Most common jobs in Detroit
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January 11, 2021
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Most common jobs in Detroit
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 Detroit 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 Detroit are the most common.
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#50. Passenger vehicle drivers, except bus drivers, transit and intercity
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
- Employment: 8,850
- Employment per 1,000: 4.466 (6% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,480
National
- Employment: 700,030 (#39 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $33,210
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 8,850
- Employment per 1,000: 4.466 (6% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,480
National
- Employment: 700,030 (#39 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $33,210
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#49. Human resources specialists
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
- Employment: 8,990
- Employment per 1,000: 4.538 (5% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $65,570
National
- Employment: 633,040 (#50 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $67,760
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 8,990
- Employment per 1,000: 4.538 (5% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $65,570
National
- Employment: 633,040 (#50 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $67,760
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#48. Molding, coremaking, and casting machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
- Employment: 9,100
- Employment per 1,000: 4.594 (291% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,360
National
- Employment: 172,520 (#160 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $34,670
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 9,100
- Employment per 1,000: 4.594 (291% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,360
National
- Employment: 172,520 (#160 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $34,670
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#47. Computer user support specialists
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
- Employment: 9,240
- Employment per 1,000: 4.663 (6% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $48,910
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: 9,240
- Employment per 1,000: 4.663 (6% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $48,910
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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#46. Lawyers
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
- Employment: 9,430
- Employment per 1,000: 4.759 (6% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $121,650
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: 9,430
- Employment per 1,000: 4.759 (6% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $121,650
National
- Employment: 657,170 (#44 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $145,300
- Entry level education requirements: Doctoral or professional degree
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#45. Industrial machinery mechanics
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
- Employment: 9,860
- Employment per 1,000: 4.979 (89% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $53,970
National
- Employment: 387,630 (#85 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $55,320
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 9,860
- Employment per 1,000: 4.979 (89% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $53,970
National
- Employment: 387,630 (#85 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $55,320
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#44. Maids and housekeeping cleaners
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
- Employment: 10,050
- Employment per 1,000: 5.076 (20% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,120
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: 10,050
- Employment per 1,000: 5.076 (20% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,120
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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#43. Computer systems analysts
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
- Employment: 10,220
- Employment per 1,000: 5.159 (29% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $89,310
National
- Employment: 589,060 (#56 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $96,160
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 10,220
- Employment per 1,000: 5.159 (29% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $89,310
National
- Employment: 589,060 (#56 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $96,160
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#42. Cutting, punching, and press machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
- Employment: 10,500
- Employment per 1,000: 5.302 (299% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $44,620
National
- Employment: 195,040 (#147 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $37,310
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 10,500
- Employment per 1,000: 5.302 (299% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $44,620
National
- Employment: 195,040 (#147 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $37,310
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#41. Electricians
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
- Employment: 10,790
- Employment per 1,000: 5.447 (16% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $69,360
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: 10,790
- Employment per 1,000: 5.447 (16% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $69,360
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. Market research analysts and marketing specialists
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
- Employment: 10,800
- Employment per 1,000: 5.452 (18% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $72,780
National
- Employment: 678,500 (#42 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $71,570
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 10,800
- Employment per 1,000: 5.452 (18% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $72,780
National
- Employment: 678,500 (#42 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $71,570
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#39. Shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
- Employment: 11,320
- Employment per 1,000: 5.715 (19% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,370
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: 11,320
- Employment per 1,000: 5.715 (19% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,370
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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#38. Medical assistants
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
- Employment: 11,360
- Employment per 1,000: 5.737 (18% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,420
National
- Employment: 712,430 (#36 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $35,720
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 11,360
- Employment per 1,000: 5.737 (18% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,420
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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#37. Machinists
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
- Employment: 11,400
- Employment per 1,000: 5.754 (120% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $45,430
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: 11,400
- Employment per 1,000: 5.754 (120% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $45,430
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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#36. Light truck drivers
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
- Employment: 11,470
- Employment per 1,000: 5.793 (8% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,530
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: 11,470
- Employment per 1,000: 5.793 (8% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,530
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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#35. Construction laborers
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
- Employment: 11,490
- Employment per 1,000: 5.799 (17% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,660
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: 11,490
- Employment per 1,000: 5.799 (17% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,660
National
- Employment: 1,020,350 (#29 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $41,730
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#34. Medical secretaries and administrative assistants
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
- Employment: 11,820
- Employment per 1,000: 5.965 (45% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,830
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: 11,820
- Employment per 1,000: 5.965 (45% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,830
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. Landscaping and groundskeeping workers
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
- Employment: 12,000
- Employment per 1,000: 6.057 (3% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,110
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: 12,000
- Employment per 1,000: 6.057 (3% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,110
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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#32. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
- Employment: 13,160
- Employment per 1,000: 6.645 (28% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,230
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: 13,160
- Employment per 1,000: 6.645 (28% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,230
National
- Employment: 1,346,910 (#21 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,640
- Entry level education requirements: Some college, no degree
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#31. Security guards
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
- Employment: 13,280
- Employment per 1,000: 6.702 (13% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,230
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: 13,280
- Employment per 1,000: 6.702 (13% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,230
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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#30. First-line supervisors of production and operating workers
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
- Employment: 13,450
- Employment per 1,000: 6.791 (58% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $70,930
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: 13,450
- Employment per 1,000: 6.791 (58% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $70,930
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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#29. Receptionists and information clerks
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
- Employment: 13,930
- Employment per 1,000: 7.03 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,420
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: 13,930
- Employment per 1,000: 7.03 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,420
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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#28. First-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
- Employment: 14,160
- Employment per 1,000: 7.147 (4% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,840
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: 14,160
- Employment per 1,000: 7.147 (4% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,840
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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#27. First-line supervisors of retail sales workers
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
- Employment: 14,610
- Employment per 1,000: 7.376 (8% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $45,910
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: 14,610
- Employment per 1,000: 7.376 (8% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $45,910
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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#26. First-line supervisors of office and administrative support workers
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
- Employment: 15,610
- Employment per 1,000: 7.882 (22% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $60,360
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: 15,610
- Employment per 1,000: 7.882 (22% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $60,360
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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#25. Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
- Employment: 15,740
- Employment per 1,000: 7.947 (102% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,200
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: 15,740
- Employment per 1,000: 7.947 (102% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,200
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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#24. Sales representatives of services, except advertising, insurance, financial services, and travel
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
- Employment: 16,310
- Employment per 1,000: 8.237 (16% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $65,970
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: 16,310
- Employment per 1,000: 8.237 (16% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $65,970
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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#23. Elementary school teachers, except special education
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
- Employment: 16,470
- Employment per 1,000: 8.316 (15% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $77,140
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: 16,470
- Employment per 1,000: 8.316 (15% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $77,140
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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#22. Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
- Employment: 16,600
- Employment per 1,000: 8.383 (19% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,830
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: 16,600
- Employment per 1,000: 8.383 (19% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,830
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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#21. Maintenance and repair workers, general
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
- Employment: 17,120
- Employment per 1,000: 8.642 (11% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,140
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: 17,120
- Employment per 1,000: 8.642 (11% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,140
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. Accountants and auditors
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
- Employment: 18,650
- Employment per 1,000: 9.414 (8% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $80,550
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: 18,650
- Employment per 1,000: 9.414 (8% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $80,550
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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#19. Cooks, restaurant
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
- Employment: 18,830
- Employment per 1,000: 9.504 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,050
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: 18,830
- Employment per 1,000: 9.504 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,050
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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#18. Industrial engineers
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
- Employment: 19,680
- Employment per 1,000: 9.938 (400% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $94,420
National
- Employment: 291,710 (#111 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $92,660
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 19,680
- Employment per 1,000: 9.938 (400% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $94,420
National
- Employment: 291,710 (#111 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $92,660
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#17. Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
- Employment: 19,830
- Employment per 1,000: 10.013 (28% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,950
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: 19,830
- Employment per 1,000: 10.013 (28% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,950
National
- Employment: 2,038,340 (#12 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $39,180
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#16. Nursing assistants
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
- Employment: 20,810
- Employment per 1,000: 10.507 (9% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,520
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: 20,810
- Employment per 1,000: 10.507 (9% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,520
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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#15. Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
- Employment: 22,580
- Employment per 1,000: 11.4 (25% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $78,020
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: 22,580
- Employment per 1,000: 11.4 (25% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $78,020
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. Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
- Employment: 26,900
- Employment per 1,000: 13.578 (7% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,510
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: 26,900
- Employment per 1,000: 13.578 (7% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,510
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
38 / 50
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#13. Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
- Employment: 27,490
- Employment per 1,000: 13.88 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $43,030
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: 27,490
- Employment per 1,000: 13.88 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $43,030
National
- Employment: 1,856,130 (#13 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $46,850
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
39 / 50
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#12. Software developers and software quality assurance analysts and testers
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
- Employment: 27,890
- Employment per 1,000: 14.08 (47% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $95,170
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: 27,890
- Employment per 1,000: 14.08 (47% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $95,170
National
- Employment: 1,406,870 (#19 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $111,620
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
40 / 50
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#11. Stockers and order fillers
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
- Employment: 28,860
- Employment per 1,000: 14.568 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,740
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: 28,860
- Employment per 1,000: 14.568 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,740
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
41 / 50
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#10. General and operations managers
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
- Employment: 29,910
- Employment per 1,000: 15.099 (8% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $132,310
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: 29,910
- Employment per 1,000: 15.099 (8% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $132,310
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. Mechanical engineers
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
- Employment: 30,840
- Employment per 1,000: 15.568 (645% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $97,260
National
- Employment: 306,990 (#105 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $93,540
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 30,840
- Employment per 1,000: 15.568 (645% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $97,260
National
- Employment: 306,990 (#105 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $93,540
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
43 / 50
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#8. Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
- Employment: 31,950
- Employment per 1,000: 16.13 (20% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,800
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: 31,950
- Employment per 1,000: 16.13 (20% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,800
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
44 / 50
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#7. Waiters and waitresses
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
- Employment: 37,450
- Employment per 1,000: 18.906 (8% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,950
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: 37,450
- Employment per 1,000: 18.906 (8% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,950
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
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
- Employment: 39,180
- Employment per 1,000: 19.782 (19% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,460
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: 39,180
- Employment per 1,000: 19.782 (19% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,460
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. Office clerks, general
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
- Employment: 40,950
- Employment per 1,000: 20.672 (3% 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: 40,950
- Employment per 1,000: 20.672 (3% 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
47 / 50
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#4. Registered nurses
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
- Employment: 41,400
- Employment per 1,000: 20.901 (3% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $75,810
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: 41,400
- Employment per 1,000: 20.901 (3% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $75,810
National
- Employment: 2,982,280 (#4 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $77,460
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
48 / 50
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#3. Customer service representatives
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
- Employment: 43,980
- Employment per 1,000: 22.205 (12% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,530
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: 43,980
- Employment per 1,000: 22.205 (12% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,530
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
49 / 50
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#2. Fast food and counter workers
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
- Employment: 50,710
- Employment per 1,000: 25.603 (6% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,920
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: 50,710
- Employment per 1,000: 25.603 (6% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,920
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
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
- Employment: 62,400
- Employment per 1,000: 31.505 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,700
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: 62,400
- Employment per 1,000: 31.505 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,700
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
