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Nutrition Careers and Jobs

Select, Find and Prepare for Nutrition Careers and Jobs - all on one page

For health-minded people who want a credentialed nutrition career, not just general wellness coaching. Use the tools below to see which nutrition roles fit your background and goals.

Becoming a Registered Dietitian (RD) requires a specific accredited degree path and passing a national exam, distinguishing it from general 'nutritionist' roles. Use the tools below to explore Nutrition-related job titles sorted by growth rate, salary, or required education. You can start with entry points like Diet Aide, or look ahead to advanced roles such as Registered Dietitian (RD) or Public Health Nutritionist. Along the way, you will see specific certifications, such as Registered Dietitian (RD) Credential, that can help you move up the career ladder.



4 Steps to Use This Page: 1-Explore Careers of Intrerest 2-See Job Listings Matched to Career 3-Prepare for the Career 4-See External Career Resources

Here is a short Helper Video External Link

This page will take you through 4 steps to (1) Select from Nutrition careers/jobs, (2) Find Nutrition job listings, (3) Prepare for Nutrition careers, and (4) Provide Nutrition career-specific resources.

Step 1: Select a Career/Job: This page starts with 4 ways for you to identify and select from listings of Nutrition careers/jobs:
A) Fastest Growing Nutrition Careers - 2025 to 2035 (est.)
These listings are based on job growth estimates and helps you to identify the fastest growing and evolving Nutrition careers. Some careers may not initially seem related to Nutrition, so relevant Nutrition jobs are listed alongside each listing. This can also help us to identify which careers (bottom of the listing) may have negative growth - perhaps due to automation or planned obsolescence.
B) Median Annual Salary U.S. Nutrition Careers
These listings are sorted (descending) by median annual salary in the U.S. This may help us to identify our ideal career. We may not qualify at this time for the desired career, but this listing and the results provided can help us to explore job details, as well as learn how to appropriately prepare for the career.
C) Nutrition Career Ladders (Educational Requirements)
These listings will help us to identify Nutrition careers sorted by educational requirements (with the most difficult to obtain listed first). This may help us to identify career ladders (as we scroll down the list), and help us to get jobs that we qualify for now.
D) Select From a Listing of 95 Nutrition Jobs.
The list may be quite long. There are two ways you might like to use this list:
1) Filter - As you enter a word, you will filter (limit) the list of job titles
2) Browse the list (Don't Filter) - You can simply explore the list of job titles. There may be many that you might never have considered to be of interest.
Once you have identified a job title of interest, simply click on it.

Step 2: Find a Job: After you have selected a career/job title above, you will see a form asking for your location. You will see several radio selection choices to utilize the job search site of your choice.

Step 3: Prepare For a Career: In this section you will gain access to detailed information to help you prepare for the chosen career. Information may include (not every career choice includes all of the elements below - updates occur quarterly):
Core Duties: Lists the primary worker-related tasks performed in this occupation
Supplemental Duties: Lists additional tasks that are performed but are secondary to the core duties
Work Activities: Summarizes the broad types of behaviors and actions related to this career
Specific Work Activities: Provides more granular day-to-day activities tied to the work performed
Essential Skills: Provides foundational skills that are core to performing this specific occupation
Transferable Skills: Provides career-portable skills that can be applied across multiple occupations and industries
Day-in-the-Life Summaries: Provides a snapshot of the key activities performed on a typical workday in this career
Knowledge Required: Provides the requirements regarding the acquisition of facts and principles
Software Skills: Lists software tools commonly used in this occupation, organized by category and priority
Preparation Required: Provides a summary of the required experience and education
Education Required: Detailed breakdown of the education required
Training and Experience Required: Detailed breakdown of the training and Training and Experience Required
Local Salary Information: Provides national and local salary ranges
Certifications: Provides appropriate government and private-sector certifications and/or credentials that may be required
Professional Associations: Provides professional associations that are related to the career selected
Job Listings: Provides links to active current job listings for the selected career, along with multiple similar job titles to explore. All information appears on this page without navigating away.
Related Careers to Consider: Lists up to 20 careers that might be of interest to you (related to your initial choice - what they do, what they know, and what they're called), ranked by best fit.

** If you clicked on a link from section D (as described in Step 1 above), you will see one or more links to an occupation that is usually a bit more general than your initial job selection - the link(s) is directly related to the specific job you identified through your prior selections.
*NOTE: It is possible that there may not be a career path identified for the specific job you selected in Step 1. If this is the case, scroll up the page and click on a different career/job.

Step 4: Career-Specific Resources (detailed and constantly updated): Continue to scroll down the page and you will find tabs that provide detailed (updated) links specific to the career you selected. This information includes:
Videos: Provides a listing of video links related to this career. A great way to get a quick overview of the occupation.
Resumes: Sources for resume materials and techniques. This can help to get you started.
Job Description: Sources that provide job descriptions, which are vital to resume and interview preparation.
Interviews: Provides links that can help you to prepare for and successfully complete the job interview. Can also assist with coffee chats.
Step by Step: Provides links to resources that can help to organize the career search process.
LinkedIn: One of the best professional social media sites that provides links, opportunities, and networking specifically for careers and career development.




Step 1 of 4: Select a Career/Job

19 Nutrition careers are listed below (sorted by Percentage Change in Total Job Openings - 2025 to 2035 est.). Nutrition-related jobs specific to each career are also provided. This shows which careers are emerging and growing the fastest. Please Scroll and Select below:

Occupations U.S. Job Openings 2025-2035 (% change) Nutrition-Related Jobs

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 17.9% Nutrition Educator; Nutrition Professor
Occupation: Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary U.S. Job Openings 2025-2035: 17.9% Nutrition-Related Jobs: Nutrition Educator; Nutrition Professor
Community Health Workers 12.7% Community Nutrition Advisor; Community Nutrition Educator
Occupation: Community Health Workers U.S. Job Openings 2025-2035: 12.7% Nutrition-Related Jobs: Community Nutrition Advisor; Community Nutrition Educator
Dietitians and Nutritionists 7.7% Administrative Dietitian; Clinical Dietician; Clinical Dietitian; Clinical Nutritionist; Community Dietitian; Consultant Dietitian; Diet Consultant; Diet Counselor; Diet Therapist; Dietary Aide; Dietician; Dietist; Dietitian; Holistic Nutritionist; Nutrition Consultant; Nutrition Coordinator; Nutrition Counselor; Nutritionist; Oncology Dietitian; Outpatient Dietitian; Pediatric Dietician; Public Health Dietitian; Public Health Nutritionist; Registered Dietician; Registered Dietitian; Renal Dietitian; Research Dietitian; Sports Nutritionist; Teaching Dietitian; Therapeutic Dietitian
Occupation: Dietitians and Nutritionists U.S. Job Openings 2025-2035: 7.7% Nutrition-Related Jobs: Administrative Dietitian; Clinical Dietician; Clinical Dietitian; Clinical Nutritionist; Community Dietitian; Consultant Dietitian; Diet Consultant; Diet Counselor; Diet Therapist; Dietary Aide; Dietician; Dietist; Dietitian; Holistic Nutritionist; Nutrition Consultant; Nutrition Coordinator; Nutrition Counselor; Nutritionist; Oncology Dietitian; Outpatient Dietitian; Pediatric Dietician; Public Health Dietitian; Public Health Nutritionist; Registered Dietician; Registered Dietitian; Renal Dietitian; Research Dietitian; Sports Nutritionist; Teaching Dietitian; Therapeutic Dietitian
Soil and Plant Scientists 6.7% Crop Nutrition Scientist
Occupation: Soil and Plant Scientists U.S. Job Openings 2025-2035: 6.7% Nutrition-Related Jobs: Crop Nutrition Scientist
Chemists 6.4% Nutritional Chemist
Occupation: Chemists U.S. Job Openings 2025-2035: 6.4% Nutrition-Related Jobs: Nutritional Chemist
Food Scientists and Technologists 6.2% Swine Nutritionist
Occupation: Food Scientists and Technologists U.S. Job Openings 2025-2035: 6.2% Nutrition-Related Jobs: Swine Nutritionist
Food Service Managers 5.8% CDM (Certified Dietary Manager); Dietary Manager; Dietary Supervisor
Occupation: Food Service Managers U.S. Job Openings 2025-2035: 5.8% Nutrition-Related Jobs: CDM (Certified Dietary Manager); Dietary Manager; Dietary Supervisor
Fast Food and Counter Workers 5.8% Dietary Aide
Occupation: Fast Food and Counter Workers U.S. Job Openings 2025-2035: 5.8% Nutrition-Related Jobs: Dietary Aide
Animal Scientists 5.8% Animal Nutrition Consultant; Animal Nutritionist; Beef Cattle Nutritionist; Companion Animal Nutritionist; Dairy Nutrition Consultant; Dairy Nutrition Specialist; Dairy Research Nutritionist; Nutrition Partner; Nutrition Specialist; Swine Nutritionist
Occupation: Animal Scientists U.S. Job Openings 2025-2035: 5.8% Nutrition-Related Jobs: Animal Nutrition Consultant; Animal Nutritionist; Beef Cattle Nutritionist; Companion Animal Nutritionist; Dairy Nutrition Consultant; Dairy Nutrition Specialist; Dairy Research Nutritionist; Nutrition Partner; Nutrition Specialist; Swine Nutritionist
Health Education Specialists 5.6% Nutrition Educator
Occupation: Health Education Specialists U.S. Job Openings 2025-2035: 5.6% Nutrition-Related Jobs: Nutrition Educator
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 5.4% Dietary Director; Dietary Manager; Dietary Supervisor; Food and Nutrition Services Supervisor; Kosher Dietary Service Manager; Kosher Dietary Service Supervisor
Occupation: First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers U.S. Job Openings 2025-2035: 5.4% Nutrition-Related Jobs: Dietary Director; Dietary Manager; Dietary Supervisor; Food and Nutrition Services Supervisor; Kosher Dietary Service Manager; Kosher Dietary Service Supervisor
Food Science Technicians 4.8% Food Science Tech (Food Science Technician)
Occupation: Food Science Technicians U.S. Job Openings 2025-2035: 4.8% Nutrition-Related Jobs: Food Science Tech (Food Science Technician)
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 2.8% Dietary Aide; Dietary Cook; Nutrition Care Specialist; Special Diet Cook
Occupation: Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria U.S. Job Openings 2025-2035: 2.8% Nutrition-Related Jobs: Dietary Aide; Dietary Cook; Nutrition Care Specialist; Special Diet Cook
Dietetic Technicians 2.7% Certified Dietary Manager (CDM); Child Nutrition Assistant; Clinical Dietetic Technician; Diet Aide; Diet Assistant; Diet Clerk; Diet Tech (Diet Technician); Diet Tech (Dietetic Technician); Diet Technician Registered (DTR); Dietary Aide; Dietary Assistant; Dietary Clerk; Dietary Technician (Dietary Tech); Dietetic Assistant; Dietetic Technician Registered (DTR); Food and Nutrition Assistant; Food and Nutrition Services Assistant; Nutrition Assistant; Nutrition Associate; Nutrition Care Assistant; Nutrition Clerk; Nutrition Coordinator; Nutrition Counselor; Nutrition Services Assistant; Nutrition Services Associate; Nutrition Services Attendant; Nutrition Services Technician (Nutrition Services Tech); Nutrition Services Worker; Nutrition Technician; Registered Diet Technician; Registered Dietetic Technician (DTR); School Nutrition Assistant; School Nutrition Manager
Occupation: Dietetic Technicians U.S. Job Openings 2025-2035: 2.7% Nutrition-Related Jobs: Certified Dietary Manager (CDM); Child Nutrition Assistant; Clinical Dietetic Technician; Diet Aide; Diet Assistant; Diet Clerk; Diet Tech (Diet Technician); Diet Tech (Dietetic Technician); Diet Technician Registered (DTR); Dietary Aide; Dietary Assistant; Dietary Clerk; Dietary Technician (Dietary Tech); Dietetic Assistant; Dietetic Technician Registered (DTR); Food and Nutrition Assistant; Food and Nutrition Services Assistant; Nutrition Assistant; Nutrition Associate; Nutrition Care Assistant; Nutrition Clerk; Nutrition Coordinator; Nutrition Counselor; Nutrition Services Assistant; Nutrition Services Associate; Nutrition Services Attendant; Nutrition Services Technician (Nutrition Services Tech); Nutrition Services Worker; Nutrition Technician; Registered Diet Technician; Registered Dietetic Technician (DTR); School Nutrition Assistant; School Nutrition Manager
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary 2.4% Dietetics Professor; Food and Nutrition Professor
Occupation: Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary U.S. Job Openings 2025-2035: 2.4% Nutrition-Related Jobs: Dietetics Professor; Food and Nutrition Professor
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers 1.8% Nutritional Yeast Supervisor
Occupation: First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers U.S. Job Openings 2025-2035: 1.8% Nutrition-Related Jobs: Nutritional Yeast Supervisor
Education Administrators, Postsecondary 1.8% Health Sciences Dean
Occupation: Education Administrators, Postsecondary U.S. Job Openings 2025-2035: 1.8% Nutrition-Related Jobs: Health Sciences Dean
Technical Writers 0.8% Health Science Writer
Occupation: Technical Writers U.S. Job Openings 2025-2035: 0.8% Nutrition-Related Jobs: Health Science Writer
Food Preparation Workers -3% Diet Aide; Dietary Aide; Nutrition Aide; Nutrition Helper
Occupation: Food Preparation Workers U.S. Job Openings 2025-2035: -3% Nutrition-Related Jobs: Diet Aide; Dietary Aide; Nutrition Aide; Nutrition Helper

20 Nutrition careers are listed below (sorted by U.S. National Median Salary). Nutrition-related jobs specific to each occupation are also provided. Please Scroll and Select below::

Occupations National Median Salary Nutrition-Related Jobs

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $ 107,310 Nutrition Educator; Nutrition Professor
Occupation: Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary National Median Salary: $ 107,310 Nutrition-Related Jobs: Nutrition Educator; Nutrition Professor
Education Administrators, Postsecondary $ 104,590 Health Sciences Dean
Occupation: Education Administrators, Postsecondary National Median Salary: $ 104,590 Nutrition-Related Jobs: Health Sciences Dean
Chemists $ 91,240 Nutritional Chemist
Occupation: Chemists National Median Salary: $ 91,240 Nutrition-Related Jobs: Nutritional Chemist
Technical Writers $ 90,390 Health Science Writer
Occupation: Technical Writers National Median Salary: $ 90,390 Nutrition-Related Jobs: Health Science Writer
Food Scientists and Technologists $ 88,720 Swine Nutritionist
Occupation: Food Scientists and Technologists National Median Salary: $ 88,720 Nutrition-Related Jobs: Swine Nutritionist
Soil and Plant Scientists $ 78,850 Crop Nutrition Scientist
Occupation: Soil and Plant Scientists National Median Salary: $ 78,850 Nutrition-Related Jobs: Crop Nutrition Scientist
Dietitians and Nutritionists $ 76,400 Administrative Dietitian; Clinical Dietician; Clinical Dietitian; Clinical Nutritionist; Community Dietitian; Consultant Dietitian; Diet Consultant; Diet Counselor; Diet Therapist; Dietary Aide; Dietician; Dietist; Dietitian; Holistic Nutritionist; Nutrition Consultant; Nutrition Coordinator; Nutrition Counselor; Nutritionist; Oncology Dietitian; Outpatient Dietitian; Pediatric Dietician; Public Health Dietitian; Public Health Nutritionist; Registered Dietician; Registered Dietitian; Renal Dietitian; Research Dietitian; Sports Nutritionist; Teaching Dietitian; Therapeutic Dietitian
Occupation: Dietitians and Nutritionists National Median Salary: $ 76,400 Nutrition-Related Jobs: Administrative Dietitian; Clinical Dietician; Clinical Dietitian; Clinical Nutritionist; Community Dietitian; Consultant Dietitian; Diet Consultant; Diet Counselor; Diet Therapist; Dietary Aide; Dietician; Dietist; Dietitian; Holistic Nutritionist; Nutrition Consultant; Nutrition Coordinator; Nutrition Counselor; Nutritionist; Oncology Dietitian; Outpatient Dietitian; Pediatric Dietician; Public Health Dietitian; Public Health Nutritionist; Registered Dietician; Registered Dietitian; Renal Dietitian; Research Dietitian; Sports Nutritionist; Teaching Dietitian; Therapeutic Dietitian
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary $ 75,870 Dietetics Professor; Food and Nutrition Professor
Occupation: Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary National Median Salary: $ 75,870 Nutrition-Related Jobs: Dietetics Professor; Food and Nutrition Professor
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $ 74,450 Nutritional Yeast Supervisor
Occupation: First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers National Median Salary: $ 74,450 Nutrition-Related Jobs: Nutritional Yeast Supervisor
Fitness and Wellness Coordinators $ 69,770 Health, Wellness, and Nutrition Coordinator
Occupation: Fitness and Wellness Coordinators National Median Salary: $ 69,770 Nutrition-Related Jobs: Health, Wellness, and Nutrition Coordinator
Food Service Managers $ 69,390 CDM (Certified Dietary Manager); Dietary Manager; Dietary Supervisor
Occupation: Food Service Managers National Median Salary: $ 69,390 Nutrition-Related Jobs: CDM (Certified Dietary Manager); Dietary Manager; Dietary Supervisor
Animal Scientists $ 68,940 Animal Nutrition Consultant; Animal Nutritionist; Beef Cattle Nutritionist; Companion Animal Nutritionist; Dairy Nutrition Consultant; Dairy Nutrition Specialist; Dairy Research Nutritionist; Nutrition Partner; Nutrition Specialist; Swine Nutritionist
Occupation: Animal Scientists National Median Salary: $ 68,940 Nutrition-Related Jobs: Animal Nutrition Consultant; Animal Nutritionist; Beef Cattle Nutritionist; Companion Animal Nutritionist; Dairy Nutrition Consultant; Dairy Nutrition Specialist; Dairy Research Nutritionist; Nutrition Partner; Nutrition Specialist; Swine Nutritionist
Health Education Specialists $ 64,070 Nutrition Educator
Occupation: Health Education Specialists National Median Salary: $ 64,070 Nutrition-Related Jobs: Nutrition Educator
Food Science Technicians $ 52,130 Food Science Tech (Food Science Technician)
Occupation: Food Science Technicians National Median Salary: $ 52,130 Nutrition-Related Jobs: Food Science Tech (Food Science Technician)
Community Health Workers $ 51,850 Community Nutrition Advisor; Community Nutrition Educator
Occupation: Community Health Workers National Median Salary: $ 51,850 Nutrition-Related Jobs: Community Nutrition Advisor; Community Nutrition Educator
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $ 44,080 Dietary Director; Dietary Manager; Dietary Supervisor; Food and Nutrition Services Supervisor; Kosher Dietary Service Manager; Kosher Dietary Service Supervisor
Occupation: First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers National Median Salary: $ 44,080 Nutrition-Related Jobs: Dietary Director; Dietary Manager; Dietary Supervisor; Food and Nutrition Services Supervisor; Kosher Dietary Service Manager; Kosher Dietary Service Supervisor
Dietetic Technicians $ 37,640 Certified Dietary Manager (CDM); Child Nutrition Assistant; Clinical Dietetic Technician; Diet Aide; Diet Assistant; Diet Clerk; Diet Tech (Diet Technician); Diet Tech (Dietetic Technician); Diet Technician Registered (DTR); Dietary Aide; Dietary Assistant; Dietary Clerk; Dietary Technician (Dietary Tech); Dietetic Assistant; Dietetic Technician Registered (DTR); Food and Nutrition Assistant; Food and Nutrition Services Assistant; Nutrition Assistant; Nutrition Associate; Nutrition Care Assistant; Nutrition Clerk; Nutrition Coordinator; Nutrition Counselor; Nutrition Services Assistant; Nutrition Services Associate; Nutrition Services Attendant; Nutrition Services Technician (Nutrition Services Tech); Nutrition Services Worker; Nutrition Technician; Registered Diet Technician; Registered Dietetic Technician (DTR); School Nutrition Assistant; School Nutrition Manager
Occupation: Dietetic Technicians National Median Salary: $ 37,640 Nutrition-Related Jobs: Certified Dietary Manager (CDM); Child Nutrition Assistant; Clinical Dietetic Technician; Diet Aide; Diet Assistant; Diet Clerk; Diet Tech (Diet Technician); Diet Tech (Dietetic Technician); Diet Technician Registered (DTR); Dietary Aide; Dietary Assistant; Dietary Clerk; Dietary Technician (Dietary Tech); Dietetic Assistant; Dietetic Technician Registered (DTR); Food and Nutrition Assistant; Food and Nutrition Services Assistant; Nutrition Assistant; Nutrition Associate; Nutrition Care Assistant; Nutrition Clerk; Nutrition Coordinator; Nutrition Counselor; Nutrition Services Assistant; Nutrition Services Associate; Nutrition Services Attendant; Nutrition Services Technician (Nutrition Services Tech); Nutrition Services Worker; Nutrition Technician; Registered Diet Technician; Registered Dietetic Technician (DTR); School Nutrition Assistant; School Nutrition Manager
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $ 37,450 Dietary Aide; Dietary Cook; Nutrition Care Specialist; Special Diet Cook
Occupation: Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria National Median Salary: $ 37,450 Nutrition-Related Jobs: Dietary Aide; Dietary Cook; Nutrition Care Specialist; Special Diet Cook
Food Preparation Workers $ 35,320 Diet Aide; Dietary Aide; Nutrition Aide; Nutrition Helper
Occupation: Food Preparation Workers National Median Salary: $ 35,320 Nutrition-Related Jobs: Diet Aide; Dietary Aide; Nutrition Aide; Nutrition Helper
Fast Food and Counter Workers $ 31,200 Dietary Aide
Occupation: Fast Food and Counter Workers National Median Salary: $ 31,200 Nutrition-Related Jobs: Dietary Aide

21 Nutrition careers are listed (sorted by Education/Preparation Requirements - descending) to provide career ladders. Nutrition-related jobs specific to each career are also provided.

Education/Preparation Categories:
5 = Usually requires graduate school (e.g., Master's degree, Ph.D., M.D., or J.D.)
4 = Usually requires a four-year Bachelor's degree
3 = Usually requires vocational training, related on-the-job experience, or Associate's degree
2 = Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, but not always
Please Scroll and Select below:
Occupations Education/Preparation Nutrition-Related Jobs

Animal Scientists 5 Animal Nutrition Consultant; Animal Nutritionist; Beef Cattle Nutritionist; Companion Animal Nutritionist; Dairy Nutrition Consultant; Dairy Nutrition Specialist; Dairy Research Nutritionist; Nutrition Partner; Nutrition Specialist; Swine Nutritionist
Occupation: Animal Scientists Education/Preparation: 5 Nutrition-Related Jobs: Animal Nutrition Consultant; Animal Nutritionist; Beef Cattle Nutritionist; Companion Animal Nutritionist; Dairy Nutrition Consultant; Dairy Nutrition Specialist; Dairy Research Nutritionist; Nutrition Partner; Nutrition Specialist; Swine Nutritionist
Soil and Plant Scientists 5 Crop Nutrition Scientist
Occupation: Soil and Plant Scientists Education/Preparation: 5 Nutrition-Related Jobs: Crop Nutrition Scientist
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 5 Nutrition Educator; Nutrition Professor
Occupation: Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary Education/Preparation: 5 Nutrition-Related Jobs: Nutrition Educator; Nutrition Professor
Dietitians and Nutritionists 5 Administrative Dietitian; Clinical Dietician; Clinical Dietitian; Clinical Nutritionist; Community Dietitian; Consultant Dietitian; Diet Consultant; Diet Counselor; Diet Therapist; Dietary Aide; Dietician; Dietist; Dietitian; Holistic Nutritionist; Nutrition Consultant; Nutrition Coordinator; Nutrition Counselor; Nutritionist; Oncology Dietitian; Outpatient Dietitian; Pediatric Dietician; Public Health Dietitian; Public Health Nutritionist; Registered Dietician; Registered Dietitian; Renal Dietitian; Research Dietitian; Sports Nutritionist; Teaching Dietitian; Therapeutic Dietitian
Occupation: Dietitians and Nutritionists Education/Preparation: 5 Nutrition-Related Jobs: Administrative Dietitian; Clinical Dietician; Clinical Dietitian; Clinical Nutritionist; Community Dietitian; Consultant Dietitian; Diet Consultant; Diet Counselor; Diet Therapist; Dietary Aide; Dietician; Dietist; Dietitian; Holistic Nutritionist; Nutrition Consultant; Nutrition Coordinator; Nutrition Counselor; Nutritionist; Oncology Dietitian; Outpatient Dietitian; Pediatric Dietician; Public Health Dietitian; Public Health Nutritionist; Registered Dietician; Registered Dietitian; Renal Dietitian; Research Dietitian; Sports Nutritionist; Teaching Dietitian; Therapeutic Dietitian
Education Administrators, Postsecondary 5 Health Sciences Dean
Occupation: Education Administrators, Postsecondary Education/Preparation: 5 Nutrition-Related Jobs: Health Sciences Dean
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary 5 Dietetics Professor; Food and Nutrition Professor
Occupation: Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary Education/Preparation: 5 Nutrition-Related Jobs: Dietetics Professor; Food and Nutrition Professor
Chemists 4 Nutritional Chemist
Occupation: Chemists Education/Preparation: 4 Nutrition-Related Jobs: Nutritional Chemist
Technical Writers 4 Health Science Writer
Occupation: Technical Writers Education/Preparation: 4 Nutrition-Related Jobs: Health Science Writer
Health Education Specialists 4 Nutrition Educator
Occupation: Health Education Specialists Education/Preparation: 4 Nutrition-Related Jobs: Nutrition Educator
Food Scientists and Technologists 4 Swine Nutritionist
Occupation: Food Scientists and Technologists Education/Preparation: 4 Nutrition-Related Jobs: Swine Nutritionist
Fitness and Wellness Coordinators 4 Health, Wellness, and Nutrition Coordinator
Occupation: Fitness and Wellness Coordinators Education/Preparation: 4 Nutrition-Related Jobs: Health, Wellness, and Nutrition Coordinator
Community Health Workers 4 Community Nutrition Advisor; Community Nutrition Educator
Occupation: Community Health Workers Education/Preparation: 4 Nutrition-Related Jobs: Community Nutrition Advisor; Community Nutrition Educator
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers 3 Nutritional Yeast Supervisor
Occupation: First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers Education/Preparation: 3 Nutrition-Related Jobs: Nutritional Yeast Supervisor
Food Science Technicians 3 Food Science Tech (Food Science Technician)
Occupation: Food Science Technicians Education/Preparation: 3 Nutrition-Related Jobs: Food Science Tech (Food Science Technician)
Dietetic Technicians 3 Certified Dietary Manager (CDM); Child Nutrition Assistant; Clinical Dietetic Technician; Diet Aide; Diet Assistant; Diet Clerk; Diet Tech (Diet Technician); Diet Tech (Dietetic Technician); Diet Technician Registered (DTR); Dietary Aide; Dietary Assistant; Dietary Clerk; Dietary Technician (Dietary Tech); Dietetic Assistant; Dietetic Technician Registered (DTR); Food and Nutrition Assistant; Food and Nutrition Services Assistant; Nutrition Assistant; Nutrition Associate; Nutrition Care Assistant; Nutrition Clerk; Nutrition Coordinator; Nutrition Counselor; Nutrition Services Assistant; Nutrition Services Associate; Nutrition Services Attendant; Nutrition Services Technician (Nutrition Services Tech); Nutrition Services Worker; Nutrition Technician; Registered Diet Technician; Registered Dietetic Technician (DTR); School Nutrition Assistant; School Nutrition Manager
Occupation: Dietetic Technicians Education/Preparation: 3 Nutrition-Related Jobs: Certified Dietary Manager (CDM); Child Nutrition Assistant; Clinical Dietetic Technician; Diet Aide; Diet Assistant; Diet Clerk; Diet Tech (Diet Technician); Diet Tech (Dietetic Technician); Diet Technician Registered (DTR); Dietary Aide; Dietary Assistant; Dietary Clerk; Dietary Technician (Dietary Tech); Dietetic Assistant; Dietetic Technician Registered (DTR); Food and Nutrition Assistant; Food and Nutrition Services Assistant; Nutrition Assistant; Nutrition Associate; Nutrition Care Assistant; Nutrition Clerk; Nutrition Coordinator; Nutrition Counselor; Nutrition Services Assistant; Nutrition Services Associate; Nutrition Services Attendant; Nutrition Services Technician (Nutrition Services Tech); Nutrition Services Worker; Nutrition Technician; Registered Diet Technician; Registered Dietetic Technician (DTR); School Nutrition Assistant; School Nutrition Manager
Food Preparation Workers 2 Diet Aide; Dietary Aide; Nutrition Aide; Nutrition Helper
Occupation: Food Preparation Workers Education/Preparation: 2 Nutrition-Related Jobs: Diet Aide; Dietary Aide; Nutrition Aide; Nutrition Helper
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 2 Dietary Director; Dietary Manager; Dietary Supervisor; Food and Nutrition Services Supervisor; Kosher Dietary Service Manager; Kosher Dietary Service Supervisor
Occupation: First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers Education/Preparation: 2 Nutrition-Related Jobs: Dietary Director; Dietary Manager; Dietary Supervisor; Food and Nutrition Services Supervisor; Kosher Dietary Service Manager; Kosher Dietary Service Supervisor
Food Service Managers 2 CDM (Certified Dietary Manager); Dietary Manager; Dietary Supervisor
Occupation: Food Service Managers Education/Preparation: 2 Nutrition-Related Jobs: CDM (Certified Dietary Manager); Dietary Manager; Dietary Supervisor
Fast Food and Counter Workers 2 Dietary Aide
Occupation: Fast Food and Counter Workers Education/Preparation: 2 Nutrition-Related Jobs: Dietary Aide
Personal Care Aides 2 Nutrition Aide
Occupation: Personal Care Aides Education/Preparation: 2 Nutrition-Related Jobs: Nutrition Aide
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 2 Dietary Aide; Dietary Cook; Nutrition Care Specialist; Special Diet Cook
Occupation: Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Education/Preparation: 2 Nutrition-Related Jobs: Dietary Aide; Dietary Cook; Nutrition Care Specialist; Special Diet Cook

Scroll through the picklist (below). There are 95 specific Nutrition job titles listed. Select those that may be of interest - you will get active job listing links, along with detailed resources to help you prepare for a career related to that job.
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Administrative Dietitian
Animal Nutrition Consultant
Animal Nutritionist
Beef Cattle Nutritionist
CDM (Certified Dietary Manager)
Certified Dietary Manager (CDM)
Child Nutrition Assistant
Clinical Dietetic Technician
Clinical Dietician
Clinical Dietitian
Clinical Nutritionist
Community Dietitian
Community Nutrition Advisor
Community Nutrition Educator
Companion Animal Nutritionist
Consultant Dietitian
Crop Nutrition Scientist
Dairy Nutrition Consultant
Dairy Nutrition Specialist
Dairy Research Nutritionist
Diet Aide
Diet Assistant
Diet Clerk
Diet Consultant
Diet Counselor
Diet Tech (Diet Technician)
Diet Tech (Dietetic Technician)
Diet Technician Registered (DTR)
Diet Therapist
Dietary Aide
Dietary Assistant
Dietary Clerk
Dietary Cook
Dietary Director
Dietary Manager
Dietary Supervisor
Dietary Technician (Dietary Tech)
Dietetic Assistant
Dietetic Technician Registered (DTR)
Dietetics Professor
Dietician
Dietist
Dietitian
Food and Nutrition Assistant
Food and Nutrition Professor
Food and Nutrition Services Assistant
Food and Nutrition Services Supervisor
Food Science Tech (Food Science Technician)
Health Science Writer
Health Sciences Dean
Health, Wellness, and Nutrition Coordinator
Holistic Nutritionist
Kosher Dietary Service Manager
Kosher Dietary Service Supervisor
Nutrition Aide
Nutrition Assistant
Nutrition Associate
Nutrition Care Assistant
Nutrition Care Specialist
Nutrition Clerk
Nutrition Consultant
Nutrition Coordinator
Nutrition Counselor
Nutrition Educator
Nutrition Helper
Nutrition Partner
Nutrition Professor
Nutrition Services Assistant
Nutrition Services Associate
Nutrition Services Attendant
Nutrition Services Technician (Nutrition Services Tech)
Nutrition Services Worker
Nutrition Specialist
Nutrition Technician
Nutritional Chemist
Nutritional Yeast Supervisor
Nutritionist
Oncology Dietitian
Outpatient Dietitian
Pediatric Dietician
Public Health Dietitian
Public Health Nutritionist
Registered Diet Technician
Registered Dietetic Technician (DTR)
Registered Dietician
Registered Dietitian
Renal Dietitian
Research Dietitian
School Nutrition Assistant
School Nutrition Manager
Special Diet Cook
Sports Nutritionist
Swine Nutritionist
Teaching Dietitian
Therapeutic Dietitian


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Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics

Description: Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul automotive vehicles.

U.S. Total Employment (2025):
825,800
U.S. Total Employment (2035 est.):
866,700
Employment Change (2025-2035 est.):
40,900 (5%)
Average Annual Job Openings (2025-2035 est.):
66,200
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Core Duties

Important Core Job Duties (in order of importance)
For the Top 5 most important - How can you build experience and skill doing these? This will help now, to begin preparing for this type of occupation.
Importance (%) Description
Importance: 99 (%) Description: Follow checklists to ensure all important parts are examined, including belts, hoses, steering systems, spark plugs, brake and fuel systems, wheel bearings, and other potentially troublesome areas.
Importance: 98 (%) Description: Test electronic computer components in automobiles to ensure proper operation.
Importance: 98 (%) Description: Maintain cleanliness of work area.
Importance: 97 (%) Description: Perform routine and scheduled maintenance services, such as oil changes, lubrications, and tune-ups.
Importance: 95 (%) Description: Inspect vehicles for damage and record findings so that necessary repairs can be made.
Importance: 94 (%) Description: Test drive vehicles and test components and systems, using equipment such as infrared engine analyzers, compression gauges, and computerized diagnostic devices.
Importance: 91 (%) Description: Test and adjust repaired systems to meet manufacturers' performance specifications.
Importance: 91 (%) Description: Review work orders and discuss work with supervisors.
Importance: 90 (%) Description: Repair and service air conditioning, heating, engine cooling, and electrical systems.
Importance: 89 (%) Description: Troubleshoot fuel, ignition, and emissions control systems, using electronic testing equipment.
Importance: 89 (%) Description: Repair, reline, replace, and adjust brakes.
Importance: 87 (%) Description: Repair, replace, or adjust defective fuel injectors, carburetor parts, and gasoline filters.
Importance: 86 (%) Description: Tune automobile engines to ensure proper and efficient functioning.
Importance: 85 (%) Description: Change spark plugs, fuel filters, air filters, and batteries in hybrid electric vehicles.
Importance: 83 (%) Description: Disassemble units and inspect parts for wear, using micrometers, calipers, and gauges.
Importance: 82 (%) Description: Tear down, repair, and rebuild faulty assemblies, such as power systems, steering systems, and linkages.
Importance: 82 (%) Description: Plan work procedures, using charts, technical manuals, and experience.
Importance: 79 (%) Description: Rewire ignition systems, lights, and instrument panels.
Importance: 76 (%) Description: Diagnose and replace or repair engine management systems or related sensors for flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs) with ignition timing, fuel rate, alcohol concentration, or air-to-fuel ratio malfunctions.
Importance: 74 (%) Description: Repair or replace parts such as pistons, rods, gears, valves, and bearings.
Importance: 74 (%) Description: Align wheels, axles, frames, torsion bars, and steering mechanisms of automobiles, using special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines.
Importance: 72 (%) Description: Install, adjust, or repair hydraulic or electromagnetic automatic lift mechanisms used to raise and lower automobile windows, seats, and tops.
Importance: 71 (%) Description: Overhaul or replace carburetors, blowers, generators, distributors, starters, and pumps.
Importance: 71 (%) Description: Align vehicles' front ends.
Importance: 70 (%) Description: Confer with customers to obtain descriptions of vehicle problems and to discuss work to be performed and future repair requirements.
Supplemental Duties
Important Supplemental Job Duties (in order of importance)
For the Top 5 most important - How can you build experience and skill doing these? This will help now, to begin preparing for this type of occupation.
Importance (%) Description
Importance: 64 (%) Description: Repair or rebuild transmissions.
Importance: 60 (%) Description: Estimate costs of vehicle repair.
Importance: 56 (%) Description: Rebuild parts, such as crankshafts and cylinder blocks.
Importance: 52 (%) Description: Conduct visual inspections of compressed natural gas fuel systems to identify cracks, gouges, abrasions, discoloration, broken fibers, loose brackets, damaged gaskets, or other problems.
Importance: 45 (%) Description: Retrofit vehicle fuel systems with aftermarket products, such as vapor transfer devices, evaporation control devices, swirlers, lean burn devices, and friction reduction devices, to enhance combustion and fuel efficiency.
Work Activities

Important General Work Activities (in order of importance)
For the Top 5 most important - How can you build experience and skill doing these? This will help now, to begin preparing for this type of occupation.
Importance (%) Description
Importance: 85 (%) Description: Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment: Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft.
Importance: 83 (%) Description: Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment: Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
Importance: 82 (%) Description: Making Decisions and Solving Problems: Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Importance: 82 (%) Description: Performing General Physical Activities: Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
Importance: 81 (%) Description: Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge: Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Importance: 80 (%) Description: Getting Information: Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Importance: 79 (%) Description: Controlling Machines and Processes: Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
Importance: 79 (%) Description: Handling and Moving Objects: Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
Importance: 77 (%) Description: Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events: Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Importance: 76 (%) Description: Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates: Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Importance: 75 (%) Description: Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials: Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Importance: 73 (%) Description: Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment: Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.
Importance: 72 (%) Description: Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People: Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
Importance: 72 (%) Description: Working with Computers: Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Importance: 70 (%) Description: Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings: Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Importance: 70 (%) Description: Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others: Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
Importance: 68 (%) Description: Processing Information: Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
Importance: 67 (%) Description: Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work: Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Importance: 66 (%) Description: Documenting/Recording Information: Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
Importance: 66 (%) Description: Training and Teaching Others: Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
Importance: 64 (%) Description: Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards: Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
Importance: 63 (%) Description: Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships: Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Importance: 61 (%) Description: Analyzing Data or Information: Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
Specific Work Activities

Important Specific Work Activities
How can you begin to build experience and skill doing these? This will help now, to begin preparing for this type of occupation. Specific Work Activities appear below:
Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance.
Adjust vehicle components according to specifications.
Align equipment or machinery.
Clean work areas.
Confer with coworkers to coordinate work activities.
Confer with customers or users to assess problems.
Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair.
Disassemble equipment to inspect for deficiencies.
Estimate costs for labor or materials.
Inspect gas systems or components to identify leaks or other potential hazards.
Inspect mechanical components of vehicles to identify problems.
Inspect vehicles to determine overall condition.
Install vehicle parts or accessories.
Operate transportation equipment to demonstrate function or malfunction.
Plan work procedures.
Read work orders or descriptions of problems to determine repairs or modifications needed.
Reassemble equipment after repair.
Rebuild parts or components.
Record information about parts, materials or repair procedures.
Repair defective engines or engine components.
Repair non-engine automotive or vehicle components.
Repair worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.
Replace worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.
Rewire electrical or electronic systems.
Service green vehicles to make repairs or maintain good working order.
Service heating, ventilation or air-conditioning (HVAC) systems or components.
Service vehicles to maintain functionality.
Test electrical circuits or components for proper functioning.
Test mechanical systems to ensure proper functioning.
Troubleshoot equipment or systems operation problems.
Knowledge Required

Knowledge Required (in order of importance)
For the Top 5 most important - How can you build experience and skill doing these? This will help now, to begin preparing for this type of occupation.
Importance (%) Description
Importance: 90 (%) Description: Mechanical: Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Importance: 68 (%) Description: Engineering and Technology: Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
Importance: 66 (%) Description: Computers and Electronics: Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Importance: 62 (%) Description: Customer and Personal Service: Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Importance: 62 (%) Description: English Language: Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.
Importance: 61 (%) Description: Mathematics: Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Essential Skills

Essential Skills (in order of importance)
These are the foundational skills most central to success in this occupation. For the Top 5 most important, how can you begin building experience and confidence using these skills now?
Importance (%) Description
Importance: 58 (%) Description: Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Importance: 54 (%) Description: Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Importance: 52 (%) Description: Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Transferable Skills

Transferable Skills (in order of importance)
These are skills that can transfer across occupations and industries. For the Top 5 most important, how can you strengthen these skills now so they support both this career and future career flexibility?
Importance (%) Description
Importance: 64 (%) Description: Troubleshooting: Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
Importance: 64 (%) Description: Repairing: Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
Importance: 62 (%) Description: Equipment Maintenance: Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
Importance: 56 (%) Description: Operations Monitoring: Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
Importance: 54 (%) Description: Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Importance: 54 (%) Description: Installation: Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
Importance: 54 (%) Description: Operation and Control: Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
Importance: 54 (%) Description: Quality Control Analysis: Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
Day-in-the-Life Summaries

Day-in-the-Life Summaries
These summaries show the main types of activities you are likely to perform on a regular basis in this occupation. How can you imagine your typical workday — using these examples to see if this type of work fits you?
Activity: Adjust equipment to ensure adequate performance.
Activity: Assemble equipment or components.
Activity: Clean tools, equipment, facilities, or work areas.
Activity: Communicate with others about operational plans or activities.
Activity: Confer with clients to determine needs or order specifications.
Activity: Connect components or supply lines to equipment or tools.
Activity: Diagnose system or equipment problems.
Activity: Disassemble equipment.
Activity: Estimate project development or operational costs.
Activity: Inspect commercial, industrial, or production systems or equipment.
Activity: Inspect vehicles.
Activity: Maintain facilities or equipment.
Activity: Maintain operational records.
Activity: Maintain vehicles in working condition.
Activity: Operate transportation equipment or vehicles.
Activity: Plan work activities.
Activity: Position materials or components for assembly.
Activity: Read documents or materials to inform work processes.
Activity: Repair tools or equipment.
Activity: Repair vehicle components.
Activity: Test performance of equipment or systems.
Software Skills

Software Skills
These are examples of software tools commonly used in this occupation, organized from most to least important for your career preparation. How can you start learning or practicing the highest-priority tools so that you feel confident using them on the job?
Emerging Tech Skills
Electronic mail software:
Microsoft Outlook
Enterprise resource planning ERP software:
SAP software
Internet browser software:
Apple Safari
Microsoft Edge
Mozilla Firefox
Office suite software:
Microsoft Office software
Operating system software:
Microsoft Windows
Spreadsheet software:
Microsoft Excel
Word processing software:
Microsoft Word
General Software Tools
Analytical or scientific software (scroll table below):
Blue Streak Electronics Buell Diagnostic
CODA Engine Analysis System
Hunter WinAlign
Nexiq Tech HDS Suite for Palm
SPX/OTC Genisys ConnecTech PC
Billing and invoicing software:
Mitchell Manager Invoicing System
Calendar and scheduling software:
Scheduling software
Data base reporting software:
Genisys Fast Fixes
Data base user interface and query software (scroll table below):
AutoZone ALLDATA
Database software
Recordkeeping software
Vehicle management software
Work order management software
Electronic mail software:
IBM Notes
Facilities management software (scroll table below):
Alliance Automotive Shop Controller
Amcom AUTOS2000
Mainsaver Asset Management
Mitchell OnDemand5 Manager
Scott Systems MaxxTraxx Pro
Snap-On ShopKey
Information retrieval or search software:
Online service manual database software
Technical manual database software
Project management software:
Estimating software
Video creation and editing software:
YouTube
Preparation Required
Preparation Required - How much preparation is needed to obtain this type of job?
Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed

Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.

Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.

Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.

These occupations usually involve using communication and organizational skills to coordinate, supervise, manage, or train others to accomplish goals. Examples include hydroelectric production managers, desktop publishers, electricians, agricultural technicians, barbers, court reporters and simultaneous captioners, and medical assistants.
Training and Experience Required

Training and Experience Required - by frequency of training and work experience attainment
This section shows you how often different types of training and work experience are required for this occupation. How can you start gaining the kinds of experience and training that are most common for this type of work?
Frequency of Attainment (%) Level of Training and Work Experience
Frequency of Attainment: 43.3 (%) Level of Training and Work Experience: Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Frequency of Attainment: 26.1 (%) Level of Training and Work Experience: None
Frequency of Attainment: 9.4 (%) Level of Training and Work Experience: Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Frequency of Attainment: 6.2 (%) Level of Training and Work Experience: Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Frequency of Attainment: 5.1 (%) Level of Training and Work Experience: Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Frequency of Attainment: 5.1 (%) Level of Training and Work Experience: Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years
Frequency of Attainment: 4.9 (%) Level of Training and Work Experience: Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
Certifications
Certifications
These are examples of certifications that may be important for this occupation. How can you begin exploring which certifications fit your goals and what steps you would need to take to earn them?
Alternate Fuels Technician (Light Vehicle Compressed Natural Gas Technician) External Link
Ambulance Technician Level I External Link
Ambulance Technician Level II External Link
Ambulance Technician Level III External Link
ARFF Technician Level I External Link
ARFF Technician Level III External Link
ASE Auto Maintenance and Light Repair Test (Test G1) External Link
ASE Automobile Technician External Link
ASE Medium/Heavy Truck Technician Certification External Link
ASE School Bus Technician External Link
ASE Transit Bus Technician External Link
ASE Truck Equipment Technician External Link
Automobile Advanced Engine Performance Specialist External Link
Automobile Service Consultant (C1) External Link
Certified Auto Glass Qualified Technician External Link
Diagnostician External Link
Fire Apparatus Technician Level I External Link
Fire Apparatus Technician Level II External Link
Fire Apparatus Technician Level III External Link
Fluid Power Mobile Hydraulic Mechanic External Link
Law Enforcement Vehicle Installation Technician External Link
Level I Machine Lubrication Technician External Link
Level II Machine Lubrication Technician External Link
Light Duty Hybrid/Electric Vehicle Specialist External Link
Management Level II Supervisor External Link
Master Automobile/Light Truck Technician External Link
Master Medium/Heavy Truck Specialist External Link
Master Technician External Link
Military Tactical Wheeled Vehicle Certification - Chassis (MIL4) External Link
Military Tactical Wheeled Vehicle Certification - Diesel Engines (MIL2) External Link
Military Tactical Wheeled Vehicle Certification - Drive Train (MIL3) External Link
Military Tactical Wheeled Vehicle Certification - Electrical/ Electronic Systems (MIL6) External Link
Military Tactical Wheeled Vehicle Certification - Preventive Maintenance Checks & Services (MIL8) External Link
Military Tactical Wheeled Vehicle Certification - Suspension, Steering, and Hydraulics (MIL5) External Link
Rebuilder Specialist External Link
Undercar Specialist: Exhaust Systems External Link
Professional Associations
Professional Associations
These associations connect people who work in this occupation or related fields. How can you start using these associations to learn more, build your network, or find mentoring opportunities?
Auto Care Careers External Link
Automotive Maintenance and Repair Association (AMRA) External Link
Commercial Vehicle Services Network (CVSN) External Link
National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) External Link
Job Listings
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