Most common jobs in Atlanta
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January 11, 2021
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Most common jobs in Atlanta
The 10 largest occupations in America employ 30.5 million workers, representing 21% of all workers. Keeping America’s economy moving would be impossible without office workers, package handlers, food prep workers, and truck drivers. And what would the sick do without the millions of hospital workers, nurses, and home health aides?
Stacker compiled a list of the most common jobs in Atlanta using data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Jobs are ranked by total employment as of May 2019. While much has changed during the coronavirus pandemic, the jobs featured here give a holistic view at the most popular industries in your area and how many jobs are supported.
Keep reading to see which jobs in Atlanta are the most common.
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#50. Police and sheriff's patrol officers
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
- Employment: 12,010
- Employment per 1,000: 4.378 (3% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $48,800
National
- Employment: 665,280 (#43 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $67,600
- Entry level education requirements: nan
- Employment: 12,010
- Employment per 1,000: 4.378 (3% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $48,800
National
- Employment: 665,280 (#43 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $67,600
- Entry level education requirements: nan
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#49. Medical secretaries and administrative assistants
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
- Employment: 12,190
- Employment per 1,000: 4.444 (8% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,290
National
- Employment: 604,780 (#55 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $38,090
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 12,190
- Employment per 1,000: 4.444 (8% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,290
National
- Employment: 604,780 (#55 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $38,090
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#48. Automotive service technicians and mechanics
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
- Employment: 12,390
- Employment per 1,000: 4.516 (1% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $45,540
National
- Employment: 655,330 (#45 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $44,890
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 12,390
- Employment per 1,000: 4.516 (1% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $45,540
National
- Employment: 655,330 (#45 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $44,890
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
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#47. Passenger vehicle drivers, except bus drivers, transit and intercity
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
- Employment: 12,450
- Employment per 1,000: 4.539 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,060
National
- Employment: 700,030 (#39 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $33,210
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 12,450
- Employment per 1,000: 4.539 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,060
National
- Employment: 700,030 (#39 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $33,210
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#46. Computer and information systems managers
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
- Employment: 12,790
- Employment per 1,000: 4.661 (58% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $152,560
National
- Employment: 433,960 (#71 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $156,390
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 12,790
- Employment per 1,000: 4.661 (58% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $152,560
National
- Employment: 433,960 (#71 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $156,390
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#45. Landscaping and groundskeeping workers
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
- Employment: 13,710
- Employment per 1,000: 4.996 (20% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,620
National
- Employment: 912,660 (#33 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $32,360
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 13,710
- Employment per 1,000: 4.996 (20% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,620
National
- Employment: 912,660 (#33 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $32,360
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#44. Financial managers
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
- Employment: 14,410
- Employment per 1,000: 5.254 (18% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $153,540
National
- Employment: 654,790 (#46 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $147,530
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 14,410
- Employment per 1,000: 5.254 (18% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $153,540
National
- Employment: 654,790 (#46 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $147,530
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#43. Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
- Employment: 14,840
- Employment per 1,000: 5.409 (23% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $60,560
National
- Employment: 1,035,850 (#28 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $65,930
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 14,840
- Employment per 1,000: 5.409 (23% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $60,560
National
- Employment: 1,035,850 (#28 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $65,930
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#42. Packers and packagers, hand
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
- Employment: 15,060
- Employment per 1,000: 5.49 (27% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,480
National
- Employment: 633,640 (#49 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $27,680
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 15,060
- Employment per 1,000: 5.49 (27% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,480
National
- Employment: 633,640 (#49 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $27,680
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#41. Human resources specialists
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
- Employment: 15,110
- Employment per 1,000: 5.507 (28% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $65,650
National
- Employment: 633,040 (#50 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $67,760
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 15,110
- Employment per 1,000: 5.507 (28% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $65,650
National
- Employment: 633,040 (#50 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $67,760
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#40. Receptionists and information clerks
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
- Employment: 15,360
- Employment per 1,000: 5.598 (22% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,030
National
- Employment: 1,057,370 (#26 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $31,250
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 15,360
- Employment per 1,000: 5.598 (22% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,030
National
- Employment: 1,057,370 (#26 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $31,250
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#39. Lawyers
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
- Employment: 15,540
- Employment per 1,000: 5.665 (27% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $136,850
National
- Employment: 657,170 (#44 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $145,300
- Entry level education requirements: Doctoral or professional degree
- Employment: 15,540
- Employment per 1,000: 5.665 (27% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $136,850
National
- Employment: 657,170 (#44 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $145,300
- Entry level education requirements: Doctoral or professional degree
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#38. Middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
- Employment: 16,150
- Employment per 1,000: 5.887 (39% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $60,950
National
- Employment: 622,330 (#54 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $63,550
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 16,150
- Employment per 1,000: 5.887 (39% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $60,950
National
- Employment: 622,330 (#54 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $63,550
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#37. Management analysts
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
- Employment: 16,270
- Employment per 1,000: 5.931 (23% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $97,600
National
- Employment: 709,750 (#37 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $95,560
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 16,270
- Employment per 1,000: 5.931 (23% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $97,600
National
- Employment: 709,750 (#37 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $95,560
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#36. Computer systems analysts
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
- Employment: 16,280
- Employment per 1,000: 5.932 (48% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $91,690
National
- Employment: 589,060 (#56 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $96,160
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 16,280
- Employment per 1,000: 5.932 (48% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $91,690
National
- Employment: 589,060 (#56 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $96,160
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#35. Medical assistants
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
- Employment: 16,410
- Employment per 1,000: 5.982 (23% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,060
National
- Employment: 712,430 (#36 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $35,720
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 16,410
- Employment per 1,000: 5.982 (23% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,060
National
- Employment: 712,430 (#36 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $35,720
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
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#34. Nursing assistants
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
- Employment: 16,920
- Employment per 1,000: 6.167 (36% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,400
National
- Employment: 1,419,920 (#17 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $30,720
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 16,920
- Employment per 1,000: 6.167 (36% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,400
National
- Employment: 1,419,920 (#17 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $30,720
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
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#33. Computer user support specialists
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
- Employment: 17,150
- Employment per 1,000: 6.25 (42% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $55,570
National
- Employment: 647,330 (#47 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $56,550
- Entry level education requirements: Some college, no degree
- Employment: 17,150
- Employment per 1,000: 6.25 (42% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $55,570
National
- Employment: 647,330 (#47 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $56,550
- Entry level education requirements: Some college, no degree
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#32. Market research analysts and marketing specialists
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
- Employment: 17,590
- Employment per 1,000: 6.413 (39% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $71,510
National
- Employment: 678,500 (#42 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $71,570
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 17,590
- Employment per 1,000: 6.413 (39% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $71,510
National
- Employment: 678,500 (#42 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $71,570
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#31. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
- Employment: 17,740
- Employment per 1,000: 6.465 (29% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,930
National
- Employment: 1,346,910 (#21 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,640
- Entry level education requirements: Some college, no degree
- Employment: 17,740
- Employment per 1,000: 6.465 (29% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,930
National
- Employment: 1,346,910 (#21 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,640
- Entry level education requirements: Some college, no degree
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#30. Shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
- Employment: 18,220
- Employment per 1,000: 6.641 (38% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,570
National
- Employment: 704,910 (#38 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $36,030
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 18,220
- Employment per 1,000: 6.641 (38% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,570
National
- Employment: 704,910 (#38 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $36,030
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#29. Light truck drivers
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
- Employment: 18,460
- Employment per 1,000: 6.728 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,490
National
- Employment: 923,050 (#32 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $38,520
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 18,460
- Employment per 1,000: 6.728 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,490
National
- Employment: 923,050 (#32 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $38,520
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#28. Construction laborers
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
- Employment: 18,580
- Employment per 1,000: 6.773 (3% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,030
National
- Employment: 1,020,350 (#29 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $41,730
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 18,580
- Employment per 1,000: 6.773 (3% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,030
National
- Employment: 1,020,350 (#29 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $41,730
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#27. Industrial truck and tractor operators
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
- Employment: 19,480
- Employment per 1,000: 7.1 (66% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,190
National
- Employment: 629,270 (#52 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $37,930
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 19,480
- Employment per 1,000: 7.1 (66% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,190
National
- Employment: 629,270 (#52 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $37,930
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#26. First-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
- Employment: 21,140
- Employment per 1,000: 7.707 (12% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,990
National
- Employment: 1,011,100 (#30 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $36,960
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 21,140
- Employment per 1,000: 7.707 (12% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,990
National
- Employment: 1,011,100 (#30 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $36,960
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#25. Food preparation workers
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
- Employment: 21,390
- Employment per 1,000: 7.798 (33% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,950
National
- Employment: 863,740 (#34 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $25,820
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 21,390
- Employment per 1,000: 7.798 (33% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,950
National
- Employment: 863,740 (#34 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $25,820
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#24. First-line supervisors of retail sales workers
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
- Employment: 21,460
- Employment per 1,000: 7.821 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $45,290
National
- Employment: 1,171,900 (#24 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $45,830
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 21,460
- Employment per 1,000: 7.821 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $45,290
National
- Employment: 1,171,900 (#24 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $45,830
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#23. Maintenance and repair workers, general
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
- Employment: 22,690
- Employment per 1,000: 8.271 (14% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,310
National
- Employment: 1,418,990 (#18 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $41,960
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 22,690
- Employment per 1,000: 8.271 (14% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,310
National
- Employment: 1,418,990 (#18 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $41,960
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#22. Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
- Employment: 23,130
- Employment per 1,000: 8.431 (18% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $43,490
National
- Employment: 1,512,660 (#14 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $42,960
- Entry level education requirements: Some college, no degree
- Employment: 23,130
- Employment per 1,000: 8.431 (18% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $43,490
National
- Employment: 1,512,660 (#14 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $42,960
- Entry level education requirements: Some college, no degree
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#21. Security guards
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
- Employment: 23,440
- Employment per 1,000: 8.543 (11% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,090
National
- Employment: 1,126,370 (#25 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $33,030
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 23,440
- Employment per 1,000: 8.543 (11% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,090
National
- Employment: 1,126,370 (#25 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $33,030
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#20. Cooks, restaurant
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
- Employment: 25,220
- Employment per 1,000: 9.192 (4% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,160
National
- Employment: 1,401,890 (#20 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $28,700
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 25,220
- Employment per 1,000: 9.192 (4% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,160
National
- Employment: 1,401,890 (#20 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $28,700
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#19. Accountants and auditors
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
- Employment: 27,560
- Employment per 1,000: 10.046 (15% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $83,380
National
- Employment: 1,280,700 (#23 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $79,520
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 27,560
- Employment per 1,000: 10.046 (15% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $83,380
National
- Employment: 1,280,700 (#23 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $79,520
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#18. Elementary school teachers, except special education
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
- Employment: 29,050
- Employment per 1,000: 10.59 (9% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $59,140
National
- Employment: 1,430,480 (#16 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $63,930
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 29,050
- Employment per 1,000: 10.59 (9% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $59,140
National
- Employment: 1,430,480 (#16 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $63,930
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#17. Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
- Employment: 30,320
- Employment per 1,000: 11.052 (24% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,400
National
- Employment: 2,145,450 (#10 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $30,010
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 30,320
- Employment per 1,000: 11.052 (24% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,400
National
- Employment: 2,145,450 (#10 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $30,010
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#16. Sales representatives of services, except advertising, insurance, financial services, and travel
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
- Employment: 30,380
- Employment per 1,000: 11.072 (56% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $66,660
National
- Employment: 1,039,670 (#27 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $66,760
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 30,380
- Employment per 1,000: 11.072 (56% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $66,660
National
- Employment: 1,039,670 (#27 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $66,760
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#15. First-line supervisors of office and administrative support workers
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
- Employment: 31,420
- Employment per 1,000: 11.451 (13% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $59,400
National
- Employment: 1,487,870 (#15 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $60,130
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 31,420
- Employment per 1,000: 11.451 (13% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $59,400
National
- Employment: 1,487,870 (#15 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $60,130
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#14. Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
- Employment: 33,300
- Employment per 1,000: 12.137 (33% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $70,660
National
- Employment: 1,344,530 (#22 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $71,110
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 33,300
- Employment per 1,000: 12.137 (33% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $70,660
National
- Employment: 1,344,530 (#22 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $71,110
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
38 / 50
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#13. Stockers and order fillers
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
- Employment: 35,320
- Employment per 1,000: 12.874 (11% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,920
National
- Employment: 2,135,850 (#11 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,660
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 35,320
- Employment per 1,000: 12.874 (11% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,920
National
- Employment: 2,135,850 (#11 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,660
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
39 / 50
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#12. Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
- Employment: 36,960
- Employment per 1,000: 13.471 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $47,060
National
- Employment: 1,856,130 (#13 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $46,850
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 36,960
- Employment per 1,000: 13.471 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $47,060
National
- Employment: 1,856,130 (#13 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $46,850
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
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#11. Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
- Employment: 39,700
- Employment per 1,000: 14.47 (4% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,190
National
- Employment: 2,038,340 (#12 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $39,180
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 39,700
- Employment per 1,000: 14.47 (4% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,190
National
- Employment: 2,038,340 (#12 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $39,180
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
41 / 50
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#10. Software developers and software quality assurance analysts and testers
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
- Employment: 40,400
- Employment per 1,000: 14.726 (54% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $103,490
National
- Employment: 1,406,870 (#19 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $111,620
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 40,400
- Employment per 1,000: 14.726 (54% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $103,490
National
- Employment: 1,406,870 (#19 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $111,620
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
42 / 50
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#9. Registered nurses
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
- Employment: 40,830
- Employment per 1,000: 14.882 (27% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $73,610
National
- Employment: 2,982,280 (#4 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $77,460
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 40,830
- Employment per 1,000: 14.882 (27% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $73,610
National
- Employment: 2,982,280 (#4 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $77,460
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
43 / 50
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#8. Office clerks, general
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
- Employment: 42,260
- Employment per 1,000: 15.404 (23% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,220
National
- Employment: 2,956,060 (#5 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $36,360
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 42,260
- Employment per 1,000: 15.404 (23% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,220
National
- Employment: 2,956,060 (#5 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $36,360
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
44 / 50
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#7. Waiters and waitresses
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
- Employment: 54,390
- Employment per 1,000: 19.824 (13% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,170
National
- Employment: 2,579,020 (#8 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $26,800
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 54,390
- Employment per 1,000: 19.824 (13% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,170
National
- Employment: 2,579,020 (#8 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $26,800
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
45 / 50
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#6. General and operations managers
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
- Employment: 55,440
- Employment per 1,000: 20.208 (24% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $123,390
National
- Employment: 2,400,280 (#9 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $123,030
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 55,440
- Employment per 1,000: 20.208 (24% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $123,390
National
- Employment: 2,400,280 (#9 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $123,030
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
46 / 50
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#5. Cashiers
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
- Employment: 67,090
- Employment per 1,000: 24.453 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,010
National
- Employment: 3,596,630 (#3 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $24,370
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 67,090
- Employment per 1,000: 24.453 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,010
National
- Employment: 3,596,630 (#3 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $24,370
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
47 / 50
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#4. Customer service representatives
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
- Employment: 73,800
- Employment per 1,000: 26.898 (35% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,090
National
- Employment: 2,919,230 (#7 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $37,320
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 73,800
- Employment per 1,000: 26.898 (35% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,090
National
- Employment: 2,919,230 (#7 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $37,320
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
48 / 50
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#3. Fast food and counter workers
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
- Employment: 73,840
- Employment per 1,000: 26.913 (1% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $20,210
National
- Employment: 3,996,820 (#2 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $23,250
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 73,840
- Employment per 1,000: 26.913 (1% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $20,210
National
- Employment: 3,996,820 (#2 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $23,250
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
49 / 50
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#2. Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
- Employment: 78,010
- Employment per 1,000: 28.434 (41% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,780
National
- Employment: 2,953,170 (#6 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $32,130
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 78,010
- Employment per 1,000: 28.434 (41% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,780
National
- Employment: 2,953,170 (#6 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $32,130
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#1. Retail salespersons
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
- Employment: 85,990
- Employment per 1,000: 31.344 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,080
National
- Employment: 4,317,950 (#1 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,360
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 85,990
- Employment per 1,000: 31.344 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,080
National
- Employment: 4,317,950 (#1 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,360
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
