Most common jobs in Cincinnati
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January 11, 2021
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Most common jobs in Cincinnati
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 Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati are the most common.
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#50. Electricians
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
- Employment: 5,230
- Employment per 1,000: 4.83 (3% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $50,010
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: 5,230
- Employment per 1,000: 4.83 (3% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $50,010
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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#49. Computer systems analysts
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
- Employment: 5,290
- Employment per 1,000: 4.877 (22% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $95,020
National
- Employment: 589,060 (#56 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $96,160
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 5,290
- Employment per 1,000: 4.877 (22% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $95,020
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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#48. Carpenters
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
- Employment: 5,330
- Employment per 1,000: 4.918 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $47,820
National
- Employment: 734,170 (#35 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $52,850
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 5,330
- Employment per 1,000: 4.918 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $47,820
National
- Employment: 734,170 (#35 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $52,850
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#47. Computer user support specialists
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
- Employment: 5,380
- Employment per 1,000: 4.967 (13% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $51,820
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: 5,380
- Employment per 1,000: 4.967 (13% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $51,820
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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#46. Food preparation workers
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
- Employment: 5,580
- Employment per 1,000: 5.147 (12% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,450
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: 5,580
- Employment per 1,000: 5.147 (12% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,450
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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#45. First-line supervisors of production and operating workers
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
- Employment: 5,620
- Employment per 1,000: 5.182 (21% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $68,150
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: 5,620
- Employment per 1,000: 5.182 (21% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $68,150
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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#44. Machinists
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
- Employment: 5,630
- Employment per 1,000: 5.198 (99% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $52,440
National
- Employment: 383,470 (#87 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $46,120
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 5,630
- Employment per 1,000: 5.198 (99% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $52,440
National
- Employment: 383,470 (#87 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $46,120
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#42 (tie). Financial managers
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
- Employment: 5,660
- Employment per 1,000: 5.227 (17% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $136,340
National
- Employment: 654,790 (#46 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $147,530
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 5,660
- Employment per 1,000: 5.227 (17% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $136,340
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 (tie). Human resources specialists
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
- Employment: 5,660
- Employment per 1,000: 5.224 (21% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $67,370
National
- Employment: 633,040 (#50 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $67,760
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 5,660
- Employment per 1,000: 5.224 (21% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $67,370
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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#41. Middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
- Employment: 5,920
- Employment per 1,000: 5.468 (29% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $64,150
National
- Employment: 622,330 (#54 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $63,550
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 5,920
- Employment per 1,000: 5.468 (29% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $64,150
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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#40. Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
- Employment: 6,170
- Employment per 1,000: 5.691 (45% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $45,100
National
- Employment: 576,950 (#58 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $43,000
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 6,170
- Employment per 1,000: 5.691 (45% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $45,100
National
- Employment: 576,950 (#58 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $43,000
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#38 (tie). Construction laborers
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
- Employment: 6,280
- Employment per 1,000: 5.797 (17% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $43,990
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: 6,280
- Employment per 1,000: 5.797 (17% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $43,990
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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#38 (tie). Driver/sales workers
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
- Employment: 6,280
- Employment per 1,000: 5.795 (91% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,940
National
- Employment: 444,660 (#67 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $30,230
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 6,280
- Employment per 1,000: 5.795 (91% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,940
National
- Employment: 444,660 (#67 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $30,230
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#37. Market research analysts and marketing specialists
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
- Employment: 6,340
- Employment per 1,000: 5.847 (27% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $67,480
National
- Employment: 678,500 (#42 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $71,570
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 6,340
- Employment per 1,000: 5.847 (27% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $67,480
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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#36. Landscaping and groundskeeping workers
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
- Employment: 6,520
- Employment per 1,000: 6.018 (3% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,950
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: 6,520
- Employment per 1,000: 6.018 (3% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,950
National
- Employment: 912,660 (#33 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $32,360
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#35. Packaging and filling machine operators and tenders
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
- Employment: 6,590
- Employment per 1,000: 6.081 (129% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,980
National
- Employment: 390,540 (#84 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $33,590
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 6,590
- Employment per 1,000: 6.081 (129% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,980
National
- Employment: 390,540 (#84 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $33,590
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#34. Industrial truck and tractor operators
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
- Employment: 6,620
- Employment per 1,000: 6.109 (43% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,240
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: 6,620
- Employment per 1,000: 6.109 (43% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,240
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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#33. Security guards
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
- Employment: 6,720
- Employment per 1,000: 6.203 (19% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,620
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: 6,720
- Employment per 1,000: 6.203 (19% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,620
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. First-line supervisors of retail sales workers
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
- Employment: 6,770
- Employment per 1,000: 6.251 (22% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $46,190
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: 6,770
- Employment per 1,000: 6.251 (22% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $46,190
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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#31. Light truck drivers
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
- Employment: 7,090
- Employment per 1,000: 6.544 (4% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,880
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: 7,090
- Employment per 1,000: 6.544 (4% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,880
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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#30. Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
- Employment: 7,190
- Employment per 1,000: 6.63 (40% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $48,320
National
- Employment: 697,510 (#40 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $48,500
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 7,190
- Employment per 1,000: 6.63 (40% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $48,320
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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#29. Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
- Employment: 7,520
- Employment per 1,000: 6.939 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $63,210
National
- Employment: 1,035,850 (#28 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $65,930
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 7,520
- Employment per 1,000: 6.939 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $63,210
National
- Employment: 1,035,850 (#28 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $65,930
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#28. Receptionists and information clerks
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
- Employment: 8,030
- Employment per 1,000: 7.413 (3% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,920
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: 8,030
- Employment per 1,000: 7.413 (3% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,920
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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#27. Sales representatives of services, except advertising, insurance, financial services, and travel
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
- Employment: 8,290
- Employment per 1,000: 7.651 (8% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $66,250
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: 8,290
- Employment per 1,000: 7.651 (8% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $66,250
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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#26. Shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
- Employment: 8,320
- Employment per 1,000: 7.682 (60% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,430
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: 8,320
- Employment per 1,000: 7.682 (60% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,430
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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#25. Packers and packagers, hand
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
- Employment: 8,460
- Employment per 1,000: 7.803 (81% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,750
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: 8,460
- Employment per 1,000: 7.803 (81% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,750
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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#24. Software developers and software quality assurance analysts and testers
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
- Employment: 8,690
- Employment per 1,000: 8.017 (16% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $110,480
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: 8,690
- Employment per 1,000: 8.017 (16% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $110,480
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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#23. First-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
- Employment: 8,960
- Employment per 1,000: 8.27 (20% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,390
National
- Employment: 1,011,100 (#30 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $36,960
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 8,960
- Employment per 1,000: 8.27 (20% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,390
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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#22. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
- Employment: 8,970
- Employment per 1,000: 8.28 (10% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,730
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: 8,970
- Employment per 1,000: 8.28 (10% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,730
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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#21. Accountants and auditors
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
- Employment: 9,250
- Employment per 1,000: 8.536 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $74,990
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: 9,250
- Employment per 1,000: 8.536 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $74,990
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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#20. Elementary school teachers, except special education
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
- Employment: 9,590
- Employment per 1,000: 8.849 (9% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $63,740
National
- Employment: 1,430,480 (#16 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $63,930
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 9,590
- Employment per 1,000: 8.849 (9% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $63,740
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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#19. Cooks, restaurant
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
- Employment: 9,690
- Employment per 1,000: 8.94 (6% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,850
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: 9,690
- Employment per 1,000: 8.94 (6% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,850
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
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#18. First-line supervisors of office and administrative support workers
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
- Employment: 10,060
- Employment per 1,000: 9.287 (8% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $61,090
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: 10,060
- Employment per 1,000: 9.287 (8% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $61,090
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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#17. Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
- Employment: 10,330
- Employment per 1,000: 9.531 (7% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,550
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: 10,330
- Employment per 1,000: 9.531 (7% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,550
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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#16. Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
- Employment: 10,380
- Employment per 1,000: 9.575 (31% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,390
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: 10,380
- Employment per 1,000: 9.575 (31% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,390
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. Maintenance and repair workers, general
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
- Employment: 11,180
- Employment per 1,000: 10.313 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,710
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: 11,180
- Employment per 1,000: 10.313 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,710
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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#14. Nursing assistants
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
- Employment: 12,360
- Employment per 1,000: 11.403 (18% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,830
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: 12,360
- Employment per 1,000: 11.403 (18% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,830
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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#13. Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
- Employment: 12,580
- Employment per 1,000: 11.612 (27% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $79,840
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: 12,580
- Employment per 1,000: 11.612 (27% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $79,840
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
39 / 50
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#12. Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
- Employment: 13,240
- Employment per 1,000: 12.22 (3% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $46,580
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: 13,240
- Employment per 1,000: 12.22 (3% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $46,580
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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#11. Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
- Employment: 13,340
- Employment per 1,000: 12.309 (16% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,320
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: 13,340
- Employment per 1,000: 12.309 (16% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,320
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
41 / 50
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#10. General and operations managers
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
- Employment: 14,430
- Employment per 1,000: 13.315 (19% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $123,720
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: 14,430
- Employment per 1,000: 13.315 (19% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $123,720
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. Waiters and waitresses
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
- Employment: 18,950
- Employment per 1,000: 17.485 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,670
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: 18,950
- Employment per 1,000: 17.485 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,670
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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#8. Stockers and order fillers
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
- Employment: 19,110
- Employment per 1,000: 17.633 (21% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,700
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: 19,110
- Employment per 1,000: 17.633 (21% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,700
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
44 / 50
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#7. Office clerks, general
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
- Employment: 20,310
- Employment per 1,000: 18.745 (7% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,930
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: 20,310
- Employment per 1,000: 18.745 (7% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,930
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
45 / 50
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#6. Cashiers
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
- Employment: 20,960
- Employment per 1,000: 19.345 (21% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,050
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: 20,960
- Employment per 1,000: 19.345 (21% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,050
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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#5. Registered nurses
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
- Employment: 24,480
- Employment per 1,000: 22.595 (11% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $70,370
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: 24,480
- Employment per 1,000: 22.595 (11% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $70,370
National
- Employment: 2,982,280 (#4 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $77,460
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
47 / 50
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#4. Customer service representatives
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
- Employment: 24,690
- Employment per 1,000: 22.782 (15% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,580
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: 24,690
- Employment per 1,000: 22.782 (15% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,580
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
48 / 50
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#3. Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
- Employment: 28,060
- Employment per 1,000: 25.89 (29% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,430
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: 28,060
- Employment per 1,000: 25.89 (29% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,430
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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#2. Retail salespersons
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
- Employment: 29,160
- Employment per 1,000: 26.909 (8% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,040
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: 29,160
- Employment per 1,000: 26.909 (8% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,040
National
- Employment: 4,317,950 (#1 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,360
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#1. Fast food and counter workers
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
- Employment: 34,180
- Employment per 1,000: 31.539 (16% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $21,090
National
- Employment: 3,996,820 (#2 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $23,250
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 34,180
- Employment per 1,000: 31.539 (16% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $21,090
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
