Most common jobs in Kansas City
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January 11, 2021
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Most common jobs in Kansas City
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 Kansas City 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 Kansas City are the most common.
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#50. Food preparation workers
Kansas City, MO-KS
- Employment: 4,610
- Employment per 1,000: 4.284 (27% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,070
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: 4,610
- Employment per 1,000: 4.284 (27% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,070
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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#49. Lawyers
Kansas City, MO-KS
- Employment: 4,820
- Employment per 1,000: 4.472 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $120,010
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: 4,820
- Employment per 1,000: 4.472 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $120,010
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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#48. Network and computer systems administrators
Kansas City, MO-KS
- Employment: 4,900
- Employment per 1,000: 4.552 (89% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $84,240
National
- Employment: 354,450 (#91 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $88,410
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 4,900
- Employment per 1,000: 4.552 (89% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $84,240
National
- Employment: 354,450 (#91 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $88,410
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#47. Medical secretaries and administrative assistants
Kansas City, MO-KS
- Employment: 5,000
- Employment per 1,000: 4.637 (13% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,990
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: 5,000
- Employment per 1,000: 4.637 (13% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,990
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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#46. Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses
Kansas City, MO-KS
- Employment: 5,030
- Employment per 1,000: 4.669 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $46,660
National
- Employment: 697,510 (#40 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $48,500
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 5,030
- Employment per 1,000: 4.669 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $46,660
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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#45. Automotive service technicians and mechanics
Kansas City, MO-KS
- Employment: 5,060
- Employment per 1,000: 4.694 (5% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $47,230
National
- Employment: 655,330 (#45 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $44,890
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 5,060
- Employment per 1,000: 4.694 (5% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $47,230
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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#44. Shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks
Kansas City, MO-KS
- Employment: 5,320
- Employment per 1,000: 4.934 (3% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,080
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: 5,320
- Employment per 1,000: 4.934 (3% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,080
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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#43. Substitute teachers, short-term
Kansas City, MO-KS
- Employment: 5,350
- Employment per 1,000: 4.969 (24% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,950
National
- Employment: 587,120 (#57 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $32,460
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 5,350
- Employment per 1,000: 4.969 (24% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,950
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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#42. Executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants
Kansas City, MO-KS
- Employment: 5,400
- Employment per 1,000: 5.013 (36% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $55,560
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: 5,400
- Employment per 1,000: 5.013 (36% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $55,560
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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#41. Childcare workers
Kansas City, MO-KS
- Employment: 5,430
- Employment per 1,000: 5.039 (32% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,390
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: 5,430
- Employment per 1,000: 5.039 (32% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,390
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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#40. Management analysts
Kansas City, MO-KS
- Employment: 5,520
- Employment per 1,000: 5.122 (6% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $87,980
National
- Employment: 709,750 (#37 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $95,560
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 5,520
- Employment per 1,000: 5.122 (6% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $87,980
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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#39. Human resources specialists
Kansas City, MO-KS
- Employment: 5,590
- Employment per 1,000: 5.188 (20% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $64,860
National
- Employment: 633,040 (#50 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $67,760
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 5,590
- Employment per 1,000: 5.188 (20% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $64,860
National
- Employment: 633,040 (#50 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $67,760
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#38. Maids and housekeeping cleaners
Kansas City, MO-KS
- Employment: 5,630
- Employment per 1,000: 5.228 (17% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,510
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: 5,630
- Employment per 1,000: 5.228 (17% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,510
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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#37. Passenger vehicle drivers, except bus drivers, transit and intercity
Kansas City, MO-KS
- Employment: 5,670
- Employment per 1,000: 5.26 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,460
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: 5,670
- Employment per 1,000: 5.26 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,460
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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#36. Market research analysts and marketing specialists
Kansas City, MO-KS
- Employment: 5,750
- Employment per 1,000: 5.342 (16% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $70,230
National
- Employment: 678,500 (#42 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $71,570
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 5,750
- Employment per 1,000: 5.342 (16% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $70,230
National
- Employment: 678,500 (#42 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $71,570
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#35. Computer user support specialists
Kansas City, MO-KS
- Employment: 5,990
- Employment per 1,000: 5.558 (26% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $51,910
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: 5,990
- Employment per 1,000: 5.558 (26% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $51,910
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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#34. Industrial truck and tractor operators
Kansas City, MO-KS
- Employment: 6,090
- Employment per 1,000: 5.655 (32% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,350
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: 6,090
- Employment per 1,000: 5.655 (32% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,350
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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#33. Receptionists and information clerks
Kansas City, MO-KS
- Employment: 6,240
- Employment per 1,000: 5.79 (20% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,720
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: 6,240
- Employment per 1,000: 5.79 (20% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,720
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. Light truck drivers
Kansas City, MO-KS
- Employment: 6,590
- Employment per 1,000: 6.114 (3% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,020
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: 6,590
- Employment per 1,000: 6.114 (3% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,020
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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#31. Landscaping and groundskeeping workers
Kansas City, MO-KS
- Employment: 6,960
- Employment per 1,000: 6.461 (4% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,470
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: 6,960
- Employment per 1,000: 6.461 (4% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,470
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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#30. Computer systems analysts
Kansas City, MO-KS
- Employment: 6,980
- Employment per 1,000: 6.479 (62% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $77,350
National
- Employment: 589,060 (#56 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $96,160
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 6,980
- Employment per 1,000: 6.479 (62% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $77,350
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. Construction laborers
Kansas City, MO-KS
- Employment: 7,030
- Employment per 1,000: 6.523 (6% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $44,120
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: 7,030
- Employment per 1,000: 6.523 (6% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $44,120
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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#28. First-line supervisors of retail sales workers
Kansas City, MO-KS
- Employment: 7,240
- Employment per 1,000: 6.723 (16% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $43,530
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: 7,240
- Employment per 1,000: 6.723 (16% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $43,530
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. First-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers
Kansas City, MO-KS
- Employment: 7,850
- Employment per 1,000: 7.29 (6% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,870
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: 7,850
- Employment per 1,000: 7.29 (6% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,870
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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#26. Security guards
Kansas City, MO-KS
- Employment: 7,870
- Employment per 1,000: 7.305 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,850
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: 7,870
- Employment per 1,000: 7.305 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,850
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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#25. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary
Kansas City, MO-KS
- Employment: 8,680
- Employment per 1,000: 8.054 (12% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,890
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: 8,680
- Employment per 1,000: 8.054 (12% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,890
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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#24. Elementary school teachers, except special education
Kansas City, MO-KS
- Employment: 9,070
- Employment per 1,000: 8.424 (14% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $55,640
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: 9,070
- Employment per 1,000: 8.424 (14% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $55,640
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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#23. Sales representatives of services, except advertising, insurance, financial services, and travel
Kansas City, MO-KS
- Employment: 9,910
- Employment per 1,000: 9.203 (30% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $72,250
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: 9,910
- Employment per 1,000: 9.203 (30% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $72,250
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. First-line supervisors of office and administrative support workers
Kansas City, MO-KS
- Employment: 10,070
- Employment per 1,000: 9.35 (8% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $60,340
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: 10,070
- Employment per 1,000: 9.35 (8% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $60,340
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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#21. Maintenance and repair workers, general
Kansas City, MO-KS
- Employment: 10,100
- Employment per 1,000: 9.374 (3% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,070
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: 10,100
- Employment per 1,000: 9.374 (3% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,070
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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#20. Cooks, restaurant
Kansas City, MO-KS
- Employment: 10,190
- Employment per 1,000: 9.463 (1% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,210
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: 10,190
- Employment per 1,000: 9.463 (1% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,210
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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#19. Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks
Kansas City, MO-KS
- Employment: 10,700
- Employment per 1,000: 9.928 (4% 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: 10,700
- Employment per 1,000: 9.928 (4% 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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#18. Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education
Kansas City, MO-KS
- Employment: 10,800
- Employment per 1,000: 10.024 (42% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $56,660
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: 10,800
- Employment per 1,000: 10.024 (42% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $56,660
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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#17. Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products
Kansas City, MO-KS
- Employment: 11,190
- Employment per 1,000: 10.391 (14% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $72,100
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: 11,190
- Employment per 1,000: 10.391 (14% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $72,100
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. Nursing assistants
Kansas City, MO-KS
- Employment: 11,440
- Employment per 1,000: 10.623 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,450
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: 11,440
- Employment per 1,000: 10.623 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,450
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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#15. Accountants and auditors
Kansas City, MO-KS
- Employment: 11,790
- Employment per 1,000: 10.946 (26% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $70,880
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: 11,790
- Employment per 1,000: 10.946 (26% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $70,880
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. Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners
Kansas City, MO-KS
- Employment: 12,680
- Employment per 1,000: 11.767 (19% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,030
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: 12,680
- Employment per 1,000: 11.767 (19% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,030
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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#13. Software developers and software quality assurance analysts and testers
Kansas City, MO-KS
- Employment: 13,400
- Employment per 1,000: 12.44 (30% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $92,530
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: 13,400
- Employment per 1,000: 12.44 (30% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $92,530
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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#12. Office clerks, general
Kansas City, MO-KS
- Employment: 14,700
- Employment per 1,000: 13.643 (32% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,280
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: 14,700
- Employment per 1,000: 13.643 (32% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,280
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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#11. Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers
Kansas City, MO-KS
- Employment: 15,730
- Employment per 1,000: 14.601 (16% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $49,170
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: 15,730
- Employment per 1,000: 14.601 (16% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $49,170
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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#10. Waiters and waitresses
Kansas City, MO-KS
- Employment: 18,590
- Employment per 1,000: 17.257 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,640
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: 18,590
- Employment per 1,000: 17.257 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,640
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
42 / 50
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#9. General and operations managers
Kansas City, MO-KS
- Employment: 18,650
- Employment per 1,000: 17.315 (6% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $110,340
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: 18,650
- Employment per 1,000: 17.315 (6% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $110,340
National
- Employment: 2,400,280 (#9 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $123,030
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
43 / 50
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#8. Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive
Kansas City, MO-KS
- Employment: 19,190
- Employment per 1,000: 17.809 (28% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,300
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: 19,190
- Employment per 1,000: 17.809 (28% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,300
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
44 / 50
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#7. Stockers and order fillers
Kansas City, MO-KS
- Employment: 19,680
- Employment per 1,000: 18.272 (26% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,240
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: 19,680
- Employment per 1,000: 18.272 (26% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,240
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
45 / 50
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#6. Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand
Kansas City, MO-KS
- Employment: 21,330
- Employment per 1,000: 19.798 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,150
National
- Employment: 2,953,170 (#6 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $32,130
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 21,330
- Employment per 1,000: 19.798 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,150
National
- Employment: 2,953,170 (#6 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $32,130
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
46 / 50
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#5. Registered nurses
Kansas City, MO-KS
- Employment: 26,420
- Employment per 1,000: 24.522 (21% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $68,130
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: 26,420
- Employment per 1,000: 24.522 (21% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $68,130
National
- Employment: 2,982,280 (#4 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $77,460
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
47 / 50
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#4. Customer service representatives
Kansas City, MO-KS
- Employment: 26,510
- Employment per 1,000: 24.612 (24% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,620
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: 26,510
- Employment per 1,000: 24.612 (24% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,620
National
- Employment: 2,919,230 (#7 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $37,320
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
48 / 50
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#3. Cashiers
Kansas City, MO-KS
- Employment: 27,290
- Employment per 1,000: 25.333 (3% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,640
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: 27,290
- Employment per 1,000: 25.333 (3% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,640
National
- Employment: 3,596,630 (#3 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $24,370
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#2. Retail salespersons
Kansas City, MO-KS
- Employment: 27,530
- Employment per 1,000: 25.555 (13% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,010
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: 27,530
- Employment per 1,000: 25.555 (13% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,010
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. Fast food and counter workers
Kansas City, MO-KS
- Employment: 28,930
- Employment per 1,000: 26.853 (1% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,780
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: 28,930
- Employment per 1,000: 26.853 (1% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,780
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
