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You might need some schooling for some of these careers.

Butdoing two years at a community collegecan cost five times less than staying for a bachelors degree.

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The growth in pay is among the highest a handsome 7% over the last year.

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Plus, think of all the good youll be doing for the environment!

The job also requires working in attics while connecting solar panels to houses electrical systems.

The Interstate Renewable Energy Council provides a map that highlights thelicensing requirements by state.

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And the current demand for these workers is at its peak, according to theAmerican Association for Respiratory Care.

As a respiratory therapist, youll mainly be helping doctors examine patients and diagnose breathing issues.

You may also be expected to test, monitor and treat said patients.

This mapcan help you shop schools that have respiratory therapy programs.

OK, thats just a cliche, butaccording to the BLSyou should have good communication skills for this job.

Further, you will need anAssociates degree in dental hygieneand a state license to practice.

In fact, he and his family of four live for free on the preserve.

As a child growing up in Wales, Clements enjoyed being in nature.

That came after stops in Seattle and the Orlando area.

I just had to get my foot in the door, he says.

This requires knowledge of ecology, biology and meteorology.

Further, Clements has to develop a strategy for any situation that arises during the burn.

Teams use a 20-page book outlining the purpose, strategy and contingencies for each burn called a prescription.

You have to run through every worst-case scenario, he said.

The thing about fire is you never know when its going to bite back.

Villareal specializes in anesthesia, but finds that there is always something new to pick up.

I have yet to stop learning, she says.

TheNational Association of Veterinary Technicians in Americahas plenty of information for current students interested in becoming technicians.

But remember, the job can get heavy.

Villareal recalls a beagle that came in with blood leaking into its abdomen.

With the amount of blood loss, she says the situation looked dire.

Riding bikes through San Francisco or helicopters over New York City during layovers.

Oh yeah, and its how she met her husband, a pilot.

The incidents highlight the fast-paced, and always exciting, nature of working as a flight attendant.

Flying… it gets into your blood.

The nearly 10% growth in annual pay for this occupation reflects the need, as well.

Anybody can do it, said Roberts.

Its a great experience, its a great job and wonderful for people who want to explore.

Delta Airlines receives about 100,000 applications when they open up positions, a spokeswoman said.

Generally the airline does its hiring in the fall and trains applicants in the spring.

Heres a video seriesoutlining the training process.

This nifty guide will help you findwhich airlines are currently hiring.

That might make it difficult if you have a family.

Youll still get paid while learning the craft, however.

You should also look up your local masonry union, which can point you toward apprenticeship programs.

As a result, there currently is a great demand for dental laboratory technicians.

Employment opportunities will be excellent well into the next century.

Cruzs pay isnt necessarily typical, since wages vary based on the need for workers in different markets.

The moneys there, I just dont think we publicize it enough, Cruz says.

Its word of mouth somebody who knows somebody who knows somebody gets you in.

Cruz started eight years ago.

The funny thing is, youre getting paid to pay your dues, which is awesome.

Cruz spent years as a truck driver even owning his own before switching careers.

But if you want to start without that experience, you should enroll in trade school.

Although Cruz recommends jumping right onto a job site.

This job requires you to measure, build and fit casts, braces or even prosthetic limbs.

Most of the training in this field happens on the job, according to the BLS.

A certificate isnt required, but theAmerican Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthicsdoes offer licensing.

And dont undersell yourself if you dont havea lot of experience.

The next step iswriting a solid cover letterfor the position youre seeking.

You cancreate an expert LinkedIn pagein just a half hour with these tips.

Every now and then, companies like Delta will hold hiring fairs to fill hundreds of positions quickly.

These six tips will help youstand out at a mass hiring event.

Further, we considered average annual wage growth over the last five years.

Thats why you may see some occupations with slower wage growth ranked higher.

Alex Mahadevan is a data journalist at The Penny Hoarder.

(Can you sense my millennial sarcasm there?)

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