Most common jobs in Harrisburg
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January 11, 2021
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Most common jobs in Harrisburg
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 Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg are the most common.
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#50. Police and sheriff's patrol officers
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA
- Employment: 1,390
- Employment per 1,000: 4.221 (7% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $73,110
National
- Employment: 665,280 (#43 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $67,600
- Entry level education requirements: nan
- Employment: 1,390
- Employment per 1,000: 4.221 (7% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $73,110
National
- Employment: 665,280 (#43 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $67,600
- Entry level education requirements: nan
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#49. Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA
- Employment: 1,420
- Employment per 1,000: 4.312 (64% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,910
National
- Employment: 385,960 (#86 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $31,530
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 1,420
- Employment per 1,000: 4.312 (64% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,910
National
- Employment: 385,960 (#86 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $31,530
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
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#48. Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA
- Employment: 1,450
- Employment per 1,000: 4.387 (38% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $56,350
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: 1,450
- Employment per 1,000: 4.387 (38% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $56,350
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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#47. Maids and housekeeping cleaners
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA
- Employment: 1,480
- Employment per 1,000: 4.477 (29% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,720
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: 1,480
- Employment per 1,000: 4.477 (29% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,720
National
- Employment: 926,960 (#31 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $26,810
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#46. Market research analysts and marketing specialists
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA
- Employment: 1,500
- Employment per 1,000: 4.549 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $64,960
National
- Employment: 678,500 (#42 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $71,570
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 1,500
- Employment per 1,000: 4.549 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $64,960
National
- Employment: 678,500 (#42 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $71,570
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#44 (tie). Passenger vehicle drivers, except bus drivers, transit and intercity
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA
- Employment: 1,550
- Employment per 1,000: 4.714 (1% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,580
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: 1,550
- Employment per 1,000: 4.714 (1% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,580
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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#44 (tie). Middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA
- Employment: 1,550
- Employment per 1,000: 4.691 (11% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $61,950
National
- Employment: 622,330 (#54 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $63,550
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 1,550
- Employment per 1,000: 4.691 (11% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $61,950
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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#43. Claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA
- Employment: 1,560
- Employment per 1,000: 4.729 (141% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $64,570
National
- Employment: 287,960 (#112 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $68,940
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 1,560
- Employment per 1,000: 4.729 (141% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $64,570
National
- Employment: 287,960 (#112 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $68,940
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#42. Packers and packagers, hand
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA
- Employment: 1,660
- Employment per 1,000: 5.032 (17% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,720
National
- Employment: 633,640 (#49 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $27,680
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 1,660
- Employment per 1,000: 5.032 (17% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,720
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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#41. Medical assistants
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA
- Employment: 1,680
- Employment per 1,000: 5.091 (5% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,980
National
- Employment: 712,430 (#36 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $35,720
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 1,680
- Employment per 1,000: 5.091 (5% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,980
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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#40. Human resources specialists
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA
- Employment: 1,700
- Employment per 1,000: 5.157 (20% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $62,710
National
- Employment: 633,040 (#50 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $67,760
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 1,700
- Employment per 1,000: 5.157 (20% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $62,710
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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#38 (tie). Landscaping and groundskeeping workers
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA
- Employment: 1,710
- Employment per 1,000: 5.186 (17% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,790
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: 1,710
- Employment per 1,000: 5.186 (17% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,790
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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#38 (tie). Automotive service technicians and mechanics
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA
- Employment: 1,710
- Employment per 1,000: 5.183 (16% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $45,040
National
- Employment: 655,330 (#45 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $44,890
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 1,710
- Employment per 1,000: 5.183 (16% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $45,040
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 (tie). Lawyers
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA
- Employment: 1,790
- Employment per 1,000: 5.431 (21% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $112,840
National
- Employment: 657,170 (#44 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $145,300
- Entry level education requirements: Doctoral or professional degree
- Employment: 1,790
- Employment per 1,000: 5.431 (21% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $112,840
National
- Employment: 657,170 (#44 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $145,300
- Entry level education requirements: Doctoral or professional degree
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#36 (tie). Teaching assistants, except postsecondary
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA
- Employment: 1,790
- Employment per 1,000: 5.434 (41% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,760
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: 1,790
- Employment per 1,000: 5.434 (41% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,760
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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#35. Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA
- Employment: 1,800
- Employment per 1,000: 5.469 (15% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $51,820
National
- Employment: 697,510 (#40 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $48,500
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 1,800
- Employment per 1,000: 5.469 (15% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $51,820
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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#34. Bartenders
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA
- Employment: 1,850
- Employment per 1,000: 5.6 (27% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,010
National
- Employment: 646,850 (#48 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $28,000
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 1,850
- Employment per 1,000: 5.6 (27% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,010
National
- Employment: 646,850 (#48 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $28,000
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#33. First-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA
- Employment: 1,950
- Employment per 1,000: 5.915 (14% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,570
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: 1,950
- Employment per 1,000: 5.915 (14% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,570
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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#32. Computer systems analysts
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA
- Employment: 1,960
- Employment per 1,000: 5.94 (48% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $97,980
National
- Employment: 589,060 (#56 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $96,160
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 1,960
- Employment per 1,000: 5.94 (48% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $97,980
National
- Employment: 589,060 (#56 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $96,160
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#31. Sales representatives of services, except advertising, insurance, financial services, and travel
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA
- Employment: 2,030
- Employment per 1,000: 6.159 (13% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $61,270
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: 2,030
- Employment per 1,000: 6.159 (13% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $61,270
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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#30. First-line supervisors of transportation and material moving workers, except aircraft cargo handling supervisors
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA
- Employment: 2,160
- Employment per 1,000: 6.563 (112% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $58,460
National
- Employment: 455,390 (#66 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $57,840
- Entry level education requirements: nan
- Employment: 2,160
- Employment per 1,000: 6.563 (112% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $58,460
National
- Employment: 455,390 (#66 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $57,840
- Entry level education requirements: nan
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#29. Shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA
- Employment: 2,340
- Employment per 1,000: 7.098 (48% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,250
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: 2,340
- Employment per 1,000: 7.098 (48% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,250
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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#28. Receptionists and information clerks
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA
- Employment: 2,390
- Employment per 1,000: 7.251 (1% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,940
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: 2,390
- Employment per 1,000: 7.251 (1% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,940
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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#27. Elementary school teachers, except special education
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA
- Employment: 2,480
- Employment per 1,000: 7.524 (23% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $60,970
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: 2,480
- Employment per 1,000: 7.524 (23% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $60,970
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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#25 (tie). Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA
- Employment: 2,520
- Employment per 1,000: 7.655 (16% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $76,800
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: 2,520
- Employment per 1,000: 7.655 (16% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $76,800
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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#25 (tie). Light truck drivers
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA
- Employment: 2,520
- Employment per 1,000: 7.641 (22% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,510
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: 2,520
- Employment per 1,000: 7.641 (22% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,510
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. First-line supervisors of retail sales workers
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA
- Employment: 2,560
- Employment per 1,000: 7.767 (3% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $55,760
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: 2,560
- Employment per 1,000: 7.767 (3% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $55,760
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. Security guards
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA
- Employment: 2,590
- Employment per 1,000: 7.845 (2% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,150
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: 2,590
- Employment per 1,000: 7.845 (2% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,150
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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#22. Software developers and software quality assurance analysts and testers
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA
- Employment: 2,650
- Employment per 1,000: 8.032 (16% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $86,340
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: 2,650
- Employment per 1,000: 8.032 (16% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $86,340
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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#21. Accountants and auditors
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA
- Employment: 2,860
- Employment per 1,000: 8.691 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $70,840
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: 2,860
- Employment per 1,000: 8.691 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $70,840
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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#20. Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA
- Employment: 3,040
- Employment per 1,000: 9.213 (11% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,600
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: 3,040
- Employment per 1,000: 9.213 (11% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,600
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. Cooks, restaurant
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA
- Employment: 3,080
- Employment per 1,000: 9.357 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,630
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: 3,080
- Employment per 1,000: 9.357 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,630
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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#18. Maintenance and repair workers, general
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA
- Employment: 3,110
- Employment per 1,000: 9.439 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $41,600
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: 3,110
- Employment per 1,000: 9.439 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $41,600
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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#17. Management analysts
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA
- Employment: 3,390
- Employment per 1,000: 10.289 (113% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $74,530
National
- Employment: 709,750 (#37 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $95,560
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 3,390
- Employment per 1,000: 10.289 (113% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $74,530
National
- Employment: 709,750 (#37 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $95,560
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#16. Nursing assistants
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA
- Employment: 3,670
- Employment per 1,000: 11.132 (15% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,660
National
- Employment: 1,419,920 (#17 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $30,720
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 3,670
- Employment per 1,000: 11.132 (15% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,660
National
- Employment: 1,419,920 (#17 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $30,720
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
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#15. Industrial truck and tractor operators
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA
- Employment: 4,300
- Employment per 1,000: 13.065 (205% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,180
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: 4,300
- Employment per 1,000: 13.065 (205% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,180
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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#14. General and operations managers
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA
- Employment: 4,580
- Employment per 1,000: 13.91 (15% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $123,320
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: 4,580
- Employment per 1,000: 13.91 (15% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $123,320
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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#13. First-line supervisors of office and administrative support workers
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA
- Employment: 4,610
- Employment per 1,000: 13.982 (38% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $61,000
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: 4,610
- Employment per 1,000: 13.982 (38% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $61,000
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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#12. Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA
- Employment: 4,880
- Employment per 1,000: 14.804 (1% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,070
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: 4,880
- Employment per 1,000: 14.804 (1% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,070
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. Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA
- Employment: 5,000
- Employment per 1,000: 15.161 (9% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,970
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: 5,000
- Employment per 1,000: 15.161 (9% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,970
National
- Employment: 2,038,340 (#12 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $39,180
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#10. Waiters and waitresses
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA
- Employment: 5,190
- Employment per 1,000: 15.751 (10% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,910
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: 5,190
- Employment per 1,000: 15.751 (10% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,910
National
- Employment: 2,579,020 (#8 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $26,800
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#9. Cashiers
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA
- Employment: 6,710
- Employment per 1,000: 20.376 (17% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,050
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: 6,710
- Employment per 1,000: 20.376 (17% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,050
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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#8. Stockers and order fillers
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA
- Employment: 7,690
- Employment per 1,000: 23.33 (60% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,540
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: 7,690
- Employment per 1,000: 23.33 (60% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,540
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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#7. Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA
- Employment: 7,800
- Employment per 1,000: 23.658 (87% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $48,400
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: 23.658 (87% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $48,400
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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#6. Customer service representatives
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA
- Employment: 7,910
- Employment per 1,000: 24.012 (21% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,380
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: 7,910
- Employment per 1,000: 24.012 (21% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,380
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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#5. Registered nurses
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA
- Employment: 8,630
- Employment per 1,000: 26.194 (29% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $73,760
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: 8,630
- Employment per 1,000: 26.194 (29% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $73,760
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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#4. Fast food and counter workers
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA
- Employment: 8,840
- Employment per 1,000: 26.814 (1% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $21,800
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: 8,840
- Employment per 1,000: 26.814 (1% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $21,800
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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#3. Office clerks, general
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA
- Employment: 9,070
- Employment per 1,000: 27.514 (37% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,750
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: 9,070
- Employment per 1,000: 27.514 (37% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,750
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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#2. Retail salespersons
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA
- Employment: 9,510
- Employment per 1,000: 28.847 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,230
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: 9,510
- Employment per 1,000: 28.847 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,230
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
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA
- Employment: 10,680
- Employment per 1,000: 32.421 (61% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,630
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: 10,680
- Employment per 1,000: 32.421 (61% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,630
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
