Most common jobs in Greensboro
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January 11, 2021
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Most common jobs in Greensboro
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 Greensboro 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 Greensboro are the most common.
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#50. Cooks, fast food
Greensboro-High Point, NC
- Employment: 1,610
- Employment per 1,000: 4.408 (23% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $19,640
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: 1,610
- Employment per 1,000: 4.408 (23% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $19,640
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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#49. Helpers--production workers
Greensboro-High Point, NC
- Employment: 1,650
- Employment per 1,000: 4.504 (118% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,550
National
- Employment: 303,030 (#107 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $30,540
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 1,650
- Employment per 1,000: 4.504 (118% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,550
National
- Employment: 303,030 (#107 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $30,540
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#48. Sewing machine operators
Greensboro-High Point, NC
- Employment: 1,670
- Employment per 1,000: 4.581 (404% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,920
National
- Employment: 133,410 (#194 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $28,000
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 1,670
- Employment per 1,000: 4.581 (404% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,920
National
- Employment: 133,410 (#194 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $28,000
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#47. Police and sheriff's patrol officers
Greensboro-High Point, NC
- Employment: 1,700
- Employment per 1,000: 4.652 (3% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $48,910
National
- Employment: 665,280 (#43 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $67,600
- Entry level education requirements: nan
- Employment: 1,700
- Employment per 1,000: 4.652 (3% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $48,910
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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#46. Passenger vehicle drivers, except bus drivers, transit and intercity
Greensboro-High Point, NC
- Employment: 1,730
- Employment per 1,000: 4.727 (1% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,450
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: 1,730
- Employment per 1,000: 4.727 (1% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,450
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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#45. Automotive service technicians and mechanics
Greensboro-High Point, NC
- Employment: 1,740
- Employment per 1,000: 4.759 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $41,050
National
- Employment: 655,330 (#45 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $44,890
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 1,740
- Employment per 1,000: 4.759 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $41,050
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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#43 (tie). Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education
Greensboro-High Point, NC
- Employment: 1,750
- Employment per 1,000: 4.789 (32% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $50,050
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: 1,750
- Employment per 1,000: 4.789 (32% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $50,050
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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#43 (tie). Computer user support specialists
Greensboro-High Point, NC
- Employment: 1,750
- Employment per 1,000: 4.779 (8% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $50,270
National
- Employment: 647,330 (#47 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $56,550
- Entry level education requirements: Some college, no degree
- Employment: 1,750
- Employment per 1,000: 4.779 (8% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $50,270
National
- Employment: 647,330 (#47 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $56,550
- Entry level education requirements: Some college, no degree
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#42. Construction laborers
Greensboro-High Point, NC
- Employment: 1,800
- Employment per 1,000: 4.921 (29% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,090
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: 1,800
- Employment per 1,000: 4.921 (29% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,090
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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#40 (tie). Human resources specialists
Greensboro-High Point, NC
- Employment: 1,860
- Employment per 1,000: 5.102 (18% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $59,750
National
- Employment: 633,040 (#50 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $67,760
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 1,860
- Employment per 1,000: 5.102 (18% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $59,750
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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#40 (tie). Software developers and software quality assurance analysts and testers
Greensboro-High Point, NC
- Employment: 1,860
- Employment per 1,000: 5.076 (47% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $99,300
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: 1,860
- Employment per 1,000: 5.076 (47% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $99,300
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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#39. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary
Greensboro-High Point, NC
- Employment: 1,900
- Employment per 1,000: 5.201 (43% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,140
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: 1,900
- Employment per 1,000: 5.201 (43% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,140
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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#38. Security guards
Greensboro-High Point, NC
- Employment: 1,940
- Employment per 1,000: 5.312 (31% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,000
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: 1,940
- Employment per 1,000: 5.312 (31% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,000
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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#37. Middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education
Greensboro-High Point, NC
- Employment: 2,060
- Employment per 1,000: 5.636 (33% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $49,170
National
- Employment: 622,330 (#54 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $63,550
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 2,060
- Employment per 1,000: 5.636 (33% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $49,170
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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#36. Electricians
Greensboro-High Point, NC
- Employment: 2,090
- Employment per 1,000: 5.717 (22% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $45,990
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: 2,090
- Employment per 1,000: 5.717 (22% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $45,990
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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#35. Maids and housekeeping cleaners
Greensboro-High Point, NC
- Employment: 2,130
- Employment per 1,000: 5.822 (8% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $20,790
National
- Employment: 926,960 (#31 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $26,810
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 2,130
- Employment per 1,000: 5.822 (8% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $20,790
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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#34. First-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers
Greensboro-High Point, NC
- Employment: 2,140
- Employment per 1,000: 5.863 (38% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $62,420
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: 2,140
- Employment per 1,000: 5.863 (38% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $62,420
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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#33. Driver/sales workers
Greensboro-High Point, NC
- Employment: 2,150
- Employment per 1,000: 5.883 (94% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,580
National
- Employment: 444,660 (#67 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $30,230
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 2,150
- Employment per 1,000: 5.883 (94% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,580
National
- Employment: 444,660 (#67 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $30,230
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#32. Landscaping and groundskeeping workers
Greensboro-High Point, NC
- Employment: 2,270
- Employment per 1,000: 6.204 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,120
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: 2,270
- Employment per 1,000: 6.204 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,120
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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#31. Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers
Greensboro-High Point, NC
- Employment: 2,390
- Employment per 1,000: 6.541 (67% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,310
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: 2,390
- Employment per 1,000: 6.541 (67% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,310
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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#30. Light truck drivers
Greensboro-High Point, NC
- Employment: 2,400
- Employment per 1,000: 6.568 (5% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,290
National
- Employment: 923,050 (#32 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $38,520
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 2,400
- Employment per 1,000: 6.568 (5% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,290
National
- Employment: 923,050 (#32 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $38,520
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#29. First-line supervisors of production and operating workers
Greensboro-High Point, NC
- Employment: 2,430
- Employment per 1,000: 6.642 (55% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $58,880
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: 2,430
- Employment per 1,000: 6.642 (55% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $58,880
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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#28. Sales representatives of services, except advertising, insurance, financial services, and travel
Greensboro-High Point, NC
- Employment: 2,560
- Employment per 1,000: 7.004 (1% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $60,060
National
- Employment: 1,039,670 (#27 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $66,760
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 2,560
- Employment per 1,000: 7.004 (1% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $60,060
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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#27. Industrial truck and tractor operators
Greensboro-High Point, NC
- Employment: 2,620
- Employment per 1,000: 7.156 (67% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,920
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: 2,620
- Employment per 1,000: 7.156 (67% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,920
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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#26. Accountants and auditors
Greensboro-High Point, NC
- Employment: 2,840
- Employment per 1,000: 7.772 (11% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $82,070
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: 2,840
- Employment per 1,000: 7.772 (11% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $82,070
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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#25. Shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks
Greensboro-High Point, NC
- Employment: 2,870
- Employment per 1,000: 7.862 (64% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,190
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: 2,870
- Employment per 1,000: 7.862 (64% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,190
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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#23 (tie). First-line supervisors of retail sales workers
Greensboro-High Point, NC
- Employment: 2,930
- Employment per 1,000: 8.02 (1% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $52,110
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: 2,930
- Employment per 1,000: 8.02 (1% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $52,110
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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#23 (tie). First-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers
Greensboro-High Point, NC
- Employment: 2,930
- Employment per 1,000: 8.007 (16% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,800
National
- Employment: 1,011,100 (#30 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $36,960
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 2,930
- Employment per 1,000: 8.007 (16% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,800
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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#22. Receptionists and information clerks
Greensboro-High Point, NC
- Employment: 2,960
- Employment per 1,000: 8.097 (12% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,950
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: 2,960
- Employment per 1,000: 8.097 (12% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,950
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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#21. Elementary school teachers, except special education
Greensboro-High Point, NC
- Employment: 2,990
- Employment per 1,000: 8.169 (16% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $49,550
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: 2,990
- Employment per 1,000: 8.169 (16% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $49,550
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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#20. Packers and packagers, hand
Greensboro-High Point, NC
- Employment: 3,050
- Employment per 1,000: 8.35 (94% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,440
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: 3,050
- Employment per 1,000: 8.35 (94% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,440
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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#18 (tie). Maintenance and repair workers, general
Greensboro-High Point, NC
- Employment: 3,870
- Employment per 1,000: 10.581 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,750
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: 3,870
- Employment per 1,000: 10.581 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,750
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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#18 (tie). First-line supervisors of office and administrative support workers
Greensboro-High Point, NC
- Employment: 3,870
- Employment per 1,000: 10.58 (4% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $55,640
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: 3,870
- Employment per 1,000: 10.58 (4% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $55,640
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. Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks
Greensboro-High Point, NC
- Employment: 3,910
- Employment per 1,000: 10.702 (4% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,490
National
- Employment: 1,512,660 (#14 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $42,960
- Entry level education requirements: Some college, no degree
- Employment: 3,910
- Employment per 1,000: 10.702 (4% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,490
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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#16. Cooks, restaurant
Greensboro-High Point, NC
- Employment: 4,010
- Employment per 1,000: 10.979 (15% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,540
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: 4,010
- Employment per 1,000: 10.979 (15% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,540
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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#15. Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive
Greensboro-High Point, NC
- Employment: 4,100
- Employment per 1,000: 11.226 (19% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,270
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: 4,100
- Employment per 1,000: 11.226 (19% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,270
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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#14. Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products
Greensboro-High Point, NC
- Employment: 4,430
- Employment per 1,000: 12.134 (33% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $70,130
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: 4,430
- Employment per 1,000: 12.134 (33% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $70,130
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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#13. Nursing assistants
Greensboro-High Point, NC
- Employment: 4,470
- Employment per 1,000: 12.238 (27% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,480
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: 4,470
- Employment per 1,000: 12.238 (27% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,480
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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#12. General and operations managers
Greensboro-High Point, NC
- Employment: 4,650
- Employment per 1,000: 12.73 (22% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $125,710
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: 4,650
- Employment per 1,000: 12.73 (22% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $125,710
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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#11. Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners
Greensboro-High Point, NC
- Employment: 4,850
- Employment per 1,000: 13.261 (9% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,770
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: 4,850
- Employment per 1,000: 13.261 (9% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,770
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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#10. Stockers and order fillers
Greensboro-High Point, NC
- Employment: 5,790
- Employment per 1,000: 15.831 (9% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,150
National
- Employment: 2,135,850 (#11 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,660
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 5,790
- Employment per 1,000: 15.831 (9% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,150
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
42 / 50
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#9. Waiters and waitresses
Greensboro-High Point, NC
- Employment: 6,110
- Employment per 1,000: 16.71 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $19,820
National
- Employment: 2,579,020 (#8 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $26,800
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 6,110
- Employment per 1,000: 16.71 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $19,820
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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#8. Registered nurses
Greensboro-High Point, NC
- Employment: 6,140
- Employment per 1,000: 16.805 (17% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $68,300
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: 6,140
- Employment per 1,000: 16.805 (17% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $68,300
National
- Employment: 2,982,280 (#4 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $77,460
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
44 / 50
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#7. Office clerks, general
Greensboro-High Point, NC
- Employment: 7,250
- Employment per 1,000: 19.841 (1% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,210
National
- Employment: 2,956,060 (#5 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $36,360
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 7,250
- Employment per 1,000: 19.841 (1% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,210
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
45 / 50
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#6. Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers
Greensboro-High Point, NC
- Employment: 7,800
- Employment per 1,000: 21.357 (69% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $49,060
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: 7,800
- Employment per 1,000: 21.357 (69% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $49,060
National
- Employment: 1,856,130 (#13 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $46,850
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
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#5. Customer service representatives
Greensboro-High Point, NC
- Employment: 9,030
- Employment per 1,000: 24.712 (24% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,500
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: 9,030
- Employment per 1,000: 24.712 (24% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,500
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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#4. Cashiers
Greensboro-High Point, NC
- Employment: 9,480
- Employment per 1,000: 25.947 (6% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $20,840
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: 9,480
- Employment per 1,000: 25.947 (6% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $20,840
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
48 / 50
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#3. Fast food and counter workers
Greensboro-High Point, NC
- Employment: 10,640
- Employment per 1,000: 29.123 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $19,680
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: 10,640
- Employment per 1,000: 29.123 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $19,680
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. Retail salespersons
Greensboro-High Point, NC
- Employment: 11,950
- Employment per 1,000: 32.71 (11% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,880
National
- Employment: 4,317,950 (#1 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,360
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 11,950
- Employment per 1,000: 32.71 (11% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,880
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. Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand
Greensboro-High Point, NC
- Employment: 12,930
- Employment per 1,000: 35.377 (76% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,970
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: 12,930
- Employment per 1,000: 35.377 (76% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,970
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
