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Project Management

Engineering Managers

• Project Engineer
• Project Engineering Manager
• Project Manager
• Director of Engineering
• Chief Engineer

Median wages	$111,020 annual
Employment (2006)	187,000 employees
Projected growth (2006-2016)	Average (7% to 13%)
Projected need (2006-2016)	51,000 additional employees

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Construction Managers

• Project Manager
• Construction Manager
• Construction Superintendent
• Estimator
• Construction Foreman

Median wages	$76,230 annual
Employment	487,000 employees
Projected growth (2006-2016)	Faster than average (14% to 20%)
Projected need (2006-2016)	152,000 additional employees

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Management Analysts

• Business Analyst
• Administrative Analyst
• Employment Programs Analyst
• Program Management Analyst
• Quality Control Analyst

Median wages	$71,150 annual
Employment	678,000 employees
Projected growth (2006-2016)	Much faster than average (21% or higher)
Projected need (2006-2016)	264,000 additional employees

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Natural Sciences Managers

• Water Team Leader
• Health Sciences Manager
• Laboratory Manager
• Natural Resources Planner
• Research and Development Director

Median wages	$104,040 annual
Employment	41,000 employees
Projected growth (2006-2016)	Average (7% to 13%)
Projected need (2006-2016)	14,000 additional employees

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Computer and Information Systems Managers

• Information Technology Manager (IT Manager)
• Information Systems Director (IS Director)
• Computing Services Director
• Data Processing Manager
• Technical Services Manager

Median wages	$108,070 annual
Employment	64,000 employees
Projected growth (2006-2016)	Faster than average (14% to 20%)
Projected need (2006-2016)	86,000 additional employees

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Crisis Management

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers

• Social Worker
• Clinical Therapist, Mental
• Health Therapist
• Psychotherapist
• Community Support Worker

Median wages	$36,640 annual
Employment	122,000 employees
Projected growth (2006-2016)	Much faster than average (21% or higher)
Projected need (2006-2016)	62,000 additional employees

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Teacher Assistants

• Teacher Assistant
• Paraprofessional
• Instructional Assistant
• Special Education Teaching Assistant
• Special Education Paraprofessional

Median wages	$21,580 annual
Employment	1,312,000 employees
Projected growth (2006-2016)	Average (7% to 13%)
Projected need (2006-2016)	350,000 additional employees

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Emergency Management Specialists

• Emergency Planner
• Emergency Management System Director (EMS Director)
• Emergency Preparedness Program Specialist
• Emergency Management Coordinator, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator
• Emergency Response Team Leader

Median wages	$48,380 annual
Employment	12,000 employees
Projected growth (2006-2016)	Average (7% to 13%)
Projected need (2006-2016)	3,000 additional employees

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Mental Health Counselors

• Correctional Counselor
• Case Manager
• Therapist
• Corrections Caseworker
• Clinical Supervisor

Median wages	$36,000 annual
Employment	100,000 employees
Projected growth (2006-2016)	Much faster than average (21% or higher)
Projected need (2006-2016)	50,000 additional employees

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Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors

• Counselor
• Substance Abuse Counselor (SA Counselor)
• Chemical Dependency Counselor (CD Counselor)
• Addictions Counselor
• Alcohol and Drug Counselor

Median wages	$35,580 annual
Employment	83,000 employees
Projected growth (2006-2016)	Much faster than average (21% or higher)
Projected need (2006-2016)	45,000 additional employees

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Purchase and Supply Chain Management

Purchasing Managers

• Director of Purchasing
• Materials Manager
• Commodity Manager
• Director of Materials
• Director of Strategic Sourcing
• Procurement Manager
• Supply Chain Manager

Median wages	$85,440 annual
Employment	70,000 employees
Projected growth (2006-2016)	Slower than average (3% to 6%)
Projected need (2006-2016)	22,000 additional employees

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Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products

• Buyer
• Purchasing Agent
• Procurement Specialist
• Purchasing Manager

Median wages	$52,460 annual
Employment	287,000 employees
Projected growth (2006-2016)	Little or no change (-2% to 2%)
Projected need (2006-2016)	62,000 additional employees

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Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products

• Grain Division Manager
• Grain Origination Specialist
• Tobacco Buyer
• Buyer, Procurement Manager
• Purchasing Agent

Median wages	$48,410 annual
Employment	16,000 employees
Projected growth (2006-2016)	Decline slowly or moderately (-3% to -9%)
Projected need (2006-2016)	2,000 additional employees

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Procurement Clerks

• Buyer
• Purchasing Assistant
• Purchasing Clerk
• Purchasing Specialist
• Departmental Buyer
• Warehouse Clerk

Median wages	$34,120 annual
Employment	78,000 employees
Projected growth (2006-2016)	Little or no change (-2% to 2%)
Projected need (2006-2016)	16,000 additional employees

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Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products

• Buyer
• Trader
• Product Manager
• Purchasing Manager

Median wages	$46,960 annual
Employment	157,000 employees
Projected growth (2006-2016)	Little or no change (-2% to 2%)
Projected need (2006-2016)	35,000 additional employees

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