Most common jobs in Greenville
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January 11, 2021
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Most common jobs in Greenville
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 Greenville 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 Greenville are the most common.
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#50. Bill and account collectors
Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC
- Employment: 1,790
- Employment per 1,000: 4.268 (166% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,190
National
- Employment: 235,870 (#126 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $39,300
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 1,790
- Employment per 1,000: 4.268 (166% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,190
National
- Employment: 235,870 (#126 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $39,300
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#49. Medical secretaries and administrative assistants
Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC
- Employment: 1,800
- Employment per 1,000: 4.304 (5% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,560
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: 1,800
- Employment per 1,000: 4.304 (5% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,560
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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#48. Maids and housekeeping cleaners
Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC
- Employment: 1,840
- Employment per 1,000: 4.394 (30% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $21,350
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: 1,840
- Employment per 1,000: 4.394 (30% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $21,350
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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#47. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary
Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC
- Employment: 1,870
- Employment per 1,000: 4.481 (51% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,570
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: 1,870
- Employment per 1,000: 4.481 (51% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,570
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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#45 (tie). First-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers
Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC
- Employment: 1,890
- Employment per 1,000: 4.513 (6% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $67,350
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: 1,890
- Employment per 1,000: 4.513 (6% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $67,350
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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#45 (tie). Software developers and software quality assurance analysts and testers
Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC
- Employment: 1,890
- Employment per 1,000: 4.514 (53% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $96,040
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: 1,890
- Employment per 1,000: 4.514 (53% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $96,040
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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#44. Computer user support specialists
Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC
- Employment: 1,940
- Employment per 1,000: 4.648 (5% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $53,280
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: 1,940
- Employment per 1,000: 4.648 (5% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $53,280
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 (tie). Medical assistants
Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC
- Employment: 1,960
- Employment per 1,000: 4.683 (3% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,700
National
- Employment: 712,430 (#36 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $35,720
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 1,960
- Employment per 1,000: 4.683 (3% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,700
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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#42 (tie). Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses
Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC
- Employment: 1,960
- Employment per 1,000: 4.69 (1% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $41,580
National
- Employment: 697,510 (#40 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $48,500
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 1,960
- Employment per 1,000: 4.69 (1% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $41,580
National
- Employment: 697,510 (#40 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $48,500
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
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#40. Packers and packagers, hand
Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC
- Employment: 2,110
- Employment per 1,000: 5.045 (17% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,320
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: 2,110
- Employment per 1,000: 5.045 (17% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,320
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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#40. Automotive service technicians and mechanics
Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC
- Employment: 2,110
- Employment per 1,000: 5.052 (13% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,590
National
- Employment: 655,330 (#45 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $44,890
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 2,110
- Employment per 1,000: 5.052 (13% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,590
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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#40. Mechanical engineers
Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC
- Employment: 2,110
- Employment per 1,000: 5.053 (142% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $91,310
National
- Employment: 306,990 (#105 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $93,540
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 2,110
- Employment per 1,000: 5.053 (142% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $91,310
National
- Employment: 306,990 (#105 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $93,540
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#38. Food preparation workers
Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC
- Employment: 2,180
- Employment per 1,000: 5.22 (11% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,010
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: 2,180
- Employment per 1,000: 5.22 (11% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,010
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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#36 (tie). Shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks
Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC
- Employment: 2,210
- Employment per 1,000: 5.287 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,690
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: 2,210
- Employment per 1,000: 5.287 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,690
National
- Employment: 704,910 (#38 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $36,030
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#36 (tie). Industrial machinery mechanics
Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC
- Employment: 2,210
- Employment per 1,000: 5.292 (101% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $50,980
National
- Employment: 387,630 (#85 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $55,320
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 2,210
- Employment per 1,000: 5.292 (101% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $50,980
National
- Employment: 387,630 (#85 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $55,320
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#35. Industrial engineers
Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC
- Employment: 2,320
- Employment per 1,000: 5.556 (180% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $91,470
National
- Employment: 291,710 (#111 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $92,660
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 2,320
- Employment per 1,000: 5.556 (180% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $91,470
National
- Employment: 291,710 (#111 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $92,660
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#34. Substitute teachers, short-term
Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC
- Employment: 2,370
- Employment per 1,000: 5.659 (42% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,930
National
- Employment: 587,120 (#57 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $32,460
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 2,370
- Employment per 1,000: 5.659 (42% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,930
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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#33. Light truck drivers
Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC
- Employment: 2,530
- Employment per 1,000: 6.048 (4% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,940
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: 2,530
- Employment per 1,000: 6.048 (4% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,940
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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#32. Electricians
Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC
- Employment: 2,560
- Employment per 1,000: 6.108 (30% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $47,270
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: 2,560
- Employment per 1,000: 6.108 (30% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $47,270
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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#31. Receptionists and information clerks
Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC
- Employment: 2,620
- Employment per 1,000: 6.263 (13% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,180
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: 2,620
- Employment per 1,000: 6.263 (13% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,180
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. Sales representatives of services, except advertising, insurance, financial services, and travel
Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC
- Employment: 2,730
- Employment per 1,000: 6.514 (8% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $48,520
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: 2,730
- Employment per 1,000: 6.514 (8% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $48,520
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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#29. Landscaping and groundskeeping workers
Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC
- Employment: 2,780
- Employment per 1,000: 6.648 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,860
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: 2,780
- Employment per 1,000: 6.648 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,860
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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#28. Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education
Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC
- Employment: 2,810
- Employment per 1,000: 6.725 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $56,030
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: 2,810
- Employment per 1,000: 6.725 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $56,030
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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#27. Construction laborers
Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC
- Employment: 2,930
- Employment per 1,000: 7.006 (1% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,090
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: 2,930
- Employment per 1,000: 7.006 (1% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,090
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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#26. Accountants and auditors
Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC
- Employment: 3,090
- Employment per 1,000: 7.39 (15% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $73,600
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: 3,090
- Employment per 1,000: 7.39 (15% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $73,600
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. First-line supervisors of production and operating workers
Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC
- Employment: 3,190
- Employment per 1,000: 7.627 (78% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $65,230
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: 3,190
- Employment per 1,000: 7.627 (78% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $65,230
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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#24. First-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers
Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC
- Employment: 3,550
- Employment per 1,000: 8.495 (23% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,860
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: 3,550
- Employment per 1,000: 8.495 (23% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,860
National
- Employment: 1,011,100 (#30 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $36,960
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#23. First-line supervisors of retail sales workers
Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC
- Employment: 3,640
- Employment per 1,000: 8.699 (9% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,290
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: 3,640
- Employment per 1,000: 8.699 (9% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,290
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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#22. Nursing assistants
Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC
- Employment: 3,850
- Employment per 1,000: 9.197 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,250
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: 3,850
- Employment per 1,000: 9.197 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,250
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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#21. Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks
Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC
- Employment: 3,910
- Employment per 1,000: 9.34 (9% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,520
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: 9.34 (9% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,520
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 (tie). First-line supervisors of office and administrative support workers
Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC
- Employment: 4,150
- Employment per 1,000: 9.917 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $55,820
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: 4,150
- Employment per 1,000: 9.917 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $55,820
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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#19 (tie). Elementary school teachers, except special education
Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC
- Employment: 4,150
- Employment per 1,000: 9.93 (2% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $47,800
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: 4,150
- Employment per 1,000: 9.93 (2% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $47,800
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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#18. Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers
Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC
- Employment: 4,170
- Employment per 1,000: 9.97 (154% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,210
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: 4,170
- Employment per 1,000: 9.97 (154% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,210
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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#17. Cooks, restaurant
Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC
- Employment: 4,230
- Employment per 1,000: 10.097 (6% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,620
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: 4,230
- Employment per 1,000: 10.097 (6% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,620
National
- Employment: 1,401,890 (#20 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $28,700
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#16. Maintenance and repair workers, general
Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC
- Employment: 4,940
- Employment per 1,000: 11.813 (22% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,790
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: 4,940
- Employment per 1,000: 11.813 (22% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,790
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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#15. Machinists
Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC
- Employment: 5,100
- Employment per 1,000: 12.187 (367% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,620
National
- Employment: 383,470 (#87 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $46,120
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 5,100
- Employment per 1,000: 12.187 (367% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,620
National
- Employment: 383,470 (#87 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $46,120
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#14. Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers
Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC
- Employment: 5,280
- Employment per 1,000: 12.621 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,670
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: 5,280
- Employment per 1,000: 12.621 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,670
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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#13. Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products
Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC
- Employment: 5,460
- Employment per 1,000: 13.047 (43% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $64,620
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: 5,460
- Employment per 1,000: 13.047 (43% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $64,620
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
39 / 50
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#12. Stockers and order fillers
Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC
- Employment: 5,490
- Employment per 1,000: 13.131 (10% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,280
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: 5,490
- Employment per 1,000: 13.131 (10% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,280
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
40 / 50
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#11. Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners
Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC
- Employment: 6,260
- Employment per 1,000: 14.95 (2% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,380
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: 6,260
- Employment per 1,000: 14.95 (2% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,380
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
41 / 50
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#10. Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive
Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC
- Employment: 6,410
- Employment per 1,000: 15.327 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,940
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: 6,410
- Employment per 1,000: 15.327 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,940
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
42 / 50
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#9. Waiters and waitresses
Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC
- Employment: 6,940
- Employment per 1,000: 16.589 (6% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $20,090
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: 6,940
- Employment per 1,000: 16.589 (6% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $20,090
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
43 / 50
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#8. Office clerks, general
Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC
- Employment: 7,080
- Employment per 1,000: 16.927 (16% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,440
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: 7,080
- Employment per 1,000: 16.927 (16% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,440
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
44 / 50
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#7. General and operations managers
Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC
- Employment: 7,330
- Employment per 1,000: 17.514 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $98,330
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: 7,330
- Employment per 1,000: 17.514 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $98,330
National
- Employment: 2,400,280 (#9 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $123,030
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
45 / 50
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#6. Registered nurses
Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC
- Employment: 9,040
- Employment per 1,000: 21.603 (6% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $63,060
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: 9,040
- Employment per 1,000: 21.603 (6% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $63,060
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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#5. Cashiers
Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC
- Employment: 10,480
- Employment per 1,000: 25.038 (2% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $21,220
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: 10,480
- Employment per 1,000: 25.038 (2% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $21,220
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
47 / 50
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#4. Customer service representatives
Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC
- Employment: 11,270
- Employment per 1,000: 26.943 (36% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,050
National
- Employment: 2,919,230 (#7 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $37,320
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 11,270
- Employment per 1,000: 26.943 (36% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,050
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
48 / 50
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#3. Retail salespersons
Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC
- Employment: 12,780
- Employment per 1,000: 30.536 (4% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,490
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: 12,780
- Employment per 1,000: 30.536 (4% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,490
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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#2. Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand
Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC
- Employment: 14,790
- Employment per 1,000: 35.336 (76% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,150
National
- Employment: 2,953,170 (#6 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $32,130
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 14,790
- Employment per 1,000: 35.336 (76% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,150
National
- Employment: 2,953,170 (#6 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $32,130
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#1. Fast food and counter workers
Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC
- Employment: 15,230
- Employment per 1,000: 36.404 (34% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $19,020
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: 15,230
- Employment per 1,000: 36.404 (34% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $19,020
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
