Most common jobs in Baltimore
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January 11, 2021
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Most common jobs in Baltimore
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 Baltimore 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 Baltimore are the most common.
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#50. First-line supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairers
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
- Employment: 5,790
- Employment per 1,000: 4.204 (27% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $66,420
National
- Employment: 485,700 (#63 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $70,550
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 5,790
- Employment per 1,000: 4.204 (27% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $66,420
National
- Employment: 485,700 (#63 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $70,550
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#49. Computer and information systems managers
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
- Employment: 5,960
- Employment per 1,000: 4.329 (47% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $156,850
National
- Employment: 433,960 (#71 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $156,390
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 5,960
- Employment per 1,000: 4.329 (47% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $156,850
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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#48. Middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
- Employment: 6,150
- Employment per 1,000: 4.473 (6% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $65,240
National
- Employment: 622,330 (#54 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $63,550
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 6,150
- Employment per 1,000: 4.473 (6% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $65,240
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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#47. Market research analysts and marketing specialists
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
- Employment: 6,170
- Employment per 1,000: 4.484 (3% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $65,030
National
- Employment: 678,500 (#42 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $71,570
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 6,170
- Employment per 1,000: 4.484 (3% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $65,030
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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#46. Financial managers
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
- Employment: 6,520
- Employment per 1,000: 4.738 (6% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $146,250
National
- Employment: 654,790 (#46 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $147,530
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 6,520
- Employment per 1,000: 4.738 (6% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $146,250
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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#45. Police and sheriff's patrol officers
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
- Employment: 6,790
- Employment per 1,000: 4.931 (9% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $71,380
National
- Employment: 665,280 (#43 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $67,600
- Entry level education requirements: nan
- Employment: 6,790
- Employment per 1,000: 4.931 (9% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $71,380
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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#44. Medical assistants
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
- Employment: 6,830
- Employment per 1,000: 4.965 (2% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,360
National
- Employment: 712,430 (#36 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $35,720
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 6,830
- Employment per 1,000: 4.965 (2% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,360
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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#43. Carpenters
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
- Employment: 6,970
- Employment per 1,000: 5.066 (1% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $49,830
National
- Employment: 734,170 (#35 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $52,850
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 6,970
- Employment per 1,000: 5.066 (1% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $49,830
National
- Employment: 734,170 (#35 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $52,850
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#42. Electricians
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
- Employment: 7,070
- Employment per 1,000: 5.14 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $55,840
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: 7,070
- Employment per 1,000: 5.14 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $55,840
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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#40 (tie). Passenger vehicle drivers, except bus drivers, transit and intercity
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
- Employment: 7,090
- Employment per 1,000: 5.155 (8% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,770
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: 7,090
- Employment per 1,000: 5.155 (8% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,770
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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#40 (tie). Human resources specialists
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
- Employment: 7,090
- Employment per 1,000: 5.153 (20% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $73,030
National
- Employment: 633,040 (#50 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $67,760
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 7,090
- Employment per 1,000: 5.153 (20% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $73,030
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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#39. Maids and housekeeping cleaners
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
- Employment: 7,410
- Employment per 1,000: 5.388 (15% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,350
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: 7,410
- Employment per 1,000: 5.388 (15% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,350
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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#38. Network and computer systems administrators
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
- Employment: 7,670
- Employment per 1,000: 5.577 (131% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $112,910
National
- Employment: 354,450 (#91 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $88,410
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 7,670
- Employment per 1,000: 5.577 (131% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $112,910
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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#37. First-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
- Employment: 7,750
- Employment per 1,000: 5.632 (32% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $70,580
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: 7,750
- Employment per 1,000: 5.632 (32% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $70,580
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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#35. Landscaping and groundskeeping workers
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
- Employment: 7,920
- Employment per 1,000: 5.759 (7% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,120
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: 7,920
- Employment per 1,000: 5.759 (7% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,120
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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#35. Lawyers
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
- Employment: 7,920
- Employment per 1,000: 5.758 (29% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $133,940
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: 7,920
- Employment per 1,000: 5.758 (29% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $133,940
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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#35. Cooks, restaurant
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
- Employment: 7,920
- Employment per 1,000: 5.752 (40% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,540
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: 7,920
- Employment per 1,000: 5.752 (40% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,540
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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#33. Computer systems analysts
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
- Employment: 8,680
- Employment per 1,000: 6.305 (57% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $101,740
National
- Employment: 589,060 (#56 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $96,160
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 8,680
- Employment per 1,000: 6.305 (57% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $101,740
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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#32. Food preparation workers
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
- Employment: 8,860
- Employment per 1,000: 6.442 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,930
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: 8,860
- Employment per 1,000: 6.442 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,930
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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#31. Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
- Employment: 8,940
- Employment per 1,000: 6.497 (29% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $72,270
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: 8,940
- Employment per 1,000: 6.497 (29% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $72,270
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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#30. Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
- Employment: 8,970
- Employment per 1,000: 6.519 (8% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $73,210
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: 8,970
- Employment per 1,000: 6.519 (8% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $73,210
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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#29. Management analysts
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
- Employment: 9,010
- Employment per 1,000: 6.551 (36% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $94,140
National
- Employment: 709,750 (#37 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $95,560
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 9,010
- Employment per 1,000: 6.551 (36% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $94,140
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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#28. First-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
- Employment: 9,080
- Employment per 1,000: 6.597 (4% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,230
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: 9,080
- Employment per 1,000: 6.597 (4% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,230
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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#27. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
- Employment: 9,230
- Employment per 1,000: 6.707 (27% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,700
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: 9,230
- Employment per 1,000: 6.707 (27% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,700
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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#26. Receptionists and information clerks
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
- Employment: 9,640
- Employment per 1,000: 7.002 (3% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,840
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: 9,640
- Employment per 1,000: 7.002 (3% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,840
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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#25. Maintenance and repair workers, general
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
- Employment: 10,040
- Employment per 1,000: 7.295 (24% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $44,250
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: 10,040
- Employment per 1,000: 7.295 (24% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $44,250
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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#24. Light truck drivers
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
- Employment: 10,190
- Employment per 1,000: 7.409 (18% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,960
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: 10,190
- Employment per 1,000: 7.409 (18% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,960
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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#23. Construction laborers
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
- Employment: 10,370
- Employment per 1,000: 7.534 (8% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,950
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: 10,370
- Employment per 1,000: 7.534 (8% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,950
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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#22. Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
- Employment: 11,580
- Employment per 1,000: 8.419 (18% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $46,120
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: 11,580
- Employment per 1,000: 8.419 (18% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $46,120
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. Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
- Employment: 12,080
- Employment per 1,000: 8.781 (31% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $49,680
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: 12,080
- Employment per 1,000: 8.781 (31% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $49,680
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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#20. First-line supervisors of retail sales workers
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
- Employment: 12,430
- Employment per 1,000: 9.033 (13% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $47,780
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: 12,430
- Employment per 1,000: 9.033 (13% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $47,780
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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#19. Accountants and auditors
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
- Employment: 12,960
- Employment per 1,000: 9.415 (8% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $80,890
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: 12,960
- Employment per 1,000: 9.415 (8% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $80,890
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. Nursing assistants
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
- Employment: 13,220
- Employment per 1,000: 9.606 (1% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,880
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: 13,220
- Employment per 1,000: 9.606 (1% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,880
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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#17. Elementary school teachers, except special education
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
- Employment: 13,800
- Employment per 1,000: 10.03 (3% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $72,610
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: 13,800
- Employment per 1,000: 10.03 (3% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $72,610
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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#16. Sales representatives of services, except advertising, insurance, financial services, and travel
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
- Employment: 14,890
- Employment per 1,000: 10.822 (53% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $74,890
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: 14,890
- Employment per 1,000: 10.822 (53% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $74,890
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. Security guards
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
- Employment: 15,570
- Employment per 1,000: 11.312 (48% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,330
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: 15,570
- Employment per 1,000: 11.312 (48% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,330
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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#14. Software developers and software quality assurance analysts and testers
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
- Employment: 17,230
- Employment per 1,000: 12.519 (31% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $117,890
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: 17,230
- Employment per 1,000: 12.519 (31% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $117,890
National
- Employment: 1,406,870 (#19 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $111,620
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
38 / 50
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#13. First-line supervisors of office and administrative support workers
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
- Employment: 20,570
- Employment per 1,000: 14.947 (48% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $62,860
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: 20,570
- Employment per 1,000: 14.947 (48% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $62,860
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
39 / 50
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#12. Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
- Employment: 21,450
- Employment per 1,000: 15.588 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,390
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: 21,450
- Employment per 1,000: 15.588 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,390
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
40 / 50
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#11. Office clerks, general
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
- Employment: 21,640
- Employment per 1,000: 15.725 (22% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,550
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: 21,640
- Employment per 1,000: 15.725 (22% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,550
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
41 / 50
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#10. Waiters and waitresses
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
- Employment: 22,240
- Employment per 1,000: 16.159 (8% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,300
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: 22,240
- Employment per 1,000: 16.159 (8% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,300
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
42 / 50
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#9. General and operations managers
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
- Employment: 22,860
- Employment per 1,000: 16.612 (2% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $133,770
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: 22,860
- Employment per 1,000: 16.612 (2% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $133,770
National
- Employment: 2,400,280 (#9 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $123,030
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
43 / 50
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#8. Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
- Employment: 24,390
- Employment per 1,000: 17.722 (12% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,730
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: 24,390
- Employment per 1,000: 17.722 (12% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,730
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
44 / 50
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#7. Stockers and order fillers
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
- Employment: 24,510
- Employment per 1,000: 17.808 (22% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,420
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: 24,510
- Employment per 1,000: 17.808 (22% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,420
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
45 / 50
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#6. Customer service representatives
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
- Employment: 26,060
- Employment per 1,000: 18.936 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,740
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: 26,060
- Employment per 1,000: 18.936 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,740
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
46 / 50
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#5. Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
- Employment: 28,820
- Employment per 1,000: 20.944 (51% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $41,900
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: 28,820
- Employment per 1,000: 20.944 (51% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $41,900
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
47 / 50
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#4. Fast food and counter workers
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
- Employment: 30,560
- Employment per 1,000: 22.208 (18% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,330
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: 30,560
- Employment per 1,000: 22.208 (18% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,330
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
48 / 50
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#3. Registered nurses
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
- Employment: 32,020
- Employment per 1,000: 23.269 (15% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $78,700
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: 32,020
- Employment per 1,000: 23.269 (15% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $78,700
National
- Employment: 2,982,280 (#4 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $77,460
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
49 / 50
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#2. Retail salespersons
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
- Employment: 33,580
- Employment per 1,000: 24.403 (17% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,560
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: 33,580
- Employment per 1,000: 24.403 (17% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,560
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. Cashiers
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
- Employment: 35,620
- Employment per 1,000: 25.883 (6% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,650
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: 35,620
- Employment per 1,000: 25.883 (6% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,650
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
