Most common jobs in Milwaukee
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January 11, 2021
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Most common jobs in Milwaukee
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 Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee are the most common.
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#50. Machinists
Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI
- Employment: 3,750
- Employment per 1,000: 4.373 (67% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $43,880
National
- Employment: 383,470 (#87 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $46,120
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 3,750
- Employment per 1,000: 4.373 (67% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $43,880
National
- Employment: 383,470 (#87 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $46,120
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#49. Shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks
Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI
- Employment: 3,800
- Employment per 1,000: 4.439 (8% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,160
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: 3,800
- Employment per 1,000: 4.439 (8% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,160
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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#47 (tie). Lawyers
Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI
- Employment: 3,820
- Employment per 1,000: 4.457 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $146,710
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: 3,820
- Employment per 1,000: 4.457 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $146,710
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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#47 (tie). Preschool teachers, except special education
Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI
- Employment: 3,820
- Employment per 1,000: 4.453 (52% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,280
National
- Employment: 431,350 (#72 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $34,650
- Entry level education requirements: Associate’s degree
- Employment: 3,820
- Employment per 1,000: 4.453 (52% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,280
National
- Employment: 431,350 (#72 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $34,650
- Entry level education requirements: Associate’s degree
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#46. Construction laborers
Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI
- Employment: 3,830
- Employment per 1,000: 4.465 (36% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $48,990
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: 3,830
- Employment per 1,000: 4.465 (36% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $48,990
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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#45. Mechanical engineers
Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI
- Employment: 4,050
- Employment per 1,000: 4.725 (126% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $83,580
National
- Employment: 306,990 (#105 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $93,540
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 4,050
- Employment per 1,000: 4.725 (126% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $83,580
National
- Employment: 306,990 (#105 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $93,540
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#43 (tie). Passenger vehicle drivers, except bus drivers, transit and intercity
Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI
- Employment: 4,180
- Employment per 1,000: 4.881 (2% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,070
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: 4,180
- Employment per 1,000: 4.881 (2% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,070
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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#43 (tie). Market research analysts and marketing specialists
Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI
- Employment: 4,180
- Employment per 1,000: 4.875 (6% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $61,940
National
- Employment: 678,500 (#42 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $71,570
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 4,180
- Employment per 1,000: 4.875 (6% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $61,940
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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#42. Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers
Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI
- Employment: 4,190
- Employment per 1,000: 4.886 (75% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $47,800
National
- Employment: 410,750 (#77 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $45,190
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 4,190
- Employment per 1,000: 4.886 (75% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $47,800
National
- Employment: 410,750 (#77 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $45,190
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#41. First-line supervisors of retail sales workers
Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI
- Employment: 4,230
- Employment per 1,000: 4.94 (38% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $47,110
National
- Employment: 1,171,900 (#24 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $45,830
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 4,230
- Employment per 1,000: 4.94 (38% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $47,110
National
- Employment: 1,171,900 (#24 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $45,830
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#40. Carpenters
Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI
- Employment: 4,290
- Employment per 1,000: 5.003 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $56,660
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: 4,290
- Employment per 1,000: 5.003 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $56,660
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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#39. Electrical, electronic, and electromechanical assemblers, except coil winders, tapers, and finishers
Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI
- Employment: 4,320
- Employment per 1,000: 5.037 (159% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,970
National
- Employment: 285,190 (#113 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $36,930
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 4,320
- Employment per 1,000: 5.037 (159% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,970
National
- Employment: 285,190 (#113 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $36,930
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#38. Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers
Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI
- Employment: 4,550
- Employment per 1,000: 5.305 (35% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,390
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: 4,550
- Employment per 1,000: 5.305 (35% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,390
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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#37. Security guards
Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI
- Employment: 4,690
- Employment per 1,000: 5.477 (29% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,550
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: 4,690
- Employment per 1,000: 5.477 (29% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,550
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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#36. Management analysts
Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI
- Employment: 4,750
- Employment per 1,000: 5.543 (15% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $96,410
National
- Employment: 709,750 (#37 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $95,560
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 4,750
- Employment per 1,000: 5.543 (15% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $96,410
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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#35. Maids and housekeeping cleaners
Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI
- Employment: 4,800
- Employment per 1,000: 5.605 (11% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,810
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: 4,800
- Employment per 1,000: 5.605 (11% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,810
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. Packaging and filling machine operators and tenders
Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI
- Employment: 5,180
- Employment per 1,000: 6.05 (128% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,020
National
- Employment: 390,540 (#84 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $33,590
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 5,180
- Employment per 1,000: 6.05 (128% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,020
National
- Employment: 390,540 (#84 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $33,590
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#33. Human resources specialists
Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI
- Employment: 5,410
- Employment per 1,000: 6.32 (47% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $63,970
National
- Employment: 633,040 (#50 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $67,760
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 5,410
- Employment per 1,000: 6.32 (47% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $63,970
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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#32. Light truck drivers
Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI
- Employment: 5,520
- Employment per 1,000: 6.438 (2% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,820
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: 5,520
- Employment per 1,000: 6.438 (2% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,820
National
- Employment: 923,050 (#32 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $38,520
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#31. Computer systems analysts
Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI
- Employment: 5,560
- Employment per 1,000: 6.49 (62% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $81,370
National
- Employment: 589,060 (#56 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $96,160
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 5,560
- Employment per 1,000: 6.49 (62% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $81,370
National
- Employment: 589,060 (#56 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $96,160
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#30. Landscaping and groundskeeping workers
Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI
- Employment: 5,570
- Employment per 1,000: 6.505 (5% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,770
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: 5,570
- Employment per 1,000: 6.505 (5% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,770
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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#29. First-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers
Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI
- Employment: 5,660
- Employment per 1,000: 6.601 (4% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,350
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: 5,660
- Employment per 1,000: 6.601 (4% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,350
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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#28. Computer numerically controlled tool operators
Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI
- Employment: 5,750
- Employment per 1,000: 6.716 (550% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $46,500
National
- Employment: 151,700 (#173 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $43,170
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 5,750
- Employment per 1,000: 6.716 (550% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $46,500
National
- Employment: 151,700 (#173 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $43,170
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#27. Cooks, restaurant
Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI
- Employment: 6,190
- Employment per 1,000: 7.219 (24% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,380
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: 6,190
- Employment per 1,000: 7.219 (24% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,380
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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#26. Bartenders
Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI
- Employment: 6,570
- Employment per 1,000: 7.672 (74% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,520
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: 6,570
- Employment per 1,000: 7.672 (74% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,520
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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#25. First-line supervisors of production and operating workers
Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI
- Employment: 6,580
- Employment per 1,000: 7.676 (79% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $64,740
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: 6,580
- Employment per 1,000: 7.676 (79% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $64,740
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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#24. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary
Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI
- Employment: 6,990
- Employment per 1,000: 8.158 (11% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,030
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: 6,990
- Employment per 1,000: 8.158 (11% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,030
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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#23. Sales representatives of services, except advertising, insurance, financial services, and travel
Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI
- Employment: 7,220
- Employment per 1,000: 8.431 (19% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $63,860
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: 7,220
- Employment per 1,000: 8.431 (19% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $63,860
National
- Employment: 1,039,670 (#27 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $66,760
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#22. Software developers and software quality assurance analysts and testers
Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI
- Employment: 7,420
- Employment per 1,000: 8.666 (10% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $97,680
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: 7,420
- Employment per 1,000: 8.666 (10% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $97,680
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. Accountants and auditors
Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI
- Employment: 7,870
- Employment per 1,000: 9.182 (5% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $72,680
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: 7,870
- Employment per 1,000: 9.182 (5% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $72,680
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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#20. First-line supervisors of office and administrative support workers
Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI
- Employment: 7,920
- Employment per 1,000: 9.248 (9% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $62,860
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: 7,920
- Employment per 1,000: 9.248 (9% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $62,860
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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#19. Elementary school teachers, except special education
Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI
- Employment: 8,200
- Employment per 1,000: 9.569 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $59,880
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: 8,200
- Employment per 1,000: 9.569 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $59,880
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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#18. Receptionists and information clerks
Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI
- Employment: 8,420
- Employment per 1,000: 9.827 (36% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,120
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: 8,420
- Employment per 1,000: 9.827 (36% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,120
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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#17. Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive
Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI
- Employment: 8,550
- Employment per 1,000: 9.973 (28% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,380
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: 8,550
- Employment per 1,000: 9.973 (28% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,380
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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#16. Nursing assistants
Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI
- Employment: 8,970
- Employment per 1,000: 10.473 (8% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,960
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: 8,970
- Employment per 1,000: 10.473 (8% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,960
National
- Employment: 1,419,920 (#17 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $30,720
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
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#15. Maintenance and repair workers, general
Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI
- Employment: 9,390
- Employment per 1,000: 10.959 (13% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $43,300
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: 9,390
- Employment per 1,000: 10.959 (13% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $43,300
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. Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers
Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI
- Employment: 9,660
- Employment per 1,000: 11.27 (11% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $49,380
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: 9,660
- Employment per 1,000: 11.27 (11% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $49,380
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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#13. Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks
Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI
- Employment: 10,010
- Employment per 1,000: 11.686 (13% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $41,960
National
- Employment: 1,512,660 (#14 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $42,960
- Entry level education requirements: Some college, no degree
- Employment: 10,010
- Employment per 1,000: 11.686 (13% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $41,960
National
- Employment: 1,512,660 (#14 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $42,960
- Entry level education requirements: Some college, no degree
39 / 50
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#12. General and operations managers
Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI
- Employment: 10,590
- Employment per 1,000: 12.356 (24% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $147,240
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: 10,590
- Employment per 1,000: 12.356 (24% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $147,240
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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#11. Waiters and waitresses
Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI
- Employment: 10,730
- Employment per 1,000: 12.529 (29% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,120
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: 10,730
- Employment per 1,000: 12.529 (29% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,120
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
41 / 50
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#10. Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners
Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI
- Employment: 12,360
- Employment per 1,000: 14.424 (1% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,740
National
- Employment: 2,145,450 (#10 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $30,010
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 12,360
- Employment per 1,000: 14.424 (1% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,740
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
42 / 50
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#9. Stockers and order fillers
Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI
- Employment: 12,740
- Employment per 1,000: 14.869 (2% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,160
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: 12,740
- Employment per 1,000: 14.869 (2% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,160
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
43 / 50
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#8. Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products
Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI
- Employment: 13,100
- Employment per 1,000: 15.293 (67% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $73,920
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: 13,100
- Employment per 1,000: 15.293 (67% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $73,920
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
44 / 50
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#7. Cashiers
Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI
- Employment: 15,280
- Employment per 1,000: 17.839 (27% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,290
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: 15,280
- Employment per 1,000: 17.839 (27% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,290
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
45 / 50
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#6. Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand
Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI
- Employment: 17,110
- Employment per 1,000: 19.966 (1% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,190
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: 17,110
- Employment per 1,000: 19.966 (1% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,190
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
Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI
- Employment: 18,100
- Employment per 1,000: 21.124 (5% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,810
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: 18,100
- Employment per 1,000: 21.124 (5% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,810
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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#4. Registered nurses
Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI
- Employment: 21,010
- Employment per 1,000: 24.522 (21% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $73,970
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: 21,010
- Employment per 1,000: 24.522 (21% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $73,970
National
- Employment: 2,982,280 (#4 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $77,460
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
48 / 50
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#3. Customer service representatives
Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI
- Employment: 21,020
- Employment per 1,000: 24.53 (23% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $41,580
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: 21,020
- Employment per 1,000: 24.53 (23% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $41,580
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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#2. Retail salespersons
Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI
- Employment: 21,090
- Employment per 1,000: 24.613 (16% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,270
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: 21,090
- Employment per 1,000: 24.613 (16% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,270
National
- Employment: 4,317,950 (#1 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,360
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#1. Fast food and counter workers
Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI
- Employment: 21,570
- Employment per 1,000: 25.179 (7% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $21,180
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: 21,570
- Employment per 1,000: 25.179 (7% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $21,180
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
