Most common jobs in Louisville
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January 11, 2021
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Most common jobs in Louisville
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 Louisville 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 Louisville are the most common.
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#50. Market research analysts and marketing specialists
Louisville-Jefferson County, KY-IN
- Employment: 2,620
- Employment per 1,000: 3.996 (13% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $61,370
National
- Employment: 678,500 (#42 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $71,570
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 2,620
- Employment per 1,000: 3.996 (13% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $61,370
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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#49. Pharmacy technicians
Louisville-Jefferson County, KY-IN
- Employment: 2,670
- Employment per 1,000: 4.067 (43% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,500
National
- Employment: 417,780 (#75 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $35,250
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 2,670
- Employment per 1,000: 4.067 (43% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,500
National
- Employment: 417,780 (#75 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $35,250
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#48. Billing and posting clerks
Louisville-Jefferson County, KY-IN
- Employment: 2,740
- Employment per 1,000: 4.174 (31% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,290
National
- Employment: 466,450 (#65 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $40,620
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 2,740
- Employment per 1,000: 4.174 (31% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,290
National
- Employment: 466,450 (#65 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $40,620
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#47. First-line supervisors of transportation and material moving workers, except aircraft cargo handling supervisors
Louisville-Jefferson County, KY-IN
- Employment: 2,750
- Employment per 1,000: 4.187 (35% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $53,980
National
- Employment: 455,390 (#66 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $57,840
- Entry level education requirements: nan
- Employment: 2,750
- Employment per 1,000: 4.187 (35% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $53,980
National
- Employment: 455,390 (#66 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $57,840
- Entry level education requirements: nan
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#46. Carpenters
Louisville-Jefferson County, KY-IN
- Employment: 2,760
- Employment per 1,000: 4.2 (16% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $51,780
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: 2,760
- Employment per 1,000: 4.2 (16% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $51,780
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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#45. Human resources specialists
Louisville-Jefferson County, KY-IN
- Employment: 2,890
- Employment per 1,000: 4.406 (2% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $58,990
National
- Employment: 633,040 (#50 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $67,760
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 2,890
- Employment per 1,000: 4.406 (2% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $58,990
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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#44. Food preparation workers
Louisville-Jefferson County, KY-IN
- Employment: 2,940
- Employment per 1,000: 4.485 (24% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,820
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: 2,940
- Employment per 1,000: 4.485 (24% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,820
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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#43. Passenger vehicle drivers, except bus drivers, transit and intercity
Louisville-Jefferson County, KY-IN
- Employment: 3,010
- Employment per 1,000: 4.584 (4% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,730
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: 3,010
- Employment per 1,000: 4.584 (4% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,730
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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#42. Computer user support specialists
Louisville-Jefferson County, KY-IN
- Employment: 3,130
- Employment per 1,000: 4.769 (8% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $50,220
National
- Employment: 647,330 (#47 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $56,550
- Entry level education requirements: Some college, no degree
- Employment: 3,130
- Employment per 1,000: 4.769 (8% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $50,220
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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#41. Automotive service technicians and mechanics
Louisville-Jefferson County, KY-IN
- Employment: 3,140
- Employment per 1,000: 4.787 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $41,070
National
- Employment: 655,330 (#45 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $44,890
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 3,140
- Employment per 1,000: 4.787 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $41,070
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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#40. Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses
Louisville-Jefferson County, KY-IN
- Employment: 3,270
- Employment per 1,000: 4.977 (5% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $44,700
National
- Employment: 697,510 (#40 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $48,500
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 3,270
- Employment per 1,000: 4.977 (5% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $44,700
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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#39. Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers
Louisville-Jefferson County, KY-IN
- Employment: 3,310
- Employment per 1,000: 5.037 (28% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,100
National
- Employment: 576,950 (#58 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $43,000
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 3,310
- Employment per 1,000: 5.037 (28% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,100
National
- Employment: 576,950 (#58 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $43,000
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#38. Sales representatives of services, except advertising, insurance, financial services, and travel
Louisville-Jefferson County, KY-IN
- Employment: 3,430
- Employment per 1,000: 5.228 (26% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $54,720
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: 3,430
- Employment per 1,000: 5.228 (26% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $54,720
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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#37. Medical assistants
Louisville-Jefferson County, KY-IN
- Employment: 3,440
- Employment per 1,000: 5.244 (8% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,780
National
- Employment: 712,430 (#36 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $35,720
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 3,440
- Employment per 1,000: 5.244 (8% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,780
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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#36. Childcare workers
Louisville-Jefferson County, KY-IN
- Employment: 3,540
- Employment per 1,000: 5.4 (41% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,350
National
- Employment: 561,520 (#59 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $25,510
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 3,540
- Employment per 1,000: 5.4 (41% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,350
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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#35. Maids and housekeeping cleaners
Louisville-Jefferson County, KY-IN
- Employment: 3,650
- Employment per 1,000: 5.562 (12% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,680
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: 3,650
- Employment per 1,000: 5.562 (12% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,680
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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#34. Industrial truck and tractor operators
Louisville-Jefferson County, KY-IN
- Employment: 3,660
- Employment per 1,000: 5.57 (30% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,390
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: 3,660
- Employment per 1,000: 5.57 (30% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,390
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. Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education
Louisville-Jefferson County, KY-IN
- Employment: 3,760
- Employment per 1,000: 5.735 (19% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $56,310
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: 3,760
- Employment per 1,000: 5.735 (19% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $56,310
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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#32. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary
Louisville-Jefferson County, KY-IN
- Employment: 3,770
- Employment per 1,000: 5.748 (37% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,020
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: 3,770
- Employment per 1,000: 5.748 (37% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,020
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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#31. First-line supervisors of production and operating workers
Louisville-Jefferson County, KY-IN
- Employment: 3,850
- Employment per 1,000: 5.864 (36% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $64,230
National
- Employment: 631,100 (#51 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $65,220
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 3,850
- Employment per 1,000: 5.864 (36% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $64,230
National
- Employment: 631,100 (#51 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $65,220
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#30. Construction laborers
Louisville-Jefferson County, KY-IN
- Employment: 3,960
- Employment per 1,000: 6.041 (13% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,090
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: 3,960
- Employment per 1,000: 6.041 (13% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,090
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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#29. Shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks
Louisville-Jefferson County, KY-IN
- Employment: 3,970
- Employment per 1,000: 6.047 (26% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,810
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: 3,970
- Employment per 1,000: 6.047 (26% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,810
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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#28. Electricians
Louisville-Jefferson County, KY-IN
- Employment: 4,050
- Employment per 1,000: 6.165 (31% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $56,580
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: 4,050
- Employment per 1,000: 6.165 (31% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $56,580
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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#27. First-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers
Louisville-Jefferson County, KY-IN
- Employment: 4,760
- Employment per 1,000: 7.25 (5% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,850
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: 4,760
- Employment per 1,000: 7.25 (5% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,850
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. Accountants and auditors
Louisville-Jefferson County, KY-IN
- Employment: 5,000
- Employment per 1,000: 7.614 (13% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $73,890
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: 5,000
- Employment per 1,000: 7.614 (13% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $73,890
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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#25. Security guards
Louisville-Jefferson County, KY-IN
- Employment: 5,100
- Employment per 1,000: 7.775 (1% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,350
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: 5,100
- Employment per 1,000: 7.775 (1% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,350
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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#24. First-line supervisors of retail sales workers
Louisville-Jefferson County, KY-IN
- Employment: 5,160
- Employment per 1,000: 7.857 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,020
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: 5,160
- Employment per 1,000: 7.857 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,020
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. Receptionists and information clerks
Louisville-Jefferson County, KY-IN
- Employment: 5,320
- Employment per 1,000: 8.113 (13% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,890
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: 5,320
- Employment per 1,000: 8.113 (13% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,890
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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#22. Software developers and software quality assurance analysts and testers
Louisville-Jefferson County, KY-IN
- Employment: 5,420
- Employment per 1,000: 8.254 (14% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $88,550
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: 5,420
- Employment per 1,000: 8.254 (14% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $88,550
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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#21. Elementary school teachers, except special education
Louisville-Jefferson County, KY-IN
- Employment: 5,430
- Employment per 1,000: 8.279 (15% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $53,110
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: 5,430
- Employment per 1,000: 8.279 (15% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $53,110
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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#20. Maintenance and repair workers, general
Louisville-Jefferson County, KY-IN
- Employment: 6,360
- Employment per 1,000: 9.692 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $43,780
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: 6,360
- Employment per 1,000: 9.692 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $43,780
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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#19. Light truck drivers
Louisville-Jefferson County, KY-IN
- Employment: 6,400
- Employment per 1,000: 9.757 (55% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,880
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: 6,400
- Employment per 1,000: 9.757 (55% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,880
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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#18. Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks
Louisville-Jefferson County, KY-IN
- Employment: 6,520
- Employment per 1,000: 9.931 (4% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,040
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: 6,520
- Employment per 1,000: 9.931 (4% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,040
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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#17. Nursing assistants
Louisville-Jefferson County, KY-IN
- Employment: 6,720
- Employment per 1,000: 10.242 (6% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,180
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: 6,720
- Employment per 1,000: 10.242 (6% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,180
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. First-line supervisors of office and administrative support workers
Louisville-Jefferson County, KY-IN
- Employment: 6,900
- Employment per 1,000: 10.52 (4% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $56,200
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: 6,900
- Employment per 1,000: 10.52 (4% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $56,200
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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#15. Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products
Louisville-Jefferson County, KY-IN
- Employment: 7,080
- Employment per 1,000: 10.785 (18% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $70,370
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: 7,080
- Employment per 1,000: 10.785 (18% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $70,370
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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#14. Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive
Louisville-Jefferson County, KY-IN
- Employment: 7,450
- Employment per 1,000: 11.356 (18% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,660
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: 7,450
- Employment per 1,000: 11.356 (18% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,660
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. Cooks, restaurant
Louisville-Jefferson County, KY-IN
- Employment: 7,980
- Employment per 1,000: 12.162 (27% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,580
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: 7,980
- Employment per 1,000: 12.162 (27% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,580
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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#12. Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners
Louisville-Jefferson County, KY-IN
- Employment: 8,130
- Employment per 1,000: 12.392 (15% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,880
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: 8,130
- Employment per 1,000: 12.392 (15% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,880
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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#11. Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers
Louisville-Jefferson County, KY-IN
- Employment: 9,810
- Employment per 1,000: 14.945 (18% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $50,180
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: 9,810
- Employment per 1,000: 14.945 (18% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $50,180
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 (tie). Waiters and waitresses
Louisville-Jefferson County, KY-IN
- Employment: 11,100
- Employment per 1,000: 16.907 (4% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,040
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: 11,100
- Employment per 1,000: 16.907 (4% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,040
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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#9 (tie). General and operations managers
Louisville-Jefferson County, KY-IN
- Employment: 11,100
- Employment per 1,000: 16.909 (3% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $101,190
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: 11,100
- Employment per 1,000: 16.909 (3% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $101,190
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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#8. Stockers and order fillers
Louisville-Jefferson County, KY-IN
- Employment: 11,210
- Employment per 1,000: 17.078 (17% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,680
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: 11,210
- Employment per 1,000: 17.078 (17% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,680
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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#7. Office clerks, general
Louisville-Jefferson County, KY-IN
- Employment: 14,190
- Employment per 1,000: 21.625 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,610
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: 14,190
- Employment per 1,000: 21.625 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,610
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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#6. Cashiers
Louisville-Jefferson County, KY-IN
- Employment: 14,590
- Employment per 1,000: 22.225 (9% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,140
National
- Employment: 3,596,630 (#3 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $24,370
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 14,590
- Employment per 1,000: 22.225 (9% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,140
National
- Employment: 3,596,630 (#3 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $24,370
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#5. Registered nurses
Louisville-Jefferson County, KY-IN
- Employment: 14,750
- Employment per 1,000: 22.474 (11% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $64,700
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: 14,750
- Employment per 1,000: 22.474 (11% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $64,700
National
- Employment: 2,982,280 (#4 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $77,460
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#4. Customer service representatives
Louisville-Jefferson County, KY-IN
- Employment: 16,090
- Employment per 1,000: 24.511 (23% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,040
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: 16,090
- Employment per 1,000: 24.511 (23% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,040
National
- Employment: 2,919,230 (#7 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $37,320
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#3. Retail salespersons
Louisville-Jefferson County, KY-IN
- Employment: 17,470
- Employment per 1,000: 26.616 (9% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,630
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: 17,470
- Employment per 1,000: 26.616 (9% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,630
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. Fast food and counter workers
Louisville-Jefferson County, KY-IN
- Employment: 20,040
- Employment per 1,000: 30.541 (12% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $20,590
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: 20,040
- Employment per 1,000: 30.541 (12% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $20,590
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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#1. Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand
Louisville-Jefferson County, KY-IN
- Employment: 26,590
- Employment per 1,000: 40.522 (102% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,670
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: 26,590
- Employment per 1,000: 40.522 (102% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,670
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
