Most common jobs in Columbus
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January 11, 2021
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Most common jobs in Columbus
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 Columbus 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 Columbus are the most common.
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#50. Automotive service technicians and mechanics
Columbus, OH
- Employment: 4,650
- Employment per 1,000: 4.389 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,680
National
- Employment: 655,330 (#45 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $44,890
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 4,650
- Employment per 1,000: 4.389 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,680
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. Driver/sales workers
Columbus, OH
- Employment: 4,780
- Employment per 1,000: 4.509 (49% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,020
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: 4.509 (49% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,020
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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#48. Lawyers
Columbus, OH
- Employment: 4,850
- Employment per 1,000: 4.578 (2% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $115,490
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: 4,850
- Employment per 1,000: 4.578 (2% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $115,490
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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#47. Childcare workers
Columbus, OH
- Employment: 4,860
- Employment per 1,000: 4.588 (20% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,030
National
- Employment: 561,520 (#59 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $25,510
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 4,860
- Employment per 1,000: 4.588 (20% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,030
National
- Employment: 561,520 (#59 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $25,510
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#46. Middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education
Columbus, OH
- Employment: 4,910
- Employment per 1,000: 4.638 (9% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $59,640
National
- Employment: 622,330 (#54 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $63,550
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 4,910
- Employment per 1,000: 4.638 (9% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $59,640
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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#45. Maids and housekeeping cleaners
Columbus, OH
- Employment: 5,010
- Employment per 1,000: 4.724 (25% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,860
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: 5,010
- Employment per 1,000: 4.724 (25% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,860
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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#44. Financial managers
Columbus, OH
- Employment: 5,200
- Employment per 1,000: 4.905 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $143,080
National
- Employment: 654,790 (#46 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $147,530
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 5,200
- Employment per 1,000: 4.905 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $143,080
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. Electricians
Columbus, OH
- Employment: 5,610
- Employment per 1,000: 5.294 (13% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $49,490
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: 5,610
- Employment per 1,000: 5.294 (13% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $49,490
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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#42. Construction laborers
Columbus, OH
- Employment: 5,710
- Employment per 1,000: 5.387 (22% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $47,890
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: 5,710
- Employment per 1,000: 5.387 (22% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $47,890
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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#41. Computer user support specialists
Columbus, OH
- Employment: 5,720
- Employment per 1,000: 5.401 (23% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $55,680
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: 5,720
- Employment per 1,000: 5.401 (23% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $55,680
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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#40. Packers and packagers, hand
Columbus, OH
- Employment: 5,730
- Employment per 1,000: 5.404 (25% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,250
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: 5,730
- Employment per 1,000: 5.404 (25% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,250
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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#39. Medical secretaries and administrative assistants
Columbus, OH
- Employment: 6,280
- Employment per 1,000: 5.93 (44% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,140
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: 6,280
- Employment per 1,000: 5.93 (44% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,140
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. Security guards
Columbus, OH
- Employment: 6,360
- Employment per 1,000: 6.001 (22% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,140
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: 6,360
- Employment per 1,000: 6.001 (22% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,140
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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#37. First-line supervisors of retail sales workers
Columbus, OH
- Employment: 6,550
- Employment per 1,000: 6.18 (23% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $45,300
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: 6,550
- Employment per 1,000: 6.18 (23% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $45,300
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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#36. Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses
Columbus, OH
- Employment: 6,620
- Employment per 1,000: 6.25 (32% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $44,120
National
- Employment: 697,510 (#40 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $48,500
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 6,620
- Employment per 1,000: 6.25 (32% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $44,120
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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#35. Human resources specialists
Columbus, OH
- Employment: 6,700
- Employment per 1,000: 6.327 (47% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $64,570
National
- Employment: 633,040 (#50 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $67,760
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 6,700
- Employment per 1,000: 6.327 (47% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $64,570
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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#34. Light truck drivers
Columbus, OH
- Employment: 6,750
- Employment per 1,000: 6.37 (1% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,670
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: 6,750
- Employment per 1,000: 6.37 (1% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,670
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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#33. Market research analysts and marketing specialists
Columbus, OH
- Employment: 6,960
- Employment per 1,000: 6.565 (42% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $70,770
National
- Employment: 678,500 (#42 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $71,570
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 6,960
- Employment per 1,000: 6.565 (42% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $70,770
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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#32. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary
Columbus, OH
- Employment: 7,040
- Employment per 1,000: 6.647 (28% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,250
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: 7,040
- Employment per 1,000: 6.647 (28% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,250
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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#31. Management analysts
Columbus, OH
- Employment: 7,130
- Employment per 1,000: 6.732 (39% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $88,240
National
- Employment: 709,750 (#37 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $95,560
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 7,130
- Employment per 1,000: 6.732 (39% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $88,240
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. Receptionists and information clerks
Columbus, OH
- Employment: 7,450
- Employment per 1,000: 7.033 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,620
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: 7,450
- Employment per 1,000: 7.033 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,620
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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#29. Cooks, restaurant
Columbus, OH
- Employment: 7,500
- Employment per 1,000: 7.076 (26% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,160
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: 7,500
- Employment per 1,000: 7.076 (26% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,160
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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#28. Computer systems analysts
Columbus, OH
- Employment: 7,870
- Employment per 1,000: 7.424 (85% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $90,840
National
- Employment: 589,060 (#56 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $96,160
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 7,870
- Employment per 1,000: 7.424 (85% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $90,840
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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#27. Landscaping and groundskeeping workers
Columbus, OH
- Employment: 7,970
- Employment per 1,000: 7.523 (21% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,570
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: 7,970
- Employment per 1,000: 7.523 (21% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,570
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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#26. Sales representatives of services, except advertising, insurance, financial services, and travel
Columbus, OH
- Employment: 8,260
- Employment per 1,000: 7.791 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $62,510
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: 8,260
- Employment per 1,000: 7.791 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $62,510
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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#25. Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education
Columbus, OH
- Employment: 8,380
- Employment per 1,000: 7.91 (12% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $68,270
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: 8,380
- Employment per 1,000: 7.91 (12% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $68,270
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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#24. Industrial truck and tractor operators
Columbus, OH
- Employment: 8,440
- Employment per 1,000: 7.965 (86% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,670
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: 8,440
- Employment per 1,000: 7.965 (86% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,670
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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#23. First-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers
Columbus, OH
- Employment: 8,460
- Employment per 1,000: 7.98 (16% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,890
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: 8,460
- Employment per 1,000: 7.98 (16% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,890
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. Shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks
Columbus, OH
- Employment: 8,480
- Employment per 1,000: 8.007 (67% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,910
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: 8,480
- Employment per 1,000: 8.007 (67% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,910
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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#21. Nursing assistants
Columbus, OH
- Employment: 8,770
- Employment per 1,000: 8.277 (14% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,260
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: 8,770
- Employment per 1,000: 8.277 (14% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,260
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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#20. Maintenance and repair workers, general
Columbus, OH
- Employment: 9,500
- Employment per 1,000: 8.968 (7% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,470
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: 9,500
- Employment per 1,000: 8.968 (7% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,470
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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#19. Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products
Columbus, OH
- Employment: 9,560
- Employment per 1,000: 9.023 (1% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $65,480
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: 9,560
- Employment per 1,000: 9.023 (1% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $65,480
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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#18. Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks
Columbus, OH
- Employment: 9,970
- Employment per 1,000: 9.408 (9% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $43,390
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: 9,970
- Employment per 1,000: 9.408 (9% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $43,390
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. Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive
Columbus, OH
- Employment: 10,040
- Employment per 1,000: 9.473 (32% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,330
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: 10,040
- Employment per 1,000: 9.473 (32% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,330
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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#16. First-line supervisors of office and administrative support workers
Columbus, OH
- Employment: 10,190
- Employment per 1,000: 9.614 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $59,110
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: 10,190
- Employment per 1,000: 9.614 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $59,110
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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#15. Elementary school teachers, except special education
Columbus, OH
- Employment: 10,470
- Employment per 1,000: 9.878 (1% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $66,400
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: 10,470
- Employment per 1,000: 9.878 (1% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $66,400
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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#14. Accountants and auditors
Columbus, OH
- Employment: 11,360
- Employment per 1,000: 10.718 (23% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $77,330
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: 11,360
- Employment per 1,000: 10.718 (23% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $77,330
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
Columbus, OH
- Employment: 12,000
- Employment per 1,000: 11.326 (31% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $122,770
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: 12,000
- Employment per 1,000: 11.326 (31% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $122,770
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. Software developers and software quality assurance analysts and testers
Columbus, OH
- Employment: 13,360
- Employment per 1,000: 12.604 (32% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $97,580
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: 13,360
- Employment per 1,000: 12.604 (32% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $97,580
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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#11. Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers
Columbus, OH
- Employment: 13,610
- Employment per 1,000: 12.84 (2% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $46,820
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: 13,610
- Employment per 1,000: 12.84 (2% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $46,820
National
- Employment: 1,856,130 (#13 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $46,850
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
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#10. Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners
Columbus, OH
- Employment: 14,600
- Employment per 1,000: 13.781 (6% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,560
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: 14,600
- Employment per 1,000: 13.781 (6% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,560
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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#9. Cashiers
Columbus, OH
- Employment: 17,980
- Employment per 1,000: 16.967 (31% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,600
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: 17,980
- Employment per 1,000: 16.967 (31% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,600
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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#8. Stockers and order fillers
Columbus, OH
- Employment: 18,800
- Employment per 1,000: 17.738 (22% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,590
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: 18,800
- Employment per 1,000: 17.738 (22% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,590
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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#7. Waiters and waitresses
Columbus, OH
- Employment: 19,990
- Employment per 1,000: 18.869 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,460
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: 19,990
- Employment per 1,000: 18.869 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,460
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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#6. Office clerks, general
Columbus, OH
- Employment: 20,280
- Employment per 1,000: 19.139 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,630
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: 20,280
- Employment per 1,000: 19.139 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,630
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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#5. Registered nurses
Columbus, OH
- Employment: 23,250
- Employment per 1,000: 21.94 (8% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $68,280
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: 23,250
- Employment per 1,000: 21.94 (8% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $68,280
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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#4. Retail salespersons
Columbus, OH
- Employment: 27,920
- Employment per 1,000: 26.349 (10% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,330
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: 27,920
- Employment per 1,000: 26.349 (10% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,330
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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#3. Customer service representatives
Columbus, OH
- Employment: 30,030
- Employment per 1,000: 28.336 (43% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,160
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: 30,030
- Employment per 1,000: 28.336 (43% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,160
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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#2. Fast food and counter workers
Columbus, OH
- Employment: 31,730
- Employment per 1,000: 29.947 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $21,420
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: 31,730
- Employment per 1,000: 29.947 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $21,420
National
- Employment: 3,996,820 (#2 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $23,250
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#1. Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand
Columbus, OH
- Employment: 32,010
- Employment per 1,000: 30.204 (50% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,830
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: 32,010
- Employment per 1,000: 30.204 (50% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,830
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
