Most common jobs in Fresno
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January 11, 2021
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Most common jobs in Fresno
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 Fresno 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 Fresno are the most common.
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#50. Correctional officers and jailers
Fresno, CA
- Employment: 1,600
- Employment per 1,000: 4.134 (44% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $72,750
National
- Employment: 423,050 (#74 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $50,130
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 1,600
- Employment per 1,000: 4.134 (44% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $72,750
National
- Employment: 423,050 (#74 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $50,130
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#49. Shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks
Fresno, CA
- Employment: 1,620
- Employment per 1,000: 4.171 (13% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,220
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: 1,620
- Employment per 1,000: 4.171 (13% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,220
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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#48. Passenger vehicle drivers, except bus drivers, transit and intercity
Fresno, CA
- Employment: 1,660
- Employment per 1,000: 4.279 (10% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,810
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: 1,660
- Employment per 1,000: 4.279 (10% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,810
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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#47. Food preparation workers
Fresno, CA
- Employment: 1,700
- Employment per 1,000: 4.379 (26% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,970
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: 1,700
- Employment per 1,000: 4.379 (26% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,970
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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#46. Maids and housekeeping cleaners
Fresno, CA
- Employment: 1,720
- Employment per 1,000: 4.425 (30% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,920
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: 1,720
- Employment per 1,000: 4.425 (30% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,920
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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#45. Counter and rental clerks
Fresno, CA
- Employment: 1,760
- Employment per 1,000: 4.524 (61% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,480
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: 1,760
- Employment per 1,000: 4.524 (61% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,480
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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#44. Packaging and filling machine operators and tenders
Fresno, CA
- Employment: 1,790
- Employment per 1,000: 4.602 (73% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,540
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: 1,790
- Employment per 1,000: 4.602 (73% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,540
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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#43. Police and sheriff's patrol officers
Fresno, CA
- Employment: 1,800
- Employment per 1,000: 4.64 (2% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $87,610
National
- Employment: 665,280 (#43 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $67,600
- Entry level education requirements: nan
- Employment: 1,800
- Employment per 1,000: 4.64 (2% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $87,610
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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#42. Carpenters
Fresno, CA
- Employment: 1,840
- Employment per 1,000: 4.747 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $53,130
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: 1,840
- Employment per 1,000: 4.747 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $53,130
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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#40 (tie). First-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers
Fresno, CA
- Employment: 1,870
- Employment per 1,000: 4.829 (30% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,010
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: 1,870
- Employment per 1,000: 4.829 (30% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,010
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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#40 (tie). Electricians
Fresno, CA
- Employment: 1,870
- Employment per 1,000: 4.821 (3% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $61,380
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: 1,870
- Employment per 1,000: 4.821 (3% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $61,380
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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#39. Accountants and auditors
Fresno, CA
- Employment: 1,880
- Employment per 1,000: 4.837 (45% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $67,000
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: 1,880
- Employment per 1,000: 4.837 (45% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $67,000
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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#38. Landscaping and groundskeeping workers
Fresno, CA
- Employment: 1,940
- Employment per 1,000: 5.011 (19% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,230
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: 1,940
- Employment per 1,000: 5.011 (19% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,230
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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#37. Automotive service technicians and mechanics
Fresno, CA
- Employment: 1,950
- Employment per 1,000: 5.03 (13% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $45,730
National
- Employment: 655,330 (#45 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $44,890
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 1,950
- Employment per 1,000: 5.03 (13% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $45,730
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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#36. Sales representatives of services, except advertising, insurance, financial services, and travel
Fresno, CA
- Employment: 1,970
- Employment per 1,000: 5.072 (28% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $53,310
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: 1,970
- Employment per 1,000: 5.072 (28% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $53,310
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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#35. Construction laborers
Fresno, CA
- Employment: 2,020
- Employment per 1,000: 5.205 (25% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $46,080
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: 2,020
- Employment per 1,000: 5.205 (25% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $46,080
National
- Employment: 1,020,350 (#29 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $41,730
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#34. Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education
Fresno, CA
- Employment: 2,080
- Employment per 1,000: 5.355 (24% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $93,410
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: 2,080
- Employment per 1,000: 5.355 (24% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $93,410
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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#33. Medical secretaries and administrative assistants
Fresno, CA
- Employment: 2,130
- Employment per 1,000: 5.48 (33% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,470
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: 2,130
- Employment per 1,000: 5.48 (33% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,470
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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#32. Cooks, fast food
Fresno, CA
- Employment: 2,170
- Employment per 1,000: 5.588 (56% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,210
National
- Employment: 527,220 (#61 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $23,530
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 2,170
- Employment per 1,000: 5.588 (56% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,210
National
- Employment: 527,220 (#61 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $23,530
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#31. Receptionists and information clerks
Fresno, CA
- Employment: 2,230
- Employment per 1,000: 5.752 (20% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,050
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: 2,230
- Employment per 1,000: 5.752 (20% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,050
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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#30. Nursing assistants
Fresno, CA
- Employment: 2,330
- Employment per 1,000: 6 (38% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,280
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: 2,330
- Employment per 1,000: 6 (38% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,280
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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#29. Eligibility interviewers, government programs
Fresno, CA
- Employment: 2,440
- Employment per 1,000: 6.285 (560% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $47,270
National
- Employment: 139,780 (#186 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $47,110
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 2,440
- Employment per 1,000: 6.285 (560% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $47,270
National
- Employment: 139,780 (#186 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $47,110
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#28. Middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education
Fresno, CA
- Employment: 2,510
- Employment per 1,000: 6.465 (53% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $70,860
National
- Employment: 622,330 (#54 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $63,550
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 2,510
- Employment per 1,000: 6.465 (53% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $70,860
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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#27. Security guards
Fresno, CA
- Employment: 2,570
- Employment per 1,000: 6.62 (14% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,540
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: 2,570
- Employment per 1,000: 6.62 (14% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,540
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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#26. Cooks, restaurant
Fresno, CA
- Employment: 2,640
- Employment per 1,000: 6.816 (29% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,570
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: 2,640
- Employment per 1,000: 6.816 (29% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,570
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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#25. Light truck drivers
Fresno, CA
- Employment: 2,660
- Employment per 1,000: 6.848 (9% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,770
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: 2,660
- Employment per 1,000: 6.848 (9% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,770
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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#24. Packers and packagers, hand
Fresno, CA
- Employment: 2,790
- Employment per 1,000: 7.204 (67% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,190
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: 2,790
- Employment per 1,000: 7.204 (67% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,190
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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#23. Substitute teachers, short-term
Fresno, CA
- Employment: 2,910
- Employment per 1,000: 7.498 (88% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,190
National
- Employment: 587,120 (#57 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $32,460
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 2,910
- Employment per 1,000: 7.498 (88% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,190
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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#22. First-line supervisors of retail sales workers
Fresno, CA
- Employment: 2,920
- Employment per 1,000: 7.536 (6% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $43,520
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: 2,920
- Employment per 1,000: 7.536 (6% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $43,520
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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#21. Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products
Fresno, CA
- Employment: 2,990
- Employment per 1,000: 7.709 (16% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $70,380
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: 2,990
- Employment per 1,000: 7.709 (16% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $70,380
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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#20. Maintenance and repair workers, general
Fresno, CA
- Employment: 3,160
- Employment per 1,000: 8.148 (16% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,980
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: 3,160
- Employment per 1,000: 8.148 (16% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,980
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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#19. First-line supervisors of office and administrative support workers
Fresno, CA
- Employment: 3,270
- Employment per 1,000: 8.417 (17% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $59,150
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: 3,270
- Employment per 1,000: 8.417 (17% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $59,150
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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#18. Medical assistants
Fresno, CA
- Employment: 3,320
- Employment per 1,000: 8.552 (76% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,290
National
- Employment: 712,430 (#36 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $35,720
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 3,320
- Employment per 1,000: 8.552 (76% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,290
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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#17. Elementary school teachers, except special education
Fresno, CA
- Employment: 3,710
- Employment per 1,000: 9.569 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $80,970
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: 3,710
- Employment per 1,000: 9.569 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $80,970
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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#16. Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks
Fresno, CA
- Employment: 4,070
- Employment per 1,000: 10.503 (2% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $44,940
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: 4,070
- Employment per 1,000: 10.503 (2% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $44,940
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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#15. General and operations managers
Fresno, CA
- Employment: 4,190
- Employment per 1,000: 10.803 (34% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $110,640
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: 4,190
- Employment per 1,000: 10.803 (34% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $110,640
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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#14. Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive
Fresno, CA
- Employment: 4,250
- Employment per 1,000: 10.961 (21% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,820
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: 4,250
- Employment per 1,000: 10.961 (21% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,820
National
- Employment: 2,038,340 (#12 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $39,180
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#13. Waiters and waitresses
Fresno, CA
- Employment: 4,480
- Employment per 1,000: 11.537 (34% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,330
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: 4,480
- Employment per 1,000: 11.537 (34% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,330
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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#12. Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners
Fresno, CA
- Employment: 4,770
- Employment per 1,000: 12.291 (16% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,190
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: 4,770
- Employment per 1,000: 12.291 (16% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,190
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. Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers
Fresno, CA
- Employment: 4,780
- Employment per 1,000: 12.315 (3% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $44,290
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: 4,780
- Employment per 1,000: 12.315 (3% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $44,290
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. Customer service representatives
Fresno, CA
- Employment: 5,200
- Employment per 1,000: 13.416 (33% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,500
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: 5,200
- Employment per 1,000: 13.416 (33% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,500
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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#9. Stockers and order fillers
Fresno, CA
- Employment: 6,610
- Employment per 1,000: 17.031 (17% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,590
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: 6,610
- Employment per 1,000: 17.031 (17% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,590
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
Fresno, CA
- Employment: 7,640
- Employment per 1,000: 19.689 (3% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $105,880
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: 7,640
- Employment per 1,000: 19.689 (3% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $105,880
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. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary
Fresno, CA
- Employment: 7,900
- Employment per 1,000: 20.359 (122% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,860
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: 7,900
- Employment per 1,000: 20.359 (122% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,860
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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#6. Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand
Fresno, CA
- Employment: 8,110
- Employment per 1,000: 20.903 (4% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,290
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: 8,110
- Employment per 1,000: 20.903 (4% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,290
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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#5. Retail salespersons
Fresno, CA
- Employment: 8,220
- Employment per 1,000: 21.202 (28% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,410
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: 8,220
- Employment per 1,000: 21.202 (28% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,410
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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#4. Office clerks, general
Fresno, CA
- Employment: 8,430
- Employment per 1,000: 21.719 (8% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,340
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: 8,430
- Employment per 1,000: 21.719 (8% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,340
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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#3. Fast food and counter workers
Fresno, CA
- Employment: 11,230
- Employment per 1,000: 28.941 (6% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,400
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: 11,230
- Employment per 1,000: 28.941 (6% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,400
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
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#2. Cashiers
Fresno, CA
- Employment: 11,850
- Employment per 1,000: 30.558 (25% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,650
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: 11,850
- Employment per 1,000: 30.558 (25% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,650
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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#1. Farmworkers and laborers, crop, nursery, and greenhouse
Fresno, CA
- Employment: 25,480
- Employment per 1,000: 65.695 (3165% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,710
National
- Employment: 295,520 (#109 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $27,780
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 25,480
- Employment per 1,000: 65.695 (3165% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,710
National
- Employment: 295,520 (#109 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $27,780
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
