Most common jobs in Jacksonville
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January 11, 2021
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Most common jobs in Jacksonville
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 Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville are the most common.
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#50. Financial managers
Jacksonville, FL
- Employment: 2,930
- Employment per 1,000: 4.169 (6% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $129,060
National
- Employment: 654,790 (#46 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $147,530
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 2,930
- Employment per 1,000: 4.169 (6% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $129,060
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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#49. Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education
Jacksonville, FL
- Employment: 3,130
- Employment per 1,000: 4.456 (37% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $63,500
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: 3,130
- Employment per 1,000: 4.456 (37% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $63,500
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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#48. Bill and account collectors
Jacksonville, FL
- Employment: 3,160
- Employment per 1,000: 4.487 (179% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,260
National
- Employment: 235,870 (#126 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $39,300
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 3,160
- Employment per 1,000: 4.487 (179% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,260
National
- Employment: 235,870 (#126 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $39,300
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#47. Claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators
Jacksonville, FL
- Employment: 3,240
- Employment per 1,000: 4.611 (135% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $65,280
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: 3,240
- Employment per 1,000: 4.611 (135% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $65,280
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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#46. Industrial truck and tractor operators
Jacksonville, FL
- Employment: 3,250
- Employment per 1,000: 4.624 (8% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,810
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: 3,250
- Employment per 1,000: 4.624 (8% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,810
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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#45. Electricians
Jacksonville, FL
- Employment: 3,530
- Employment per 1,000: 5.025 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $44,790
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: 3,530
- Employment per 1,000: 5.025 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $44,790
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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#44. Carpenters
Jacksonville, FL
- Employment: 3,560
- Employment per 1,000: 5.057 (1% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,060
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: 3,560
- Employment per 1,000: 5.057 (1% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,060
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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#43. Lawyers
Jacksonville, FL
- Employment: 3,600
- Employment per 1,000: 5.126 (15% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $126,740
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: 3,600
- Employment per 1,000: 5.126 (15% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $126,740
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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#42. Shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks
Jacksonville, FL
- Employment: 3,670
- Employment per 1,000: 5.225 (9% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,230
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: 3,670
- Employment per 1,000: 5.225 (9% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,230
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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#41. Human resources specialists
Jacksonville, FL
- Employment: 3,740
- Employment per 1,000: 5.321 (23% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $55,050
National
- Employment: 633,040 (#50 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $67,760
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 3,740
- Employment per 1,000: 5.321 (23% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $55,050
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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#39 (tie). Bartenders
Jacksonville, FL
- Employment: 3,780
- Employment per 1,000: 5.369 (22% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,620
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: 3,780
- Employment per 1,000: 5.369 (22% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,620
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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#39 (tie). Automotive service technicians and mechanics
Jacksonville, FL
- Employment: 3,780
- Employment per 1,000: 5.381 (21% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,590
National
- Employment: 655,330 (#45 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $44,890
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 3,780
- Employment per 1,000: 5.381 (21% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,590
National
- Employment: 655,330 (#45 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $44,890
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
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#38. First-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers
Jacksonville, FL
- Employment: 3,910
- Employment per 1,000: 5.558 (30% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $60,510
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: 3,910
- Employment per 1,000: 5.558 (30% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $60,510
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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#37. Computer user support specialists
Jacksonville, FL
- Employment: 4,080
- Employment per 1,000: 5.806 (32% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $51,240
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: 4,080
- Employment per 1,000: 5.806 (32% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $51,240
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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#36. Maids and housekeeping cleaners
Jacksonville, FL
- Employment: 4,360
- Employment per 1,000: 6.199 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,260
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: 4,360
- Employment per 1,000: 6.199 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,260
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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#35. Management analysts
Jacksonville, FL
- Employment: 4,490
- Employment per 1,000: 6.385 (32% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $79,320
National
- Employment: 709,750 (#37 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $95,560
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 4,490
- Employment per 1,000: 6.385 (32% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $79,320
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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#34. Software developers and software quality assurance analysts and testers
Jacksonville, FL
- Employment: 4,520
- Employment per 1,000: 6.434 (33% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $93,490
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: 4,520
- Employment per 1,000: 6.434 (33% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $93,490
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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#32 (tie). Light truck drivers
Jacksonville, FL
- Employment: 4,700
- Employment per 1,000: 6.69 (6% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,480
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: 4,700
- Employment per 1,000: 6.69 (6% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,480
National
- Employment: 923,050 (#32 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $38,520
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#32 (tie). Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses
Jacksonville, FL
- Employment: 4,700
- Employment per 1,000: 6.683 (41% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $44,840
National
- Employment: 697,510 (#40 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $48,500
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 4,700
- Employment per 1,000: 6.683 (41% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $44,840
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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#31. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary
Jacksonville, FL
- Employment: 4,760
- Employment per 1,000: 6.766 (26% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,910
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: 4,760
- Employment per 1,000: 6.766 (26% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,910
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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#30. Landscaping and groundskeeping workers
Jacksonville, FL
- Employment: 4,960
- Employment per 1,000: 7.059 (14% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,100
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: 4,960
- Employment per 1,000: 7.059 (14% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,100
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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#29. First-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers
Jacksonville, FL
- Employment: 4,980
- Employment per 1,000: 7.085 (3% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,360
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: 4,980
- Employment per 1,000: 7.085 (3% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,360
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. Medical assistants
Jacksonville, FL
- Employment: 5,180
- Employment per 1,000: 7.37 (52% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,720
National
- Employment: 712,430 (#36 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $35,720
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 5,180
- Employment per 1,000: 7.37 (52% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,720
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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#27. Accountants and auditors
Jacksonville, FL
- Employment: 5,270
- Employment per 1,000: 7.497 (14% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $66,160
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: 5,270
- Employment per 1,000: 7.497 (14% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $66,160
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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#26. Food preparation workers
Jacksonville, FL
- Employment: 5,310
- Employment per 1,000: 7.551 (28% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,260
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: 5,310
- Employment per 1,000: 7.551 (28% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,260
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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#25. Sales representatives of services, except advertising, insurance, financial services, and travel
Jacksonville, FL
- Employment: 5,520
- Employment per 1,000: 7.85 (11% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $61,310
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: 5,520
- Employment per 1,000: 7.85 (11% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $61,310
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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#24. First-line supervisors of retail sales workers
Jacksonville, FL
- Employment: 5,610
- Employment per 1,000: 7.979 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $44,880
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: 5,610
- Employment per 1,000: 7.979 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $44,880
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. Construction laborers
Jacksonville, FL
- Employment: 5,760
- Employment per 1,000: 8.197 (18% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,040
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: 5,760
- Employment per 1,000: 8.197 (18% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,040
National
- Employment: 1,020,350 (#29 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $41,730
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#22. Receptionists and information clerks
Jacksonville, FL
- Employment: 5,830
- Employment per 1,000: 8.289 (15% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,210
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: 5,830
- Employment per 1,000: 8.289 (15% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,210
National
- Employment: 1,057,370 (#26 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $31,250
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#21. Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks
Jacksonville, FL
- Employment: 6,220
- Employment per 1,000: 8.84 (14% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $41,770
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: 6,220
- Employment per 1,000: 8.84 (14% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $41,770
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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#20. Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products
Jacksonville, FL
- Employment: 6,270
- Employment per 1,000: 8.924 (3% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $62,300
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: 6,270
- Employment per 1,000: 8.924 (3% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $62,300
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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#19. Elementary school teachers, except special education
Jacksonville, FL
- Employment: 6,500
- Employment per 1,000: 9.246 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $62,890
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: 6,500
- Employment per 1,000: 9.246 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $62,890
National
- Employment: 1,430,480 (#16 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $63,930
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#18. Maintenance and repair workers, general
Jacksonville, FL
- Employment: 6,930
- Employment per 1,000: 9.862 (2% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,500
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: 6,930
- Employment per 1,000: 9.862 (2% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,500
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. Nursing assistants
Jacksonville, FL
- Employment: 7,020
- Employment per 1,000: 9.986 (3% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,240
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: 7,020
- Employment per 1,000: 9.986 (3% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,240
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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#16. Security guards
Jacksonville, FL
- Employment: 7,060
- Employment per 1,000: 10.046 (31% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,370
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: 7,060
- Employment per 1,000: 10.046 (31% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,370
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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#15. Cooks, restaurant
Jacksonville, FL
- Employment: 7,760
- Employment per 1,000: 11.032 (16% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,840
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: 7,760
- Employment per 1,000: 11.032 (16% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,840
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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#14. Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive
Jacksonville, FL
- Employment: 8,800
- Employment per 1,000: 12.511 (10% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,520
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: 8,800
- Employment per 1,000: 12.511 (10% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,520
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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#13. Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners
Jacksonville, FL
- Employment: 9,390
- Employment per 1,000: 13.352 (9% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,240
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: 9,390
- Employment per 1,000: 13.352 (9% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,240
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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#12. First-line supervisors of office and administrative support workers
Jacksonville, FL
- Employment: 9,680
- Employment per 1,000: 13.766 (36% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $56,760
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: 9,680
- Employment per 1,000: 13.766 (36% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $56,760
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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#11. General and operations managers
Jacksonville, FL
- Employment: 11,640
- Employment per 1,000: 16.556 (1% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $107,680
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: 11,640
- Employment per 1,000: 16.556 (1% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $107,680
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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#10. Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers
Jacksonville, FL
- Employment: 11,850
- Employment per 1,000: 16.858 (33% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $45,890
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: 11,850
- Employment per 1,000: 16.858 (33% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $45,890
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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#9. Stockers and order fillers
Jacksonville, FL
- Employment: 11,870
- Employment per 1,000: 16.884 (16% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,600
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: 11,870
- Employment per 1,000: 16.884 (16% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,600
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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#8. Waiters and waitresses
Jacksonville, FL
- Employment: 14,070
- Employment per 1,000: 20.004 (14% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,230
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: 14,070
- Employment per 1,000: 20.004 (14% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,230
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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#7. Registered nurses
Jacksonville, FL
- Employment: 14,800
- Employment per 1,000: 21.042 (4% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $66,100
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: 14,800
- Employment per 1,000: 21.042 (4% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $66,100
National
- Employment: 2,982,280 (#4 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $77,460
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
45 / 50
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#6. Office clerks, general
Jacksonville, FL
- Employment: 15,150
- Employment per 1,000: 21.541 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,200
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: 15,150
- Employment per 1,000: 21.541 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,200
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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#5. Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand
Jacksonville, FL
- Employment: 17,620
- Employment per 1,000: 25.053 (25% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,690
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: 17,620
- Employment per 1,000: 25.053 (25% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,690
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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#4. Cashiers
Jacksonville, FL
- Employment: 17,700
- Employment per 1,000: 25.167 (3% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,740
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: 17,700
- Employment per 1,000: 25.167 (3% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,740
National
- Employment: 3,596,630 (#3 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $24,370
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
48 / 50
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#3. Fast food and counter workers
Jacksonville, FL
- Employment: 18,820
- Employment per 1,000: 26.77 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $21,000
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: 18,820
- Employment per 1,000: 26.77 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $21,000
National
- Employment: 3,996,820 (#2 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $23,250
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#2. Retail salespersons
Jacksonville, FL
- Employment: 20,990
- Employment per 1,000: 29.854 (2% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,970
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: 20,990
- Employment per 1,000: 29.854 (2% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,970
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. Customer service representatives
Jacksonville, FL
- Employment: 28,140
- Employment per 1,000: 40.026 (101% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,930
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: 28,140
- Employment per 1,000: 40.026 (101% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,930
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
