Most common jobs in Birmingham
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January 11, 2021
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Most common jobs in Birmingham
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 Birmingham 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 Birmingham are the most common.
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#50. Medical secretaries and administrative assistants
Birmingham-Hoover, AL
- Employment: 2,330
- Employment per 1,000: 4.498 (9% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,990
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: 2,330
- Employment per 1,000: 4.498 (9% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,990
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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#49. Lawyers
Birmingham-Hoover, AL
- Employment: 2,380
- Employment per 1,000: 4.586 (2% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $123,250
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: 2,380
- Employment per 1,000: 4.586 (2% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $123,250
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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#48. Claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators
Birmingham-Hoover, AL
- Employment: 2,390
- Employment per 1,000: 4.612 (135% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $64,900
National
- Employment: 287,960 (#112 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $68,940
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 2,390
- Employment per 1,000: 4.612 (135% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $64,900
National
- Employment: 287,960 (#112 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $68,940
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#47. Industrial machinery mechanics
Birmingham-Hoover, AL
- Employment: 2,400
- Employment per 1,000: 4.628 (75% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $46,370
National
- Employment: 387,630 (#85 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $55,320
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 2,400
- Employment per 1,000: 4.628 (75% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $46,370
National
- Employment: 387,630 (#85 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $55,320
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#46. Industrial truck and tractor operators
Birmingham-Hoover, AL
- Employment: 2,450
- Employment per 1,000: 4.734 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,010
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: 2,450
- Employment per 1,000: 4.734 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,010
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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#45. Automotive service technicians and mechanics
Birmingham-Hoover, AL
- Employment: 2,460
- Employment per 1,000: 4.752 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $44,520
National
- Employment: 655,330 (#45 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $44,890
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 2,460
- Employment per 1,000: 4.752 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $44,520
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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#44. First-line supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairers
Birmingham-Hoover, AL
- Employment: 2,510
- Employment per 1,000: 4.846 (47% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $68,350
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: 2,510
- Employment per 1,000: 4.846 (47% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $68,350
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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#43. Financial managers
Birmingham-Hoover, AL
- Employment: 2,530
- Employment per 1,000: 4.873 (9% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $143,040
National
- Employment: 654,790 (#46 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $147,530
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 2,530
- Employment per 1,000: 4.873 (9% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $143,040
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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#42. Cooks, institution and cafeteria
Birmingham-Hoover, AL
- Employment: 2,580
- Employment per 1,000: 4.983 (82% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,370
National
- Employment: 402,480 (#82 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,030
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 2,580
- Employment per 1,000: 4.983 (82% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,370
National
- Employment: 402,480 (#82 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,030
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#41. Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education
Birmingham-Hoover, AL
- Employment: 2,600
- Employment per 1,000: 5.017 (29% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $54,660
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: 2,600
- Employment per 1,000: 5.017 (29% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $54,660
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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#40. Sales representatives of services, except advertising, insurance, financial services, and travel
Birmingham-Hoover, AL
- Employment: 2,680
- Employment per 1,000: 5.17 (27% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $63,120
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: 2,680
- Employment per 1,000: 5.17 (27% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $63,120
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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#39. First-line supervisors of production and operating workers
Birmingham-Hoover, AL
- Employment: 2,760
- Employment per 1,000: 5.322 (24% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $65,710
National
- Employment: 631,100 (#51 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $65,220
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 2,760
- Employment per 1,000: 5.322 (24% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $65,710
National
- Employment: 631,100 (#51 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $65,220
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#38. Maids and housekeeping cleaners
Birmingham-Hoover, AL
- Employment: 2,830
- Employment per 1,000: 5.456 (14% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,360
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: 2,830
- Employment per 1,000: 5.456 (14% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,360
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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#37. Software developers and software quality assurance analysts and testers
Birmingham-Hoover, AL
- Employment: 2,850
- Employment per 1,000: 5.495 (43% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $89,480
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: 2,850
- Employment per 1,000: 5.495 (43% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $89,480
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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#36. Cooks, fast food
Birmingham-Hoover, AL
- Employment: 2,920
- Employment per 1,000: 5.625 (57% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $18,630
National
- Employment: 527,220 (#61 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $23,530
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 2,920
- Employment per 1,000: 5.625 (57% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $18,630
National
- Employment: 527,220 (#61 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $23,530
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#35. Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses
Birmingham-Hoover, AL
- Employment: 2,930
- Employment per 1,000: 5.662 (19% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,290
National
- Employment: 697,510 (#40 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $48,500
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 2,930
- Employment per 1,000: 5.662 (19% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,290
National
- Employment: 697,510 (#40 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $48,500
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
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#34. Medical assistants
Birmingham-Hoover, AL
- Employment: 2,940
- Employment per 1,000: 5.68 (17% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,280
National
- Employment: 712,430 (#36 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $35,720
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 2,940
- Employment per 1,000: 5.68 (17% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,280
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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#33. Construction laborers
Birmingham-Hoover, AL
- Employment: 3,150
- Employment per 1,000: 6.074 (13% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,980
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: 3,150
- Employment per 1,000: 6.074 (13% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,980
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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#31 (tie). Helpers--production workers
Birmingham-Hoover, AL
- Employment: 3,160
- Employment per 1,000: 6.089 (195% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,290
National
- Employment: 303,030 (#107 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $30,540
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 3,160
- Employment per 1,000: 6.089 (195% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,290
National
- Employment: 303,030 (#107 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $30,540
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#31 (tie). Landscaping and groundskeeping workers
Birmingham-Hoover, AL
- Employment: 3,160
- Employment per 1,000: 6.1 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,370
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: 3,160
- Employment per 1,000: 6.1 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,370
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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#30. Food preparation workers
Birmingham-Hoover, AL
- Employment: 3,180
- Employment per 1,000: 6.129 (4% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $21,270
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: 3,180
- Employment per 1,000: 6.129 (4% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $21,270
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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#29. Maintenance and repair workers, general
Birmingham-Hoover, AL
- Employment: 3,380
- Employment per 1,000: 6.531 (32% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,290
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: 3,380
- Employment per 1,000: 6.531 (32% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,290
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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#28. Police and sheriff's patrol officers
Birmingham-Hoover, AL
- Employment: 3,430
- Employment per 1,000: 6.614 (46% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $51,050
National
- Employment: 665,280 (#43 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $67,600
- Entry level education requirements: nan
- Employment: 3,430
- Employment per 1,000: 6.614 (46% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $51,050
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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#27. Middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education
Birmingham-Hoover, AL
- Employment: 3,640
- Employment per 1,000: 7.026 (66% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $53,450
National
- Employment: 622,330 (#54 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $63,550
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 3,640
- Employment per 1,000: 7.026 (66% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $53,450
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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#26. First-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers
Birmingham-Hoover, AL
- Employment: 3,680
- Employment per 1,000: 7.097 (66% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $66,990
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: 3,680
- Employment per 1,000: 7.097 (66% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $66,990
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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#25. Receptionists and information clerks
Birmingham-Hoover, AL
- Employment: 3,720
- Employment per 1,000: 7.185 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,910
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: 3,720
- Employment per 1,000: 7.185 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,910
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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#24. Cooks, restaurant
Birmingham-Hoover, AL
- Employment: 3,810
- Employment per 1,000: 7.348 (23% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,860
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: 3,810
- Employment per 1,000: 7.348 (23% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,860
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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#23. Light truck drivers
Birmingham-Hoover, AL
- Employment: 3,920
- Employment per 1,000: 7.563 (20% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,960
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: 3,920
- Employment per 1,000: 7.563 (20% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,960
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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#22. First-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers
Birmingham-Hoover, AL
- Employment: 4,890
- Employment per 1,000: 9.442 (37% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,030
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: 4,890
- Employment per 1,000: 9.442 (37% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,030
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. Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners
Birmingham-Hoover, AL
- Employment: 5,270
- Employment per 1,000: 10.165 (30% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,880
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: 5,270
- Employment per 1,000: 10.165 (30% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,880
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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#20. Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks
Birmingham-Hoover, AL
- Employment: 5,630
- Employment per 1,000: 10.87 (6% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,680
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: 5,630
- Employment per 1,000: 10.87 (6% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,680
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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#18 (tie). Nursing assistants
Birmingham-Hoover, AL
- Employment: 5,660
- Employment per 1,000: 10.924 (13% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,990
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: 5,660
- Employment per 1,000: 10.924 (13% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,990
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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#18 (tie). Security guards
Birmingham-Hoover, AL
- Employment: 5,660
- Employment per 1,000: 10.93 (43% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,630
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: 5,660
- Employment per 1,000: 10.93 (43% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,630
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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#17. First-line supervisors of retail sales workers
Birmingham-Hoover, AL
- Employment: 5,850
- Employment per 1,000: 11.29 (41% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $44,040
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: 5,850
- Employment per 1,000: 11.29 (41% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $44,040
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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#16. Elementary school teachers, except special education
Birmingham-Hoover, AL
- Employment: 5,910
- Employment per 1,000: 11.395 (17% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $52,060
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: 5,910
- Employment per 1,000: 11.395 (17% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $52,060
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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#15. Stockers and order fillers
Birmingham-Hoover, AL
- Employment: 5,960
- Employment per 1,000: 11.499 (21% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,870
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: 5,960
- Employment per 1,000: 11.499 (21% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,870
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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#14. First-line supervisors of office and administrative support workers
Birmingham-Hoover, AL
- Employment: 6,060
- Employment per 1,000: 11.685 (15% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $59,790
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: 6,060
- Employment per 1,000: 11.685 (15% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $59,790
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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#13. Accountants and auditors
Birmingham-Hoover, AL
- Employment: 6,580
- Employment per 1,000: 12.692 (46% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $76,800
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: 6,580
- Employment per 1,000: 12.692 (46% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $76,800
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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#12. Office clerks, general
Birmingham-Hoover, AL
- Employment: 7,130
- Employment per 1,000: 13.767 (32% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,700
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: 7,130
- Employment per 1,000: 13.767 (32% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,700
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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#11. Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers
Birmingham-Hoover, AL
- Employment: 8,350
- Employment per 1,000: 16.11 (27% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $47,490
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: 8,350
- Employment per 1,000: 16.11 (27% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $47,490
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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#10. Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products
Birmingham-Hoover, AL
- Employment: 8,380
- Employment per 1,000: 16.163 (77% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $69,130
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: 8,380
- Employment per 1,000: 16.163 (77% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $69,130
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
42 / 50
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#9. Waiters and waitresses
Birmingham-Hoover, AL
- Employment: 9,000
- Employment per 1,000: 17.371 (1% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $20,380
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: 9,000
- Employment per 1,000: 17.371 (1% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $20,380
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
43 / 50
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#8. Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand
Birmingham-Hoover, AL
- Employment: 9,260
- Employment per 1,000: 17.862 (11% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,130
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: 9,260
- Employment per 1,000: 17.862 (11% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,130
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. General and operations managers
Birmingham-Hoover, AL
- Employment: 9,790
- Employment per 1,000: 18.895 (16% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $124,040
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: 9,790
- Employment per 1,000: 18.895 (16% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $124,040
National
- Employment: 2,400,280 (#9 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $123,030
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
45 / 50
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#6. Customer service representatives
Birmingham-Hoover, AL
- Employment: 11,200
- Employment per 1,000: 21.605 (9% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,490
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: 11,200
- Employment per 1,000: 21.605 (9% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,490
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
Birmingham-Hoover, AL
- Employment: 13,030
- Employment per 1,000: 25.141 (81% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,750
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: 13,030
- Employment per 1,000: 25.141 (81% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,750
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
Birmingham-Hoover, AL
- Employment: 15,320
- Employment per 1,000: 29.56 (9% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $19,210
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: 15,320
- Employment per 1,000: 29.56 (9% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $19,210
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
48 / 50
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#3. Retail salespersons
Birmingham-Hoover, AL
- Employment: 15,380
- Employment per 1,000: 29.67 (1% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,520
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: 15,380
- Employment per 1,000: 29.67 (1% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,520
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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#2. Cashiers
Birmingham-Hoover, AL
- Employment: 15,450
- Employment per 1,000: 29.81 (22% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $21,320
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: 15,450
- Employment per 1,000: 29.81 (22% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $21,320
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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#1. Registered nurses
Birmingham-Hoover, AL
- Employment: 16,760
- Employment per 1,000: 32.35 (59% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $62,810
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: 16,760
- Employment per 1,000: 32.35 (59% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $62,810
National
- Employment: 2,982,280 (#4 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $77,460
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
