Most common jobs in Nashville
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January 11, 2021
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Most common jobs in Nashville
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 Nashville 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 Nashville are the most common.
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#50. Medical and health services managers
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
- Employment: 4,180
- Employment per 1,000: 4.182 (56% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $107,820
National
- Employment: 394,910 (#83 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $115,160
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 4,180
- Employment per 1,000: 4.182 (56% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $107,820
National
- Employment: 394,910 (#83 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $115,160
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#48 (tie). Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
- Employment: 4,270
- Employment per 1,000: 4.271 (9% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,660
National
- Employment: 576,950 (#58 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $43,000
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 4,270
- Employment per 1,000: 4.271 (9% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,660
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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#48 (tie). Computer user support specialists
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
- Employment: 4,270
- Employment per 1,000: 4.271 (3% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $49,670
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: 4,270
- Employment per 1,000: 4.271 (3% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $49,670
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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#47. Market research analysts and marketing specialists
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
- Employment: 4,280
- Employment per 1,000: 4.28 (7% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $64,150
National
- Employment: 678,500 (#42 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $71,570
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 4,280
- Employment per 1,000: 4.28 (7% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $64,150
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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#46. Billing and posting clerks
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
- Employment: 4,390
- Employment per 1,000: 4.398 (38% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,810
National
- Employment: 466,450 (#65 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $40,620
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 4,390
- Employment per 1,000: 4.398 (38% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,810
National
- Employment: 466,450 (#65 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $40,620
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#45. Computer systems analysts
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
- Employment: 4,440
- Employment per 1,000: 4.449 (11% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $83,460
National
- Employment: 589,060 (#56 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $96,160
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 4,440
- Employment per 1,000: 4.449 (11% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $83,460
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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#44. Management analysts
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
- Employment: 4,460
- Employment per 1,000: 4.464 (8% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $79,730
National
- Employment: 709,750 (#37 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $95,560
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 4,460
- Employment per 1,000: 4.464 (8% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $79,730
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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#43. Packers and packagers, hand
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
- Employment: 4,480
- Employment per 1,000: 4.485 (4% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,010
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: 4,480
- Employment per 1,000: 4.485 (4% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,010
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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#42. Medical assistants
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
- Employment: 4,790
- Employment per 1,000: 4.792 (1% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,150
National
- Employment: 712,430 (#36 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $35,720
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 4,790
- Employment per 1,000: 4.792 (1% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,150
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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#41. Human resources specialists
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
- Employment: 4,910
- Employment per 1,000: 4.911 (14% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $60,250
National
- Employment: 633,040 (#50 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $67,760
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 4,910
- Employment per 1,000: 4.911 (14% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $60,250
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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#40. Automotive service technicians and mechanics
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
- Employment: 4,990
- Employment per 1,000: 4.994 (12% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $43,480
National
- Employment: 655,330 (#45 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $44,890
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 4,990
- Employment per 1,000: 4.994 (12% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $43,480
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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#39. First-line supervisors of production and operating workers
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
- Employment: 5,010
- Employment per 1,000: 5.014 (17% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $59,680
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: 5,010
- Employment per 1,000: 5.014 (17% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $59,680
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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#38. Landscaping and groundskeeping workers
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
- Employment: 5,110
- Employment per 1,000: 5.116 (18% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,440
National
- Employment: 912,660 (#33 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $32,360
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 5,110
- Employment per 1,000: 5.116 (18% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,440
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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#37. Maids and housekeeping cleaners
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
- Employment: 5,250
- Employment per 1,000: 5.255 (17% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,620
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: 5,250
- Employment per 1,000: 5.255 (17% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,620
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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#36. Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
- Employment: 5,700
- Employment per 1,000: 5.701 (173% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $86,750
National
- Employment: 306,980 (#106 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $92,980
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 5,700
- Employment per 1,000: 5.701 (173% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $86,750
National
- Employment: 306,980 (#106 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $92,980
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#35. Industrial truck and tractor operators
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
- Employment: 5,740
- Employment per 1,000: 5.745 (34% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,310
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: 5,740
- Employment per 1,000: 5.745 (34% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,310
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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#34. Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
- Employment: 5,870
- Employment per 1,000: 5.879 (17% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $53,930
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: 5,870
- Employment per 1,000: 5.879 (17% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $53,930
National
- Employment: 1,035,850 (#28 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $65,930
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#33. Shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
- Employment: 5,890
- Employment per 1,000: 5.898 (23% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,110
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: 5,890
- Employment per 1,000: 5.898 (23% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,110
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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#32. Cooks, fast food
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
- Employment: 5,920
- Employment per 1,000: 5.927 (65% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $21,200
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: 5,920
- Employment per 1,000: 5.927 (65% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $21,200
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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#31. Software developers and software quality assurance analysts and testers
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
- Employment: 6,000
- Employment per 1,000: 6.002 (37% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $95,380
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: 6,000
- Employment per 1,000: 6.002 (37% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $95,380
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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#30. Construction laborers
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
- Employment: 6,120
- Employment per 1,000: 6.129 (12% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,450
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: 6,120
- Employment per 1,000: 6.129 (12% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,450
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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#29. Light truck drivers
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
- Employment: 6,430
- Employment per 1,000: 6.434 (2% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,960
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: 6,430
- Employment per 1,000: 6.434 (2% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,960
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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#28. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
- Employment: 6,520
- Employment per 1,000: 6.53 (29% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,380
National
- Employment: 1,346,910 (#21 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,640
- Entry level education requirements: Some college, no degree
- Employment: 6,520
- Employment per 1,000: 6.53 (29% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,380
National
- Employment: 1,346,910 (#21 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,640
- Entry level education requirements: Some college, no degree
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#27. First-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
- Employment: 6,980
- Employment per 1,000: 6.985 (1% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,410
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: 6,980
- Employment per 1,000: 6.985 (1% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,410
National
- Employment: 1,011,100 (#30 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $36,960
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#26. Receptionists and information clerks
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
- Employment: 7,050
- Employment per 1,000: 7.057 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,000
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: 7,050
- Employment per 1,000: 7.057 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,000
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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#25. Sales representatives of services, except advertising, insurance, financial services, and travel
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
- Employment: 7,140
- Employment per 1,000: 7.144 (1% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $66,670
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: 7,140
- Employment per 1,000: 7.144 (1% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $66,670
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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#24. Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
- Employment: 7,220
- Employment per 1,000: 7.224 (52% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $44,500
National
- Employment: 697,510 (#40 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $48,500
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 7,220
- Employment per 1,000: 7.224 (52% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $44,500
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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#23. Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
- Employment: 7,370
- Employment per 1,000: 7.373 (19% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $62,030
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: 7,370
- Employment per 1,000: 7.373 (19% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $62,030
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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#22. Maintenance and repair workers, general
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
- Employment: 7,890
- Employment per 1,000: 7.899 (18% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,300
National
- Employment: 1,418,990 (#18 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $41,960
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 7,890
- Employment per 1,000: 7.899 (18% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,300
National
- Employment: 1,418,990 (#18 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $41,960
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#21. Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
- Employment: 8,450
- Employment per 1,000: 8.455 (42% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,280
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: 8,450
- Employment per 1,000: 8.455 (42% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,280
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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#20. Nursing assistants
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
- Employment: 8,490
- Employment per 1,000: 8.499 (12% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,630
National
- Employment: 1,419,920 (#17 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $30,720
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 8,490
- Employment per 1,000: 8.499 (12% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,630
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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#19. Cooks, restaurant
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
- Employment: 8,550
- Employment per 1,000: 8.557 (10% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,170
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: 8,550
- Employment per 1,000: 8.557 (10% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,170
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. Elementary school teachers, except special education
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
- Employment: 8,660
- Employment per 1,000: 8.668 (11% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $54,330
National
- Employment: 1,430,480 (#16 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $63,930
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 8,660
- Employment per 1,000: 8.668 (11% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $54,330
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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#17. First-line supervisors of retail sales workers
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
- Employment: 9,660
- Employment per 1,000: 9.669 (21% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $44,630
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: 9,660
- Employment per 1,000: 9.669 (21% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $44,630
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
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
- Employment: 10,030
- Employment per 1,000: 10.035 (31% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,470
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: 10,030
- Employment per 1,000: 10.035 (31% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,470
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
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
- Employment: 12,670
- Employment per 1,000: 12.678 (23% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $44,260
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: 12,670
- Employment per 1,000: 12.678 (23% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $44,260
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. Food preparation workers
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
- Employment: 13,800
- Employment per 1,000: 13.812 (135% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,260
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: 13,800
- Employment per 1,000: 13.812 (135% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,260
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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#13. First-line supervisors of office and administrative support workers
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
- Employment: 13,910
- Employment per 1,000: 13.921 (37% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $60,050
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: 13,910
- Employment per 1,000: 13.921 (37% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $60,050
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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#12. Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
- Employment: 14,170
- Employment per 1,000: 14.184 (2% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,570
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: 14,170
- Employment per 1,000: 14.184 (2% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,570
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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#11. General and operations managers
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
- Employment: 16,840
- Employment per 1,000: 16.857 (3% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $120,810
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: 16,840
- Employment per 1,000: 16.857 (3% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $120,810
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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#10. Office clerks, general
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
- Employment: 17,690
- Employment per 1,000: 17.707 (12% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,900
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: 17,690
- Employment per 1,000: 17.707 (12% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,900
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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#9. Fast food and counter workers
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
- Employment: 18,730
- Employment per 1,000: 18.748 (31% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $21,540
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: 18,730
- Employment per 1,000: 18.748 (31% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $21,540
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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#8. Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
- Employment: 18,840
- Employment per 1,000: 18.861 (49% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $48,230
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: 18,840
- Employment per 1,000: 18.861 (49% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $48,230
National
- Employment: 1,856,130 (#13 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $46,850
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
44 / 50
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#7. Waiters and waitresses
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
- Employment: 20,070
- Employment per 1,000: 20.089 (14% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $20,380
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: 20,070
- Employment per 1,000: 20.089 (14% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $20,380
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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#6. Cashiers
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
- Employment: 20,500
- Employment per 1,000: 20.517 (16% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,130
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: 20,500
- Employment per 1,000: 20.517 (16% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,130
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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#5. Stockers and order fillers
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
- Employment: 21,270
- Employment per 1,000: 21.293 (46% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,300
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: 21,270
- Employment per 1,000: 21.293 (46% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,300
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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#4. Registered nurses
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
- Employment: 21,600
- Employment per 1,000: 21.62 (6% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $65,060
National
- Employment: 2,982,280 (#4 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $77,460
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 21,600
- Employment per 1,000: 21.62 (6% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $65,060
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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#3. Customer service representatives
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
- Employment: 22,810
- Employment per 1,000: 22.832 (15% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,960
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: 22,810
- Employment per 1,000: 22.832 (15% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,960
National
- Employment: 2,919,230 (#7 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $37,320
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#2. Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
- Employment: 26,610
- Employment per 1,000: 26.638 (32% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,770
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: 26,610
- Employment per 1,000: 26.638 (32% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,770
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
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#1. Retail salespersons
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
- Employment: 27,470
- Employment per 1,000: 27.494 (6% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,070
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: 27,470
- Employment per 1,000: 27.494 (6% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,070
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
