer55%
College Degree or Higher Spacer
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Industrial EngineersCareer Video for Industrial Engineers - Real format
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DescriptionState Report
89,000Projected Growth Between 18-26% $22 $34 $50
8%
High School or Less Spacer		Spacer19%
Some College Spacer		Spacer73%
College Degree or Higher Spacer
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Industrial Machinery MechanicsCareer Video for Industrial Machinery Mechanics - Real format
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DescriptionState Report
67,000Projected Growth Between 9-17% $13 $20 $31
56%
High School or Less Spacer		Spacer39%
Some College Spacer		Spacer5%
College Degree or Higher Spacer
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Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products(Video Not Available)
DescriptionState Report
62,000Projected Growth Between 0-8% $16 $25 $42
22%
High School or Less Spacer		Spacer36%
Some College Spacer		Spacer42%
College Degree or Higher Spacer
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Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers(Video Not Available)
DescriptionState Report
58,000Projected Growth Between 9-17% $7 $11 $18
79%
High School or Less Spacer		Spacer21%
Some College Spacer		Spacer0%
College Degree or Higher Spacer
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Mechanical EngineersCareer Video for Mechanical Engineers - Real format
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DescriptionState Report
58,000Projected Growth Between 0-8% $22 $35 $52
4%
High School or Less Spacer		Spacer18%
Some College Spacer		Spacer78%
College Degree or Higher Spacer
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Engineering Managers(Video Not Available)
DescriptionState Report
51,000Projected Growth Between 0-8% $34 $53 >70
4%
High School or Less Spacer		Spacer12%
Some College Spacer		Spacer84%
College Degree or Higher Spacer
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BakersCareer Video for Bakers - Real format
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DescriptionState Report
47,000Projected Growth Between 9-17% $8 $11 $17
70%
High School or Less Spacer		Spacer22%
Some College Spacer		Spacer8%
College Degree or Higher Spacer
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Electrical EngineersCareer Video for Electrical Engineers - Real format
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DescriptionState Report
45,000Projected Growth Between 0-8% $25 $38 $58
3%
High School or Less Spacer		Spacer17%
Some College Spacer		Spacer80%
College Degree or Higher Spacer
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Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except EnginesCareer Video for Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines - Real format
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DescriptionState Report
42,000Projected Growth Between 9-17% $13 $20 $30
62%
High School or Less Spacer		Spacer35%
Some College Spacer		Spacer3%
College Degree or Higher Spacer
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Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including HealthCareer Video for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health - Real format
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DescriptionState Report
42,000Projected Growth Between 18-26% $17 $28 $48
0%
High School or Less Spacer		Spacer7%
Some College Spacer		Spacer93%
College Degree or Higher Spacer
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Biological TechniciansCareer Video for Biological Technicians - Real format
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DescriptionState Report
41,000Projected Growth Between 9-17% $12 $18 $29
14%
High School or Less Spacer		Spacer26%
Some College Spacer		Spacer60%
College Degree or Higher Spacer
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Electrical and Electronic Engineering TechniciansCareer Video for Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians - Real format
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DescriptionState Report
39,000Projected Growth Between 0-8% $15 $25 $37
27%
High School or Less Spacer		Spacer55%
Some College Spacer		Spacer18%
College Degree or Higher Spacer
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Electronics Engineers, Except Computer(Video Not Available)
DescriptionState Report
37,000Projected Growth Between 0-8% $26 $40 $60
3%
High School or Less Spacer		Spacer17%
Some College Spacer		Spacer80%
College Degree or Higher Spacer
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Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment(Video Not Available)
DescriptionState Report
33,000Projected Growth Between 0-8% $14 $23 $32
50%
High School or Less Spacer		Spacer50%
Some College Spacer		Spacer0%
College Degree or Higher Spacer
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ChemistsCareer Video for Chemists - Real format
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DescriptionState Report
30,000Projected Growth Between 9-17% $18 $31 $52
0%
High School or Less Spacer		Spacer7%
Some College Spacer		Spacer93%
College Degree or Higher Spacer
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Logisticians(Video Not Available)
DescriptionState Report
27,000Projected Growth Between 9-17% $18 $31 $47
19%
High School or Less Spacer		Spacer38%
Some College Spacer		Spacer43%
College Degree or Higher Spacer
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Mechanical DraftersCareer Video for Mechanical Drafters - Real format
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DescriptionState Report
26,000Projected Growth Between 0-8% $14 $22 $33
13%
High School or Less Spacer		Spacer62%
Some College Spacer		Spacer25%
College Degree or Higher Spacer
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Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine RepairersCareer Video for Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers - Real format
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DescriptionState Report
26,000Projected Growth Between 0-8% $11 $18 $28
23%
High School or Less Spacer		Spacer53%
Some College Spacer		Spacer24%
College Degree or Higher Spacer
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Sales Engineers(Video Not Available)
DescriptionState Report
26,000Projected Growth Between 9-17% $23 $39 $63
0%
High School or Less Spacer		Spacer16%
Some College Spacer		Spacer84%
College Degree or Higher Spacer
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Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including HealthCareer Video for Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health - Real format
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DescriptionState Report
24,000Projected Growth 27 Plus % $12 $19 $31
19%
High School or Less Spacer		Spacer35%
Some College Spacer		Spacer46%
College Degree or Higher Spacer
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Chemical TechniciansCareer Video for Chemical Technicians - Real format
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DescriptionState Report
24,000Projected Growth Between 0-8% $12 $20 $30
30%
High School or Less Spacer		Spacer33%
Some College Spacer		Spacer37%
College Degree or Higher Spacer
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Technical WritersCareer Video for Technical Writers - Real format
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DescriptionState Report
24,000Projected Growth Between 18-26% $18 $29 $45
7%
High School or Less Spacer		Spacer19%
Some College Spacer		Spacer74%
College Degree or Higher Spacer
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Industrial Engineering Technicians(Video Not Available)
DescriptionState Report
22,000Projected Growth Between 9-17% $15 $23 $38
27%
High School or Less Spacer		Spacer55%
Some College Spacer		Spacer18%
College Degree or Higher Spacer
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Purchasing ManagersCareer Video for Purchasing Managers - Real format
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DescriptionState Report
22,000Projected Growth Between 0-8% $23 $41 $67
15%
High School or Less Spacer		Spacer28%
Some College Spacer		Spacer57%
College Degree or Higher Spacer
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Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic(Video Not Available)
DescriptionState Report
20,000Projected Growth Between 0-8% $9 $15 $24
73%
High School or Less Spacer		Spacer24%
Some College Spacer		Spacer3%
College Degree or Higher Spacer
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Medical Equipment RepairersCareer Video for Medical Equipment Repairers - Real format
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DescriptionState Report
19,000Projected Growth Between 18-26% $12 $19 $32
28%
High School or Less Spacer		Spacer57%
Some College Spacer		Spacer15%
College Degree or Higher Spacer
Line
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Commercial and Industrial DesignersCareer Video for Commercial and Industrial Designers - Real format
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DescriptionState Report
16,000Projected Growth Between 0-8% $15 $27 $46
14%
High School or Less Spacer		Spacer31%
Some College Spacer		Spacer55%
College Degree or Higher Spacer
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Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and PlasticCareer Video for Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic - Real format
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DescriptionState Report
13,000Projected Growth Between 0-8% $8 $13 $20
69%
High School or Less Spacer		Spacer21%
Some College Spacer		Spacer10%
College Degree or Higher Spacer
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Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders(Video Not Available)
DescriptionState Report
13,000Projected Growth Between 0-8% $10 $15 $24
73%
High School or Less Spacer		Spacer25%
Some College Spacer		Spacer2%
College Degree or Higher Spacer
Line
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Mechanical Engineering TechniciansCareer Video for Mechanical Engineering Technicians - Real format
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DescriptionState Report
12,000Projected Growth Between 0-8% $15 $23 $35
27%
High School or Less Spacer		Spacer55%
Some College Spacer		Spacer18%
College Degree or Higher Spacer
Line
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Medical Equipment PreparersCareer Video for Medical Equipment Preparers - Real format
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DescriptionState Report
12,000Projected Growth Between 9-17% $9 $13 $18
31%
High School or Less Spacer		Spacer59%
Some College Spacer		Spacer10%
College Degree or Higher Spacer
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Electrical and Electronics DraftersCareer Video for Electrical and Electronics Drafters - Real format
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DescriptionState Report
11,000Projected Growth Between 0-8% $15 $24 $37
13%
High School or Less Spacer		Spacer62%
Some College Spacer		Spacer25%
College Degree or Higher Spacer
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Chemical EngineersCareer Video for Chemical Engineers - Real format
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DescriptionState Report
10,000Projected Growth Between 0-8% $25 $39 $59
0%
High School or Less Spacer		Spacer6%
Some College Spacer		Spacer94%
College Degree or Higher Spacer
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(Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2006 wages and 2006-2016 projection series.)

For a complete list of advanced manufacturing occupations and to find more information on education requirements and salary ranges, please visit the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Web page at http://www.bls.gov/emp/home.htm.

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