Most common jobs in Montgomery
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January 11, 2021
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Most common jobs in Montgomery
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 Montgomery 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 Montgomery are the most common.
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#50. Industrial truck and tractor operators
Montgomery, AL
- Employment: 620
- Employment per 1,000: 3.762 (12% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,580
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: 620
- Employment per 1,000: 3.762 (12% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,580
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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#49. Computer programmers
Montgomery, AL
- Employment: 630
- Employment per 1,000: 3.869 (185% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $80,400
National
- Employment: 199,540 (#144 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $92,610
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 630
- Employment per 1,000: 3.869 (185% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $80,400
National
- Employment: 199,540 (#144 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $92,610
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#47 (tie). Medical assistants
Montgomery, AL
- Employment: 640
- Employment per 1,000: 3.937 (19% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,170
National
- Employment: 712,430 (#36 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $35,720
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 640
- Employment per 1,000: 3.937 (19% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,170
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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#47 (tie). Sales representatives of services, except advertising, insurance, financial services, and travel
Montgomery, AL
- Employment: 640
- Employment per 1,000: 3.929 (44% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $51,670
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: 640
- Employment per 1,000: 3.929 (44% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $51,670
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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#45 (tie). Helpers--production workers
Montgomery, AL
- Employment: 650
- Employment per 1,000: 3.961 (92% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,000
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: 650
- Employment per 1,000: 3.961 (92% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,000
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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#45 (tie). Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators
Montgomery, AL
- Employment: 650
- Employment per 1,000: 3.974 (44% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,710
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: 650
- Employment per 1,000: 3.974 (44% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,710
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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#44. Firefighters
Montgomery, AL
- Employment: 660
- Employment per 1,000: 4.037 (83% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $44,760
National
- Employment: 324,620 (#99 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $54,650
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 660
- Employment per 1,000: 4.037 (83% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $44,760
National
- Employment: 324,620 (#99 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $54,650
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
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#43. Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses
Montgomery, AL
- Employment: 680
- Employment per 1,000: 4.137 (13% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,890
National
- Employment: 697,510 (#40 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $48,500
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 680
- Employment per 1,000: 4.137 (13% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,890
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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#42. Cooks, institution and cafeteria
Montgomery, AL
- Employment: 690
- Employment per 1,000: 4.214 (54% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $20,120
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: 690
- Employment per 1,000: 4.214 (54% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $20,120
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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#41. First-line supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairers
Montgomery, AL
- Employment: 700
- Employment per 1,000: 4.277 (29% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $64,090
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: 700
- Employment per 1,000: 4.277 (29% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $64,090
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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#40. Tellers
Montgomery, AL
- Employment: 710
- Employment per 1,000: 4.318 (43% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,350
National
- Employment: 442,120 (#69 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $31,660
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 710
- Employment per 1,000: 4.318 (43% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,350
National
- Employment: 442,120 (#69 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $31,660
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#39. First-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers
Montgomery, AL
- Employment: 770
- Employment per 1,000: 4.694 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $57,000
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: 770
- Employment per 1,000: 4.694 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $57,000
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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#38. Packers and packagers, hand
Montgomery, AL
- Employment: 780
- Employment per 1,000: 4.79 (11% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,360
National
- Employment: 633,640 (#49 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $27,680
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 780
- Employment per 1,000: 4.79 (11% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,360
National
- Employment: 633,640 (#49 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $27,680
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#37. Automotive service technicians and mechanics
Montgomery, AL
- Employment: 790
- Employment per 1,000: 4.804 (8% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $43,880
National
- Employment: 655,330 (#45 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $44,890
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 790
- Employment per 1,000: 4.804 (8% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $43,880
National
- Employment: 655,330 (#45 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $44,890
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
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#36. Cooks, fast food
Montgomery, AL
- Employment: 860
- Employment per 1,000: 5.276 (47% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $19,270
National
- Employment: 527,220 (#61 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $23,530
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 860
- Employment per 1,000: 5.276 (47% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $19,270
National
- Employment: 527,220 (#61 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $23,530
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#34 (tie). First-line supervisors of production and operating workers
Montgomery, AL
- Employment: 920
- Employment per 1,000: 5.614 (31% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $55,200
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: 920
- Employment per 1,000: 5.614 (31% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $55,200
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 (tie). Maids and housekeeping cleaners
Montgomery, AL
- Employment: 920
- Employment per 1,000: 5.606 (11% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $20,710
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: 920
- Employment per 1,000: 5.606 (11% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $20,710
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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#32 (tie). Landscaping and groundskeeping workers
Montgomery, AL
- Employment: 940
- Employment per 1,000: 5.754 (7% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,500
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: 940
- Employment per 1,000: 5.754 (7% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,500
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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#32 (tie). Correctional officers and jailers
Montgomery, AL
- Employment: 940
- Employment per 1,000: 5.772 (100% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,540
National
- Employment: 423,050 (#74 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $50,130
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 940
- Employment per 1,000: 5.772 (100% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,540
National
- Employment: 423,050 (#74 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $50,130
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#31. Receptionists and information clerks
Montgomery, AL
- Employment: 1,080
- Employment per 1,000: 6.617 (8% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,930
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: 1,080
- Employment per 1,000: 6.617 (8% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,930
National
- Employment: 1,057,370 (#26 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $31,250
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#30. Food preparation workers
Montgomery, AL
- Employment: 1,100
- Employment per 1,000: 6.699 (14% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $20,980
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: 1,100
- Employment per 1,000: 6.699 (14% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $20,980
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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#29. Cooks, restaurant
Montgomery, AL
- Employment: 1,130
- Employment per 1,000: 6.919 (28% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,260
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: 1,130
- Employment per 1,000: 6.919 (28% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,260
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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#28. Lawyers
Montgomery, AL
- Employment: 1,140
- Employment per 1,000: 6.972 (56% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $121,750
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: 1,140
- Employment per 1,000: 6.972 (56% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $121,750
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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#26 (tie). Police and sheriff's patrol officers
Montgomery, AL
- Employment: 1,150
- Employment per 1,000: 7.027 (55% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $47,890
National
- Employment: 665,280 (#43 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $67,600
- Entry level education requirements: nan
- Employment: 1,150
- Employment per 1,000: 7.027 (55% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $47,890
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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#26 (tie). Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers
Montgomery, AL
- Employment: 1,150
- Employment per 1,000: 7.046 (79% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,480
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: 1,150
- Employment per 1,000: 7.046 (79% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,480
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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#25. Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products
Montgomery, AL
- Employment: 1,210
- Employment per 1,000: 7.389 (19% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $54,130
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: 1,210
- Employment per 1,000: 7.389 (19% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $54,130
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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#24. Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education
Montgomery, AL
- Employment: 1,240
- Employment per 1,000: 7.594 (8% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $49,560
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: 1,240
- Employment per 1,000: 7.594 (8% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $49,560
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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#23. Maintenance and repair workers, general
Montgomery, AL
- Employment: 1,270
- Employment per 1,000: 7.769 (20% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,450
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: 1,270
- Employment per 1,000: 7.769 (20% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,450
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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#22. Elementary school teachers, except special education
Montgomery, AL
- Employment: 1,440
- Employment per 1,000: 8.807 (10% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $50,080
National
- Employment: 1,430,480 (#16 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $63,930
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 1,440
- Employment per 1,000: 8.807 (10% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $50,080
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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#21. Light truck drivers
Montgomery, AL
- Employment: 1,500
- Employment per 1,000: 9.174 (46% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,920
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: 1,500
- Employment per 1,000: 9.174 (46% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,920
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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#20. First-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers
Montgomery, AL
- Employment: 1,580
- Employment per 1,000: 9.65 (40% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,060
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: 1,580
- Employment per 1,000: 9.65 (40% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,060
National
- Employment: 1,011,100 (#30 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $36,960
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#19. Nursing assistants
Montgomery, AL
- Employment: 1,630
- Employment per 1,000: 9.992 (3% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,530
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: 1,630
- Employment per 1,000: 9.992 (3% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,530
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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#18. Stockers and order fillers
Montgomery, AL
- Employment: 1,660
- Employment per 1,000: 10.131 (30% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,660
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: 1,660
- Employment per 1,000: 10.131 (30% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,660
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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#17. First-line supervisors of retail sales workers
Montgomery, AL
- Employment: 1,710
- Employment per 1,000: 10.446 (31% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $41,010
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: 1,710
- Employment per 1,000: 10.446 (31% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $41,010
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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#16. Security guards
Montgomery, AL
- Employment: 1,750
- Employment per 1,000: 10.68 (39% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,910
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: 1,750
- Employment per 1,000: 10.68 (39% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,910
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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#15. Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks
Montgomery, AL
- Employment: 1,840
- Employment per 1,000: 11.26 (9% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,930
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: 1,840
- Employment per 1,000: 11.26 (9% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,930
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
Montgomery, AL
- Employment: 1,880
- Employment per 1,000: 11.519 (14% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $54,300
National
- Employment: 1,487,870 (#15 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $60,130
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 1,880
- Employment per 1,000: 11.519 (14% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $54,300
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. Accountants and auditors
Montgomery, AL
- Employment: 2,110
- Employment per 1,000: 12.883 (48% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $69,560
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: 2,110
- Employment per 1,000: 12.883 (48% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $69,560
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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#12. Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners
Montgomery, AL
- Employment: 2,420
- Employment per 1,000: 14.781 (1% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,850
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: 2,420
- Employment per 1,000: 14.781 (1% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,850
National
- Employment: 2,145,450 (#10 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $30,010
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#11. Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers
Montgomery, AL
- Employment: 2,440
- Employment per 1,000: 14.937 (18% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $45,940
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: 2,440
- Employment per 1,000: 14.937 (18% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $45,940
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. Waiters and waitresses
Montgomery, AL
- Employment: 2,660
- Employment per 1,000: 16.264 (7% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $18,630
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: 2,660
- Employment per 1,000: 16.264 (7% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $18,630
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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#9. General and operations managers
Montgomery, AL
- Employment: 2,810
- Employment per 1,000: 17.16 (5% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $113,900
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: 2,810
- Employment per 1,000: 17.16 (5% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $113,900
National
- Employment: 2,400,280 (#9 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $123,030
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#8. Office clerks, general
Montgomery, AL
- Employment: 2,920
- Employment per 1,000: 17.876 (11% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,650
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: 2,920
- Employment per 1,000: 17.876 (11% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,650
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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#7. Customer service representatives
Montgomery, AL
- Employment: 2,930
- Employment per 1,000: 17.904 (10% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,280
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: 2,930
- Employment per 1,000: 17.904 (10% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,280
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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#6. Registered nurses
Montgomery, AL
- Employment: 3,760
- Employment per 1,000: 22.988 (13% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $65,200
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: 3,760
- Employment per 1,000: 22.988 (13% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $65,200
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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#5. Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive
Montgomery, AL
- Employment: 4,510
- Employment per 1,000: 27.551 (99% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,240
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: 4,510
- Employment per 1,000: 27.551 (99% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,240
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. Fast food and counter workers
Montgomery, AL
- Employment: 4,680
- Employment per 1,000: 28.613 (5% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $18,560
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: 4,680
- Employment per 1,000: 28.613 (5% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $18,560
National
- Employment: 3,996,820 (#2 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $23,250
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#3. Cashiers
Montgomery, AL
- Employment: 4,700
- Employment per 1,000: 28.733 (17% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $21,570
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: 4,700
- Employment per 1,000: 28.733 (17% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $21,570
National
- Employment: 3,596,630 (#3 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $24,370
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#2. Retail salespersons
Montgomery, AL
- Employment: 5,050
- Employment per 1,000: 30.853 (5% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,890
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: 5,050
- Employment per 1,000: 30.853 (5% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,890
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. Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand
Montgomery, AL
- Employment: 5,750
- Employment per 1,000: 35.145 (75% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,010
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: 5,750
- Employment per 1,000: 35.145 (75% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,010
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
