Most common jobs in Dayton
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January 11, 2021
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Most common jobs in Dayton
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 Dayton 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 Dayton are the most common.
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#50. Police and sheriff's patrol officers
Dayton, OH
- Employment: 1,610
- Employment per 1,000: 4.242 (6% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $66,470
National
- Employment: 665,280 (#43 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $67,600
- Entry level education requirements: nan
- Employment: 1,610
- Employment per 1,000: 4.242 (6% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $66,470
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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#49. Middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education
Dayton, OH
- Employment: 1,660
- Employment per 1,000: 4.357 (3% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $59,470
National
- Employment: 622,330 (#54 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $63,550
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 1,660
- Employment per 1,000: 4.357 (3% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $59,470
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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#48. Construction laborers
Dayton, OH
- Employment: 1,710
- Employment per 1,000: 4.506 (35% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $44,690
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: 1,710
- Employment per 1,000: 4.506 (35% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $44,690
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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#47. Market research analysts and marketing specialists
Dayton, OH
- Employment: 1,720
- Employment per 1,000: 4.511 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $65,880
National
- Employment: 678,500 (#42 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $71,570
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 1,720
- Employment per 1,000: 4.511 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $65,880
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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#45 (tie). Medical assistants
Dayton, OH
- Employment: 1,760
- Employment per 1,000: 4.613 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,540
National
- Employment: 712,430 (#36 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $35,720
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 1,760
- Employment per 1,000: 4.613 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,540
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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#45 (tie). Industrial truck and tractor operators
Dayton, OH
- Employment: 1,760
- Employment per 1,000: 4.614 (8% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,710
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: 1,760
- Employment per 1,000: 4.614 (8% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,710
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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#44. Bartenders
Dayton, OH
- Employment: 1,790
- Employment per 1,000: 4.711 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,710
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: 1,790
- Employment per 1,000: 4.711 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,710
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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#43. Computer user support specialists
Dayton, OH
- Employment: 1,800
- Employment per 1,000: 4.722 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $51,850
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: 1,800
- Employment per 1,000: 4.722 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $51,850
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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#42. Human resources specialists
Dayton, OH
- Employment: 1,840
- Employment per 1,000: 4.833 (12% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $63,160
National
- Employment: 633,040 (#50 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $67,760
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 1,840
- Employment per 1,000: 4.833 (12% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $63,160
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. Automotive service technicians and mechanics
Dayton, OH
- Employment: 1,920
- Employment per 1,000: 5.052 (13% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,390
National
- Employment: 655,330 (#45 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $44,890
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 1,920
- Employment per 1,000: 5.052 (13% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,390
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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#40. Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers
Dayton, OH
- Employment: 2,060
- Employment per 1,000: 5.418 (38% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $41,630
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: 2,060
- Employment per 1,000: 5.418 (38% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $41,630
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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#39. Management analysts
Dayton, OH
- Employment: 2,070
- Employment per 1,000: 5.448 (13% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $97,210
National
- Employment: 709,750 (#37 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $95,560
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 2,070
- Employment per 1,000: 5.448 (13% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $97,210
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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#38. Machinists
Dayton, OH
- Employment: 2,110
- Employment per 1,000: 5.549 (113% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $47,400
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: 2,110
- Employment per 1,000: 5.549 (113% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $47,400
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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#37. First-line supervisors of production and operating workers
Dayton, OH
- Employment: 2,120
- Employment per 1,000: 5.58 (30% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $64,650
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: 2,120
- Employment per 1,000: 5.58 (30% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $64,650
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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#36. Security guards
Dayton, OH
- Employment: 2,140
- Employment per 1,000: 5.625 (27% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,570
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: 2,140
- Employment per 1,000: 5.625 (27% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,570
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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#35. Medical secretaries and administrative assistants
Dayton, OH
- Employment: 2,260
- Employment per 1,000: 5.936 (44% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,050
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: 2,260
- Employment per 1,000: 5.936 (44% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,050
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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#33 (tie). Computer systems analysts
Dayton, OH
- Employment: 2,360
- Employment per 1,000: 6.204 (55% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $86,930
National
- Employment: 589,060 (#56 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $96,160
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 2,360
- Employment per 1,000: 6.204 (55% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $86,930
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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#33 (tie). Shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks
Dayton, OH
- Employment: 2,360
- Employment per 1,000: 6.208 (29% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,940
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: 2,360
- Employment per 1,000: 6.208 (29% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,940
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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#32. Sales representatives of services, except advertising, insurance, financial services, and travel
Dayton, OH
- Employment: 2,440
- Employment per 1,000: 6.404 (10% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $58,360
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: 2,440
- Employment per 1,000: 6.404 (10% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $58,360
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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#31. Light truck drivers
Dayton, OH
- Employment: 2,500
- Employment per 1,000: 6.567 (4% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,520
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: 2,500
- Employment per 1,000: 6.567 (4% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,520
National
- Employment: 923,050 (#32 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $38,520
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#30. Accountants and auditors
Dayton, OH
- Employment: 2,520
- Employment per 1,000: 6.628 (24% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $74,800
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: 2,520
- Employment per 1,000: 6.628 (24% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $74,800
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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#29. First-line supervisors of retail sales workers
Dayton, OH
- Employment: 2,630
- Employment per 1,000: 6.922 (13% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $45,540
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: 2,630
- Employment per 1,000: 6.922 (13% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $45,540
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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#28. Receptionists and information clerks
Dayton, OH
- Employment: 2,710
- Employment per 1,000: 7.111 (1% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,160
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: 2,710
- Employment per 1,000: 7.111 (1% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,160
National
- Employment: 1,057,370 (#26 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $31,250
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#27. Driver/sales workers
Dayton, OH
- Employment: 2,720
- Employment per 1,000: 7.151 (136% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,820
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: 2,720
- Employment per 1,000: 7.151 (136% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,820
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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#26. Landscaping and groundskeeping workers
Dayton, OH
- Employment: 2,820
- Employment per 1,000: 7.407 (19% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,050
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: 2,820
- Employment per 1,000: 7.407 (19% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,050
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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#25. Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses
Dayton, OH
- Employment: 2,870
- Employment per 1,000: 7.542 (59% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $44,570
National
- Employment: 697,510 (#40 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $48,500
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 2,870
- Employment per 1,000: 7.542 (59% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $44,570
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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#24. Elementary school teachers, except special education
Dayton, OH
- Employment: 2,890
- Employment per 1,000: 7.594 (22% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $67,710
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: 2,890
- Employment per 1,000: 7.594 (22% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $67,710
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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#23. First-line supervisors of office and administrative support workers
Dayton, OH
- Employment: 2,900
- Employment per 1,000: 7.619 (25% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $56,260
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: 2,900
- Employment per 1,000: 7.619 (25% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $56,260
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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#22. Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products
Dayton, OH
- Employment: 2,970
- Employment per 1,000: 7.818 (15% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $69,940
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: 2,970
- Employment per 1,000: 7.818 (15% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $69,940
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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#21. Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks
Dayton, OH
- Employment: 3,140
- Employment per 1,000: 8.254 (20% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $41,810
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: 3,140
- Employment per 1,000: 8.254 (20% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $41,810
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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#20. First-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers
Dayton, OH
- Employment: 3,320
- Employment per 1,000: 8.737 (27% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,930
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: 3,320
- Employment per 1,000: 8.737 (27% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,930
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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#19. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary
Dayton, OH
- Employment: 3,440
- Employment per 1,000: 9.039 (1% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,830
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: 3,440
- Employment per 1,000: 9.039 (1% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,830
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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#18. Maintenance and repair workers, general
Dayton, OH
- Employment: 3,500
- Employment per 1,000: 9.205 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $41,230
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: 3,500
- Employment per 1,000: 9.205 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $41,230
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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#17. Cooks, restaurant
Dayton, OH
- Employment: 3,600
- Employment per 1,000: 9.449 (1% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,300
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: 3,600
- Employment per 1,000: 9.449 (1% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,300
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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#16. General and operations managers
Dayton, OH
- Employment: 4,070
- Employment per 1,000: 10.699 (35% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $115,380
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: 4,070
- Employment per 1,000: 10.699 (35% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $115,380
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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#15. Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers
Dayton, OH
- Employment: 4,100
- Employment per 1,000: 10.777 (15% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $41,480
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: 4,100
- Employment per 1,000: 10.777 (15% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $41,480
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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#14. Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive
Dayton, OH
- Employment: 4,250
- Employment per 1,000: 11.167 (20% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,780
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: 4,250
- Employment per 1,000: 11.167 (20% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,780
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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#13. Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education
Dayton, OH
- Employment: 4,460
- Employment per 1,000: 11.728 (66% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $64,150
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: 4,460
- Employment per 1,000: 11.728 (66% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $64,150
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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#12. Nursing assistants
Dayton, OH
- Employment: 4,690
- Employment per 1,000: 12.337 (28% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,200
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: 4,690
- Employment per 1,000: 12.337 (28% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,200
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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#11. Software developers and software quality assurance analysts and testers
Dayton, OH
- Employment: 5,270
- Employment per 1,000: 13.839 (44% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $95,380
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: 5,270
- Employment per 1,000: 13.839 (44% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $95,380
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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#10. Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners
Dayton, OH
- Employment: 5,790
- Employment per 1,000: 15.205 (4% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,890
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: 5,790
- Employment per 1,000: 15.205 (4% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,890
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. Stockers and order fillers
Dayton, OH
- Employment: 5,950
- Employment per 1,000: 15.627 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,950
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: 5,950
- Employment per 1,000: 15.627 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,950
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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#8. Waiters and waitresses
Dayton, OH
- Employment: 5,980
- Employment per 1,000: 15.721 (10% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,460
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: 5,980
- Employment per 1,000: 15.721 (10% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,460
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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#7. Customer service representatives
Dayton, OH
- Employment: 6,440
- Employment per 1,000: 16.923 (15% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,970
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: 6,440
- Employment per 1,000: 16.923 (15% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,970
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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#6. Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand
Dayton, OH
- Employment: 7,690
- Employment per 1,000: 20.221 (1% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,430
National
- Employment: 2,953,170 (#6 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $32,130
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 7,690
- Employment per 1,000: 20.221 (1% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,430
National
- Employment: 2,953,170 (#6 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $32,130
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#5. Office clerks, general
Dayton, OH
- Employment: 8,640
- Employment per 1,000: 22.718 (13% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,480
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: 8,640
- Employment per 1,000: 22.718 (13% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,480
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. Cashiers
Dayton, OH
- Employment: 8,880
- Employment per 1,000: 23.326 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,450
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: 8,880
- Employment per 1,000: 23.326 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,450
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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#3. Fast food and counter workers
Dayton, OH
- Employment: 10,750
- Employment per 1,000: 28.264 (4% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,130
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: 10,750
- Employment per 1,000: 28.264 (4% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,130
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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#2. Retail salespersons
Dayton, OH
- Employment: 11,130
- Employment per 1,000: 29.244 (1% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,670
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: 11,130
- Employment per 1,000: 29.244 (1% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,670
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. Registered nurses
Dayton, OH
- Employment: 12,100
- Employment per 1,000: 31.801 (57% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $69,730
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: 12,100
- Employment per 1,000: 31.801 (57% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $69,730
National
- Employment: 2,982,280 (#4 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $77,460
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
