Most common jobs in El Paso
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January 11, 2021
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Most common jobs in El Paso
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 El Paso 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 El Paso are the most common.
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#50. Landscaping and groundskeeping workers
El Paso, TX
- Employment: 1,330
- Employment per 1,000: 4.223 (32% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,140
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: 1,330
- Employment per 1,000: 4.223 (32% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,140
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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#48 (tie). Passenger vehicle drivers, except bus drivers, transit and intercity
El Paso, TX
- Employment: 1,360
- Employment per 1,000: 4.318 (9% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,400
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: 1,360
- Employment per 1,000: 4.318 (9% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,400
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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#48 (tie). Counter and rental clerks
El Paso, TX
- Employment: 1,360
- Employment per 1,000: 4.308 (54% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,670
National
- Employment: 411,560 (#76 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $32,600
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 1,360
- Employment per 1,000: 4.308 (54% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,670
National
- Employment: 411,560 (#76 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $32,600
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#47. Bartenders
El Paso, TX
- Employment: 1,490
- Employment per 1,000: 4.735 (8% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,610
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: 1,490
- Employment per 1,000: 4.735 (8% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,610
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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#46. Automotive service technicians and mechanics
El Paso, TX
- Employment: 1,500
- Employment per 1,000: 4.767 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,300
National
- Employment: 655,330 (#45 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $44,890
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 1,500
- Employment per 1,000: 4.767 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,300
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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#45. Electricians
El Paso, TX
- Employment: 1,510
- Employment per 1,000: 4.791 (2% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,470
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: 1,510
- Employment per 1,000: 4.791 (2% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,470
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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#44. Sewing machine operators
El Paso, TX
- Employment: 1,520
- Employment per 1,000: 4.833 (432% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $18,870
National
- Employment: 133,410 (#194 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $28,000
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 1,520
- Employment per 1,000: 4.833 (432% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $18,870
National
- Employment: 133,410 (#194 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $28,000
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#43. Industrial truck and tractor operators
El Paso, TX
- Employment: 1,530
- Employment per 1,000: 4.872 (14% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,220
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: 1,530
- Employment per 1,000: 4.872 (14% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,220
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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#42. Accountants and auditors
El Paso, TX
- Employment: 1,580
- Employment per 1,000: 5.006 (43% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $62,310
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: 1,580
- Employment per 1,000: 5.006 (43% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $62,310
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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#40 (tie). Driver/sales workers
El Paso, TX
- Employment: 1,590
- Employment per 1,000: 5.049 (67% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,230
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: 1,590
- Employment per 1,000: 5.049 (67% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,230
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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#40 (tie). Middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education
El Paso, TX
- Employment: 1,590
- Employment per 1,000: 5.064 (20% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $67,560
National
- Employment: 622,330 (#54 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $63,550
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 1,590
- Employment per 1,000: 5.064 (20% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $67,560
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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#39. Compliance officers
El Paso, TX
- Employment: 1,680
- Employment per 1,000: 5.336 (147% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $76,320
National
- Employment: 317,600 (#100 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $72,850
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 1,680
- Employment per 1,000: 5.336 (147% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $76,320
National
- Employment: 317,600 (#100 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $72,850
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#37 (tie). Detectives and criminal investigators
El Paso, TX
- Employment: 1,690
- Employment per 1,000: 5.372 (647% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $84,500
National
- Employment: 105,620 (#236 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $86,030
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 1,690
- Employment per 1,000: 5.372 (647% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $84,500
National
- Employment: 105,620 (#236 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $86,030
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#37 (tie). Shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks
El Paso, TX
- Employment: 1,690
- Employment per 1,000: 5.365 (12% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,220
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: 1,690
- Employment per 1,000: 5.365 (12% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,220
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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#36. Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses
El Paso, TX
- Employment: 1,820
- Employment per 1,000: 5.791 (22% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $47,760
National
- Employment: 697,510 (#40 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $48,500
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 1,820
- Employment per 1,000: 5.791 (22% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $47,760
National
- Employment: 697,510 (#40 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $48,500
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
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#35. Police and sheriff's patrol officers
El Paso, TX
- Employment: 1,830
- Employment per 1,000: 5.8 (28% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $62,050
National
- Employment: 665,280 (#43 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $67,600
- Entry level education requirements: nan
- Employment: 1,830
- Employment per 1,000: 5.8 (28% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $62,050
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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#34. Light truck drivers
El Paso, TX
- Employment: 1,860
- Employment per 1,000: 5.916 (6% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,290
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: 1,860
- Employment per 1,000: 5.916 (6% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,290
National
- Employment: 923,050 (#32 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $38,520
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#33. Medical assistants
El Paso, TX
- Employment: 1,900
- Employment per 1,000: 6.04 (25% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,910
National
- Employment: 712,430 (#36 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $35,720
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 1,900
- Employment per 1,000: 6.04 (25% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,910
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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#32. Receptionists and information clerks
El Paso, TX
- Employment: 1,920
- Employment per 1,000: 6.095 (15% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,710
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: 1,920
- Employment per 1,000: 6.095 (15% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,710
National
- Employment: 1,057,370 (#26 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $31,250
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#31. Nursing assistants
El Paso, TX
- Employment: 2,020
- Employment per 1,000: 6.425 (34% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,080
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: 2,020
- Employment per 1,000: 6.425 (34% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,080
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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#30. Maids and housekeeping cleaners
El Paso, TX
- Employment: 2,130
- Employment per 1,000: 6.756 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $19,960
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: 2,130
- Employment per 1,000: 6.756 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $19,960
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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#29. Medical secretaries and administrative assistants
El Paso, TX
- Employment: 2,240
- Employment per 1,000: 7.116 (73% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,030
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: 2,240
- Employment per 1,000: 7.116 (73% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,030
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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#28. Pharmacy technicians
El Paso, TX
- Employment: 2,260
- Employment per 1,000: 7.192 (153% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,050
National
- Employment: 417,780 (#75 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $35,250
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 2,260
- Employment per 1,000: 7.192 (153% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,050
National
- Employment: 417,780 (#75 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $35,250
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#26 (tie). Sales representatives of services, except advertising, insurance, financial services, and travel
El Paso, TX
- Employment: 2,650
- Employment per 1,000: 8.42 (19% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $45,960
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: 2,650
- Employment per 1,000: 8.42 (19% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $45,960
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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#26 (tie). Teaching assistants, except postsecondary
El Paso, TX
- Employment: 2,650
- Employment per 1,000: 8.416 (8% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,850
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: 2,650
- Employment per 1,000: 8.416 (8% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,850
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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#25. First-line supervisors of retail sales workers
El Paso, TX
- Employment: 2,680
- Employment per 1,000: 8.529 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $41,080
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: 2,680
- Employment per 1,000: 8.529 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $41,080
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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#24. First-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers
El Paso, TX
- Employment: 2,730
- Employment per 1,000: 8.671 (26% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,120
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: 2,730
- Employment per 1,000: 8.671 (26% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,120
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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#23. Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products
El Paso, TX
- Employment: 2,770
- Employment per 1,000: 8.805 (4% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $44,180
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: 2,770
- Employment per 1,000: 8.805 (4% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $44,180
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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#22. Maintenance and repair workers, general
El Paso, TX
- Employment: 2,830
- Employment per 1,000: 8.983 (7% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,970
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: 2,830
- Employment per 1,000: 8.983 (7% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,970
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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#21. Construction laborers
El Paso, TX
- Employment: 2,860
- Employment per 1,000: 9.09 (31% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,340
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: 2,860
- Employment per 1,000: 9.09 (31% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,340
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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#20. Cooks, restaurant
El Paso, TX
- Employment: 2,940
- Employment per 1,000: 9.334 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $21,710
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: 2,940
- Employment per 1,000: 9.334 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $21,710
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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#19. Security guards
El Paso, TX
- Employment: 3,280
- Employment per 1,000: 10.412 (36% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,550
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: 3,280
- Employment per 1,000: 10.412 (36% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,550
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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#18. Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks
El Paso, TX
- Employment: 3,300
- Employment per 1,000: 10.497 (2% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,240
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: 3,300
- Employment per 1,000: 10.497 (2% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,240
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. First-line supervisors of office and administrative support workers
El Paso, TX
- Employment: 3,400
- Employment per 1,000: 10.802 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $47,580
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: 3,400
- Employment per 1,000: 10.802 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $47,580
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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#16. Elementary school teachers, except special education
El Paso, TX
- Employment: 3,430
- Employment per 1,000: 10.891 (12% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $65,480
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: 3,430
- Employment per 1,000: 10.891 (12% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $65,480
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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#15. Substitute teachers, short-term
El Paso, TX
- Employment: 3,470
- Employment per 1,000: 11.018 (176% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,100
National
- Employment: 587,120 (#57 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $32,460
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 3,470
- Employment per 1,000: 11.018 (176% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,100
National
- Employment: 587,120 (#57 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $32,460
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#14. Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education
El Paso, TX
- Employment: 3,490
- Employment per 1,000: 11.086 (57% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $67,060
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: 3,490
- Employment per 1,000: 11.086 (57% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $67,060
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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#13. General and operations managers
El Paso, TX
- Employment: 4,280
- Employment per 1,000: 13.594 (17% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $98,380
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: 4,280
- Employment per 1,000: 13.594 (17% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $98,380
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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#12. Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners
El Paso, TX
- Employment: 4,350
- Employment per 1,000: 13.822 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,150
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: 4,350
- Employment per 1,000: 13.822 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,150
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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#11. Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive
El Paso, TX
- Employment: 4,550
- Employment per 1,000: 14.465 (4% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,910
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: 4,550
- Employment per 1,000: 14.465 (4% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,910
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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#10. Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand
El Paso, TX
- Employment: 4,690
- Employment per 1,000: 14.91 (26% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,150
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: 4,690
- Employment per 1,000: 14.91 (26% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,150
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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#9. Stockers and order fillers
El Paso, TX
- Employment: 5,900
- Employment per 1,000: 18.751 (29% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,670
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: 5,900
- Employment per 1,000: 18.751 (29% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,670
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. Registered nurses
El Paso, TX
- Employment: 5,950
- Employment per 1,000: 18.911 (7% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $74,380
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: 5,950
- Employment per 1,000: 18.911 (7% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $74,380
National
- Employment: 2,982,280 (#4 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $77,460
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#7. Waiters and waitresses
El Paso, TX
- Employment: 6,030
- Employment per 1,000: 19.161 (9% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $20,060
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: 6,030
- Employment per 1,000: 19.161 (9% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $20,060
National
- Employment: 2,579,020 (#8 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $26,800
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#6. Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers
El Paso, TX
- Employment: 6,150
- Employment per 1,000: 19.548 (55% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $48,340
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: 6,150
- Employment per 1,000: 19.548 (55% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $48,340
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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#5. Office clerks, general
El Paso, TX
- Employment: 7,910
- Employment per 1,000: 25.134 (25% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,630
National
- Employment: 2,956,060 (#5 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $36,360
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 7,910
- Employment per 1,000: 25.134 (25% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,630
National
- Employment: 2,956,060 (#5 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $36,360
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#4. Cashiers
El Paso, TX
- Employment: 8,430
- Employment per 1,000: 26.799 (9% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $21,430
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: 8,430
- Employment per 1,000: 26.799 (9% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $21,430
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. Customer service representatives
El Paso, TX
- Employment: 11,160
- Employment per 1,000: 35.47 (78% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,440
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: 11,160
- Employment per 1,000: 35.47 (78% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,440
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
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#2. Retail salespersons
El Paso, TX
- Employment: 11,370
- Employment per 1,000: 36.124 (23% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,560
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: 11,370
- Employment per 1,000: 36.124 (23% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,560
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. Fast food and counter workers
El Paso, TX
- Employment: 12,990
- Employment per 1,000: 41.287 (52% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $19,400
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: 12,990
- Employment per 1,000: 41.287 (52% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $19,400
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
