Most common jobs in Austin
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January 11, 2021
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Most common jobs in Austin
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 Austin 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 Austin are the most common.
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#49 (tie). Nursing assistants
Austin-Round Rock, TX
- Employment: 4,640
- Employment per 1,000: 4.327 (55% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,500
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: 4,640
- Employment per 1,000: 4.327 (55% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,500
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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#49 (tie). Middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education
Austin-Round Rock, TX
- Employment: 4,640
- Employment per 1,000: 4.32 (2% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $57,720
National
- Employment: 622,330 (#54 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $63,550
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 4,640
- Employment per 1,000: 4.32 (2% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $57,720
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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#48. Electricians
Austin-Round Rock, TX
- Employment: 4,760
- Employment per 1,000: 4.437 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $53,260
National
- Employment: 688,620 (#41 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $60,370
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 4,760
- Employment per 1,000: 4.437 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $53,260
National
- Employment: 688,620 (#41 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $60,370
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#47. Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers
Austin-Round Rock, TX
- Employment: 4,780
- Employment per 1,000: 4.454 (37% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,860
National
- Employment: 477,270 (#64 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $25,020
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 4,780
- Employment per 1,000: 4.454 (37% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,860
National
- Employment: 477,270 (#64 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $25,020
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#46. Shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks
Austin-Round Rock, TX
- Employment: 4,820
- Employment per 1,000: 4.493 (6% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,760
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: 4,820
- Employment per 1,000: 4.493 (6% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,760
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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#45. Medical assistants
Austin-Round Rock, TX
- Employment: 5,060
- Employment per 1,000: 4.717 (3% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,340
National
- Employment: 712,430 (#36 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $35,720
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 5,060
- Employment per 1,000: 4.717 (3% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,340
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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#44. First-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers
Austin-Round Rock, TX
- Employment: 5,070
- Employment per 1,000: 4.728 (11% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $66,750
National
- Employment: 626,180 (#53 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $71,440
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 5,070
- Employment per 1,000: 4.728 (11% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $66,750
National
- Employment: 626,180 (#53 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $71,440
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#43. Human resources specialists
Austin-Round Rock, TX
- Employment: 5,300
- Employment per 1,000: 4.94 (15% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $74,810
National
- Employment: 633,040 (#50 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $67,760
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 5,300
- Employment per 1,000: 4.94 (15% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $74,810
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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#42. Bartenders
Austin-Round Rock, TX
- Employment: 5,410
- Employment per 1,000: 5.043 (15% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,680
National
- Employment: 646,850 (#48 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $28,000
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 5,410
- Employment per 1,000: 5.043 (15% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,680
National
- Employment: 646,850 (#48 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $28,000
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#41. Network and computer systems administrators
Austin-Round Rock, TX
- Employment: 5,580
- Employment per 1,000: 5.203 (116% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $88,100
National
- Employment: 354,450 (#91 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $88,410
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 5,580
- Employment per 1,000: 5.203 (116% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $88,100
National
- Employment: 354,450 (#91 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $88,410
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#39 (tie). Lawyers
Austin-Round Rock, TX
- Employment: 5,710
- Employment per 1,000: 5.321 (19% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $138,990
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: 5,710
- Employment per 1,000: 5.321 (19% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $138,990
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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#39 (tie). Market research analysts and marketing specialists
Austin-Round Rock, TX
- Employment: 5,710
- Employment per 1,000: 5.319 (15% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $76,820
National
- Employment: 678,500 (#42 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $71,570
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 5,710
- Employment per 1,000: 5.319 (15% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $76,820
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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#38. Medical secretaries and administrative assistants
Austin-Round Rock, TX
- Employment: 5,870
- Employment per 1,000: 5.473 (33% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,550
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: 5,870
- Employment per 1,000: 5.473 (33% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,550
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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#37. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary
Austin-Round Rock, TX
- Employment: 5,890
- Employment per 1,000: 5.491 (40% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,620
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: 5,890
- Employment per 1,000: 5.491 (40% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,620
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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#36. Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education
Austin-Round Rock, TX
- Employment: 6,020
- Employment per 1,000: 5.607 (20% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $58,690
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: 6,020
- Employment per 1,000: 5.607 (20% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $58,690
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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#35. Receptionists and information clerks
Austin-Round Rock, TX
- Employment: 6,310
- Employment per 1,000: 5.881 (18% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,830
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: 6,310
- Employment per 1,000: 5.881 (18% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,830
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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#34. Food preparation workers
Austin-Round Rock, TX
- Employment: 6,560
- Employment per 1,000: 6.11 (4% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,210
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: 6,560
- Employment per 1,000: 6.11 (4% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,210
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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#33. Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products
Austin-Round Rock, TX
- Employment: 6,750
- Employment per 1,000: 6.288 (201% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $103,120
National
- Employment: 306,980 (#106 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $92,980
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 6,750
- Employment per 1,000: 6.288 (201% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $103,120
National
- Employment: 306,980 (#106 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $92,980
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#32. Maids and housekeeping cleaners
Austin-Round Rock, TX
- Employment: 6,840
- Employment per 1,000: 6.368 (1% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,650
National
- Employment: 926,960 (#31 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $26,810
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 6,840
- Employment per 1,000: 6.368 (1% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,650
National
- Employment: 926,960 (#31 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $26,810
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#31. Security guards
Austin-Round Rock, TX
- Employment: 7,200
- Employment per 1,000: 6.712 (12% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,880
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: 7,200
- Employment per 1,000: 6.712 (12% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,880
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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#30. Substitute teachers, short-term
Austin-Round Rock, TX
- Employment: 7,240
- Employment per 1,000: 6.745 (69% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,860
National
- Employment: 587,120 (#57 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $32,460
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 7,240
- Employment per 1,000: 6.745 (69% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,860
National
- Employment: 587,120 (#57 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $32,460
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#29. Landscaping and groundskeeping workers
Austin-Round Rock, TX
- Employment: 7,330
- Employment per 1,000: 6.825 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,440
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: 7,330
- Employment per 1,000: 6.825 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,440
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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#28. Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers
Austin-Round Rock, TX
- Employment: 8,120
- Employment per 1,000: 7.561 (40% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,320
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: 8,120
- Employment per 1,000: 7.561 (40% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,320
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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#27. Executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants
Austin-Round Rock, TX
- Employment: 8,140
- Employment per 1,000: 7.582 (105% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $60,500
National
- Employment: 542,690 (#60 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $62,920
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 8,140
- Employment per 1,000: 7.582 (105% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $60,500
National
- Employment: 542,690 (#60 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $62,920
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#26. Computer user support specialists
Austin-Round Rock, TX
- Employment: 8,270
- Employment per 1,000: 7.704 (75% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $52,690
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: 8,270
- Employment per 1,000: 7.704 (75% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $52,690
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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#25. Construction laborers
Austin-Round Rock, TX
- Employment: 8,340
- Employment per 1,000: 7.767 (12% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,680
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: 8,340
- Employment per 1,000: 7.767 (12% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,680
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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#24. First-line supervisors of retail sales workers
Austin-Round Rock, TX
- Employment: 8,390
- Employment per 1,000: 7.812 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $45,520
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: 8,390
- Employment per 1,000: 7.812 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $45,520
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. Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products
Austin-Round Rock, TX
- Employment: 8,720
- Employment per 1,000: 8.122 (11% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $58,790
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: 8,720
- Employment per 1,000: 8.122 (11% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $58,790
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
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#22. First-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers
Austin-Round Rock, TX
- Employment: 8,740
- Employment per 1,000: 8.145 (18% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $43,990
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: 8,740
- Employment per 1,000: 8.145 (18% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $43,990
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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#21. Computer systems analysts
Austin-Round Rock, TX
- Employment: 9,040
- Employment per 1,000: 8.418 (110% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $87,480
National
- Employment: 589,060 (#56 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $96,160
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 9,040
- Employment per 1,000: 8.418 (110% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $87,480
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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#20. Maintenance and repair workers, general
Austin-Round Rock, TX
- Employment: 9,240
- Employment per 1,000: 8.606 (11% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,170
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: 9,240
- Employment per 1,000: 8.606 (11% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,170
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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#19. Elementary school teachers, except special education
Austin-Round Rock, TX
- Employment: 9,820
- Employment per 1,000: 9.153 (6% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $58,490
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: 9,820
- Employment per 1,000: 9.153 (6% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $58,490
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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#18. Stockers and order fillers
Austin-Round Rock, TX
- Employment: 10,810
- Employment per 1,000: 10.075 (31% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,900
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: 10,810
- Employment per 1,000: 10.075 (31% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,900
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
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#17. Accountants and auditors
Austin-Round Rock, TX
- Employment: 11,430
- Employment per 1,000: 10.652 (22% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $76,500
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: 11,430
- Employment per 1,000: 10.652 (22% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $76,500
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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#16. Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand
Austin-Round Rock, TX
- Employment: 11,440
- Employment per 1,000: 10.662 (47% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,550
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: 11,440
- Employment per 1,000: 10.662 (47% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,550
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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#15. First-line supervisors of office and administrative support workers
Austin-Round Rock, TX
- Employment: 11,540
- Employment per 1,000: 10.75 (6% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $64,360
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: 11,540
- Employment per 1,000: 10.75 (6% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $64,360
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. Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks
Austin-Round Rock, TX
- Employment: 11,990
- Employment per 1,000: 11.17 (8% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $43,290
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: 11,990
- Employment per 1,000: 11.17 (8% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $43,290
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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#13. Sales representatives of services, except advertising, insurance, financial services, and travel
Austin-Round Rock, TX
- Employment: 13,080
- Employment per 1,000: 12.19 (72% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $54,330
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: 13,080
- Employment per 1,000: 12.19 (72% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $54,330
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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#12. Cooks, restaurant
Austin-Round Rock, TX
- Employment: 13,350
- Employment per 1,000: 12.435 (30% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,260
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: 13,350
- Employment per 1,000: 12.435 (30% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,260
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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#11. Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners
Austin-Round Rock, TX
- Employment: 13,780
- Employment per 1,000: 12.84 (12% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,010
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: 13,780
- Employment per 1,000: 12.84 (12% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,010
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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#10. Registered nurses
Austin-Round Rock, TX
- Employment: 14,860
- Employment per 1,000: 13.849 (32% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $72,170
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: 14,860
- Employment per 1,000: 13.849 (32% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $72,170
National
- Employment: 2,982,280 (#4 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $77,460
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#9. Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive
Austin-Round Rock, TX
- Employment: 18,350
- Employment per 1,000: 17.091 (23% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,620
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: 18,350
- Employment per 1,000: 17.091 (23% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,620
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
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#8. Cashiers
Austin-Round Rock, TX
- Employment: 21,400
- Employment per 1,000: 19.934 (19% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,550
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: 21,400
- Employment per 1,000: 19.934 (19% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,550
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
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#7. General and operations managers
Austin-Round Rock, TX
- Employment: 21,520
- Employment per 1,000: 20.051 (23% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $124,860
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: 21,520
- Employment per 1,000: 20.051 (23% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $124,860
National
- Employment: 2,400,280 (#9 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $123,030
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#6. Waiters and waitresses
Austin-Round Rock, TX
- Employment: 21,700
- Employment per 1,000: 20.221 (15% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,280
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: 21,700
- Employment per 1,000: 20.221 (15% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,280
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
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#5. Software developers and software quality assurance analysts and testers
Austin-Round Rock, TX
- Employment: 23,410
- Employment per 1,000: 21.811 (128% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $106,080
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: 23,410
- Employment per 1,000: 21.811 (128% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $106,080
National
- Employment: 1,406,870 (#19 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $111,620
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#4. Office clerks, general
Austin-Round Rock, TX
- Employment: 26,140
- Employment per 1,000: 24.351 (21% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,810
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: 26,140
- Employment per 1,000: 24.351 (21% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,810
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
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#3. Customer service representatives
Austin-Round Rock, TX
- Employment: 27,460
- Employment per 1,000: 25.58 (29% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,710
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: 27,460
- Employment per 1,000: 25.58 (29% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,710
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
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#2. Retail salespersons
Austin-Round Rock, TX
- Employment: 31,930
- Employment per 1,000: 29.753 (1% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,070
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: 31,930
- Employment per 1,000: 29.753 (1% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,070
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
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#1. Fast food and counter workers
Austin-Round Rock, TX
- Employment: 34,320
- Employment per 1,000: 31.971 (17% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,280
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: 34,320
- Employment per 1,000: 31.971 (17% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,280
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
