Most common jobs in Hartford
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January 11, 2021
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Most common jobs in Hartford
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 Hartford 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 Hartford are the most common.
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#50. Medical assistants
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT
- Employment: 2,660
- Employment per 1,000: 4.546 (6% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $41,050
National
- Employment: 712,430 (#36 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $35,720
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 2,660
- Employment per 1,000: 4.546 (6% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $41,050
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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#49. Insurance sales agents
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT
- Employment: 2,670
- Employment per 1,000: 4.573 (64% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $67,510
National
- Employment: 410,050 (#78 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $67,780
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 2,670
- Employment per 1,000: 4.573 (64% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $67,510
National
- Employment: 410,050 (#78 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $67,780
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#48. Claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT
- Employment: 2,700
- Employment per 1,000: 4.617 (135% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $82,660
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: 2,700
- Employment per 1,000: 4.617 (135% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $82,660
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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#47. Executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT
- Employment: 2,730
- Employment per 1,000: 4.681 (27% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $69,210
National
- Employment: 542,690 (#60 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $62,920
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 2,730
- Employment per 1,000: 4.681 (27% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $69,210
National
- Employment: 542,690 (#60 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $62,920
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#46. Sales representatives of services, except advertising, insurance, financial services, and travel
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT
- Employment: 2,740
- Employment per 1,000: 4.691 (34% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $67,260
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: 2,740
- Employment per 1,000: 4.691 (34% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $67,260
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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#45. Sales managers
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT
- Employment: 2,750
- Employment per 1,000: 4.705 (72% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $142,230
National
- Employment: 402,600 (#81 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $141,690
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 2,750
- Employment per 1,000: 4.705 (72% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $142,230
National
- Employment: 402,600 (#81 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $141,690
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#44. Human resources specialists
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT
- Employment: 2,850
- Employment per 1,000: 4.886 (13% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $69,040
National
- Employment: 633,040 (#50 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $67,760
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 2,850
- Employment per 1,000: 4.886 (13% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $69,040
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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#43. Social and human service assistants
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT
- Employment: 3,040
- Employment per 1,000: 5.2 (89% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,760
National
- Employment: 404,450 (#80 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $37,050
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 3,040
- Employment per 1,000: 5.2 (89% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,760
National
- Employment: 404,450 (#80 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $37,050
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#42. First-line supervisors of production and operating workers
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT
- Employment: 3,050
- Employment per 1,000: 5.218 (21% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $76,570
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: 3,050
- Employment per 1,000: 5.218 (21% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $76,570
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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#41. Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT
- Employment: 3,070
- Employment per 1,000: 5.249 (11% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $56,940
National
- Employment: 697,510 (#40 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $48,500
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 3,070
- Employment per 1,000: 5.249 (11% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $56,940
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. Food preparation workers
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT
- Employment: 3,110
- Employment per 1,000: 5.318 (10% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,160
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: 3,110
- Employment per 1,000: 5.318 (10% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,160
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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#39. Childcare workers
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT
- Employment: 3,170
- Employment per 1,000: 5.435 (42% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,260
National
- Employment: 561,520 (#59 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $25,510
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 3,170
- Employment per 1,000: 5.435 (42% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,260
National
- Employment: 561,520 (#59 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $25,510
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#38. Lawyers
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT
- Employment: 3,330
- Employment per 1,000: 5.702 (27% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $150,220
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: 3,330
- Employment per 1,000: 5.702 (27% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $150,220
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). Management analysts
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT
- Employment: 3,520
- Employment per 1,000: 6.026 (25% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $96,900
National
- Employment: 709,750 (#37 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $95,560
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 3,520
- Employment per 1,000: 6.026 (25% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $96,900
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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#36 (tie). Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT
- Employment: 3,520
- Employment per 1,000: 6.028 (53% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $51,640
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: 3,520
- Employment per 1,000: 6.028 (53% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $51,640
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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#35. Security guards
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT
- Employment: 3,820
- Employment per 1,000: 6.541 (15% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,440
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: 3,820
- Employment per 1,000: 6.541 (15% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,440
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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#34. Receptionists and information clerks
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT
- Employment: 3,870
- Employment per 1,000: 6.624 (8% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,260
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: 3,870
- Employment per 1,000: 6.624 (8% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,260
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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#33. Landscaping and groundskeeping workers
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT
- Employment: 3,880
- Employment per 1,000: 6.651 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,350
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: 3,880
- Employment per 1,000: 6.651 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,350
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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#32. Machinists
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT
- Employment: 3,940
- Employment per 1,000: 6.74 (158% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $53,460
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: 3,940
- Employment per 1,000: 6.74 (158% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $53,460
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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#31. Computer user support specialists
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT
- Employment: 3,990
- Employment per 1,000: 6.831 (55% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $60,370
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: 3,990
- Employment per 1,000: 6.831 (55% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $60,370
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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#30. Computer systems analysts
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT
- Employment: 4,010
- Employment per 1,000: 6.867 (71% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $93,300
National
- Employment: 589,060 (#56 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $96,160
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 4,010
- Employment per 1,000: 6.867 (71% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $93,300
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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#29. Maintenance and repair workers, general
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT
- Employment: 4,030
- Employment per 1,000: 6.906 (29% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $48,690
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: 4,030
- Employment per 1,000: 6.906 (29% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $48,690
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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#28. First-line supervisors of retail sales workers
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT
- Employment: 4,120
- Employment per 1,000: 7.056 (12% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $49,090
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: 4,120
- Employment per 1,000: 7.056 (12% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $49,090
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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#27. Cooks, restaurant
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT
- Employment: 4,150
- Employment per 1,000: 7.112 (25% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,570
National
- Employment: 1,401,890 (#20 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $28,700
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 4,150
- Employment per 1,000: 7.112 (25% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,570
National
- Employment: 1,401,890 (#20 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $28,700
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#26. Computer and information systems managers
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT
- Employment: 4,360
- Employment per 1,000: 7.472 (153% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $143,460
National
- Employment: 433,960 (#71 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $156,390
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 4,360
- Employment per 1,000: 7.472 (153% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $143,460
National
- Employment: 433,960 (#71 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $156,390
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#25. Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT
- Employment: 4,540
- Employment per 1,000: 7.775 (15% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $69,940
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: 4,540
- Employment per 1,000: 7.775 (15% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $69,940
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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#24. Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT
- Employment: 4,570
- Employment per 1,000: 7.82 (38% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $51,030
National
- Employment: 1,856,130 (#13 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $46,850
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 4,570
- Employment per 1,000: 7.82 (38% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $51,030
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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#23. Elementary school teachers, except special education
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT
- Employment: 4,770
- Employment per 1,000: 8.171 (16% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $77,040
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: 4,770
- Employment per 1,000: 8.171 (16% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $77,040
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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#22. Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT
- Employment: 4,810
- Employment per 1,000: 8.235 (17% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $76,010
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: 4,810
- Employment per 1,000: 8.235 (17% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $76,010
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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#21. Light truck drivers
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT
- Employment: 4,820
- Employment per 1,000: 8.245 (31% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,150
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: 4,820
- Employment per 1,000: 8.245 (31% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,150
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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#20. Passenger vehicle drivers, except bus drivers, transit and intercity
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT
- Employment: 4,950
- Employment per 1,000: 8.48 (78% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,440
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: 4,950
- Employment per 1,000: 8.48 (78% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,440
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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#19. Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT
- Employment: 5,800
- Employment per 1,000: 9.932 (4% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $48,510
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: 5,800
- Employment per 1,000: 9.932 (4% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $48,510
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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#18. Accountants and auditors
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT
- Employment: 5,920
- Employment per 1,000: 10.139 (16% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $78,420
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: 5,920
- Employment per 1,000: 10.139 (16% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $78,420
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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#17. Stockers and order fillers
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT
- Employment: 6,680
- Employment per 1,000: 11.441 (21% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,130
National
- Employment: 2,135,850 (#11 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,660
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 6,680
- Employment per 1,000: 11.441 (21% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,130
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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#16. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT
- Employment: 7,300
- Employment per 1,000: 12.5 (36% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,690
National
- Employment: 1,346,910 (#21 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,640
- Entry level education requirements: Some college, no degree
- Employment: 7,300
- Employment per 1,000: 12.5 (36% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,690
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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#15. Financial managers
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT
- Employment: 7,470
- Employment per 1,000: 12.788 (187% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $151,430
National
- Employment: 654,790 (#46 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $147,530
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 7,470
- Employment per 1,000: 12.788 (187% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $151,430
National
- Employment: 654,790 (#46 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $147,530
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#14. Software developers and software quality assurance analysts and testers
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT
- Employment: 7,500
- Employment per 1,000: 12.839 (34% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $101,290
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: 7,500
- Employment per 1,000: 12.839 (34% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $101,290
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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#13. Nursing assistants
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT
- Employment: 7,900
- Employment per 1,000: 13.525 (40% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,450
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: 7,900
- Employment per 1,000: 13.525 (40% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,450
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. Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT
- Employment: 8,730
- Employment per 1,000: 14.942 (8% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $47,770
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: 8,730
- Employment per 1,000: 14.942 (8% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $47,770
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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#11. First-line supervisors of office and administrative support workers
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT
- Employment: 8,760
- Employment per 1,000: 14.999 (48% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $67,940
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: 8,760
- Employment per 1,000: 14.999 (48% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $67,940
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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#10. Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT
- Employment: 9,770
- Employment per 1,000: 16.721 (14% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,080
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: 9,770
- Employment per 1,000: 16.721 (14% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,080
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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#9. Office clerks, general
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT
- Employment: 9,790
- Employment per 1,000: 16.759 (17% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,210
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: 9,790
- Employment per 1,000: 16.759 (17% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,210
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
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#8. Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT
- Employment: 10,000
- Employment per 1,000: 17.121 (15% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,560
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: 10,000
- Employment per 1,000: 17.121 (15% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,560
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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#7. Waiters and waitresses
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT
- Employment: 10,260
- Employment per 1,000: 17.562 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,780
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: 10,260
- Employment per 1,000: 17.562 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,780
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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#6. Fast food and counter workers
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT
- Employment: 10,510
- Employment per 1,000: 17.989 (34% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,700
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: 10,510
- Employment per 1,000: 17.989 (34% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,700
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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#5. Customer service representatives
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT
- Employment: 11,320
- Employment per 1,000: 19.383 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,420
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: 11,320
- Employment per 1,000: 19.383 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,420
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. General and operations managers
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT
- Employment: 12,020
- Employment per 1,000: 20.585 (26% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $146,790
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: 12,020
- Employment per 1,000: 20.585 (26% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $146,790
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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#3. Registered nurses
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT
- Employment: 12,140
- Employment per 1,000: 20.785 (2% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $81,710
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: 12,140
- Employment per 1,000: 20.785 (2% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $81,710
National
- Employment: 2,982,280 (#4 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $77,460
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#2. Retail salespersons
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT
- Employment: 12,520
- Employment per 1,000: 21.429 (27% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,290
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: 12,520
- Employment per 1,000: 21.429 (27% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,290
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. Cashiers
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT
- Employment: 13,760
- Employment per 1,000: 23.561 (4% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,140
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: 13,760
- Employment per 1,000: 23.561 (4% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,140
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
