Most common jobs in Houston
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January 11, 2021
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Most common jobs in Houston
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 Houston 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 Houston are the most common.
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#50. Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
- Employment: 14,120
- Employment per 1,000: 4.625 (3% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $48,340
National
- Employment: 697,510 (#40 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $48,500
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 14,120
- Employment per 1,000: 4.625 (3% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $48,340
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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#49. Carpenters
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
- Employment: 14,210
- Employment per 1,000: 4.655 (7% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $44,450
National
- Employment: 734,170 (#35 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $52,850
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 14,210
- Employment per 1,000: 4.655 (7% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $44,450
National
- Employment: 734,170 (#35 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $52,850
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#48. Computer user support specialists
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
- Employment: 14,540
- Employment per 1,000: 4.763 (8% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $59,200
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: 14,540
- Employment per 1,000: 4.763 (8% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $59,200
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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#47. Middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
- Employment: 14,700
- Employment per 1,000: 4.816 (14% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $58,840
National
- Employment: 622,330 (#54 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $63,550
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 14,700
- Employment per 1,000: 4.816 (14% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $58,840
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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#46. Medical assistants
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
- Employment: 14,710
- Employment per 1,000: 4.818 (1% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,290
National
- Employment: 712,430 (#36 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $35,720
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 14,710
- Employment per 1,000: 4.818 (1% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,290
National
- Employment: 712,430 (#36 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $35,720
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
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#45. First-line supervisors of production and operating workers
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
- Employment: 14,880
- Employment per 1,000: 4.876 (13% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $77,030
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: 14,880
- Employment per 1,000: 4.876 (13% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $77,030
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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#44. Light truck drivers
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
- Employment: 15,200
- Employment per 1,000: 4.981 (21% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $41,360
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: 15,200
- Employment per 1,000: 4.981 (21% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $41,360
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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#43. Police and sheriff's patrol officers
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
- Employment: 15,250
- Employment per 1,000: 4.997 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $65,670
National
- Employment: 665,280 (#43 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $67,600
- Entry level education requirements: nan
- Employment: 15,250
- Employment per 1,000: 4.997 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $65,670
National
- Employment: 665,280 (#43 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $67,600
- Entry level education requirements: nan
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#42. Computer systems analysts
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
- Employment: 15,300
- Employment per 1,000: 5.012 (25% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $119,540
National
- Employment: 589,060 (#56 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $96,160
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 15,300
- Employment per 1,000: 5.012 (25% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $119,540
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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#41. Landscaping and groundskeeping workers
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
- Employment: 15,320
- Employment per 1,000: 5.021 (19% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,980
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: 15,320
- Employment per 1,000: 5.021 (19% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,980
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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#40. Food preparation workers
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
- Employment: 15,870
- Employment per 1,000: 5.201 (12% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,830
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: 15,870
- Employment per 1,000: 5.201 (12% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,830
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. Nursing assistants
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
- Employment: 16,030
- Employment per 1,000: 5.253 (46% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,400
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: 16,030
- Employment per 1,000: 5.253 (46% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,400
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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#38. Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
- Employment: 16,740
- Employment per 1,000: 5.486 (40% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $44,860
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: 16,740
- Employment per 1,000: 5.486 (40% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $44,860
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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#37. Substitute teachers, short-term
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
- Employment: 17,120
- Employment per 1,000: 5.608 (40% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,100
National
- Employment: 587,120 (#57 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $32,460
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 17,120
- Employment per 1,000: 5.608 (40% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,100
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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#36. Electricians
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
- Employment: 17,700
- Employment per 1,000: 5.798 (24% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $57,470
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: 17,700
- Employment per 1,000: 5.798 (24% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $57,470
National
- Employment: 688,620 (#41 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $60,370
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#35. Industrial truck and tractor operators
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
- Employment: 17,990
- Employment per 1,000: 5.893 (38% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,220
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: 17,990
- Employment per 1,000: 5.893 (38% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,220
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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#34. Receptionists and information clerks
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
- Employment: 18,380
- Employment per 1,000: 6.021 (16% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,640
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: 18,380
- Employment per 1,000: 6.021 (16% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,640
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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#32 (tie). Medical secretaries and administrative assistants
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
- Employment: 18,610
- Employment per 1,000: 6.096 (48% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,830
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: 18,610
- Employment per 1,000: 6.096 (48% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,830
National
- Employment: 604,780 (#55 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $38,090
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#32 (tie). Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
- Employment: 18,610
- Employment per 1,000: 6.097 (118% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $50,810
National
- Employment: 410,750 (#77 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $45,190
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 18,610
- Employment per 1,000: 6.097 (118% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $50,810
National
- Employment: 410,750 (#77 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $45,190
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#31. Shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
- Employment: 18,650
- Employment per 1,000: 6.112 (27% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,800
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: 18,650
- Employment per 1,000: 6.112 (27% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,800
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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#30. Maids and housekeeping cleaners
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
- Employment: 20,080
- Employment per 1,000: 6.577 (4% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,810
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: 20,080
- Employment per 1,000: 6.577 (4% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,810
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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#29. First-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
- Employment: 20,280
- Employment per 1,000: 6.645 (3% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,940
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: 20,280
- Employment per 1,000: 6.645 (3% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,940
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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#28. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
- Employment: 20,660
- Employment per 1,000: 6.767 (26% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,520
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: 20,660
- Employment per 1,000: 6.767 (26% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,520
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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#27. Software developers and software quality assurance analysts and testers
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
- Employment: 20,910
- Employment per 1,000: 6.85 (28% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $106,670
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: 20,910
- Employment per 1,000: 6.85 (28% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $106,670
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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#26. First-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
- Employment: 22,550
- Employment per 1,000: 7.389 (73% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $72,000
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: 22,550
- Employment per 1,000: 7.389 (73% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $72,000
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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#25. First-line supervisors of retail sales workers
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
- Employment: 23,420
- Employment per 1,000: 7.674 (4% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $47,950
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: 23,420
- Employment per 1,000: 7.674 (4% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $47,950
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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#24. Maintenance and repair workers, general
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
- Employment: 27,230
- Employment per 1,000: 8.922 (8% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,660
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: 27,230
- Employment per 1,000: 8.922 (8% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,660
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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#23. Sales representatives of services, except advertising, insurance, financial services, and travel
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
- Employment: 27,280
- Employment per 1,000: 8.939 (26% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $63,960
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: 27,280
- Employment per 1,000: 8.939 (26% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $63,960
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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#22. Security guards
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
- Employment: 27,790
- Employment per 1,000: 9.106 (19% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,190
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: 27,790
- Employment per 1,000: 9.106 (19% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,190
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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#21. First-line supervisors of office and administrative support workers
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
- Employment: 28,090
- Employment per 1,000: 9.203 (9% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $60,070
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: 28,090
- Employment per 1,000: 9.203 (9% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $60,070
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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#20. Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
- Employment: 28,570
- Employment per 1,000: 9.359 (33% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $61,130
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: 28,570
- Employment per 1,000: 9.359 (33% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $61,130
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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#19. Cooks, restaurant
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
- Employment: 29,510
- Employment per 1,000: 9.669 (1% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,250
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: 29,510
- Employment per 1,000: 9.669 (1% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,250
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. Elementary school teachers, except special education
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
- Employment: 29,610
- Employment per 1,000: 9.701 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $58,550
National
- Employment: 1,430,480 (#16 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $63,930
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 29,610
- Employment per 1,000: 9.701 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $58,550
National
- Employment: 1,430,480 (#16 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $63,930
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#17. Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
- Employment: 31,460
- Employment per 1,000: 10.308 (13% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $77,900
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: 31,460
- Employment per 1,000: 10.308 (13% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $77,900
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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#16. Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
- Employment: 31,530
- Employment per 1,000: 10.33 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $44,370
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: 31,530
- Employment per 1,000: 10.33 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $44,370
National
- Employment: 1,512,660 (#14 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $42,960
- Entry level education requirements: Some college, no degree
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#15. Accountants and auditors
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
- Employment: 32,120
- Employment per 1,000: 10.524 (21% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $83,350
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: 32,120
- Employment per 1,000: 10.524 (21% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $83,350
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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#14. Construction laborers
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
- Employment: 32,540
- Employment per 1,000: 10.662 (53% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,380
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: 32,540
- Employment per 1,000: 10.662 (53% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,380
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
38 / 50
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#13. Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
- Employment: 40,550
- Employment per 1,000: 13.285 (4% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,240
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: 40,550
- Employment per 1,000: 13.285 (4% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,240
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
39 / 50
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#12. Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
- Employment: 41,960
- Employment per 1,000: 13.747 (9% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $45,670
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: 41,960
- Employment per 1,000: 13.747 (9% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $45,670
National
- Employment: 1,856,130 (#13 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $46,850
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
40 / 50
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#11. Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
- Employment: 43,170
- Employment per 1,000: 14.143 (3% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,020
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: 43,170
- Employment per 1,000: 14.143 (3% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,020
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. Stockers and order fillers
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
- Employment: 45,960
- Employment per 1,000: 15.057 (4% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,130
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: 45,960
- Employment per 1,000: 15.057 (4% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,130
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
42 / 50
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#9. Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
- Employment: 50,050
- Employment per 1,000: 16.399 (18% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,930
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: 50,050
- Employment per 1,000: 16.399 (18% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,930
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
43 / 50
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#8. Registered nurses
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
- Employment: 54,780
- Employment per 1,000: 17.948 (12% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $81,350
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: 54,780
- Employment per 1,000: 17.948 (12% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $81,350
National
- Employment: 2,982,280 (#4 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $77,460
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
44 / 50
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#7. Waiters and waitresses
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
- Employment: 55,590
- Employment per 1,000: 18.214 (4% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,610
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: 55,590
- Employment per 1,000: 18.214 (4% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,610
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
45 / 50
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#6. General and operations managers
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
- Employment: 55,680
- Employment per 1,000: 18.244 (12% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $127,510
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: 55,680
- Employment per 1,000: 18.244 (12% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $127,510
National
- Employment: 2,400,280 (#9 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $123,030
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
46 / 50
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#5. Customer service representatives
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
- Employment: 61,270
- Employment per 1,000: 20.073 (1% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,260
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: 61,270
- Employment per 1,000: 20.073 (1% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,260
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
47 / 50
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#4. Cashiers
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
- Employment: 66,240
- Employment per 1,000: 21.704 (11% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,130
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: 66,240
- Employment per 1,000: 21.704 (11% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,130
National
- Employment: 3,596,630 (#3 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $24,370
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
48 / 50
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#3. Office clerks, general
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
- Employment: 73,810
- Employment per 1,000: 24.182 (20% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,980
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: 73,810
- Employment per 1,000: 24.182 (20% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,980
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
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
- Employment: 87,880
- Employment per 1,000: 28.793 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,020
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: 87,880
- Employment per 1,000: 28.793 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,020
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
50 / 50
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#1. Fast food and counter workers
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
- Employment: 94,310
- Employment per 1,000: 30.9 (14% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $21,130
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: 94,310
- Employment per 1,000: 30.9 (14% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $21,130
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
