Optician 

Duties and responsibilities: Help fit eyeglasses and contact lenses, following prescriptions from ophthalmologists and optometrists. 

Salary: $34,840 (annually) 

Education: High School Diploma 

Demand: 2014-2024 (24%) 

 

Reflection: I am not interested in becoming an optician, but I believe it is  an important career because it helps people like me have a clear vision.