1.  Roustabouts, Oil and Gas
Assemble or repair oil field equipment using hand and power tools. Perform other tasks as needed.
Mean wage: $30,480
No of Jobs 2007: 54,200
No of Jobs 2006: 41,120
Gain: 13,080
% Gain: 31.81%


2.  Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers
Assemble, fit, fasten, and install parts of airplanes, space vehicles, or missiles like tails, wings, rigging, and control equipment or heating and ventilating systems.
Mean wage: $44,180
No of Jobs 2007: 34,410
No of Jobs 2006: 27,680
Gain: 6,730
% Gain: 24.31%


3.  Service Unit Operators, Oil, Gas, and Mining
Set up or operate a variety of drills to remove petroleum products from the earth and to find and remove core samples for testing during oil and gas exploration.
Mean wage: $45,560
No of Jobs 2007: 30,440
No of Jobs 2006: 25,360
Gain: 5,080
% Gain: 20.03%


4.  Counselors, Miscellaneous
All counselors; not substance abuse, educational, family, mental health, or rehabilitation counselors.
Mean wage: $40,710
No of Jobs 2007: 28,900
No of Jobs 2006: 24,260
Gain: 4,640
% Gain: 19.13%


5.  Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers
Install, program, maintain, and repair security and fire alarm wiring and equipment. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes. Excludes electricians who do a broad range of electrical wiring.
Mean wage: $37,290
No of Jobs 2007: 60,700
No of Jobs 2006: 51,740
Gain: 8,960
% Gain: 17.32%
 

6.  Non-specialist Education, Training, and Library Workers
All non-specialist education, training, and library workers.
Mean wage: $36,950
No of Jobs 2007: 98,790
No of Jobs 2006: 84,390
Gain: 14,400
% Gain: 17.06%
 

7.  Financial Analysts
Conduct quantitative analyses of information affecting investment programs of public or private institutions.
Mean wage: $81,700
No of Jobs 2007: 228,300
No of Jobs 2006: 196,960
Gain: 31,340
% Gain: 15.91%
 

8.  Assemblers and Fabricators, Miscellaneous
Non-specialist assemblers and fabricators.
Mean wage: $32,700
No of Jobs 2007: 330,940
No of Jobs 2006: 288,370
Gain: 42,570
% Gain: 14.76%
 

9.  Physicians and Surgeons, Miscellaneous
Non-specialist physicians and surgeons.
Mean wage: $155,150
No of Jobs 2007: 237,400
No of Jobs 2006: 208,960
Gain: 28,440
% Gain: 13.61%
 

10.  Logisticians
Analyze and coordinate the logistical functions of a firm or organization. Responsible for the life cycle of a product, including acquisition, distribution, internal allocation, and delivery.
Mean wage: $66,240
No of Jobs 2007: 90,340
No of Jobs 2006: 79,570
Gain: 10,770
% Gain: 13.54%
 

11.  Producers and Directors
Produce or direct stage, television, radio, video, or motion picture productions for entertainment, information, or instruction. Responsible for creative decisions like the interpretation of script, choice of guests, set design, sound, special effects, and choreography.
Mean wage: $77,070
No of Jobs 2007: 72,390
No of Jobs 2006: 63,840
Gain: 8,550
% Gain: 13.39%
 

12.  Locomotive Engineers
Drive electric, diesel-electric, steam, or gas-turbine-electric locomotives to transport passengers or freight. Interpret train orders, electronic or manual signals, and railroad rules and regulations.
Mean wage: $63,180
No of Jobs 2007: 41,760
No of Jobs 2006: 36,870
Gain: 4,890
% Gain: 13.26%
 

13.  Financial Specialists, Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous financial specialists that don't fall within the main categories.
Mean wage: $61,760
No of Jobs 2007: 136,570
No of Jobs 2006: 120,790
Gain: 15,780
% Gain: 13.06%
 

14.  Multi-media Artists and Animators
Create special effects, animation or other visual images using film, video, computers, or other electronic tools and media for use in products or creations like computer games, movies, music videos, and commercials.
Mean wage: $61,010
No of Jobs 2007: 29,440
No of Jobs 2006: 26,260
Gain: 3,180
% Gain: 12.11%
 

15.  Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
Conduct research dealing with the understanding of human diseases and the improvement of human health. Engage in clinical investigation or other research, production, technical writing, or related activities. Excludes microbiologists and practitioners who provide medical or dental care or dispense drugs.
Mean wage: $74,160
No of Jobs 2007: 87,440
No of Jobs 2006: 78,210
Gain: 9,230
% Gain: 11.8%
 

16.  Manicurists and Pedicurists
Clean and shape customers' fingernails and toenails. May polish or decorate nails.
Mean wage: $22,020
No of Jobs 2007: 52,730
No of Jobs 2006: 47,450
Gain: 5,280
% Gain: 11.13%



17.  Home Health Aides
Provide routine, personal healthcare like bathing, dressing, or grooming, to elderly, convalescent, or disabled persons in the home of patients or in a residential care facility.
Mean wage: $20,850
No of Jobs 2007: 834,580
No of Jobs 2006: 751,480
Gain: 83,100
% Gain: 11.06%



18.  Non-specialist Transportation Workers
Non-specialist transportation workers.
Mean wage: $34,330
No of Jobs 2007: 46,720
No of Jobs 2006: 42,130
Gain: 4,590
% Gain: 10.89%
 

19.  Non-specialist Service Industry Sales Representatives
Non specialist service industry sales representatives.
Mean wage: $57,480
No of Jobs 2007: 556,430
No of Jobs 2006: 501,850
Gain: 54,580
% Gain: 10.88%



20.  Personal Financial Advisors
Advise clients on financial plans utilizing knowledge of tax and investment strategies, securities, insurance, pension plans, and real estate. Duties include assessing clients' assets, liabilities, cash flow, insurance coverage, tax status, and financial objectives in order to establish investment strategies.
Mean wage: $89,220
No of Jobs 2007: 132,460
No of Jobs 2006: 119,690
Gain: 12,770
% Gain: 10.67%