Most common jobs in Minneapolis
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January 11, 2021
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Most common jobs in Minneapolis
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 Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis are the most common.
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#50. Industrial engineers
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
- Employment: 7,890
- Employment per 1,000: 4.002 (102% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $95,780
National
- Employment: 291,710 (#111 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $92,660
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 7,890
- Employment per 1,000: 4.002 (102% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $95,780
National
- Employment: 291,710 (#111 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $92,660
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#49. Social and human service assistants
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
- Employment: 8,160
- Employment per 1,000: 4.139 (50% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,550
National
- Employment: 404,450 (#80 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $37,050
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 8,160
- Employment per 1,000: 4.139 (50% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,550
National
- Employment: 404,450 (#80 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $37,050
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#48. Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
- Employment: 8,200
- Employment per 1,000: 4.158 (12% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $50,890
National
- Employment: 697,510 (#40 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $48,500
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 8,200
- Employment per 1,000: 4.158 (12% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $50,890
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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#47. Childcare workers
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
- Employment: 8,570
- Employment per 1,000: 4.348 (14% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,470
National
- Employment: 561,520 (#59 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $25,510
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 8,570
- Employment per 1,000: 4.348 (14% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,470
National
- Employment: 561,520 (#59 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $25,510
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#46. Sales managers
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
- Employment: 8,630
- Employment per 1,000: 4.38 (60% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $142,040
National
- Employment: 402,600 (#81 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $141,690
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 8,630
- Employment per 1,000: 4.38 (60% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $142,040
National
- Employment: 402,600 (#81 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $141,690
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#45. Security guards
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
- Employment: 8,710
- Employment per 1,000: 4.419 (42% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,190
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: 8,710
- Employment per 1,000: 4.419 (42% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,190
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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#44. Executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
- Employment: 8,780
- Employment per 1,000: 4.454 (21% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $61,900
National
- Employment: 542,690 (#60 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $62,920
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 8,780
- Employment per 1,000: 4.454 (21% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $61,900
National
- Employment: 542,690 (#60 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $62,920
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#43. Computer and information systems managers
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
- Employment: 9,180
- Employment per 1,000: 4.656 (58% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $152,370
National
- Employment: 433,960 (#71 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $156,390
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 9,180
- Employment per 1,000: 4.656 (58% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $152,370
National
- Employment: 433,960 (#71 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $156,390
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#42. Medical secretaries and administrative assistants
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
- Employment: 9,330
- Employment per 1,000: 4.734 (15% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $43,320
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: 9,330
- Employment per 1,000: 4.734 (15% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $43,320
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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#41. Lawyers
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
- Employment: 9,700
- Employment per 1,000: 4.918 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $128,640
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: 9,700
- Employment per 1,000: 4.918 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $128,640
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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#40. Computer user support specialists
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
- Employment: 9,980
- Employment per 1,000: 5.063 (15% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $57,730
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: 9,980
- Employment per 1,000: 5.063 (15% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $57,730
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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#39. Bartenders
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
- Employment: 10,060
- Employment per 1,000: 5.101 (16% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,880
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: 10,060
- Employment per 1,000: 5.101 (16% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,880
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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#38. Shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
- Employment: 10,100
- Employment per 1,000: 5.124 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,170
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: 10,100
- Employment per 1,000: 5.124 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,170
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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#37. Landscaping and groundskeeping workers
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
- Employment: 10,350
- Employment per 1,000: 5.252 (15% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,970
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: 10,350
- Employment per 1,000: 5.252 (15% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,970
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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#36. Human resources specialists
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
- Employment: 10,430
- Employment per 1,000: 5.29 (23% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $69,870
National
- Employment: 633,040 (#50 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $67,760
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 10,430
- Employment per 1,000: 5.29 (23% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $69,870
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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#35. Light truck drivers
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
- Employment: 10,700
- Employment per 1,000: 5.43 (14% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $43,590
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: 10,700
- Employment per 1,000: 5.43 (14% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $43,590
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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#34. Passenger vehicle drivers, except bus drivers, transit and intercity
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
- Employment: 11,710
- Employment per 1,000: 5.941 (25% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,050
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: 11,710
- Employment per 1,000: 5.941 (25% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,050
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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#33. First-line supervisors of retail sales workers
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
- Employment: 11,830
- Employment per 1,000: 5.999 (25% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $47,160
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: 11,830
- Employment per 1,000: 5.999 (25% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $47,160
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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#32. Receptionists and information clerks
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
- Employment: 12,040
- Employment per 1,000: 6.109 (15% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,680
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: 12,040
- Employment per 1,000: 6.109 (15% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,680
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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#31. First-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
- Employment: 12,240
- Employment per 1,000: 6.206 (10% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,320
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: 12,240
- Employment per 1,000: 6.206 (10% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,320
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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#30. Carpenters
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
- Employment: 12,360
- Employment per 1,000: 6.269 (25% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $59,050
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: 12,360
- Employment per 1,000: 6.269 (25% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $59,050
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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#29. Management analysts
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
- Employment: 12,500
- Employment per 1,000: 6.343 (31% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $91,760
National
- Employment: 709,750 (#37 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $95,560
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 12,500
- Employment per 1,000: 6.343 (31% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $91,760
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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#28. Financial managers
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
- Employment: 12,820
- Employment per 1,000: 6.501 (46% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $144,060
National
- Employment: 654,790 (#46 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $147,530
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 12,820
- Employment per 1,000: 6.501 (46% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $144,060
National
- Employment: 654,790 (#46 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $147,530
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#27. Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
- Employment: 12,940
- Employment per 1,000: 6.564 (7% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $67,380
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: 12,940
- Employment per 1,000: 6.564 (7% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $67,380
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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#26. Market research analysts and marketing specialists
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
- Employment: 12,990
- Employment per 1,000: 6.592 (43% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $78,780
National
- Employment: 678,500 (#42 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $71,570
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 12,990
- Employment per 1,000: 6.592 (43% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $78,780
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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#25. Elementary school teachers, except special education
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
- Employment: 13,390
- Employment per 1,000: 6.79 (30% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $66,710
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: 13,390
- Employment per 1,000: 6.79 (30% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $66,710
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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#24. Maintenance and repair workers, general
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
- Employment: 14,340
- Employment per 1,000: 7.272 (25% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $47,890
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: 14,340
- Employment per 1,000: 7.272 (25% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $47,890
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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#23. Nursing assistants
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
- Employment: 15,360
- Employment per 1,000: 7.794 (19% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,060
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: 15,360
- Employment per 1,000: 7.794 (19% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,060
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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#22. First-line supervisors of office and administrative support workers
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
- Employment: 15,780
- Employment per 1,000: 8.005 (21% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $66,050
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: 15,780
- Employment per 1,000: 8.005 (21% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $66,050
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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#21. Sales representatives of services, except advertising, insurance, financial services, and travel
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
- Employment: 17,470
- Employment per 1,000: 8.863 (25% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $68,680
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: 17,470
- Employment per 1,000: 8.863 (25% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $68,680
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. Computer systems analysts
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
- Employment: 18,450
- Employment per 1,000: 9.358 (133% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $97,590
National
- Employment: 589,060 (#56 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $96,160
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 18,450
- Employment per 1,000: 9.358 (133% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $97,590
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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#19. Accountants and auditors
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
- Employment: 18,700
- Employment per 1,000: 9.487 (9% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $75,660
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: 18,700
- Employment per 1,000: 9.487 (9% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $75,660
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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#18. Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
- Employment: 19,020
- Employment per 1,000: 9.646 (24% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $53,020
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: 19,020
- Employment per 1,000: 9.646 (24% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $53,020
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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#17. Cooks, restaurant
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
- Employment: 19,360
- Employment per 1,000: 9.821 (3% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,880
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: 19,360
- Employment per 1,000: 9.821 (3% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,880
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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#16. Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
- Employment: 19,800
- Employment per 1,000: 10.041 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $47,090
National
- Employment: 1,512,660 (#14 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $42,960
- Entry level education requirements: Some college, no degree
- Employment: 19,800
- Employment per 1,000: 10.041 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $47,090
National
- Employment: 1,512,660 (#14 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $42,960
- Entry level education requirements: Some college, no degree
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#15. Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
- Employment: 20,880
- Employment per 1,000: 10.592 (24% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $43,080
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: 20,880
- Employment per 1,000: 10.592 (24% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $43,080
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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#14. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
- Employment: 21,720
- Employment per 1,000: 11.017 (20% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,520
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: 21,720
- Employment per 1,000: 11.017 (20% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,520
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
38 / 50
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#13. Stockers and order fillers
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
- Employment: 24,360
- Employment per 1,000: 12.358 (15% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,480
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: 24,360
- Employment per 1,000: 12.358 (15% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,480
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
39 / 50
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#12. Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
- Employment: 24,980
- Employment per 1,000: 12.671 (38% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $81,680
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: 24,980
- Employment per 1,000: 12.671 (38% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $81,680
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
40 / 50
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#11. Software developers and software quality assurance analysts and testers
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
- Employment: 27,080
- Employment per 1,000: 13.737 (43% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $105,730
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: 27,080
- Employment per 1,000: 13.737 (43% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $105,730
National
- Employment: 1,406,870 (#19 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $111,620
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
41 / 50
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#10. Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
- Employment: 30,250
- Employment per 1,000: 15.345 (5% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,440
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: 30,250
- Employment per 1,000: 15.345 (5% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,440
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. Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
- Employment: 31,700
- Employment per 1,000: 16.083 (20% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,100
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: 31,700
- Employment per 1,000: 16.083 (20% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,100
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
43 / 50
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#8. General and operations managers
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
- Employment: 31,800
- Employment per 1,000: 16.129 (1% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $128,250
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: 31,800
- Employment per 1,000: 16.129 (1% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $128,250
National
- Employment: 2,400,280 (#9 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $123,030
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
44 / 50
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#7. Waiters and waitresses
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
- Employment: 32,830
- Employment per 1,000: 16.653 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,000
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: 32,830
- Employment per 1,000: 16.653 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,000
National
- Employment: 2,579,020 (#8 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $26,800
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
45 / 50
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#6. Office clerks, general
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
- Employment: 35,120
- Employment per 1,000: 17.813 (11% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $41,380
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: 35,120
- Employment per 1,000: 17.813 (11% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $41,380
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
46 / 50
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#5. Cashiers
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
- Employment: 41,470
- Employment per 1,000: 21.038 (14% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,460
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: 41,470
- Employment per 1,000: 21.038 (14% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,460
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
47 / 50
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#4. Registered nurses
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
- Employment: 41,640
- Employment per 1,000: 21.12 (4% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $84,400
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: 41,640
- Employment per 1,000: 21.12 (4% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $84,400
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
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
- Employment: 46,490
- Employment per 1,000: 23.583 (19% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,770
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: 46,490
- Employment per 1,000: 23.583 (19% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,770
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
49 / 50
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#2. Fast food and counter workers
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
- Employment: 54,470
- Employment per 1,000: 27.629 (2% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,530
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: 54,470
- Employment per 1,000: 27.629 (2% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,530
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
50 / 50
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#1. Retail salespersons
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
- Employment: 58,020
- Employment per 1,000: 29.429 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,400
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: 58,020
- Employment per 1,000: 29.429 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,400
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
