Most common jobs in Los Angeles
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January 11, 2021
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Most common jobs in Los Angeles
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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles are the most common.
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#50. Carpenters
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
- Employment: 26,610
- Employment per 1,000: 4.265 (15% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $63,870
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: 26,610
- Employment per 1,000: 4.265 (15% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $63,870
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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#49. Management analysts
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
- Employment: 29,180
- Employment per 1,000: 4.677 (3% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $105,540
National
- Employment: 709,750 (#37 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $95,560
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 29,180
- Employment per 1,000: 4.677 (3% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $105,540
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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#48. Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
- Employment: 29,600
- Employment per 1,000: 4.744 (46% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,680
National
- Employment: 477,270 (#64 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $25,020
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 29,600
- Employment per 1,000: 4.744 (46% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,680
National
- Employment: 477,270 (#64 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $25,020
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#47. Construction laborers
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
- Employment: 29,910
- Employment per 1,000: 4.793 (31% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $47,320
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: 29,910
- Employment per 1,000: 4.793 (31% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $47,320
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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#46. Police and sheriff's patrol officers
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
- Employment: 29,950
- Employment per 1,000: 4.8 (6% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $108,420
National
- Employment: 665,280 (#43 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $67,600
- Entry level education requirements: nan
- Employment: 29,950
- Employment per 1,000: 4.8 (6% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $108,420
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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#45. Sales managers
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
- Employment: 30,360
- Employment per 1,000: 4.865 (77% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $128,460
National
- Employment: 402,600 (#81 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $141,690
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 30,360
- Employment per 1,000: 4.865 (77% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $128,460
National
- Employment: 402,600 (#81 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $141,690
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#44. Substitute teachers, short-term
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
- Employment: 30,640
- Employment per 1,000: 4.911 (23% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,090
National
- Employment: 587,120 (#57 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $32,460
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 30,640
- Employment per 1,000: 4.911 (23% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,090
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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#43. Landscaping and groundskeeping workers
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
- Employment: 31,280
- Employment per 1,000: 5.014 (19% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,150
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: 31,280
- Employment per 1,000: 5.014 (19% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,150
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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#42. Counter and rental clerks
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
- Employment: 31,340
- Employment per 1,000: 5.022 (79% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,940
National
- Employment: 411,560 (#76 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $32,600
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 31,340
- Employment per 1,000: 5.022 (79% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,940
National
- Employment: 411,560 (#76 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $32,600
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#41. Dishwashers
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
- Employment: 31,390
- Employment per 1,000: 5.031 (44% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,330
National
- Employment: 514,330 (#62 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $24,410
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 31,390
- Employment per 1,000: 5.031 (44% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,330
National
- Employment: 514,330 (#62 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $24,410
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#40. Medical assistants
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
- Employment: 32,040
- Employment per 1,000: 5.136 (6% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,300
National
- Employment: 712,430 (#36 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $35,720
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 32,040
- Employment per 1,000: 5.136 (6% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,300
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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#39. First-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
- Employment: 33,320
- Employment per 1,000: 5.34 (22% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,220
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: 33,320
- Employment per 1,000: 5.34 (22% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,220
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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#38. Maids and housekeeping cleaners
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
- Employment: 33,680
- Employment per 1,000: 5.398 (14% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,430
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: 33,680
- Employment per 1,000: 5.398 (14% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,430
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. Medical secretaries and administrative assistants
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
- Employment: 33,750
- Employment per 1,000: 5.409 (31% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $43,220
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: 33,750
- Employment per 1,000: 5.409 (31% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $43,220
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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#36. Packers and packagers, hand
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
- Employment: 35,960
- Employment per 1,000: 5.763 (34% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,260
National
- Employment: 633,640 (#49 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $27,680
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 35,960
- Employment per 1,000: 5.763 (34% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,260
National
- Employment: 633,640 (#49 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $27,680
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#35. Financial managers
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
- Employment: 36,120
- Employment per 1,000: 5.788 (30% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $155,470
National
- Employment: 654,790 (#46 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $147,530
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 36,120
- Employment per 1,000: 5.788 (30% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $155,470
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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#34. Market research analysts and marketing specialists
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
- Employment: 36,520
- Employment per 1,000: 5.853 (27% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $72,790
National
- Employment: 678,500 (#42 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $71,570
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 36,520
- Employment per 1,000: 5.853 (27% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $72,790
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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#33. Receptionists and information clerks
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
- Employment: 37,260
- Employment per 1,000: 5.972 (17% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,670
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: 37,260
- Employment per 1,000: 5.972 (17% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,670
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. Lawyers
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
- Employment: 37,970
- Employment per 1,000: 6.085 (36% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $178,470
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: 37,970
- Employment per 1,000: 6.085 (36% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $178,470
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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#31. Shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
- Employment: 38,690
- Employment per 1,000: 6.2 (29% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,820
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: 38,690
- Employment per 1,000: 6.2 (29% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,820
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. First-line supervisors of retail sales workers
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
- Employment: 39,670
- Employment per 1,000: 6.358 (20% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $46,110
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: 39,670
- Employment per 1,000: 6.358 (20% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $46,110
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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#29. Light truck drivers
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
- Employment: 40,750
- Employment per 1,000: 6.531 (4% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $41,790
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: 40,750
- Employment per 1,000: 6.531 (4% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $41,790
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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#28. Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
- Employment: 40,770
- Employment per 1,000: 6.535 (7% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $83,430
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: 40,770
- Employment per 1,000: 6.535 (7% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $83,430
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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#27. Nursing assistants
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
- Employment: 41,150
- Employment per 1,000: 6.594 (32% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,800
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: 41,150
- Employment per 1,000: 6.594 (32% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,800
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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#26. Food preparation workers
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
- Employment: 42,140
- Employment per 1,000: 6.754 (15% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,810
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: 42,140
- Employment per 1,000: 6.754 (15% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,810
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. Cooks, fast food
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
- Employment: 45,360
- Employment per 1,000: 7.27 (103% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,920
National
- Employment: 527,220 (#61 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $23,530
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 45,360
- Employment per 1,000: 7.27 (103% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,920
National
- Employment: 527,220 (#61 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $23,530
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#24. Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
- Employment: 46,160
- Employment per 1,000: 7.398 (41% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $47,890
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: 46,160
- Employment per 1,000: 7.398 (41% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $47,890
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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#23. Maintenance and repair workers, general
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
- Employment: 46,260
- Employment per 1,000: 7.414 (23% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $45,680
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: 46,260
- Employment per 1,000: 7.414 (23% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $45,680
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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#22. Elementary school teachers, except special education
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
- Employment: 47,530
- Employment per 1,000: 7.617 (22% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $87,120
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: 47,530
- Employment per 1,000: 7.617 (22% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $87,120
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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#21. Sales representatives of services, except advertising, insurance, financial services, and travel
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
- Employment: 48,610
- Employment per 1,000: 7.79 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $65,610
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: 48,610
- Employment per 1,000: 7.79 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $65,610
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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#20. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
- Employment: 51,050
- Employment per 1,000: 8.182 (11% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,100
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: 51,050
- Employment per 1,000: 8.182 (11% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,100
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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#19. Software developers and software quality assurance analysts and testers
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
- Employment: 56,260
- Employment per 1,000: 9.017 (6% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $121,150
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: 56,260
- Employment per 1,000: 9.017 (6% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $121,150
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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#18. Accountants and auditors
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
- Employment: 60,610
- Employment per 1,000: 9.713 (11% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $81,310
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: 60,610
- Employment per 1,000: 9.713 (11% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $81,310
National
- Employment: 1,280,700 (#23 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $79,520
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#17. Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
- Employment: 63,550
- Employment per 1,000: 10.185 (11% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $74,690
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: 63,550
- Employment per 1,000: 10.185 (11% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $74,690
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. Cooks, restaurant
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
- Employment: 65,010
- Employment per 1,000: 10.419 (9% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,870
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: 65,010
- Employment per 1,000: 10.419 (9% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,870
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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#15. First-line supervisors of office and administrative support workers
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
- Employment: 65,530
- Employment per 1,000: 10.502 (4% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $64,000
National
- Employment: 1,487,870 (#15 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $60,130
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 65,530
- Employment per 1,000: 10.502 (4% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $64,000
National
- Employment: 1,487,870 (#15 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $60,130
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#14. Security guards
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
- Employment: 70,980
- Employment per 1,000: 11.376 (48% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,910
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: 70,980
- Employment per 1,000: 11.376 (48% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,910
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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#13. Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
- Employment: 71,110
- Employment per 1,000: 11.396 (11% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $48,090
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: 71,110
- Employment per 1,000: 11.396 (11% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $48,090
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
39 / 50
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#12. Customer service representatives
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
- Employment: 78,560
- Employment per 1,000: 12.591 (37% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $41,310
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: 78,560
- Employment per 1,000: 12.591 (37% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $41,310
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
40 / 50
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#11. Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
- Employment: 85,160
- Employment per 1,000: 13.648 (7% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,090
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: 85,160
- Employment per 1,000: 13.648 (7% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,090
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
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
- Employment: 87,080
- Employment per 1,000: 13.956 (4% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,090
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: 87,080
- Employment per 1,000: 13.956 (4% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,090
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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#9. Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
- Employment: 91,330
- Employment per 1,000: 14.636 (5% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $44,860
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: 91,330
- Employment per 1,000: 14.636 (5% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $44,860
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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#8. General and operations managers
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
- Employment: 96,500
- Employment per 1,000: 15.466 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $138,740
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: 96,500
- Employment per 1,000: 15.466 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $138,740
National
- Employment: 2,400,280 (#9 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $123,030
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
44 / 50
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#7. Waiters and waitresses
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
- Employment: 102,290
- Employment per 1,000: 16.394 (7% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,350
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: 102,290
- Employment per 1,000: 16.394 (7% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,350
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. Registered nurses
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
- Employment: 111,780
- Employment per 1,000: 17.914 (12% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $106,190
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: 111,780
- Employment per 1,000: 17.914 (12% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $106,190
National
- Employment: 2,982,280 (#4 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $77,460
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
46 / 50
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#5. Office clerks, general
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
- Employment: 125,400
- Employment per 1,000: 20.097 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,200
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: 125,400
- Employment per 1,000: 20.097 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,200
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
47 / 50
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#4. Cashiers
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
- Employment: 144,500
- Employment per 1,000: 23.158 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,180
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: 144,500
- Employment per 1,000: 23.158 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,180
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. Retail salespersons
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
- Employment: 149,070
- Employment per 1,000: 23.891 (19% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,000
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: 149,070
- Employment per 1,000: 23.891 (19% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,000
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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#2. Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
- Employment: 154,510
- Employment per 1,000: 24.763 (23% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,760
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: 154,510
- Employment per 1,000: 24.763 (23% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,760
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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#1. Fast food and counter workers
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
- Employment: 154,980
- Employment per 1,000: 24.838 (9% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,910
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: 154,980
- Employment per 1,000: 24.838 (9% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,910
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
