Most common jobs in Macon
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January 11, 2021
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Most common jobs in Macon
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 Macon 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 Macon are the most common.
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#49 (tie). Medical and health services managers
Macon, GA
- Employment: 390
- Employment per 1,000: 3.927 (46% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $98,280
National
- Employment: 394,910 (#83 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $115,160
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 390
- Employment per 1,000: 3.927 (46% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $98,280
National
- Employment: 394,910 (#83 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $115,160
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#49 (tie). Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators
Macon, GA
- Employment: 390
- Employment per 1,000: 3.904 (41% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,380
National
- Employment: 405,750 (#79 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $54,210
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 390
- Employment per 1,000: 3.904 (41% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,380
National
- Employment: 405,750 (#79 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $54,210
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#48. Industrial machinery mechanics
Macon, GA
- Employment: 400
- Employment per 1,000: 3.991 (51% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $51,160
National
- Employment: 387,630 (#85 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $55,320
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 400
- Employment per 1,000: 3.991 (51% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $51,160
National
- Employment: 387,630 (#85 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $55,320
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#47. Billing and posting clerks
Macon, GA
- Employment: 410
- Employment per 1,000: 4.151 (31% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,690
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: 410
- Employment per 1,000: 4.151 (31% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,690
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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#46. Driver/sales workers
Macon, GA
- Employment: 420
- Employment per 1,000: 4.21 (39% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,260
National
- Employment: 444,660 (#67 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $30,230
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 420
- Employment per 1,000: 4.21 (39% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,260
National
- Employment: 444,660 (#67 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $30,230
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#44 (tie). Counter and rental clerks
Macon, GA
- Employment: 440
- Employment per 1,000: 4.428 (58% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,430
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: 440
- Employment per 1,000: 4.428 (58% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,430
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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#44 (tie). Software developers and software quality assurance analysts and testers
Macon, GA
- Employment: 440
- Employment per 1,000: 4.416 (54% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $96,630
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: 440
- Employment per 1,000: 4.416 (54% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $96,630
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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#42 (tie). Middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education
Macon, GA
- Employment: 480
- Employment per 1,000: 4.871 (15% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $52,240
National
- Employment: 622,330 (#54 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $63,550
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 480
- Employment per 1,000: 4.871 (15% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $52,240
National
- Employment: 622,330 (#54 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $63,550
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#42 (tie). Security guards
Macon, GA
- Employment: 480
- Employment per 1,000: 4.809 (37% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,150
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: 480
- Employment per 1,000: 4.809 (37% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,150
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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#41. Automotive service technicians and mechanics
Macon, GA
- Employment: 530
- Employment per 1,000: 5.339 (20% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,950
National
- Employment: 655,330 (#45 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $44,890
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 530
- Employment per 1,000: 5.339 (20% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,950
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. Maids and housekeeping cleaners
Macon, GA
- Employment: 550
- Employment per 1,000: 5.54 (12% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $19,940
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: 550
- Employment per 1,000: 5.54 (12% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $19,940
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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#39. Sales representatives of services, except advertising, insurance, financial services, and travel
Macon, GA
- Employment: 590
- Employment per 1,000: 5.962 (16% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $43,970
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: 590
- Employment per 1,000: 5.962 (16% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $43,970
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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#38. Light truck drivers
Macon, GA
- Employment: 620
- Employment per 1,000: 6.265 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,270
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: 620
- Employment per 1,000: 6.265 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,270
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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#36 (tie). Police and sheriff's patrol officers
Macon, GA
- Employment: 630
- Employment per 1,000: 6.347 (40% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,530
National
- Employment: 665,280 (#43 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $67,600
- Entry level education requirements: nan
- Employment: 630
- Employment per 1,000: 6.347 (40% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,530
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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#36 (tie). Insurance sales agents
Macon, GA
- Employment: 630
- Employment per 1,000: 6.371 (128% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $57,050
National
- Employment: 410,050 (#78 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $67,780
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 630
- Employment per 1,000: 6.371 (128% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $57,050
National
- Employment: 410,050 (#78 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $67,780
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#34. First-line supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairers
Macon, GA
- Employment: 650
- Employment per 1,000: 6.506 (97% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $63,740
National
- Employment: 485,700 (#63 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $70,550
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 650
- Employment per 1,000: 6.506 (97% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $63,740
National
- Employment: 485,700 (#63 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $70,550
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#34. Industrial truck and tractor operators
Macon, GA
- Employment: 650
- Employment per 1,000: 6.575 (53% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,770
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: 650
- Employment per 1,000: 6.575 (53% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,770
National
- Employment: 629,270 (#52 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $37,930
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#34. Passenger vehicle drivers, except bus drivers, transit and intercity
Macon, GA
- Employment: 650
- Employment per 1,000: 6.562 (38% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $19,140
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: 650
- Employment per 1,000: 6.562 (38% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $19,140
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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#31 (tie). Accountants and auditors
Macon, GA
- Employment: 680
- Employment per 1,000: 6.829 (22% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $74,670
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: 680
- Employment per 1,000: 6.829 (22% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $74,670
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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#31 (tie). Receptionists and information clerks
Macon, GA
- Employment: 680
- Employment per 1,000: 6.816 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,000
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: 680
- Employment per 1,000: 6.816 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,000
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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#30. Dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance
Macon, GA
- Employment: 710
- Employment per 1,000: 7.154 (427% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,980
National
- Employment: 199,360 (#145 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $44,100
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 710
- Employment per 1,000: 7.154 (427% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,980
National
- Employment: 199,360 (#145 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $44,100
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#29. Medical secretaries and administrative assistants
Macon, GA
- Employment: 720
- Employment per 1,000: 7.286 (77% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,550
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: 720
- Employment per 1,000: 7.286 (77% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,550
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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#28. Correctional officers and jailers
Macon, GA
- Employment: 740
- Employment per 1,000: 7.508 (161% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,400
National
- Employment: 423,050 (#74 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $50,130
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 740
- Employment per 1,000: 7.508 (161% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,400
National
- Employment: 423,050 (#74 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $50,130
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#27. Food preparation workers
Macon, GA
- Employment: 750
- Employment per 1,000: 7.536 (28% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,820
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: 750
- Employment per 1,000: 7.536 (28% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,820
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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#26. Cooks, restaurant
Macon, GA
- Employment: 770
- Employment per 1,000: 7.772 (19% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,000
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: 770
- Employment per 1,000: 7.772 (19% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,000
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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#25. Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses
Macon, GA
- Employment: 780
- Employment per 1,000: 7.847 (65% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $43,890
National
- Employment: 697,510 (#40 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $48,500
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 780
- Employment per 1,000: 7.847 (65% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $43,890
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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#24. Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks
Macon, GA
- Employment: 810
- Employment per 1,000: 8.209 (20% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,460
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: 810
- Employment per 1,000: 8.209 (20% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,460
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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#22 (tie). Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products
Macon, GA
- Employment: 830
- Employment per 1,000: 8.36 (9% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $60,720
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: 830
- Employment per 1,000: 8.36 (9% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $60,720
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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#22 (tie). Teaching assistants, except postsecondary
Macon, GA
- Employment: 830
- Employment per 1,000: 8.359 (9% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $20,210
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: 830
- Employment per 1,000: 8.359 (9% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $20,210
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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#21. First-line supervisors of retail sales workers
Macon, GA
- Employment: 850
- Employment per 1,000: 8.574 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,410
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: 850
- Employment per 1,000: 8.574 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,410
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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#20. First-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers
Macon, GA
- Employment: 880
- Employment per 1,000: 8.899 (29% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,690
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: 880
- Employment per 1,000: 8.899 (29% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,690
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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#19. Construction laborers
Macon, GA
- Employment: 950
- Employment per 1,000: 9.544 (37% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,400
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: 950
- Employment per 1,000: 9.544 (37% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,400
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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#18. Nursing assistants
Macon, GA
- Employment: 1,030
- Employment per 1,000: 10.376 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,520
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: 1,030
- Employment per 1,000: 10.376 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,520
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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#17. Medical assistants
Macon, GA
- Employment: 1,050
- Employment per 1,000: 10.627 (119% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,020
National
- Employment: 712,430 (#36 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $35,720
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 1,050
- Employment per 1,000: 10.627 (119% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,020
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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#16. First-line supervisors of office and administrative support workers
Macon, GA
- Employment: 1,140
- Employment per 1,000: 11.52 (14% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $58,550
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: 1,140
- Employment per 1,000: 11.52 (14% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $58,550
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. Elementary school teachers, except special education
Macon, GA
- Employment: 1,210
- Employment per 1,000: 12.201 (25% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $49,120
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: 1,210
- Employment per 1,000: 12.201 (25% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $49,120
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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#14. Maintenance and repair workers, general
Macon, GA
- Employment: 1,230
- Employment per 1,000: 12.379 (28% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,820
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: 1,230
- Employment per 1,000: 12.379 (28% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,820
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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#13. Stockers and order fillers
Macon, GA
- Employment: 1,240
- Employment per 1,000: 12.535 (14% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,910
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: 1,240
- Employment per 1,000: 12.535 (14% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,910
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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#12. Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers
Macon, GA
- Employment: 1,260
- Employment per 1,000: 12.724 (1% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,150
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: 1,260
- Employment per 1,000: 12.724 (1% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,150
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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#11. General and operations managers
Macon, GA
- Employment: 1,570
- Employment per 1,000: 15.819 (3% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $96,000
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: 1,570
- Employment per 1,000: 15.819 (3% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $96,000
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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#9 (tie). Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive
Macon, GA
- Employment: 1,620
- Employment per 1,000: 16.331 (18% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,010
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: 1,620
- Employment per 1,000: 16.331 (18% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,010
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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#9 (tie). Office clerks, general
Macon, GA
- Employment: 1,620
- Employment per 1,000: 16.378 (19% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,510
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: 1,620
- Employment per 1,000: 16.378 (19% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,510
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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#8. Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners
Macon, GA
- Employment: 1,890
- Employment per 1,000: 19.02 (30% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,680
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: 1,890
- Employment per 1,000: 19.02 (30% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,680
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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#7. Waiters and waitresses
Macon, GA
- Employment: 1,920
- Employment per 1,000: 19.372 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $18,760
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: 1,920
- Employment per 1,000: 19.372 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $18,760
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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#6. Cashiers
Macon, GA
- Employment: 2,290
- Employment per 1,000: 23.056 (6% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $20,850
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: 2,290
- Employment per 1,000: 23.056 (6% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $20,850
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. Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand
Macon, GA
- Employment: 2,370
- Employment per 1,000: 23.893 (19% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,550
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: 2,370
- Employment per 1,000: 23.893 (19% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,550
National
- Employment: 2,953,170 (#6 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $32,130
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#4. Registered nurses
Macon, GA
- Employment: 2,790
- Employment per 1,000: 28.132 (39% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $67,010
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: 2,790
- Employment per 1,000: 28.132 (39% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $67,010
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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#3. Fast food and counter workers
Macon, GA
- Employment: 3,010
- Employment per 1,000: 30.385 (12% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $18,960
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: 3,010
- Employment per 1,000: 30.385 (12% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $18,960
National
- Employment: 3,996,820 (#2 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $23,250
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#2. Customer service representatives
Macon, GA
- Employment: 3,330
- Employment per 1,000: 33.586 (69% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,120
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: 3,330
- Employment per 1,000: 33.586 (69% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,120
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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#1. Retail salespersons
Macon, GA
- Employment: 3,510
- Employment per 1,000: 35.43 (21% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,340
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: 3,510
- Employment per 1,000: 35.43 (21% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,340
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
