Most common jobs in Boston
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January 11, 2021
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Most common jobs in Boston
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 Boston 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 Boston are the most common.
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#50. Construction laborers
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Employment: 14,310
- Employment per 1,000: 5.116 (26% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $56,790
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: 14,310
- Employment per 1,000: 5.116 (26% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $56,790
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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#49. Landscaping and groundskeeping workers
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Employment: 14,340
- Employment per 1,000: 5.124 (18% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,690
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: 14,340
- Employment per 1,000: 5.124 (18% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,690
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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#48. Preschool teachers, except special education
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Employment: 14,420
- Employment per 1,000: 5.152 (75% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,230
National
- Employment: 431,350 (#72 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $34,650
- Entry level education requirements: Associate’s degree
- Employment: 14,420
- Employment per 1,000: 5.152 (75% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,230
National
- Employment: 431,350 (#72 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $34,650
- Entry level education requirements: Associate’s degree
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#47. First-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Employment: 14,520
- Employment per 1,000: 5.191 (25% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $45,300
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: 14,520
- Employment per 1,000: 5.191 (25% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $45,300
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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#46. Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Employment: 14,530
- Employment per 1,000: 5.192 (148% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $99,180
National
- Employment: 306,980 (#106 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $92,980
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 14,530
- Employment per 1,000: 5.192 (148% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $99,180
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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#45. Bartenders
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Employment: 14,850
- Employment per 1,000: 5.308 (21% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,700
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: 14,850
- Employment per 1,000: 5.308 (21% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,700
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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#44. Packers and packagers, hand
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Employment: 15,010
- Employment per 1,000: 5.366 (24% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,900
National
- Employment: 633,640 (#49 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $27,680
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 15,010
- Employment per 1,000: 5.366 (24% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,900
National
- Employment: 633,640 (#49 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $27,680
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#43. Sales managers
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Employment: 15,100
- Employment per 1,000: 5.397 (97% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $155,120
National
- Employment: 402,600 (#81 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $141,690
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 15,100
- Employment per 1,000: 5.397 (97% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $155,120
National
- Employment: 402,600 (#81 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $141,690
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#42. Marketing managers
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Employment: 15,290
- Employment per 1,000: 5.464 (204% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $145,910
National
- Employment: 263,680 (#119 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $149,200
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 15,290
- Employment per 1,000: 5.464 (204% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $145,910
National
- Employment: 263,680 (#119 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $149,200
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#41. Computer systems analysts
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Employment: 15,430
- Employment per 1,000: 5.515 (38% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $99,670
National
- Employment: 589,060 (#56 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $96,160
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 15,430
- Employment per 1,000: 5.515 (38% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $99,670
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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#40. Human resources specialists
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Employment: 15,930
- Employment per 1,000: 5.694 (32% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $77,950
National
- Employment: 633,040 (#50 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $67,760
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 15,930
- Employment per 1,000: 5.694 (32% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $77,950
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. Medical scientists, except epidemiologists
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Employment: 16,120
- Employment per 1,000: 5.763 (566% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $106,740
National
- Employment: 127,180 (#205 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $98,770
- Entry level education requirements: Doctoral or professional degree
- Employment: 16,120
- Employment per 1,000: 5.763 (566% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $106,740
National
- Employment: 127,180 (#205 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $98,770
- Entry level education requirements: Doctoral or professional degree
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#38. Passenger vehicle drivers, except bus drivers, transit and intercity
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Employment: 16,160
- Employment per 1,000: 5.776 (21% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,280
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: 16,160
- Employment per 1,000: 5.776 (21% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,280
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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#37. Light truck drivers
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Employment: 16,470
- Employment per 1,000: 5.888 (6% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $43,120
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: 16,470
- Employment per 1,000: 5.888 (6% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $43,120
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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#36. Lawyers
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Employment: 16,720
- Employment per 1,000: 5.977 (34% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $169,920
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: 16,720
- Employment per 1,000: 5.977 (34% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $169,920
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. Computer user support specialists
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Employment: 17,040
- Employment per 1,000: 6.089 (38% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $66,310
National
- Employment: 647,330 (#47 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $56,550
- Entry level education requirements: Some college, no degree
- Employment: 17,040
- Employment per 1,000: 6.089 (38% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $66,310
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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#34. Receptionists and information clerks
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Employment: 17,250
- Employment per 1,000: 6.166 (14% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,450
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: 17,250
- Employment per 1,000: 6.166 (14% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,450
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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#33. Security guards
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Employment: 18,030
- Employment per 1,000: 6.445 (16% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,690
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: 18,030
- Employment per 1,000: 6.445 (16% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,690
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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#32. Computer and information systems managers
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Employment: 18,470
- Employment per 1,000: 6.599 (123% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $161,870
National
- Employment: 433,960 (#71 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $156,390
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 18,470
- Employment per 1,000: 6.599 (123% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $161,870
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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#31. Maintenance and repair workers, general
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Employment: 18,490
- Employment per 1,000: 6.607 (32% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $51,540
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: 18,490
- Employment per 1,000: 6.607 (32% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $51,540
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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#30. Executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Employment: 18,630
- Employment per 1,000: 6.657 (80% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $65,760
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: 18,630
- Employment per 1,000: 6.657 (80% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $65,760
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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#29. Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Employment: 18,710
- Employment per 1,000: 6.688 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $80,680
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: 18,710
- Employment per 1,000: 6.688 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $80,680
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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#28. Market research analysts and marketing specialists
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Employment: 19,110
- Employment per 1,000: 6.828 (48% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $74,230
National
- Employment: 678,500 (#42 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $71,570
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 19,110
- Employment per 1,000: 6.828 (48% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $74,230
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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#27. Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Employment: 19,270
- Employment per 1,000: 6.889 (45% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $52,250
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: 19,270
- Employment per 1,000: 6.889 (45% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $52,250
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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#26. Medical secretaries and administrative assistants
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Employment: 19,330
- Employment per 1,000: 6.908 (68% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $45,370
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: 19,330
- Employment per 1,000: 6.908 (68% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $45,370
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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#25. Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Employment: 19,340
- Employment per 1,000: 6.913 (24% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $84,310
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: 19,340
- Employment per 1,000: 6.913 (24% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $84,310
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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#24. First-line supervisors of retail sales workers
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Employment: 19,500
- Employment per 1,000: 6.969 (13% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $51,850
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: 19,500
- Employment per 1,000: 6.969 (13% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $51,850
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 of services, except advertising, insurance, financial services, and travel
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Employment: 19,670
- Employment per 1,000: 7.031 (1% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $82,040
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: 19,670
- Employment per 1,000: 7.031 (1% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $82,040
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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#22. Cooks, restaurant
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Employment: 23,160
- Employment per 1,000: 8.277 (13% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,540
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: 23,160
- Employment per 1,000: 8.277 (13% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,540
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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#21. Elementary school teachers, except special education
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Employment: 23,350
- Employment per 1,000: 8.347 (14% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $83,460
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: 23,350
- Employment per 1,000: 8.347 (14% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $83,460
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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#20. Management analysts
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Employment: 23,440
- Employment per 1,000: 8.379 (73% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $111,400
National
- Employment: 709,750 (#37 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $95,560
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 23,440
- Employment per 1,000: 8.379 (73% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $111,400
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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#19. Nursing assistants
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Employment: 26,270
- Employment per 1,000: 9.39 (3% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,240
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: 26,270
- Employment per 1,000: 9.39 (3% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,240
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. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Employment: 28,570
- Employment per 1,000: 10.212 (11% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,050
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: 28,570
- Employment per 1,000: 10.212 (11% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,050
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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#17. Financial managers
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Employment: 29,150
- Employment per 1,000: 10.419 (134% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $158,940
National
- Employment: 654,790 (#46 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $147,530
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 29,150
- Employment per 1,000: 10.419 (134% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $158,940
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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#16. Accountants and auditors
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Employment: 29,820
- Employment per 1,000: 10.659 (22% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $85,310
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: 29,820
- Employment per 1,000: 10.659 (22% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $85,310
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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#15. Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Employment: 31,100
- Employment per 1,000: 11.116 (45% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,310
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: 31,100
- Employment per 1,000: 11.116 (45% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,310
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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#14. First-line supervisors of office and administrative support workers
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Employment: 31,350
- Employment per 1,000: 11.203 (11% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $69,390
National
- Employment: 1,487,870 (#15 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $60,130
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 31,350
- Employment per 1,000: 11.203 (11% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $69,390
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. Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Employment: 33,390
- Employment per 1,000: 11.935 (14% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $48,410
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: 33,390
- Employment per 1,000: 11.935 (14% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $48,410
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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#12. Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Employment: 33,730
- Employment per 1,000: 12.057 (17% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $50,470
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: 33,730
- Employment per 1,000: 12.057 (17% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $50,470
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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#11. Stockers and order fillers
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Employment: 34,180
- Employment per 1,000: 12.214 (16% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,750
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: 34,180
- Employment per 1,000: 12.214 (16% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,750
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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#10. Office clerks, general
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Employment: 42,550
- Employment per 1,000: 15.206 (24% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,220
National
- Employment: 2,956,060 (#5 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $36,360
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 42,550
- Employment per 1,000: 15.206 (24% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,220
National
- Employment: 2,956,060 (#5 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $36,360
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#9. Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Employment: 44,660
- Employment per 1,000: 15.963 (9% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,300
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: 44,660
- Employment per 1,000: 15.963 (9% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,300
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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#8. Waiters and waitresses
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Employment: 52,090
- Employment per 1,000: 18.617 (6% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,100
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: 52,090
- Employment per 1,000: 18.617 (6% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,100
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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#7. Customer service representatives
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Employment: 52,680
- Employment per 1,000: 18.826 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $45,740
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: 52,680
- Employment per 1,000: 18.826 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $45,740
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
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#6. Software developers and software quality assurance analysts and testers
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Employment: 55,260
- Employment per 1,000: 19.751 (106% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $115,940
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: 55,260
- Employment per 1,000: 19.751 (106% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $115,940
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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#5. Cashiers
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Employment: 57,830
- Employment per 1,000: 20.67 (16% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,740
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: 57,830
- Employment per 1,000: 20.67 (16% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,740
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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#4. Registered nurses
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Employment: 58,690
- Employment per 1,000: 20.977 (3% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $96,510
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: 58,690
- Employment per 1,000: 20.977 (3% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $96,510
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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#3. Fast food and counter workers
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Employment: 64,500
- Employment per 1,000: 23.05 (15% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,830
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: 64,500
- Employment per 1,000: 23.05 (15% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,830
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
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#2. General and operations managers
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Employment: 66,810
- Employment per 1,000: 23.879 (46% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $145,330
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: 66,810
- Employment per 1,000: 23.879 (46% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $145,330
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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#1. Retail salespersons
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Employment: 72,710
- Employment per 1,000: 25.988 (12% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,580
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: 72,710
- Employment per 1,000: 25.988 (12% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,580
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
