Most common jobs in Flint
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January 11, 2021
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Most common jobs in Flint
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 Flint 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 Flint are the most common.
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#49. Police and sheriff's patrol officers
Flint, MI
- Employment: 590
- Employment per 1,000: 4.337 (4% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $57,550
National
- Employment: 665,280 (#43 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $67,600
- Entry level education requirements: nan
- Employment: 590
- Employment per 1,000: 4.337 (4% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $57,550
National
- Employment: 665,280 (#43 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $67,600
- Entry level education requirements: nan
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#49. First-line supervisors of production and operating workers
Flint, MI
- Employment: 590
- Employment per 1,000: 4.336 (1% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $67,580
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: 590
- Employment per 1,000: 4.336 (1% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $67,580
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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#49. Maids and housekeeping cleaners
Flint, MI
- Employment: 590
- Employment per 1,000: 4.287 (32% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,460
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: 590
- Employment per 1,000: 4.287 (32% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,460
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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#46 (tie). Childcare workers
Flint, MI
- Employment: 630
- Employment per 1,000: 4.627 (21% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,430
National
- Employment: 561,520 (#59 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $25,510
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 630
- Employment per 1,000: 4.627 (21% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,430
National
- Employment: 561,520 (#59 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $25,510
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#46 (tie). Software developers and software quality assurance analysts and testers
Flint, MI
- Employment: 630
- Employment per 1,000: 4.591 (52% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $82,640
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: 630
- Employment per 1,000: 4.591 (52% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $82,640
National
- Employment: 1,406,870 (#19 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $111,620
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#45. Multiple machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic
Flint, MI
- Employment: 660
- Employment per 1,000: 4.826 (382% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $64,850
National
- Employment: 146,950 (#178 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $38,410
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 660
- Employment per 1,000: 4.826 (382% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $64,850
National
- Employment: 146,950 (#178 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $38,410
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#44. Cutting, punching, and press machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic
Flint, MI
- Employment: 670
- Employment per 1,000: 4.892 (268% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $56,830
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: 670
- Employment per 1,000: 4.892 (268% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $56,830
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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#43. Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters
Flint, MI
- Employment: 680
- Employment per 1,000: 4.966 (65% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $70,700
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: 680
- Employment per 1,000: 4.966 (65% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $70,700
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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#41 (tie). Shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks
Flint, MI
- Employment: 690
- Employment per 1,000: 5.069 (6% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,970
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: 690
- Employment per 1,000: 5.069 (6% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,970
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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#41 (tie). Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education
Flint, MI
- Employment: 690
- Employment per 1,000: 5.061 (28% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $64,190
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: 690
- Employment per 1,000: 5.061 (28% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $64,190
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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#40. Automotive service technicians and mechanics
Flint, MI
- Employment: 700
- Employment per 1,000: 5.128 (15% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,240
National
- Employment: 655,330 (#45 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $44,890
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 700
- Employment per 1,000: 5.128 (15% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,240
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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#39. Telecommunications equipment installers and repairers, except line installers
Flint, MI
- Employment: 720
- Employment per 1,000: 5.29 (273% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $50,910
National
- Employment: 208,480 (#139 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $58,560
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 720
- Employment per 1,000: 5.29 (273% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $50,910
National
- Employment: 208,480 (#139 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $58,560
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
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#37 (tie). Pharmacy technicians
Flint, MI
- Employment: 730
- Employment per 1,000: 5.327 (87% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,610
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: 730
- Employment per 1,000: 5.327 (87% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,610
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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#37 (tie). Carpenters
Flint, MI
- Employment: 730
- Employment per 1,000: 5.325 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $46,670
National
- Employment: 734,170 (#35 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $52,850
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 730
- Employment per 1,000: 5.325 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $46,670
National
- Employment: 734,170 (#35 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $52,850
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#35. Tellers
Flint, MI
- Employment: 800
- Employment per 1,000: 5.839 (94% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,310
National
- Employment: 442,120 (#69 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $31,660
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 800
- Employment per 1,000: 5.839 (94% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,310
National
- Employment: 442,120 (#69 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $31,660
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#35. Passenger vehicle drivers, except bus drivers, transit and intercity
Flint, MI
- Employment: 800
- Employment per 1,000: 5.862 (23% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,080
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: 800
- Employment per 1,000: 5.862 (23% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,080
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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#35. Medical assistants
Flint, MI
- Employment: 800
- Employment per 1,000: 5.81 (20% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,270
National
- Employment: 712,430 (#36 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $35,720
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 800
- Employment per 1,000: 5.81 (20% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,270
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 (tie). Electricians
Flint, MI
- Employment: 810
- Employment per 1,000: 5.927 (26% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $67,080
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: 810
- Employment per 1,000: 5.927 (26% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $67,080
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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#32 (tie). Billing and posting clerks
Flint, MI
- Employment: 810
- Employment per 1,000: 5.928 (87% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,110
National
- Employment: 466,450 (#65 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $40,620
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 810
- Employment per 1,000: 5.928 (87% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,110
National
- Employment: 466,450 (#65 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $40,620
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#31. Middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education
Flint, MI
- Employment: 840
- Employment per 1,000: 6.156 (45% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $62,680
National
- Employment: 622,330 (#54 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $63,550
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 840
- Employment per 1,000: 6.156 (45% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $62,680
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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#30. Light truck drivers
Flint, MI
- Employment: 850
- Employment per 1,000: 6.172 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,500
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: 850
- Employment per 1,000: 6.172 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,500
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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#29. Industrial truck and tractor operators
Flint, MI
- Employment: 860
- Employment per 1,000: 6.242 (46% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $47,960
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: 860
- Employment per 1,000: 6.242 (46% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $47,960
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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#28. Accountants and auditors
Flint, MI
- Employment: 870
- Employment per 1,000: 6.363 (27% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $58,080
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: 870
- Employment per 1,000: 6.363 (27% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $58,080
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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#27. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary
Flint, MI
- Employment: 1,010
- Employment per 1,000: 7.396 (19% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,080
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: 1,010
- Employment per 1,000: 7.396 (19% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,080
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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#26. Construction laborers
Flint, MI
- Employment: 1,050
- Employment per 1,000: 7.636 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,280
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: 1,050
- Employment per 1,000: 7.636 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,280
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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#25. Cooks, restaurant
Flint, MI
- Employment: 1,090
- Employment per 1,000: 7.924 (17% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,060
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: 1,090
- Employment per 1,000: 7.924 (17% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,060
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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#24. Maintenance and repair workers, general
Flint, MI
- Employment: 1,110
- Employment per 1,000: 8.098 (16% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,080
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: 1,110
- Employment per 1,000: 8.098 (16% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,080
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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#22 (tie). Receptionists and information clerks
Flint, MI
- Employment: 1,150
- Employment per 1,000: 8.358 (16% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,290
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: 1,150
- Employment per 1,000: 8.358 (16% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,290
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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#22 (tie). Landscaping and groundskeeping workers
Flint, MI
- Employment: 1,150
- Employment per 1,000: 8.374 (35% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,360
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: 1,150
- Employment per 1,000: 8.374 (35% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,360
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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#21. First-line supervisors of office and administrative support workers
Flint, MI
- Employment: 1,170
- Employment per 1,000: 8.502 (16% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $51,800
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: 1,170
- Employment per 1,000: 8.502 (16% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $51,800
National
- Employment: 1,487,870 (#15 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $60,130
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#20. Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks
Flint, MI
- Employment: 1,180
- Employment per 1,000: 8.594 (17% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $44,050
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: 1,180
- Employment per 1,000: 8.594 (17% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $44,050
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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#19. First-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers
Flint, MI
- Employment: 1,230
- Employment per 1,000: 8.943 (30% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,170
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: 1,230
- Employment per 1,000: 8.943 (30% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,170
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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#18. Medical secretaries and administrative assistants
Flint, MI
- Employment: 1,340
- Employment per 1,000: 9.796 (138% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,130
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: 1,340
- Employment per 1,000: 9.796 (138% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,130
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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#17. First-line supervisors of retail sales workers
Flint, MI
- Employment: 1,480
- Employment per 1,000: 10.794 (35% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,290
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: 1,480
- Employment per 1,000: 10.794 (35% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,290
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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#16. Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand
Flint, MI
- Employment: 1,570
- Employment per 1,000: 11.446 (43% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,260
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: 1,570
- Employment per 1,000: 11.446 (43% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,260
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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#15. Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers
Flint, MI
- Employment: 1,580
- Employment per 1,000: 11.535 (9% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,310
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: 1,580
- Employment per 1,000: 11.535 (9% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,310
National
- Employment: 1,856,130 (#13 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $46,850
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
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#14. Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners
Flint, MI
- Employment: 1,600
- Employment per 1,000: 11.648 (20% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,400
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: 1,600
- Employment per 1,000: 11.648 (20% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,400
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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#13. Elementary school teachers, except special education
Flint, MI
- Employment: 1,720
- Employment per 1,000: 12.543 (29% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $58,140
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: 1,720
- Employment per 1,000: 12.543 (29% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $58,140
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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#12. Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive
Flint, MI
- Employment: 1,730
- Employment per 1,000: 12.639 (9% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,110
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: 1,730
- Employment per 1,000: 12.639 (9% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,110
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 (tie). General and operations managers
Flint, MI
- Employment: 1,780
- Employment per 1,000: 12.975 (21% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $99,760
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: 1,780
- Employment per 1,000: 12.975 (21% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $99,760
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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#10 (tie). Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products
Flint, MI
- Employment: 1,780
- Employment per 1,000: 12.983 (42% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $72,030
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: 1,780
- Employment per 1,000: 12.983 (42% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $72,030
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
42 / 50
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#9. Nursing assistants
Flint, MI
- Employment: 2,020
- Employment per 1,000: 14.755 (53% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,660
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: 14.755 (53% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,660
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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#8. Stockers and order fillers
Flint, MI
- Employment: 2,540
- Employment per 1,000: 18.554 (28% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,910
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: 2,540
- Employment per 1,000: 18.554 (28% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,910
National
- Employment: 2,135,850 (#11 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,660
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
44 / 50
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#7. Waiters and waitresses
Flint, MI
- Employment: 2,740
- Employment per 1,000: 20.007 (14% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,320
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: 2,740
- Employment per 1,000: 20.007 (14% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,320
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. Customer service representatives
Flint, MI
- Employment: 2,800
- Employment per 1,000: 20.413 (3% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,990
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: 2,800
- Employment per 1,000: 20.413 (3% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,990
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
46 / 50
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#5. Office clerks, general
Flint, MI
- Employment: 3,450
- Employment per 1,000: 25.161 (25% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,200
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: 3,450
- Employment per 1,000: 25.161 (25% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,200
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. Cashiers
Flint, MI
- Employment: 3,510
- Employment per 1,000: 25.59 (5% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,840
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: 3,510
- Employment per 1,000: 25.59 (5% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,840
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. Registered nurses
Flint, MI
- Employment: 4,210
- Employment per 1,000: 30.712 (51% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $75,300
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: 4,210
- Employment per 1,000: 30.712 (51% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $75,300
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
Flint, MI
- Employment: 4,970
- Employment per 1,000: 36.262 (23% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,060
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: 4,970
- Employment per 1,000: 36.262 (23% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,060
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
Flint, MI
- Employment: 5,790
- Employment per 1,000: 42.237 (55% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,540
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: 5,790
- Employment per 1,000: 42.237 (55% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,540
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
