Most common jobs in Cleveland
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January 11, 2021
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Most common jobs in Cleveland
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 Cleveland 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 Cleveland are the most common.
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#50. Automotive service technicians and mechanics
Cleveland-Elyria, OH
- Employment: 4,480
- Employment per 1,000: 4.275 (4% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $45,720
National
- Employment: 655,330 (#45 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $44,890
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 4,480
- Employment per 1,000: 4.275 (4% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $45,720
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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#49. Management analysts
Cleveland-Elyria, OH
- Employment: 4,690
- Employment per 1,000: 4.477 (7% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $112,590
National
- Employment: 709,750 (#37 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $95,560
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 4,690
- Employment per 1,000: 4.477 (7% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $112,590
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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#48. Driver/sales workers
Cleveland-Elyria, OH
- Employment: 4,780
- Employment per 1,000: 4.561 (51% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,850
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: 4,780
- Employment per 1,000: 4.561 (51% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,850
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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#46 (tie). Maids and housekeeping cleaners
Cleveland-Elyria, OH
- Employment: 4,910
- Employment per 1,000: 4.685 (26% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,730
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: 4,910
- Employment per 1,000: 4.685 (26% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,730
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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#46 (tie). Lawyers
Cleveland-Elyria, OH
- Employment: 4,910
- Employment per 1,000: 4.684 (5% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $137,520
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: 4,910
- Employment per 1,000: 4.684 (5% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $137,520
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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#45. Police and sheriff's patrol officers
Cleveland-Elyria, OH
- Employment: 4,920
- Employment per 1,000: 4.701 (4% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $61,370
National
- Employment: 665,280 (#43 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $67,600
- Entry level education requirements: nan
- Employment: 4,920
- Employment per 1,000: 4.701 (4% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $61,370
National
- Employment: 665,280 (#43 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $67,600
- Entry level education requirements: nan
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#44. Financial managers
Cleveland-Elyria, OH
- Employment: 5,010
- Employment per 1,000: 4.785 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $150,540
National
- Employment: 654,790 (#46 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $147,530
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 5,010
- Employment per 1,000: 4.785 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $150,540
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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#43. Human resources specialists
Cleveland-Elyria, OH
- Employment: 5,030
- Employment per 1,000: 4.806 (12% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $66,830
National
- Employment: 633,040 (#50 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $67,760
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 5,030
- Employment per 1,000: 4.806 (12% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $66,830
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. Bartenders
Cleveland-Elyria, OH
- Employment: 5,110
- Employment per 1,000: 4.874 (11% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,340
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: 5,110
- Employment per 1,000: 4.874 (11% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,340
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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#41. Light truck drivers
Cleveland-Elyria, OH
- Employment: 5,170
- Employment per 1,000: 4.932 (22% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,160
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: 5,170
- Employment per 1,000: 4.932 (22% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,160
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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#40. Market research analysts and marketing specialists
Cleveland-Elyria, OH
- Employment: 5,390
- Employment per 1,000: 5.149 (11% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $67,100
National
- Employment: 678,500 (#42 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $71,570
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 5,390
- Employment per 1,000: 5.149 (11% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $67,100
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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#39. Medical secretaries and administrative assistants
Cleveland-Elyria, OH
- Employment: 5,940
- Employment per 1,000: 5.667 (38% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,450
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: 5,940
- Employment per 1,000: 5.667 (38% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,450
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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#38. First-line supervisors of production and operating workers
Cleveland-Elyria, OH
- Employment: 6,020
- Employment per 1,000: 5.746 (34% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $64,700
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: 6,020
- Employment per 1,000: 5.746 (34% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $64,700
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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#37. Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers
Cleveland-Elyria, OH
- Employment: 6,040
- Employment per 1,000: 5.767 (47% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,880
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: 6,040
- Employment per 1,000: 5.767 (47% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,880
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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#36. Machinists
Cleveland-Elyria, OH
- Employment: 6,060
- Employment per 1,000: 5.79 (122% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,290
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: 6,060
- Employment per 1,000: 5.79 (122% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,290
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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#35. Construction laborers
Cleveland-Elyria, OH
- Employment: 6,170
- Employment per 1,000: 5.889 (15% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $49,890
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: 6,170
- Employment per 1,000: 5.889 (15% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $49,890
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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#34. First-line supervisors of retail sales workers
Cleveland-Elyria, OH
- Employment: 6,630
- Employment per 1,000: 6.326 (21% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $45,170
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: 6,630
- Employment per 1,000: 6.326 (21% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $45,170
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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#33. Receptionists and information clerks
Cleveland-Elyria, OH
- Employment: 6,750
- Employment per 1,000: 6.446 (10% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,640
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: 6,750
- Employment per 1,000: 6.446 (10% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,640
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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#32. Computer systems analysts
Cleveland-Elyria, OH
- Employment: 7,010
- Employment per 1,000: 6.696 (67% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $84,310
National
- Employment: 589,060 (#56 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $96,160
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 7,010
- Employment per 1,000: 6.696 (67% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $84,310
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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#31. Sales representatives of services, except advertising, insurance, financial services, and travel
Cleveland-Elyria, OH
- Employment: 7,080
- Employment per 1,000: 6.756 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $71,750
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: 7,080
- Employment per 1,000: 6.756 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $71,750
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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#30. First-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers
Cleveland-Elyria, OH
- Employment: 7,090
- Employment per 1,000: 6.772 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,330
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: 7,090
- Employment per 1,000: 6.772 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,330
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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#29. Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses
Cleveland-Elyria, OH
- Employment: 7,250
- Employment per 1,000: 6.922 (46% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $48,800
National
- Employment: 697,510 (#40 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $48,500
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 7,250
- Employment per 1,000: 6.922 (46% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $48,800
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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#28. Landscaping and groundskeeping workers
Cleveland-Elyria, OH
- Employment: 7,340
- Employment per 1,000: 7.009 (13% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,020
National
- Employment: 912,660 (#33 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $32,360
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 7,340
- Employment per 1,000: 7.009 (13% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,020
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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#27. Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education
Cleveland-Elyria, OH
- Employment: 7,350
- Employment per 1,000: 7.018 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $69,290
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: 7,350
- Employment per 1,000: 7.018 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $69,290
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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#26. Middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education
Cleveland-Elyria, OH
- Employment: 7,820
- Employment per 1,000: 7.467 (76% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $71,420
National
- Employment: 622,330 (#54 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $63,550
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 7,820
- Employment per 1,000: 7.467 (76% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $71,420
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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#25. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary
Cleveland-Elyria, OH
- Employment: 8,060
- Employment per 1,000: 7.697 (16% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,700
National
- Employment: 1,346,910 (#21 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,640
- Entry level education requirements: Some college, no degree
- Employment: 8,060
- Employment per 1,000: 7.697 (16% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,700
National
- Employment: 1,346,910 (#21 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,640
- Entry level education requirements: Some college, no degree
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#24. Shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks
Cleveland-Elyria, OH
- Employment: 8,070
- Employment per 1,000: 7.706 (61% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,780
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: 8,070
- Employment per 1,000: 7.706 (61% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,780
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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#23. Security guards
Cleveland-Elyria, OH
- Employment: 8,100
- Employment per 1,000: 7.736 (1% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,140
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: 8,100
- Employment per 1,000: 7.736 (1% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,140
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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#22. Cooks, restaurant
Cleveland-Elyria, OH
- Employment: 8,460
- Employment per 1,000: 8.075 (15% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,340
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: 8,460
- Employment per 1,000: 8.075 (15% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,340
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
Cleveland-Elyria, OH
- Employment: 9,190
- Employment per 1,000: 8.776 (10% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $70,310
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: 9,190
- Employment per 1,000: 8.776 (10% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $70,310
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. Software developers and software quality assurance analysts and testers
Cleveland-Elyria, OH
- Employment: 9,240
- Employment per 1,000: 8.819 (8% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $87,010
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: 9,240
- Employment per 1,000: 8.819 (8% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $87,010
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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#19. First-line supervisors of office and administrative support workers
Cleveland-Elyria, OH
- Employment: 9,680
- Employment per 1,000: 9.246 (9% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $60,370
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: 9,680
- Employment per 1,000: 9.246 (9% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $60,370
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. Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers
Cleveland-Elyria, OH
- Employment: 10,960
- Employment per 1,000: 10.466 (17% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $48,010
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: 10,960
- Employment per 1,000: 10.466 (17% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $48,010
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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#17. Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks
Cleveland-Elyria, OH
- Employment: 11,080
- Employment per 1,000: 10.574 (3% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $41,770
National
- Employment: 1,512,660 (#14 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $42,960
- Entry level education requirements: Some college, no degree
- Employment: 11,080
- Employment per 1,000: 10.574 (3% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $41,770
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
Cleveland-Elyria, OH
- Employment: 11,780
- Employment per 1,000: 11.244 (19% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,070
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: 11,780
- Employment per 1,000: 11.244 (19% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,070
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
Cleveland-Elyria, OH
- Employment: 11,790
- Employment per 1,000: 11.26 (17% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,430
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: 11,790
- Employment per 1,000: 11.26 (17% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,430
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. Accountants and auditors
Cleveland-Elyria, OH
- Employment: 11,820
- Employment per 1,000: 11.287 (29% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $75,330
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: 11,820
- Employment per 1,000: 11.287 (29% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $75,330
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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#13. General and operations managers
Cleveland-Elyria, OH
- Employment: 12,740
- Employment per 1,000: 12.163 (26% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $126,910
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: 12,740
- Employment per 1,000: 12.163 (26% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $126,910
National
- Employment: 2,400,280 (#9 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $123,030
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#12. Stockers and order fillers
Cleveland-Elyria, OH
- Employment: 12,910
- Employment per 1,000: 12.327 (15% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,850
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: 12,910
- Employment per 1,000: 12.327 (15% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,850
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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#11. Nursing assistants
Cleveland-Elyria, OH
- Employment: 13,060
- Employment per 1,000: 12.473 (29% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,600
National
- Employment: 1,419,920 (#17 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $30,720
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 13,060
- Employment per 1,000: 12.473 (29% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,600
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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#10. Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products
Cleveland-Elyria, OH
- Employment: 13,270
- Employment per 1,000: 12.671 (38% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $70,050
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: 13,270
- Employment per 1,000: 12.671 (38% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $70,050
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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#9. Waiters and waitresses
Cleveland-Elyria, OH
- Employment: 15,810
- Employment per 1,000: 15.098 (14% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,110
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: 15,810
- Employment per 1,000: 15.098 (14% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,110
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. Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners
Cleveland-Elyria, OH
- Employment: 15,880
- Employment per 1,000: 15.16 (4% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,380
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: 15,880
- Employment per 1,000: 15.16 (4% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,380
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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#7. Cashiers
Cleveland-Elyria, OH
- Employment: 21,230
- Employment per 1,000: 20.266 (17% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,780
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: 21,230
- Employment per 1,000: 20.266 (17% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,780
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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#6. Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand
Cleveland-Elyria, OH
- Employment: 21,680
- Employment per 1,000: 20.702 (3% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,040
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: 21,680
- Employment per 1,000: 20.702 (3% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,040
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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#5. Office clerks, general
Cleveland-Elyria, OH
- Employment: 23,490
- Employment per 1,000: 22.425 (11% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,680
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: 23,490
- Employment per 1,000: 22.425 (11% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,680
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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#4. Customer service representatives
Cleveland-Elyria, OH
- Employment: 23,580
- Employment per 1,000: 22.517 (13% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,660
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: 23,580
- Employment per 1,000: 22.517 (13% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,660
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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#3. Registered nurses
Cleveland-Elyria, OH
- Employment: 25,600
- Employment per 1,000: 24.443 (20% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $71,650
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: 25,600
- Employment per 1,000: 24.443 (20% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $71,650
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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#2. Retail salespersons
Cleveland-Elyria, OH
- Employment: 29,830
- Employment per 1,000: 28.484 (3% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,630
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: 29,830
- Employment per 1,000: 28.484 (3% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,630
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
Cleveland-Elyria, OH
- Employment: 29,910
- Employment per 1,000: 28.556 (5% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,330
National
- Employment: 3,996,820 (#2 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $23,250
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 29,910
- Employment per 1,000: 28.556 (5% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,330
National
- Employment: 3,996,820 (#2 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $23,250
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
