Most common jobs in Dallas
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January 11, 2021
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Most common jobs in Dallas
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 Dallas 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 Dallas are the most common.
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#50. Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
- Employment: 14,930
- Employment per 1,000: 4.081 (4% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,600
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: 14,930
- Employment per 1,000: 4.081 (4% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,600
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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#49. Childcare workers
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
- Employment: 14,980
- Employment per 1,000: 4.095 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,880
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: 14,980
- Employment per 1,000: 4.095 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,880
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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#48. Billing and posting clerks
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
- Employment: 15,230
- Employment per 1,000: 4.165 (31% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,940
National
- Employment: 466,450 (#65 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $40,620
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 15,230
- Employment per 1,000: 4.165 (31% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,940
National
- Employment: 466,450 (#65 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $40,620
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#47. Management analysts
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
- Employment: 15,270
- Employment per 1,000: 4.176 (14% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $90,510
National
- Employment: 709,750 (#37 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $95,560
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 15,270
- Employment per 1,000: 4.176 (14% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $90,510
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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#46. Securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
- Employment: 15,570
- Employment per 1,000: 4.257 (43% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $82,100
National
- Employment: 437,880 (#70 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $93,090
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 15,570
- Employment per 1,000: 4.257 (43% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $82,100
National
- Employment: 437,880 (#70 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $93,090
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#45. Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
- Employment: 16,280
- Employment per 1,000: 4.451 (6% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $51,130
National
- Employment: 697,510 (#40 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $48,500
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 16,280
- Employment per 1,000: 4.451 (6% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $51,130
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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#43 (tie). First-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
- Employment: 16,620
- Employment per 1,000: 4.544 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $64,090
National
- Employment: 626,180 (#53 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $71,440
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 16,620
- Employment per 1,000: 4.544 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $64,090
National
- Employment: 626,180 (#53 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $71,440
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#43 (tie). Middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
- Employment: 16,620
- Employment per 1,000: 4.544 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $58,120
National
- Employment: 622,330 (#54 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $63,550
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 16,620
- Employment per 1,000: 4.544 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $58,120
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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#42. Human resources specialists
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
- Employment: 17,230
- Employment per 1,000: 4.713 (9% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $67,850
National
- Employment: 633,040 (#50 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $67,760
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 17,230
- Employment per 1,000: 4.713 (9% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $67,850
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. Electricians
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
- Employment: 17,350
- Employment per 1,000: 4.743 (1% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $50,390
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: 17,350
- Employment per 1,000: 4.743 (1% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $50,390
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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#40. Maids and housekeeping cleaners
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
- Employment: 17,920
- Employment per 1,000: 4.901 (22% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,080
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: 17,920
- Employment per 1,000: 4.901 (22% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,080
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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#39. Substitute teachers, short-term
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
- Employment: 19,020
- Employment per 1,000: 5.202 (30% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,810
National
- Employment: 587,120 (#57 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $32,460
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 19,020
- Employment per 1,000: 5.202 (30% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,810
National
- Employment: 587,120 (#57 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $32,460
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#38. Computer systems analysts
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
- Employment: 19,460
- Employment per 1,000: 5.321 (33% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $97,250
National
- Employment: 589,060 (#56 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $96,160
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 19,460
- Employment per 1,000: 5.321 (33% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $97,250
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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#37. Medical assistants
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
- Employment: 19,560
- Employment per 1,000: 5.349 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,160
National
- Employment: 712,430 (#36 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $35,720
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 19,560
- Employment per 1,000: 5.349 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,160
National
- Employment: 712,430 (#36 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $35,720
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
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#36. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
- Employment: 19,910
- Employment per 1,000: 5.446 (41% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,040
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: 19,910
- Employment per 1,000: 5.446 (41% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,040
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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#35. Light truck drivers
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
- Employment: 20,280
- Employment per 1,000: 5.547 (12% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $41,800
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: 20,280
- Employment per 1,000: 5.547 (12% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $41,800
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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#34. Landscaping and groundskeeping workers
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
- Employment: 21,400
- Employment per 1,000: 5.852 (6% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,680
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: 21,400
- Employment per 1,000: 5.852 (6% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,680
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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#33. Nursing assistants
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
- Employment: 21,530
- Employment per 1,000: 5.887 (39% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,610
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: 21,530
- Employment per 1,000: 5.887 (39% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,610
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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#32. Receptionists and information clerks
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
- Employment: 22,310
- Employment per 1,000: 6.1 (15% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,150
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: 22,310
- Employment per 1,000: 6.1 (15% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,150
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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#31. Computer user support specialists
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
- Employment: 23,120
- Employment per 1,000: 6.324 (43% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $51,220
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: 23,120
- Employment per 1,000: 6.324 (43% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $51,220
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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#30. Industrial truck and tractor operators
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
- Employment: 23,890
- Employment per 1,000: 6.533 (52% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,120
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: 23,890
- Employment per 1,000: 6.533 (52% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,120
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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#29. Shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
- Employment: 24,180
- Employment per 1,000: 6.613 (38% 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: 24,180
- Employment per 1,000: 6.613 (38% 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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#28. Medical secretaries and administrative assistants
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
- Employment: 24,640
- Employment per 1,000: 6.738 (64% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,680
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: 24,640
- Employment per 1,000: 6.738 (64% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,680
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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#27. First-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
- Employment: 26,030
- Employment per 1,000: 7.117 (3% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,030
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: 26,030
- Employment per 1,000: 7.117 (3% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,030
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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#26. Construction laborers
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
- Employment: 28,090
- Employment per 1,000: 7.683 (11% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,390
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: 28,090
- Employment per 1,000: 7.683 (11% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,390
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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#25. Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
- Employment: 28,250
- Employment per 1,000: 7.725 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $59,280
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: 28,250
- Employment per 1,000: 7.725 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $59,280
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. First-line supervisors of retail sales workers
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
- Employment: 28,520
- Employment per 1,000: 7.799 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $46,270
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: 28,520
- Employment per 1,000: 7.799 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $46,270
National
- Employment: 1,171,900 (#24 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $45,830
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#23. Security guards
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
- Employment: 29,580
- Employment per 1,000: 8.089 (5% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,070
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: 29,580
- Employment per 1,000: 8.089 (5% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,070
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
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
- Employment: 32,790
- Employment per 1,000: 8.968 (6% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,480
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: 32,790
- Employment per 1,000: 8.968 (6% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,480
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. Maintenance and repair workers, general
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
- Employment: 33,760
- Employment per 1,000: 9.233 (4% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $43,110
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: 33,760
- Employment per 1,000: 9.233 (4% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $43,110
National
- Employment: 1,418,990 (#18 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $41,960
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#20. Sales representatives of services, except advertising, insurance, financial services, and travel
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
- Employment: 34,090
- Employment per 1,000: 9.321 (32% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $66,680
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: 34,090
- Employment per 1,000: 9.321 (32% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $66,680
National
- Employment: 1,039,670 (#27 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $66,760
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#19. Elementary school teachers, except special education
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
- Employment: 36,270
- Employment per 1,000: 9.917 (2% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $58,340
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: 36,270
- Employment per 1,000: 9.917 (2% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $58,340
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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#18. First-line supervisors of office and administrative support workers
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
- Employment: 39,850
- Employment per 1,000: 10.896 (8% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $61,380
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: 39,850
- Employment per 1,000: 10.896 (8% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $61,380
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. Accountants and auditors
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
- Employment: 40,620
- Employment per 1,000: 11.108 (27% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $82,480
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: 40,620
- Employment per 1,000: 11.108 (27% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $82,480
National
- Employment: 1,280,700 (#23 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $79,520
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#16. Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
- Employment: 41,290
- Employment per 1,000: 11.29 (23% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $69,350
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: 41,290
- Employment per 1,000: 11.29 (23% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $69,350
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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#15. Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
- Employment: 42,490
- Employment per 1,000: 11.618 (13% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $44,260
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: 42,490
- Employment per 1,000: 11.618 (13% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $44,260
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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#14. Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
- Employment: 43,260
- Employment per 1,000: 11.829 (15% 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: 43,260
- Employment per 1,000: 11.829 (15% 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
38 / 50
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#13. Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
- Employment: 43,470
- Employment per 1,000: 11.887 (19% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,350
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: 43,470
- Employment per 1,000: 11.887 (19% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,350
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
39 / 50
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#12. Software developers and software quality assurance analysts and testers
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
- Employment: 51,370
- Employment per 1,000: 14.048 (47% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $110,340
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: 51,370
- Employment per 1,000: 14.048 (47% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $110,340
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. Stockers and order fillers
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
- Employment: 57,060
- Employment per 1,000: 15.604 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,420
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: 57,060
- Employment per 1,000: 15.604 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,420
National
- Employment: 2,135,850 (#11 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,660
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#10. Registered nurses
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
- Employment: 60,620
- Employment per 1,000: 16.577 (18% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $76,740
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: 60,620
- Employment per 1,000: 16.577 (18% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $76,740
National
- Employment: 2,982,280 (#4 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $77,460
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
42 / 50
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#9. Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
- Employment: 60,900
- Employment per 1,000: 16.655 (32% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $48,600
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: 60,900
- Employment per 1,000: 16.655 (32% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $48,600
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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#8. Waiters and waitresses
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
- Employment: 63,680
- Employment per 1,000: 17.413 (1% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $20,770
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: 63,680
- Employment per 1,000: 17.413 (1% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $20,770
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
44 / 50
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#7. General and operations managers
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
- Employment: 65,040
- Employment per 1,000: 17.787 (9% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $134,340
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: 65,040
- Employment per 1,000: 17.787 (9% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $134,340
National
- Employment: 2,400,280 (#9 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $123,030
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
45 / 50
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#6. Cashiers
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
- Employment: 74,190
- Employment per 1,000: 20.289 (17% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,940
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: 74,190
- Employment per 1,000: 20.289 (17% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,940
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
46 / 50
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#5. Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
- Employment: 80,800
- Employment per 1,000: 22.095 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,290
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: 80,800
- Employment per 1,000: 22.095 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,290
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
47 / 50
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#4. Office clerks, general
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
- Employment: 90,790
- Employment per 1,000: 24.826 (23% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,000
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: 90,790
- Employment per 1,000: 24.826 (23% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,000
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
48 / 50
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#3. Customer service representatives
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
- Employment: 101,290
- Employment per 1,000: 27.698 (39% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,310
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: 101,290
- Employment per 1,000: 27.698 (39% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,310
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
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
- Employment: 113,590
- Employment per 1,000: 31.063 (14% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $21,760
National
- Employment: 3,996,820 (#2 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $23,250
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 113,590
- Employment per 1,000: 31.063 (14% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $21,760
National
- Employment: 3,996,820 (#2 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $23,250
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#1. Retail salespersons
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
- Employment: 115,960
- Employment per 1,000: 31.711 (8% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,460
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: 115,960
- Employment per 1,000: 31.711 (8% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,460
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
