Most common jobs in Denver
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January 11, 2021
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Most common jobs in Denver
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 Denver 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 Denver are the most common.
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#50. Industrial truck and tractor operators
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
- Employment: 6,690
- Employment per 1,000: 4.422 (3% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,210
National
- Employment: 629,270 (#52 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $37,930
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 6,690
- Employment per 1,000: 4.422 (3% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,210
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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#49. Computer systems analysts
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
- Employment: 6,710
- Employment per 1,000: 4.431 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $100,510
National
- Employment: 589,060 (#56 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $96,160
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 6,710
- Employment per 1,000: 4.431 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $100,510
National
- Employment: 589,060 (#56 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $96,160
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#48. Construction managers
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
- Employment: 6,850
- Employment per 1,000: 4.523 (126% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $105,900
National
- Employment: 293,380 (#110 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $105,000
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 6,850
- Employment per 1,000: 4.523 (126% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $105,900
National
- Employment: 293,380 (#110 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $105,000
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#47. Civil engineers
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
- Employment: 6,940
- Employment per 1,000: 4.585 (117% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $95,570
National
- Employment: 310,850 (#103 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $94,360
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 6,940
- Employment per 1,000: 4.585 (117% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $95,570
National
- Employment: 310,850 (#103 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $94,360
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#46. Shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
- Employment: 6,960
- Employment per 1,000: 4.598 (4% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,590
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: 6,960
- Employment per 1,000: 4.598 (4% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,590
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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#45. Bartenders
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
- Employment: 7,000
- Employment per 1,000: 4.623 (5% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,280
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: 7,000
- Employment per 1,000: 4.623 (5% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,280
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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#44. Food preparation workers
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
- Employment: 7,210
- Employment per 1,000: 4.766 (19% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,320
National
- Employment: 863,740 (#34 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $25,820
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 7,210
- Employment per 1,000: 4.766 (19% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,320
National
- Employment: 863,740 (#34 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $25,820
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#43. Carpenters
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
- Employment: 7,500
- Employment per 1,000: 4.955 (1% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $51,400
National
- Employment: 734,170 (#35 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $52,850
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 7,500
- Employment per 1,000: 4.955 (1% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $51,400
National
- Employment: 734,170 (#35 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $52,850
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#42. Management analysts
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
- Employment: 8,290
- Employment per 1,000: 5.479 (13% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $99,570
National
- Employment: 709,750 (#37 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $95,560
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 8,290
- Employment per 1,000: 5.479 (13% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $99,570
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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#41. Network and computer systems administrators
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
- Employment: 8,320
- Employment per 1,000: 5.5 (128% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $92,290
National
- Employment: 354,450 (#91 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $88,410
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 8,320
- Employment per 1,000: 5.5 (128% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $92,290
National
- Employment: 354,450 (#91 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $88,410
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#40. Securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
- Employment: 8,540
- Employment per 1,000: 5.645 (89% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $67,760
National
- Employment: 437,880 (#70 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $93,090
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 8,540
- Employment per 1,000: 5.645 (89% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $67,760
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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#39. Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
- Employment: 8,670
- Employment per 1,000: 5.728 (19% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $60,030
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: 8,670
- Employment per 1,000: 5.728 (19% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $60,030
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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#38. Light truck drivers
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
- Employment: 8,940
- Employment per 1,000: 5.907 (6% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,950
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: 8,940
- Employment per 1,000: 5.907 (6% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,950
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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#37. Maids and housekeeping cleaners
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
- Employment: 9,160
- Employment per 1,000: 6.05 (4% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,940
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: 9,160
- Employment per 1,000: 6.05 (4% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,940
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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#36. Computer user support specialists
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
- Employment: 9,250
- Employment per 1,000: 6.109 (39% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $62,390
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: 9,250
- Employment per 1,000: 6.109 (39% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $62,390
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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#35. First-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
- Employment: 9,300
- Employment per 1,000: 6.144 (44% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $76,290
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: 9,300
- Employment per 1,000: 6.144 (44% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $76,290
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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#34. First-line supervisors of retail sales workers
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
- Employment: 9,530
- Employment per 1,000: 6.299 (21% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $55,900
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: 9,530
- Employment per 1,000: 6.299 (21% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $55,900
National
- Employment: 1,171,900 (#24 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $45,830
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#33. Human resources specialists
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
- Employment: 9,590
- Employment per 1,000: 6.336 (47% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $73,060
National
- Employment: 633,040 (#50 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $67,760
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 9,590
- Employment per 1,000: 6.336 (47% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $73,060
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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#32. Electricians
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
- Employment: 9,740
- Employment per 1,000: 6.438 (37% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $54,560
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: 9,740
- Employment per 1,000: 6.438 (37% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $54,560
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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#31. First-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
- Employment: 10,120
- Employment per 1,000: 6.689 (3% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $43,600
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: 10,120
- Employment per 1,000: 6.689 (3% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $43,600
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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#30. Receptionists and information clerks
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
- Employment: 10,270
- Employment per 1,000: 6.785 (6% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,090
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: 10,270
- Employment per 1,000: 6.785 (6% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,090
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. Security guards
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
- Employment: 10,360
- Employment per 1,000: 6.842 (11% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,360
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: 10,360
- Employment per 1,000: 6.842 (11% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,360
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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#28. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
- Employment: 10,540
- Employment per 1,000: 6.966 (24% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,460
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: 10,540
- Employment per 1,000: 6.966 (24% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,460
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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#27. Construction laborers
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
- Employment: 10,590
- Employment per 1,000: 6.996 (1% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,630
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: 10,590
- Employment per 1,000: 6.996 (1% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,630
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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#26. Lawyers
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
- Employment: 10,780
- Employment per 1,000: 7.122 (59% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $156,100
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: 10,780
- Employment per 1,000: 7.122 (59% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $156,100
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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#25. Maintenance and repair workers, general
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
- Employment: 10,810
- Employment per 1,000: 7.143 (26% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $43,550
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: 10,810
- Employment per 1,000: 7.143 (26% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $43,550
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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#24. Nursing assistants
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
- Employment: 11,070
- Employment per 1,000: 7.315 (24% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,570
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: 11,070
- Employment per 1,000: 7.315 (24% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,570
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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#23. Landscaping and groundskeeping workers
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
- Employment: 11,080
- Employment per 1,000: 7.322 (18% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,310
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: 11,080
- Employment per 1,000: 7.322 (18% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,310
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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#22. Elementary school teachers, except special education
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
- Employment: 12,290
- Employment per 1,000: 8.12 (17% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $58,630
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: 12,290
- Employment per 1,000: 8.12 (17% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $58,630
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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#21. First-line supervisors of office and administrative support workers
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
- Employment: 12,880
- Employment per 1,000: 8.513 (16% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $66,090
National
- Employment: 1,487,870 (#15 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $60,130
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 12,880
- Employment per 1,000: 8.513 (16% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $66,090
National
- Employment: 1,487,870 (#15 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $60,130
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#20. Market research analysts and marketing specialists
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
- Employment: 13,030
- Employment per 1,000: 8.611 (86% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $78,460
National
- Employment: 678,500 (#42 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $71,570
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 13,030
- Employment per 1,000: 8.611 (86% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $78,460
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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#19. Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
- Employment: 14,450
- Employment per 1,000: 9.546 (24% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $51,760
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: 14,450
- Employment per 1,000: 9.546 (24% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $51,760
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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#18. Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
- Employment: 14,550
- Employment per 1,000: 9.617 (7% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $45,990
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: 14,550
- Employment per 1,000: 9.617 (7% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $45,990
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. Cooks, restaurant
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
- Employment: 17,690
- Employment per 1,000: 11.692 (22% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,680
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: 17,690
- Employment per 1,000: 11.692 (22% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,680
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. Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
- Employment: 18,580
- Employment per 1,000: 12.275 (16% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,370
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: 18,580
- Employment per 1,000: 12.275 (16% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,370
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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#15. Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
- Employment: 18,920
- Employment per 1,000: 12.504 (37% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $86,210
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: 18,920
- Employment per 1,000: 12.504 (37% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $86,210
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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#14. Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
- Employment: 19,210
- Employment per 1,000: 12.69 (9% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,080
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: 19,210
- Employment per 1,000: 12.69 (9% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,080
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. Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
- Employment: 19,660
- Employment per 1,000: 12.992 (35% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,630
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: 19,660
- Employment per 1,000: 12.992 (35% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,630
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
39 / 50
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#12. Office clerks, general
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
- Employment: 21,080
- Employment per 1,000: 13.929 (31% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $44,150
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: 21,080
- Employment per 1,000: 13.929 (31% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $44,150
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
40 / 50
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#11. Sales representatives of services, except advertising, insurance, financial services, and travel
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
- Employment: 21,610
- Employment per 1,000: 14.283 (102% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $78,880
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: 21,610
- Employment per 1,000: 14.283 (102% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $78,880
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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#10. General and operations managers
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
- Employment: 22,510
- Employment per 1,000: 14.872 (9% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $145,880
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: 22,510
- Employment per 1,000: 14.872 (9% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $145,880
National
- Employment: 2,400,280 (#9 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $123,030
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
42 / 50
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#9. Accountants and auditors
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
- Employment: 24,530
- Employment per 1,000: 16.208 (86% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $85,980
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: 24,530
- Employment per 1,000: 16.208 (86% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $85,980
National
- Employment: 1,280,700 (#23 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $79,520
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
43 / 50
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#8. Stockers and order fillers
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
- Employment: 25,390
- Employment per 1,000: 16.777 (15% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,600
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: 25,390
- Employment per 1,000: 16.777 (15% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,600
National
- Employment: 2,135,850 (#11 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,660
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
44 / 50
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#7. Waiters and waitresses
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
- Employment: 25,590
- Employment per 1,000: 16.908 (4% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,650
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: 25,590
- Employment per 1,000: 16.908 (4% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,650
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
45 / 50
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#6. Cashiers
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
- Employment: 27,100
- Employment per 1,000: 17.909 (27% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,110
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: 27,100
- Employment per 1,000: 17.909 (27% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,110
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. Software developers and software quality assurance analysts and testers
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
- Employment: 28,740
- Employment per 1,000: 18.994 (98% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $110,680
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: 28,740
- Employment per 1,000: 18.994 (98% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $110,680
National
- Employment: 1,406,870 (#19 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $111,620
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
47 / 50
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#4. Customer service representatives
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
- Employment: 29,320
- Employment per 1,000: 19.372 (3% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $41,440
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: 29,320
- Employment per 1,000: 19.372 (3% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $41,440
National
- Employment: 2,919,230 (#7 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $37,320
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
48 / 50
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#3. Registered nurses
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
- Employment: 29,710
- Employment per 1,000: 19.635 (3% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $77,770
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: 29,710
- Employment per 1,000: 19.635 (3% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $77,770
National
- Employment: 2,982,280 (#4 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $77,460
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
49 / 50
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#2. Fast food and counter workers
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
- Employment: 39,060
- Employment per 1,000: 25.808 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,970
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: 39,060
- Employment per 1,000: 25.808 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,970
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
50 / 50
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#1. Retail salespersons
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
- Employment: 42,600
- Employment per 1,000: 28.15 (4% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,430
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: 42,600
- Employment per 1,000: 28.15 (4% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,430
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
