Most common jobs in Charlotte
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January 11, 2021
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Most common jobs in Charlotte
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 Charlotte 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 Charlotte are the most common.
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#50. Middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
- Employment: 5,640
- Employment per 1,000: 4.531 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $51,820
National
- Employment: 622,330 (#54 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $63,550
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 5,640
- Employment per 1,000: 4.531 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $51,820
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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#49. Computer and information systems managers
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
- Employment: 5,700
- Employment per 1,000: 4.58 (55% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $143,970
National
- Employment: 433,960 (#71 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $156,390
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 5,700
- Employment per 1,000: 4.58 (55% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $143,970
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. First-line supervisors of transportation and material moving workers, except aircraft cargo handling supervisors
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
- Employment: 5,710
- Employment per 1,000: 4.582 (48% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $53,410
National
- Employment: 455,390 (#66 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $57,840
- Entry level education requirements: nan
- Employment: 5,710
- Employment per 1,000: 4.582 (48% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $53,410
National
- Employment: 455,390 (#66 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $57,840
- Entry level education requirements: nan
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#47. Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
- Employment: 5,830
- Employment per 1,000: 4.68 (34% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $50,770
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: 5,830
- Employment per 1,000: 4.68 (34% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $50,770
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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#46. Police and sheriff's patrol officers
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
- Employment: 5,960
- Employment per 1,000: 4.786 (6% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $52,060
National
- Employment: 665,280 (#43 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $67,600
- Entry level education requirements: nan
- Employment: 5,960
- Employment per 1,000: 4.786 (6% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $52,060
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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#45. Shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
- Employment: 6,020
- Employment per 1,000: 4.834 (1% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,860
National
- Employment: 704,910 (#38 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $36,030
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 6,020
- Employment per 1,000: 4.834 (1% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,860
National
- Employment: 704,910 (#38 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $36,030
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#44. Electricians
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
- Employment: 6,130
- Employment per 1,000: 4.921 (5% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $46,410
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: 6,130
- Employment per 1,000: 4.921 (5% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $46,410
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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#43. Human resources specialists
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
- Employment: 6,190
- Employment per 1,000: 4.973 (15% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $69,310
National
- Employment: 633,040 (#50 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $67,760
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 6,190
- Employment per 1,000: 4.973 (15% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $69,310
National
- Employment: 633,040 (#50 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $67,760
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#42. Computer user support specialists
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
- Employment: 6,250
- Employment per 1,000: 5.019 (14% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $52,050
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: 6,250
- Employment per 1,000: 5.019 (14% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $52,050
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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#41. Maids and housekeeping cleaners
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
- Employment: 6,690
- Employment per 1,000: 5.373 (15% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,150
National
- Employment: 926,960 (#31 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $26,810
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 6,690
- Employment per 1,000: 5.373 (15% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,150
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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#40. Securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
- Employment: 6,710
- Employment per 1,000: 5.389 (81% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $95,890
National
- Employment: 437,880 (#70 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $93,090
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 6,710
- Employment per 1,000: 5.389 (81% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $95,890
National
- Employment: 437,880 (#70 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $93,090
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#39. Automotive service technicians and mechanics
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
- Employment: 6,890
- Employment per 1,000: 5.532 (24% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $46,330
National
- Employment: 655,330 (#45 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $44,890
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 6,890
- Employment per 1,000: 5.532 (24% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $46,330
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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#38. Market research analysts and marketing specialists
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
- Employment: 6,980
- Employment per 1,000: 5.604 (21% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $71,590
National
- Employment: 678,500 (#42 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $71,570
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 6,980
- Employment per 1,000: 5.604 (21% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $71,590
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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#37. Industrial truck and tractor operators
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
- Employment: 7,160
- Employment per 1,000: 5.751 (34% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,280
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: 7,160
- Employment per 1,000: 5.751 (34% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,280
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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#36. Financial managers
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
- Employment: 7,340
- Employment per 1,000: 5.895 (32% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $166,150
National
- Employment: 654,790 (#46 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $147,530
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 7,340
- Employment per 1,000: 5.895 (32% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $166,150
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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#35. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
- Employment: 7,520
- Employment per 1,000: 6.039 (34% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,560
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: 7,520
- Employment per 1,000: 6.039 (34% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,560
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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#33 (tie). Construction laborers
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
- Employment: 8,050
- Employment per 1,000: 6.463 (7% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,780
National
- Employment: 1,020,350 (#29 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $41,730
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 8,050
- Employment per 1,000: 6.463 (7% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,780
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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#33 (tie). Light truck drivers
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
- Employment: 8,050
- Employment per 1,000: 6.459 (3% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,770
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: 8,050
- Employment per 1,000: 6.459 (3% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,770
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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#32. Packers and packagers, hand
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
- Employment: 8,150
- Employment per 1,000: 6.546 (52% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,410
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: 8,150
- Employment per 1,000: 6.546 (52% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,410
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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#31. Management analysts
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
- Employment: 8,220
- Employment per 1,000: 6.598 (37% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $103,170
National
- Employment: 709,750 (#37 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $95,560
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 8,220
- Employment per 1,000: 6.598 (37% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $103,170
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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#30. Landscaping and groundskeeping workers
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
- Employment: 8,410
- Employment per 1,000: 6.755 (9% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,760
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: 8,410
- Employment per 1,000: 6.755 (9% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,760
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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#29. Security guards
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
- Employment: 8,720
- Employment per 1,000: 7.004 (9% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,090
National
- Employment: 1,126,370 (#25 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $33,030
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 8,720
- Employment per 1,000: 7.004 (9% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,090
National
- Employment: 1,126,370 (#25 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $33,030
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#28. First-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
- Employment: 9,100
- Employment per 1,000: 7.304 (71% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $64,190
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: 9,100
- Employment per 1,000: 7.304 (71% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $64,190
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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#27. First-line supervisors of retail sales workers
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
- Employment: 9,920
- Employment per 1,000: 7.961 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $49,040
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: 9,920
- Employment per 1,000: 7.961 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $49,040
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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#26. First-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
- Employment: 10,030
- Employment per 1,000: 8.051 (17% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,660
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: 10,030
- Employment per 1,000: 8.051 (17% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,660
National
- Employment: 1,011,100 (#30 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $36,960
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#25. Receptionists and information clerks
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
- Employment: 10,590
- Employment per 1,000: 8.505 (18% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,410
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: 10,590
- Employment per 1,000: 8.505 (18% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,410
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. Nursing assistants
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
- Employment: 11,030
- Employment per 1,000: 8.856 (8% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,110
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: 11,030
- Employment per 1,000: 8.856 (8% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,110
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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#23. Elementary school teachers, except special education
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
- Employment: 11,090
- Employment per 1,000: 8.904 (9% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $50,150
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: 11,090
- Employment per 1,000: 8.904 (9% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $50,150
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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#22. Computer systems analysts
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
- Employment: 11,310
- Employment per 1,000: 9.078 (126% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $98,110
National
- Employment: 589,060 (#56 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $96,160
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 11,310
- Employment per 1,000: 9.078 (126% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $98,110
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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#21. Maintenance and repair workers, general
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
- Employment: 11,510
- Employment per 1,000: 9.238 (4% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,920
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: 11,510
- Employment per 1,000: 9.238 (4% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,920
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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#20. Sales representatives of services, except advertising, insurance, financial services, and travel
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
- Employment: 12,030
- Employment per 1,000: 9.655 (36% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $61,840
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: 12,030
- Employment per 1,000: 9.655 (36% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $61,840
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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#19. First-line supervisors of office and administrative support workers
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
- Employment: 12,770
- Employment per 1,000: 10.253 (1% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $59,720
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: 12,770
- Employment per 1,000: 10.253 (1% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $59,720
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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#18. Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
- Employment: 12,820
- Employment per 1,000: 10.288 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $41,950
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: 12,820
- Employment per 1,000: 10.288 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $41,950
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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#17. Accountants and auditors
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
- Employment: 12,960
- Employment per 1,000: 10.404 (19% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $84,850
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: 10.404 (19% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $84,850
National
- Employment: 1,280,700 (#23 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $79,520
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#16. Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
- Employment: 13,050
- Employment per 1,000: 10.477 (25% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,420
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: 13,050
- Employment per 1,000: 10.477 (25% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,420
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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#15. Software developers and software quality assurance analysts and testers
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
- Employment: 13,370
- Employment per 1,000: 10.73 (12% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $104,040
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: 13,370
- Employment per 1,000: 10.73 (12% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $104,040
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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#14. Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
- Employment: 13,800
- Employment per 1,000: 11.082 (24% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,290
National
- Employment: 2,145,450 (#10 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $30,010
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 13,800
- Employment per 1,000: 11.082 (24% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,290
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
38 / 50
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#13. Cooks, restaurant
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
- Employment: 14,640
- Employment per 1,000: 11.75 (23% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,850
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: 14,640
- Employment per 1,000: 11.75 (23% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,850
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
39 / 50
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#12. Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
- Employment: 17,030
- Employment per 1,000: 13.669 (49% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $82,370
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: 17,030
- Employment per 1,000: 13.669 (49% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $82,370
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
40 / 50
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#11. Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
- Employment: 18,430
- Employment per 1,000: 14.795 (17% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $45,590
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: 18,430
- Employment per 1,000: 14.795 (17% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $45,590
National
- Employment: 1,856,130 (#13 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $46,850
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
41 / 50
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#10. General and operations managers
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
- Employment: 18,980
- Employment per 1,000: 15.235 (7% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $131,910
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: 18,980
- Employment per 1,000: 15.235 (7% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $131,910
National
- Employment: 2,400,280 (#9 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $123,030
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
42 / 50
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#9. Stockers and order fillers
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
- Employment: 21,170
- Employment per 1,000: 16.992 (17% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,500
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: 21,170
- Employment per 1,000: 16.992 (17% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,500
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
43 / 50
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#8. Office clerks, general
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
- Employment: 21,980
- Employment per 1,000: 17.647 (12% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,520
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: 21,980
- Employment per 1,000: 17.647 (12% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,520
National
- Employment: 2,956,060 (#5 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $36,360
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
44 / 50
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#7. Waiters and waitresses
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
- Employment: 22,710
- Employment per 1,000: 18.23 (4% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,790
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: 22,710
- Employment per 1,000: 18.23 (4% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,790
National
- Employment: 2,579,020 (#8 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $26,800
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
45 / 50
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#6. Registered nurses
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
- Employment: 23,720
- Employment per 1,000: 19.038 (6% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $65,960
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: 23,720
- Employment per 1,000: 19.038 (6% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $65,960
National
- Employment: 2,982,280 (#4 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $77,460
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
46 / 50
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#5. Customer service representatives
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
- Employment: 29,480
- Employment per 1,000: 23.668 (19% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,560
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: 29,480
- Employment per 1,000: 23.668 (19% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,560
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
47 / 50
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#4. Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
- Employment: 32,970
- Employment per 1,000: 26.469 (32% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,410
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: 32,970
- Employment per 1,000: 26.469 (32% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,410
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
48 / 50
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#3. Cashiers
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
- Employment: 33,400
- Employment per 1,000: 26.815 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $21,680
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: 33,400
- Employment per 1,000: 26.815 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $21,680
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
49 / 50
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#2. Fast food and counter workers
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
- Employment: 35,580
- Employment per 1,000: 28.56 (5% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $20,760
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: 35,580
- Employment per 1,000: 28.56 (5% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $20,760
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
50 / 50
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#1. Retail salespersons
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
- Employment: 36,770
- Employment per 1,000: 29.522 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,510
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: 36,770
- Employment per 1,000: 29.522 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,510
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
