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  • Auto Glass Installer / Repairer

    Remove and replace damaged vehicle windows or repair suitable glass damage. Prepare bonding surfaces, install glass safely, and follow procedures for vehicles with integrated sensors.

    No College Degree Required

    Salary: $47,630/yr median

    Growth: 5.7% projected growth (2025–2035)

    Typical career path: A high school diploma and supervised auto-glass training are typical. Learn adhesive systems, safe installation, and applicable recalibration procedures; advanced tasks may require additional training.

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  • Coil Winder / Electrical Component Finisher

    Wind wire coils for electrical components, apply insulating or finishing materials, operate winding equipment, and check dimensions and electrical specifications during production.

    No College Degree Required

    Salary: $48,220/yr median

    Growth: 4% projected decline (2025–2035)

    Typical career path: Typically a high school diploma and moderate-term employer training in winding equipment, electrical-component production, measurement, and quality procedures.

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  • Electric Motor / Power Tool Repairer

    Diagnose, rewind, rebuild, and repair electric motors, generators, power tools, and related equipment. Test electrical components, replace parts, and verify safe operation.

    No College Degree Required

    Salary: $56,210/yr median

    Growth: 4% growth (2025–2035), about as fast as average

    Typical career path: A high school diploma, related mechanical or electrical experience, and moderate-term on-the-job training are typical.

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  • Glazier

    Install glass in windows, doors, skylights, storefronts, and other building fixtures. Measure and cut glass, prepare frames, install fasteners and sealants, and work safely with ladders, scaffolds, and lifting equipment.

    No College Degree Required

    Salary: $57,080/yr median

    Growth: 2% growth (2025–2035), slower than average

    Typical career path: High school diploma or equivalent is typical; glaziers usually learn through an apprenticeship or on-the-job training

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  • Merchandise Display / Window Trimmer

    Plan and build store displays, windows, signs, and product presentations that attract customers and support sales campaigns. Arrange merchandise, props, lighting, and graphics.

    No College Degree Required

    Salary: $39,390/yr median

    Growth: 3% growth (2025–2035), about as fast as average

    Typical career path: A high school diploma and short-term on-the-job training are typical; visual-merchandising or design courses can help.

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  • Wind Turbine Technician

    Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair wind turbines and their mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems. Climb towers, perform scheduled maintenance, diagnose faults, replace components, and document service work.

    No College Degree Required

    Salary: $64,120/yr median

    Growth: 30% growth (2025–2035), much faster than average

    Typical career path: Typically a postsecondary nondegree award from a technical school, followed by substantial employer-provided on-the-job training; safety training and climbing qualifications are common

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