Most common jobs in Mobile
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January 11, 2021
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Most common jobs in Mobile
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 Mobile 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 Mobile are the most common.
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#50. Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers
Mobile, AL
- Employment: 690
- Employment per 1,000: 3.93 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $53,080
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: 690
- Employment per 1,000: 3.93 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $53,080
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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Canva
#49. Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators
Mobile, AL
- Employment: 750
- Employment per 1,000: 4.236 (53% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,740
National
- Employment: 405,750 (#79 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $54,210
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 750
- Employment per 1,000: 4.236 (53% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,740
National
- Employment: 405,750 (#79 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $54,210
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#47 (tie). Childcare workers
Mobile, AL
- Employment: 820
- Employment per 1,000: 4.69 (23% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $18,670
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: 820
- Employment per 1,000: 4.69 (23% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $18,670
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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#47 (tie). Cleaners of vehicles and equipment
Mobile, AL
- Employment: 820
- Employment per 1,000: 4.653 (79% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,980
National
- Employment: 382,670 (#88 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $27,940
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 820
- Employment per 1,000: 4.653 (79% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,980
National
- Employment: 382,670 (#88 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $27,940
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#45 (tie). Software developers and software quality assurance analysts and testers
Mobile, AL
- Employment: 830
- Employment per 1,000: 4.71 (51% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $87,350
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: 830
- Employment per 1,000: 4.71 (51% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $87,350
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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#45 (tie). Computer user support specialists
Mobile, AL
- Employment: 830
- Employment per 1,000: 4.72 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $48,280
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: 830
- Employment per 1,000: 4.72 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $48,280
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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#44. First-line supervisors of transportation and material moving workers, except aircraft cargo handling supervisors
Mobile, AL
- Employment: 840
- Employment per 1,000: 4.748 (53% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $51,010
National
- Employment: 455,390 (#66 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $57,840
- Entry level education requirements: nan
- Employment: 840
- Employment per 1,000: 4.748 (53% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $51,010
National
- Employment: 455,390 (#66 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $57,840
- Entry level education requirements: nan
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#43. Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers
Mobile, AL
- Employment: 860
- Employment per 1,000: 4.903 (111% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $44,220
National
- Employment: 342,040 (#93 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $51,420
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 860
- Employment per 1,000: 4.903 (111% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $44,220
National
- Employment: 342,040 (#93 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $51,420
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
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Canva
#41 (tie). Food preparation workers
Mobile, AL
- Employment: 930
- Employment per 1,000: 5.27 (10% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $20,730
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: 930
- Employment per 1,000: 5.27 (10% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $20,730
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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#41 (tie). Industrial truck and tractor operators
Mobile, AL
- Employment: 930
- Employment per 1,000: 5.276 (23% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,720
National
- Employment: 629,270 (#52 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $37,930
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 930
- Employment per 1,000: 5.276 (23% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,720
National
- Employment: 629,270 (#52 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $37,930
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#40. First-line supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairers
Mobile, AL
- Employment: 950
- Employment per 1,000: 5.395 (63% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $65,480
National
- Employment: 485,700 (#63 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $70,550
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 950
- Employment per 1,000: 5.395 (63% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $65,480
National
- Employment: 485,700 (#63 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $70,550
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#38 (tie). Police and sheriff's patrol officers
Mobile, AL
- Employment: 960
- Employment per 1,000: 5.45 (20% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $44,680
National
- Employment: 665,280 (#43 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $67,600
- Entry level education requirements: nan
- Employment: 960
- Employment per 1,000: 5.45 (20% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $44,680
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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#38 (tie). Sales representatives of services, except advertising, insurance, financial services, and travel
Mobile, AL
- Employment: 960
- Employment per 1,000: 5.458 (23% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $54,970
National
- Employment: 1,039,670 (#27 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $66,760
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 960
- Employment per 1,000: 5.458 (23% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $54,970
National
- Employment: 1,039,670 (#27 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $66,760
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#37. Medical assistants
Mobile, AL
- Employment: 970
- Employment per 1,000: 5.511 (14% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,840
National
- Employment: 712,430 (#36 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $35,720
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 970
- Employment per 1,000: 5.511 (14% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,840
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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Canva
#36. Cooks, institution and cafeteria
Mobile, AL
- Employment: 990
- Employment per 1,000: 5.652 (106% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,390
National
- Employment: 402,480 (#82 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,030
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 990
- Employment per 1,000: 5.652 (106% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,390
National
- Employment: 402,480 (#82 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,030
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#35. First-line supervisors of production and operating workers
Mobile, AL
- Employment: 1,040
- Employment per 1,000: 5.887 (37% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $73,000
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: 1,040
- Employment per 1,000: 5.887 (37% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $73,000
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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#34. Security guards
Mobile, AL
- Employment: 1,100
- Employment per 1,000: 6.272 (18% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,680
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: 1,100
- Employment per 1,000: 6.272 (18% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,680
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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#33. Industrial machinery mechanics
Mobile, AL
- Employment: 1,130
- Employment per 1,000: 6.443 (144% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $61,760
National
- Employment: 387,630 (#85 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $55,320
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 1,130
- Employment per 1,000: 6.443 (144% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $61,760
National
- Employment: 387,630 (#85 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $55,320
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#32. Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses
Mobile, AL
- Employment: 1,170
- Employment per 1,000: 6.66 (40% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,060
National
- Employment: 697,510 (#40 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $48,500
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 1,170
- Employment per 1,000: 6.66 (40% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,060
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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#31. Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters
Mobile, AL
- Employment: 1,190
- Employment per 1,000: 6.738 (123% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $48,700
National
- Employment: 442,870 (#68 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $59,800
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 1,190
- Employment per 1,000: 6.738 (123% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $48,700
National
- Employment: 442,870 (#68 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $59,800
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#30. Maids and housekeeping cleaners
Mobile, AL
- Employment: 1,260
- Employment per 1,000: 7.177 (14% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $19,240
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: 1,260
- Employment per 1,000: 7.177 (14% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $19,240
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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#29. First-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers
Mobile, AL
- Employment: 1,340
- Employment per 1,000: 7.591 (78% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $65,290
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: 1,340
- Employment per 1,000: 7.591 (78% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $65,290
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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#27 (tie). Light truck drivers
Mobile, AL
- Employment: 1,390
- Employment per 1,000: 7.915 (26% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,960
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: 1,390
- Employment per 1,000: 7.915 (26% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,960
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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Pixabay
#27 (tie). Construction laborers
Mobile, AL
- Employment: 1,390
- Employment per 1,000: 7.913 (14% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,740
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: 1,390
- Employment per 1,000: 7.913 (14% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,740
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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Canva
#26. Helpers--production workers
Mobile, AL
- Employment: 1,420
- Employment per 1,000: 8.067 (291% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,350
National
- Employment: 303,030 (#107 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $30,540
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 1,420
- Employment per 1,000: 8.067 (291% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,350
National
- Employment: 303,030 (#107 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $30,540
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#25. Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers
Mobile, AL
- Employment: 1,430
- Employment per 1,000: 8.148 (191% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $50,150
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: 1,430
- Employment per 1,000: 8.148 (191% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $50,150
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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#24. Accountants and auditors
Mobile, AL
- Employment: 1,440
- Employment per 1,000: 8.192 (6% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $68,890
National
- Employment: 1,280,700 (#23 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $79,520
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 1,440
- Employment per 1,000: 8.192 (6% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $68,890
National
- Employment: 1,280,700 (#23 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $79,520
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#23. First-line supervisors of retail sales workers
Mobile, AL
- Employment: 1,490
- Employment per 1,000: 8.461 (6% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $43,640
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: 1,490
- Employment per 1,000: 8.461 (6% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $43,640
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. Receptionists and information clerks
Mobile, AL
- Employment: 1,500
- Employment per 1,000: 8.552 (19% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,100
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: 1,500
- Employment per 1,000: 8.552 (19% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,100
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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#21. First-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers
Mobile, AL
- Employment: 1,510
- Employment per 1,000: 8.605 (25% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,960
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: 1,510
- Employment per 1,000: 8.605 (25% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,960
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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#20. Maintenance and repair workers, general
Mobile, AL
- Employment: 1,550
- Employment per 1,000: 8.832 (9% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,040
National
- Employment: 1,418,990 (#18 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $41,960
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 1,550
- Employment per 1,000: 8.832 (9% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,040
National
- Employment: 1,418,990 (#18 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $41,960
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#19. Cooks, restaurant
Mobile, AL
- Employment: 1,600
- Employment per 1,000: 9.07 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,090
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: 1,600
- Employment per 1,000: 9.07 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,090
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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#18. Nursing assistants
Mobile, AL
- Employment: 1,880
- Employment per 1,000: 10.71 (11% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,580
National
- Employment: 1,419,920 (#17 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $30,720
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 1,880
- Employment per 1,000: 10.71 (11% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,580
National
- Employment: 1,419,920 (#17 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $30,720
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
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#17. Electricians
Mobile, AL
- Employment: 1,900
- Employment per 1,000: 10.825 (131% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $47,870
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: 1,900
- Employment per 1,000: 10.825 (131% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $47,870
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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#16. Stockers and order fillers
Mobile, AL
- Employment: 1,950
- Employment per 1,000: 11.07 (24% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,360
National
- Employment: 2,135,850 (#11 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,660
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 1,950
- Employment per 1,000: 11.07 (24% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,360
National
- Employment: 2,135,850 (#11 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,660
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#15. Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks
Mobile, AL
- Employment: 2,010
- Employment per 1,000: 11.421 (11% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,440
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: 2,010
- Employment per 1,000: 11.421 (11% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,440
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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#14. First-line supervisors of office and administrative support workers
Mobile, AL
- Employment: 2,090
- Employment per 1,000: 11.894 (17% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $53,910
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: 2,090
- Employment per 1,000: 11.894 (17% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $53,910
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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#13. Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products
Mobile, AL
- Employment: 2,180
- Employment per 1,000: 12.407 (36% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $66,950
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: 2,180
- Employment per 1,000: 12.407 (36% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $66,950
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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#12. Office clerks, general
Mobile, AL
- Employment: 2,490
- Employment per 1,000: 14.158 (30% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,810
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: 2,490
- Employment per 1,000: 14.158 (30% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,810
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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#11. Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers
Mobile, AL
- Employment: 2,610
- Employment per 1,000: 14.844 (17% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,320
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: 2,610
- Employment per 1,000: 14.844 (17% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,320
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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#10. General and operations managers
Mobile, AL
- Employment: 3,090
- Employment per 1,000: 17.548 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $118,320
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: 3,090
- Employment per 1,000: 17.548 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $118,320
National
- Employment: 2,400,280 (#9 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $123,030
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#9. Waiters and waitresses
Mobile, AL
- Employment: 3,210
- Employment per 1,000: 18.26 (4% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $19,930
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: 3,210
- Employment per 1,000: 18.26 (4% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $19,930
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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#8. Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand
Mobile, AL
- Employment: 3,400
- Employment per 1,000: 19.313 (4% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,580
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: 3,400
- Employment per 1,000: 19.313 (4% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,580
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
44 / 50
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#7. Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners
Mobile, AL
- Employment: 3,550
- Employment per 1,000: 20.208 (38% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,570
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: 3,550
- Employment per 1,000: 20.208 (38% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,570
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
45 / 50
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#6. Customer service representatives
Mobile, AL
- Employment: 4,370
- Employment per 1,000: 24.848 (25% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,210
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: 4,370
- Employment per 1,000: 24.848 (25% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,210
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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#5. Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive
Mobile, AL
- Employment: 4,620
- Employment per 1,000: 26.288 (89% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,650
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: 4,620
- Employment per 1,000: 26.288 (89% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,650
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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#4. Cashiers
Mobile, AL
- Employment: 4,680
- Employment per 1,000: 26.621 (9% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $20,500
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: 4,680
- Employment per 1,000: 26.621 (9% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $20,500
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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#3. Registered nurses
Mobile, AL
- Employment: 5,320
- Employment per 1,000: 30.224 (49% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $58,470
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: 5,320
- Employment per 1,000: 30.224 (49% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $58,470
National
- Employment: 2,982,280 (#4 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $77,460
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#2. Fast food and counter workers
Mobile, AL
- Employment: 5,450
- Employment per 1,000: 31.012 (14% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $19,280
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: 5,450
- Employment per 1,000: 31.012 (14% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $19,280
National
- Employment: 3,996,820 (#2 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $23,250
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#1. Retail salespersons
Mobile, AL
- Employment: 6,740
- Employment per 1,000: 38.294 (30% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,360
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: 6,740
- Employment per 1,000: 38.294 (30% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,360
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
