Most common jobs in Miami
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January 11, 2021
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Most common jobs in Miami
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 Miami 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 Miami are the most common.
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#50. Human resources specialists
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL
- Employment: 11,430
- Employment per 1,000: 4.327 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $59,190
National
- Employment: 633,040 (#50 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $67,760
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 11,430
- Employment per 1,000: 4.327 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $59,190
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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#49. Computer user support specialists
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL
- Employment: 11,530
- Employment per 1,000: 4.363 (1% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $53,720
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: 11,530
- Employment per 1,000: 4.363 (1% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $53,720
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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#48. Bartenders
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL
- Employment: 11,560
- Employment per 1,000: 4.373 (1% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,560
National
- Employment: 646,850 (#48 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $28,000
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 11,560
- Employment per 1,000: 4.373 (1% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,560
National
- Employment: 646,850 (#48 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $28,000
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#47. Dishwashers
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL
- Employment: 11,760
- Employment per 1,000: 4.452 (27% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,900
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: 11,760
- Employment per 1,000: 4.452 (27% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,900
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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#46. Paralegals and legal assistants
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL
- Employment: 12,030
- Employment per 1,000: 4.554 (103% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $56,560
National
- Employment: 329,870 (#96 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $55,020
- Entry level education requirements: Associate’s degree
- Employment: 12,030
- Employment per 1,000: 4.554 (103% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $56,560
National
- Employment: 329,870 (#96 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $55,020
- Entry level education requirements: Associate’s degree
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#45. Automotive service technicians and mechanics
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL
- Employment: 12,050
- Employment per 1,000: 4.561 (2% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $45,370
National
- Employment: 655,330 (#45 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $44,890
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 12,050
- Employment per 1,000: 4.561 (2% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $45,370
National
- Employment: 655,330 (#45 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $44,890
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
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#44. Shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL
- Employment: 12,100
- Employment per 1,000: 4.579 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,530
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: 12,100
- Employment per 1,000: 4.579 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,530
National
- Employment: 704,910 (#38 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $36,030
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#43. Electricians
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL
- Employment: 12,180
- Employment per 1,000: 4.611 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $46,290
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: 12,180
- Employment per 1,000: 4.611 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $46,290
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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#42. First-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL
- Employment: 12,260
- Employment per 1,000: 4.639 (9% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $66,550
National
- Employment: 626,180 (#53 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $71,440
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 12,260
- Employment per 1,000: 4.639 (9% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $66,550
National
- Employment: 626,180 (#53 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $71,440
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#41. Carpenters
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL
- Employment: 12,430
- Employment per 1,000: 4.706 (6% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,170
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: 12,430
- Employment per 1,000: 4.706 (6% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,170
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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#40. Securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL
- Employment: 12,540
- Employment per 1,000: 4.745 (59% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $88,220
National
- Employment: 437,880 (#70 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $93,090
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 12,540
- Employment per 1,000: 4.745 (59% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $88,220
National
- Employment: 437,880 (#70 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $93,090
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#39. Management analysts
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL
- Employment: 12,760
- Employment per 1,000: 4.831 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $82,150
National
- Employment: 709,750 (#37 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $95,560
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 12,760
- Employment per 1,000: 4.831 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $82,150
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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#38. Packers and packagers, hand
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL
- Employment: 12,870
- Employment per 1,000: 4.871 (13% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,720
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: 12,870
- Employment per 1,000: 4.871 (13% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,720
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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#37. Police and sheriff's patrol officers
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL
- Employment: 13,050
- Employment per 1,000: 4.938 (9% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $71,400
National
- Employment: 665,280 (#43 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $67,600
- Entry level education requirements: nan
- Employment: 13,050
- Employment per 1,000: 4.938 (9% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $71,400
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. Market research analysts and marketing specialists
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL
- Employment: 14,210
- Employment per 1,000: 5.379 (16% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $66,380
National
- Employment: 678,500 (#42 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $71,570
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 14,210
- Employment per 1,000: 5.379 (16% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $66,380
National
- Employment: 678,500 (#42 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $71,570
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#35. Software developers and software quality assurance analysts and testers
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL
- Employment: 15,100
- Employment per 1,000: 5.715 (40% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $98,730
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: 15,100
- Employment per 1,000: 5.715 (40% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $98,730
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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#34. Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL
- Employment: 15,490
- Employment per 1,000: 5.86 (17% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $57,360
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: 15,490
- Employment per 1,000: 5.86 (17% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $57,360
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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#33. Medical assistants
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL
- Employment: 16,530
- Employment per 1,000: 6.256 (29% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,040
National
- Employment: 712,430 (#36 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $35,720
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 16,530
- Employment per 1,000: 6.256 (29% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,040
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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#32. Construction laborers
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL
- Employment: 17,390
- Employment per 1,000: 6.582 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,010
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: 17,390
- Employment per 1,000: 6.582 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,010
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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#31. Light truck drivers
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL
- Employment: 17,780
- Employment per 1,000: 6.727 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,770
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: 17,780
- Employment per 1,000: 6.727 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,770
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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#30. Lawyers
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL
- Employment: 19,810
- Employment per 1,000: 7.498 (68% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $150,340
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: 19,810
- Employment per 1,000: 7.498 (68% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $150,340
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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#29. Landscaping and groundskeeping workers
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL
- Employment: 20,640
- Employment per 1,000: 7.81 (26% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,530
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: 20,640
- Employment per 1,000: 7.81 (26% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,530
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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#28. Elementary school teachers, except special education
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL
- Employment: 20,700
- Employment per 1,000: 7.834 (20% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $50,170
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: 20,700
- Employment per 1,000: 7.834 (20% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $50,170
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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#27. First-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL
- Employment: 20,810
- Employment per 1,000: 7.875 (14% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,610
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: 20,810
- Employment per 1,000: 7.875 (14% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,610
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. Food preparation workers
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL
- Employment: 20,950
- Employment per 1,000: 7.93 (35% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,500
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: 20,950
- Employment per 1,000: 7.93 (35% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,500
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. Nursing assistants
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL
- Employment: 22,130
- Employment per 1,000: 8.375 (13% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,260
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: 22,130
- Employment per 1,000: 8.375 (13% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,260
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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#24. Maids and housekeeping cleaners
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL
- Employment: 22,770
- Employment per 1,000: 8.618 (37% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,340
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: 22,770
- Employment per 1,000: 8.618 (37% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,340
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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#23. First-line supervisors of retail sales workers
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL
- Employment: 23,460
- Employment per 1,000: 8.88 (11% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $47,720
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: 23,460
- Employment per 1,000: 8.88 (11% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $47,720
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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#22. Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL
- Employment: 24,730
- Employment per 1,000: 9.36 (26% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $41,590
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: 24,730
- Employment per 1,000: 9.36 (26% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $41,590
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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#21. Sales representatives of services, except advertising, insurance, financial services, and travel
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL
- Employment: 25,740
- Employment per 1,000: 9.74 (38% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $59,630
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: 25,740
- Employment per 1,000: 9.74 (38% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $59,630
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. Accountants and auditors
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL
- Employment: 26,340
- Employment per 1,000: 9.968 (14% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $78,420
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: 26,340
- Employment per 1,000: 9.968 (14% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $78,420
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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#19. Receptionists and information clerks
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL
- Employment: 27,230
- Employment per 1,000: 10.305 (43% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,060
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: 27,230
- Employment per 1,000: 10.305 (43% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,060
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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#18. Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL
- Employment: 29,890
- Employment per 1,000: 11.313 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $43,670
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: 29,890
- Employment per 1,000: 11.313 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $43,670
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. Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL
- Employment: 31,830
- Employment per 1,000: 12.047 (32% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $61,680
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: 31,830
- Employment per 1,000: 12.047 (32% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $61,680
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. First-line supervisors of office and administrative support workers
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL
- Employment: 32,320
- Employment per 1,000: 12.23 (21% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $59,030
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: 32,320
- Employment per 1,000: 12.23 (21% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $59,030
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. Maintenance and repair workers, general
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL
- Employment: 32,830
- Employment per 1,000: 12.426 (29% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,470
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: 32,830
- Employment per 1,000: 12.426 (29% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,470
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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#14. Cooks, restaurant
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL
- Employment: 33,570
- Employment per 1,000: 12.705 (33% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,430
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: 33,570
- Employment per 1,000: 12.705 (33% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,430
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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#13. Security guards
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL
- Employment: 38,230
- Employment per 1,000: 14.469 (89% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,430
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: 38,230
- Employment per 1,000: 14.469 (89% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,430
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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#12. Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL
- Employment: 38,420
- Employment per 1,000: 14.54 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,100
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: 38,420
- Employment per 1,000: 14.54 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,100
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
40 / 50
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#11. Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL
- Employment: 40,060
- Employment per 1,000: 15.16 (9% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,100
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: 40,060
- Employment per 1,000: 15.16 (9% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,100
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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#10. Stockers and order fillers
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL
- Employment: 42,580
- Employment per 1,000: 16.117 (11% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,310
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: 42,580
- Employment per 1,000: 16.117 (11% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,310
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
42 / 50
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#9. General and operations managers
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL
- Employment: 47,650
- Employment per 1,000: 18.032 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $111,690
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: 47,650
- Employment per 1,000: 18.032 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $111,690
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. Waiters and waitresses
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL
- Employment: 53,220
- Employment per 1,000: 20.14 (15% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,100
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: 53,220
- Employment per 1,000: 20.14 (15% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,100
National
- Employment: 2,579,020 (#8 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $26,800
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#7. Registered nurses
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL
- Employment: 54,020
- Employment per 1,000: 20.442 (1% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $69,920
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: 54,020
- Employment per 1,000: 20.442 (1% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $69,920
National
- Employment: 2,982,280 (#4 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $77,460
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
45 / 50
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#6. Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL
- Employment: 55,270
- Employment per 1,000: 20.917 (4% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,710
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: 55,270
- Employment per 1,000: 20.917 (4% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,710
National
- Employment: 2,953,170 (#6 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $32,130
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
46 / 50
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#5. Office clerks, general
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL
- Employment: 61,820
- Employment per 1,000: 23.397 (16% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,880
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: 61,820
- Employment per 1,000: 23.397 (16% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,880
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. Fast food and counter workers
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL
- Employment: 64,860
- Employment per 1,000: 24.547 (10% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $21,770
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: 64,860
- Employment per 1,000: 24.547 (10% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $21,770
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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#3. Cashiers
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL
- Employment: 70,900
- Employment per 1,000: 26.834 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,190
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: 70,900
- Employment per 1,000: 26.834 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,190
National
- Employment: 3,596,630 (#3 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $24,370
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#2. Customer service representatives
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL
- Employment: 78,700
- Employment per 1,000: 29.785 (50% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,710
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: 78,700
- Employment per 1,000: 29.785 (50% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,710
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
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL
- Employment: 100,750
- Employment per 1,000: 38.13 (30% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,870
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: 100,750
- Employment per 1,000: 38.13 (30% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,870
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
