Most common jobs in Evansville
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January 11, 2021
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Most common jobs in Evansville
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 Evansville 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 Evansville are the most common.
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#50. First-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers
Evansville, IN-KY
- Employment: 710
- Employment per 1,000: 4.506 (6% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $71,690
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: 710
- Employment per 1,000: 4.506 (6% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $71,690
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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#48 (tie). First-line supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairers
Evansville, IN-KY
- Employment: 750
- Employment per 1,000: 4.759 (44% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $61,870
National
- Employment: 485,700 (#63 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $70,550
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 750
- Employment per 1,000: 4.759 (44% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $61,870
National
- Employment: 485,700 (#63 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $70,550
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#48 (tie). Passenger vehicle drivers, except bus drivers, transit and intercity
Evansville, IN-KY
- Employment: 750
- Employment per 1,000: 4.792 (1% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,330
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: 750
- Employment per 1,000: 4.792 (1% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,330
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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#46 (tie). Automotive service technicians and mechanics
Evansville, IN-KY
- Employment: 770
- Employment per 1,000: 4.887 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,750
National
- Employment: 655,330 (#45 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $44,890
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 770
- Employment per 1,000: 4.887 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,750
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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#46 (tie). Packaging and filling machine operators and tenders
Evansville, IN-KY
- Employment: 770
- Employment per 1,000: 4.879 (84% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,890
National
- Employment: 390,540 (#84 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $33,590
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 770
- Employment per 1,000: 4.879 (84% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,890
National
- Employment: 390,540 (#84 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $33,590
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#45. Industrial machinery mechanics
Evansville, IN-KY
- Employment: 820
- Employment per 1,000: 5.232 (98% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $50,220
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: 820
- Employment per 1,000: 5.232 (98% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $50,220
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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#42 (tie). Human resources specialists
Evansville, IN-KY
- Employment: 830
- Employment per 1,000: 5.254 (22% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $56,310
National
- Employment: 633,040 (#50 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $67,760
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 830
- Employment per 1,000: 5.254 (22% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $56,310
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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#42 (tie). Landscaping and groundskeeping workers
Evansville, IN-KY
- Employment: 830
- Employment per 1,000: 5.262 (15% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,260
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: 830
- Employment per 1,000: 5.262 (15% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,260
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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#42 (tie). Teaching assistants, except postsecondary
Evansville, IN-KY
- Employment: 830
- Employment per 1,000: 5.255 (43% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,000
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: 830
- Employment per 1,000: 5.255 (43% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,000
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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#42 (tie). Food preparation workers
Evansville, IN-KY
- Employment: 830
- Employment per 1,000: 5.296 (10% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $20,500
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: 830
- Employment per 1,000: 5.296 (10% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $20,500
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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#39 (tie). Accountants and auditors
Evansville, IN-KY
- Employment: 840
- Employment per 1,000: 5.343 (39% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $62,650
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: 840
- Employment per 1,000: 5.343 (39% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $62,650
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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#39 (tie). Chemical equipment operators and tenders
Evansville, IN-KY
- Employment: 840
- Employment per 1,000: 5.345 (801% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $46,290
National
- Employment: 87,120 (#259 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $51,540
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 840
- Employment per 1,000: 5.345 (801% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $46,290
National
- Employment: 87,120 (#259 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $51,540
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#38. Middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education
Evansville, IN-KY
- Employment: 860
- Employment per 1,000: 5.457 (29% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $47,320
National
- Employment: 622,330 (#54 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $63,550
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 860
- Employment per 1,000: 5.457 (29% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $47,320
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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#37. Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters
Evansville, IN-KY
- Employment: 870
- Employment per 1,000: 5.523 (83% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $62,650
National
- Employment: 442,870 (#68 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $59,800
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 870
- Employment per 1,000: 5.523 (83% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $62,650
National
- Employment: 442,870 (#68 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $59,800
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#36. Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education
Evansville, IN-KY
- Employment: 960
- Employment per 1,000: 6.099 (14% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $54,900
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: 960
- Employment per 1,000: 6.099 (14% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $54,900
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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#35. Sales representatives of services, except advertising, insurance, financial services, and travel
Evansville, IN-KY
- Employment: 990
- Employment per 1,000: 6.264 (12% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $66,670
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: 990
- Employment per 1,000: 6.264 (12% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $66,670
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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#34. Electricians
Evansville, IN-KY
- Employment: 1,000
- Employment per 1,000: 6.353 (36% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $56,900
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: 1,000
- Employment per 1,000: 6.353 (36% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $56,900
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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#33. Industrial truck and tractor operators
Evansville, IN-KY
- Employment: 1,040
- Employment per 1,000: 6.608 (54% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,120
National
- Employment: 629,270 (#52 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $37,930
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 1,040
- Employment per 1,000: 6.608 (54% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,120
National
- Employment: 629,270 (#52 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $37,930
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#32. Security guards
Evansville, IN-KY
- Employment: 1,050
- Employment per 1,000: 6.69 (13% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,500
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: 1,050
- Employment per 1,000: 6.69 (13% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,500
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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#31. Medical assistants
Evansville, IN-KY
- Employment: 1,060
- Employment per 1,000: 6.752 (39% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,220
National
- Employment: 712,430 (#36 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $35,720
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 1,060
- Employment per 1,000: 6.752 (39% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,220
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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#30. Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive
Evansville, IN-KY
- Employment: 1,140
- Employment per 1,000: 7.232 (48% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,500
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: 1,140
- Employment per 1,000: 7.232 (48% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,500
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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#29. Packers and packagers, hand
Evansville, IN-KY
- Employment: 1,150
- Employment per 1,000: 7.314 (70% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,810
National
- Employment: 633,640 (#49 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $27,680
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 1,150
- Employment per 1,000: 7.314 (70% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,810
National
- Employment: 633,640 (#49 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $27,680
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#28. Elementary school teachers, except special education
Evansville, IN-KY
- Employment: 1,180
- Employment per 1,000: 7.503 (23% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $44,440
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: 1,180
- Employment per 1,000: 7.503 (23% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $44,440
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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#27. Receptionists and information clerks
Evansville, IN-KY
- Employment: 1,200
- Employment per 1,000: 7.624 (6% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,010
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: 1,200
- Employment per 1,000: 7.624 (6% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,010
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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#26. Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers
Evansville, IN-KY
- Employment: 1,240
- Employment per 1,000: 7.846 (100% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $43,610
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: 1,240
- Employment per 1,000: 7.846 (100% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $43,610
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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#25. First-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers
Evansville, IN-KY
- Employment: 1,250
- Employment per 1,000: 7.929 (15% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,440
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: 1,250
- Employment per 1,000: 7.929 (15% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,440
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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#24. First-line supervisors of production and operating workers
Evansville, IN-KY
- Employment: 1,270
- Employment per 1,000: 8.064 (88% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $67,440
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: 1,270
- Employment per 1,000: 8.064 (88% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $67,440
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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#23. Light truck drivers
Evansville, IN-KY
- Employment: 1,410
- Employment per 1,000: 8.964 (43% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,030
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: 1,410
- Employment per 1,000: 8.964 (43% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,030
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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#22. Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks
Evansville, IN-KY
- Employment: 1,460
- Employment per 1,000: 9.265 (10% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,950
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: 1,460
- Employment per 1,000: 9.265 (10% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,950
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. First-line supervisors of retail sales workers
Evansville, IN-KY
- Employment: 1,500
- Employment per 1,000: 9.52 (19% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $41,090
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: 1,500
- Employment per 1,000: 9.52 (19% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $41,090
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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#20. Molding, coremaking, and casting machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic
Evansville, IN-KY
- Employment: 1,600
- Employment per 1,000: 10.162 (765% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,270
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: 1,600
- Employment per 1,000: 10.162 (765% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,270
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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#19. Construction laborers
Evansville, IN-KY
- Employment: 1,670
- Employment per 1,000: 10.622 (53% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,700
National
- Employment: 1,020,350 (#29 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $41,730
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 1,670
- Employment per 1,000: 10.622 (53% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,700
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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#18. First-line supervisors of office and administrative support workers
Evansville, IN-KY
- Employment: 1,680
- Employment per 1,000: 10.661 (5% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $54,520
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: 1,680
- Employment per 1,000: 10.661 (5% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $54,520
National
- Employment: 1,487,870 (#15 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $60,130
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#17. Cooks, restaurant
Evansville, IN-KY
- Employment: 1,700
- Employment per 1,000: 10.784 (13% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,970
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: 1,700
- Employment per 1,000: 10.784 (13% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,970
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. Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products
Evansville, IN-KY
- Employment: 1,800
- Employment per 1,000: 11.422 (25% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $68,290
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: 1,800
- Employment per 1,000: 11.422 (25% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $68,290
National
- Employment: 1,344,530 (#22 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $71,110
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#15. Shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks
Evansville, IN-KY
- Employment: 1,870
- Employment per 1,000: 11.852 (147% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,840
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: 1,870
- Employment per 1,000: 11.852 (147% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,840
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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#14. Nursing assistants
Evansville, IN-KY
- Employment: 2,100
- Employment per 1,000: 13.331 (38% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,460
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: 2,100
- Employment per 1,000: 13.331 (38% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,460
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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#13. Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners
Evansville, IN-KY
- Employment: 2,110
- Employment per 1,000: 13.409 (8% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,020
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: 2,110
- Employment per 1,000: 13.409 (8% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,020
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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#12. Maintenance and repair workers, general
Evansville, IN-KY
- Employment: 2,230
- Employment per 1,000: 14.178 (47% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $41,750
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: 2,230
- Employment per 1,000: 14.178 (47% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $41,750
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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#11. Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers
Evansville, IN-KY
- Employment: 2,360
- Employment per 1,000: 14.997 (19% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $44,550
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: 2,360
- Employment per 1,000: 14.997 (19% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $44,550
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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#10. Waiters and waitresses
Evansville, IN-KY
- Employment: 2,610
- Employment per 1,000: 16.56 (6% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $21,360
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: 2,610
- Employment per 1,000: 16.56 (6% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $21,360
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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#9. Stockers and order fillers
Evansville, IN-KY
- Employment: 2,780
- Employment per 1,000: 17.667 (21% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,690
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: 2,780
- Employment per 1,000: 17.667 (21% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,690
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. Customer service representatives
Evansville, IN-KY
- Employment: 3,040
- Employment per 1,000: 19.329 (3% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,110
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: 3,040
- Employment per 1,000: 19.329 (3% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,110
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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#7. General and operations managers
Evansville, IN-KY
- Employment: 3,230
- Employment per 1,000: 20.525 (26% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $96,450
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: 3,230
- Employment per 1,000: 20.525 (26% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $96,450
National
- Employment: 2,400,280 (#9 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $123,030
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
45 / 50
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#6. Cashiers
Evansville, IN-KY
- Employment: 3,940
- Employment per 1,000: 25.02 (2% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $21,540
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: 3,940
- Employment per 1,000: 25.02 (2% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $21,540
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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#5. Office clerks, general
Evansville, IN-KY
- Employment: 3,990
- Employment per 1,000: 25.326 (26% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,940
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: 3,990
- Employment per 1,000: 25.326 (26% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,940
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. Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand
Evansville, IN-KY
- Employment: 4,170
- Employment per 1,000: 26.49 (32% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,170
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: 4,170
- Employment per 1,000: 26.49 (32% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,170
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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#3. Registered nurses
Evansville, IN-KY
- Employment: 4,390
- Employment per 1,000: 27.913 (37% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $63,310
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: 4,390
- Employment per 1,000: 27.913 (37% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $63,310
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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#2. Retail salespersons
Evansville, IN-KY
- Employment: 4,630
- Employment per 1,000: 29.404 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,450
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: 4,630
- Employment per 1,000: 29.404 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,450
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
Evansville, IN-KY
- Employment: 5,090
- Employment per 1,000: 32.304 (19% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $20,070
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: 5,090
- Employment per 1,000: 32.304 (19% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $20,070
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
