Most common jobs in New Orleans
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January 11, 2021
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Most common jobs in New Orleans
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 New Orleans 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 New Orleans are the most common.
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#50. Hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop
New Orleans-Metairie, LA
- Employment: 2,160
- Employment per 1,000: 3.874 (34% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $21,340
National
- Employment: 423,380 (#73 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $24,010
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 2,160
- Employment per 1,000: 3.874 (34% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $21,340
National
- Employment: 423,380 (#73 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $24,010
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#49. Paralegals and legal assistants
New Orleans-Metairie, LA
- Employment: 2,200
- Employment per 1,000: 3.94 (75% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $57,570
National
- Employment: 329,870 (#96 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $55,020
- Entry level education requirements: Associate’s degree
- Employment: 2,200
- Employment per 1,000: 3.94 (75% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $57,570
National
- Employment: 329,870 (#96 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $55,020
- Entry level education requirements: Associate’s degree
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#48. Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters
New Orleans-Metairie, LA
- Employment: 2,220
- Employment per 1,000: 3.988 (32% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $53,190
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: 2,220
- Employment per 1,000: 3.988 (32% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $53,190
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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#47. First-line supervisors of production and operating workers
New Orleans-Metairie, LA
- Employment: 2,280
- Employment per 1,000: 4.092 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $73,680
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: 2,280
- Employment per 1,000: 4.092 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $73,680
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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#46. Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers
New Orleans-Metairie, LA
- Employment: 2,300
- Employment per 1,000: 4.122 (27% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $19,260
National
- Employment: 477,270 (#64 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $25,020
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 2,300
- Employment per 1,000: 4.122 (27% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $19,260
National
- Employment: 477,270 (#64 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $25,020
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#45. First-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers
New Orleans-Metairie, LA
- Employment: 2,330
- Employment per 1,000: 4.18 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $65,570
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: 2,330
- Employment per 1,000: 4.18 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $65,570
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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#44. Captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels
New Orleans-Metairie, LA
- Employment: 2,380
- Employment per 1,000: 4.275 (1782% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $122,010
National
- Employment: 33,370 (#410 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $87,420
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 2,380
- Employment per 1,000: 4.275 (1782% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $122,010
National
- Employment: 33,370 (#410 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $87,420
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
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#43. Landscaping and groundskeeping workers
New Orleans-Metairie, LA
- Employment: 2,400
- Employment per 1,000: 4.31 (31% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,410
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: 2,400
- Employment per 1,000: 4.31 (31% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,410
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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#42. Sales representatives of services, except advertising, insurance, financial services, and travel
New Orleans-Metairie, LA
- Employment: 2,470
- Employment per 1,000: 4.424 (37% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $57,800
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: 2,470
- Employment per 1,000: 4.424 (37% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $57,800
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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#41. Electricians
New Orleans-Metairie, LA
- Employment: 2,680
- Employment per 1,000: 4.815 (3% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $52,800
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: 2,680
- Employment per 1,000: 4.815 (3% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $52,800
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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#40. Medical assistants
New Orleans-Metairie, LA
- Employment: 2,790
- Employment per 1,000: 5.002 (3% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,220
National
- Employment: 712,430 (#36 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $35,720
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 2,790
- Employment per 1,000: 5.002 (3% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,220
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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#39. Dishwashers
New Orleans-Metairie, LA
- Employment: 2,810
- Employment per 1,000: 5.046 (44% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $20,720
National
- Employment: 514,330 (#62 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $24,410
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 2,810
- Employment per 1,000: 5.046 (44% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $20,720
National
- Employment: 514,330 (#62 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $24,410
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#38. Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education
New Orleans-Metairie, LA
- Employment: 2,920
- Employment per 1,000: 5.248 (26% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $52,830
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: 2,920
- Employment per 1,000: 5.248 (26% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $52,830
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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#37. Police and sheriff's patrol officers
New Orleans-Metairie, LA
- Employment: 3,190
- Employment per 1,000: 5.729 (26% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $47,160
National
- Employment: 665,280 (#43 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $67,600
- Entry level education requirements: nan
- Employment: 3,190
- Employment per 1,000: 5.729 (26% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $47,160
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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#36. Carpenters
New Orleans-Metairie, LA
- Employment: 3,220
- Employment per 1,000: 5.775 (16% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $44,030
National
- Employment: 734,170 (#35 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $52,850
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 3,220
- Employment per 1,000: 5.775 (16% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $44,030
National
- Employment: 734,170 (#35 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $52,850
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#35. Construction laborers
New Orleans-Metairie, LA
- Employment: 3,360
- Employment per 1,000: 6.025 (13% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,550
National
- Employment: 1,020,350 (#29 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $41,730
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 3,360
- Employment per 1,000: 6.025 (13% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,550
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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#34. Sailors and marine oilers
New Orleans-Metairie, LA
- Employment: 3,390
- Employment per 1,000: 6.076 (2752% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,900
National
- Employment: 31,290 (#423 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $53,250
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 3,390
- Employment per 1,000: 6.076 (2752% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,900
National
- Employment: 31,290 (#423 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $53,250
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#33. Bartenders
New Orleans-Metairie, LA
- Employment: 3,470
- Employment per 1,000: 6.219 (41% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $19,910
National
- Employment: 646,850 (#48 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $28,000
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 3,470
- Employment per 1,000: 6.219 (41% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $19,910
National
- Employment: 646,850 (#48 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $28,000
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#32. Light truck drivers
New Orleans-Metairie, LA
- Employment: 3,490
- Employment per 1,000: 6.269 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,180
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: 3,490
- Employment per 1,000: 6.269 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,180
National
- Employment: 923,050 (#32 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $38,520
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#31. Lawyers
New Orleans-Metairie, LA
- Employment: 3,780
- Employment per 1,000: 6.779 (52% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $123,490
National
- Employment: 657,170 (#44 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $145,300
- Entry level education requirements: Doctoral or professional degree
- Employment: 3,780
- Employment per 1,000: 6.779 (52% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $123,490
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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#30. Accountants and auditors
New Orleans-Metairie, LA
- Employment: 3,860
- Employment per 1,000: 6.926 (21% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $69,900
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: 3,860
- Employment per 1,000: 6.926 (21% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $69,900
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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#29. Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses
New Orleans-Metairie, LA
- Employment: 3,910
- Employment per 1,000: 7.01 (48% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $44,030
National
- Employment: 697,510 (#40 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $48,500
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 3,910
- Employment per 1,000: 7.01 (48% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $44,030
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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#28. Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers
New Orleans-Metairie, LA
- Employment: 4,440
- Employment per 1,000: 7.97 (37% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $45,270
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: 4,440
- Employment per 1,000: 7.97 (37% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $45,270
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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#27. First-line supervisors of retail sales workers
New Orleans-Metairie, LA
- Employment: 4,650
- Employment per 1,000: 8.348 (5% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,500
National
- Employment: 1,171,900 (#24 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $45,830
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 4,650
- Employment per 1,000: 8.348 (5% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,500
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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#26. Executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants
New Orleans-Metairie, LA
- Employment: 4,720
- Employment per 1,000: 8.469 (129% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $49,460
National
- Employment: 542,690 (#60 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $62,920
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 4,720
- Employment per 1,000: 8.469 (129% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $49,460
National
- Employment: 542,690 (#60 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $62,920
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#25. Nursing assistants
New Orleans-Metairie, LA
- Employment: 4,900
- Employment per 1,000: 8.799 (9% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,900
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: 4,900
- Employment per 1,000: 8.799 (9% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,900
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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#24. Receptionists and information clerks
New Orleans-Metairie, LA
- Employment: 4,980
- Employment per 1,000: 8.933 (24% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,710
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: 4,980
- Employment per 1,000: 8.933 (24% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,710
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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#23. Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks
New Orleans-Metairie, LA
- Employment: 5,120
- Employment per 1,000: 9.191 (11% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,520
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: 5,120
- Employment per 1,000: 9.191 (11% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,520
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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#22. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary
New Orleans-Metairie, LA
- Employment: 5,320
- Employment per 1,000: 9.555 (4% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,600
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: 5,320
- Employment per 1,000: 9.555 (4% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,600
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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#21. Elementary school teachers, except special education
New Orleans-Metairie, LA
- Employment: 5,780
- Employment per 1,000: 10.381 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $50,550
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: 5,780
- Employment per 1,000: 10.381 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $50,550
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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#20. Maids and housekeeping cleaners
New Orleans-Metairie, LA
- Employment: 5,850
- Employment per 1,000: 10.505 (66% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,450
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: 5,850
- Employment per 1,000: 10.505 (66% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,450
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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#19. First-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers
New Orleans-Metairie, LA
- Employment: 5,870
- Employment per 1,000: 10.526 (53% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,600
National
- Employment: 1,011,100 (#30 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $36,960
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 5,870
- Employment per 1,000: 10.526 (53% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,600
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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#18. Maintenance and repair workers, general
New Orleans-Metairie, LA
- Employment: 5,910
- Employment per 1,000: 10.607 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,040
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: 5,910
- Employment per 1,000: 10.607 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,040
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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#17. Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners
New Orleans-Metairie, LA
- Employment: 6,190
- Employment per 1,000: 11.109 (24% lower 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: 6,190
- Employment per 1,000: 11.109 (24% lower 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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#16. Customer service representatives
New Orleans-Metairie, LA
- Employment: 6,730
- Employment per 1,000: 12.077 (39% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,990
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: 6,730
- Employment per 1,000: 12.077 (39% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,990
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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#15. Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products
New Orleans-Metairie, LA
- Employment: 6,830
- Employment per 1,000: 12.257 (34% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $68,040
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: 6,830
- Employment per 1,000: 12.257 (34% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $68,040
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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#14. First-line supervisors of office and administrative support workers
New Orleans-Metairie, LA
- Employment: 7,110
- Employment per 1,000: 12.761 (26% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $51,720
National
- Employment: 1,487,870 (#15 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $60,130
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 7,110
- Employment per 1,000: 12.761 (26% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $51,720
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. Stockers and order fillers
New Orleans-Metairie, LA
- Employment: 7,170
- Employment per 1,000: 12.861 (12% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,990
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: 7,170
- Employment per 1,000: 12.861 (12% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,990
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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#12. Security guards
New Orleans-Metairie, LA
- Employment: 8,020
- Employment per 1,000: 14.389 (88% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,140
National
- Employment: 1,126,370 (#25 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $33,030
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 8,020
- Employment per 1,000: 14.389 (88% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,140
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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#11. Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive
New Orleans-Metairie, LA
- Employment: 8,340
- Employment per 1,000: 14.963 (8% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,600
National
- Employment: 2,038,340 (#12 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $39,180
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 8,340
- Employment per 1,000: 14.963 (8% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,600
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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#10. Office clerks, general
New Orleans-Metairie, LA
- Employment: 8,350
- Employment per 1,000: 14.987 (26% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,320
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: 8,350
- Employment per 1,000: 14.987 (26% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,320
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. Cooks, restaurant
New Orleans-Metairie, LA
- Employment: 8,650
- Employment per 1,000: 15.519 (63% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,870
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: 8,650
- Employment per 1,000: 15.519 (63% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,870
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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#8. General and operations managers
New Orleans-Metairie, LA
- Employment: 8,830
- Employment per 1,000: 15.844 (3% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $125,040
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: 8,830
- Employment per 1,000: 15.844 (3% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $125,040
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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#7. Food preparation workers
New Orleans-Metairie, LA
- Employment: 9,500
- Employment per 1,000: 17.052 (190% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $19,170
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: 9,500
- Employment per 1,000: 17.052 (190% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $19,170
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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#6. Fast food and counter workers
New Orleans-Metairie, LA
- Employment: 11,070
- Employment per 1,000: 19.871 (27% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $20,740
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: 11,070
- Employment per 1,000: 19.871 (27% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $20,740
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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#5. Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand
New Orleans-Metairie, LA
- Employment: 11,200
- Employment per 1,000: 20.097 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,690
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: 11,200
- Employment per 1,000: 20.097 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,690
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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#4. Registered nurses
New Orleans-Metairie, LA
- Employment: 14,050
- Employment per 1,000: 25.216 (24% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $69,500
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: 14,050
- Employment per 1,000: 25.216 (24% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $69,500
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. Waiters and waitresses
New Orleans-Metairie, LA
- Employment: 14,920
- Employment per 1,000: 26.779 (53% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $19,580
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: 14,920
- Employment per 1,000: 26.779 (53% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $19,580
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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#2. Cashiers
New Orleans-Metairie, LA
- Employment: 16,990
- Employment per 1,000: 30.497 (25% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $21,100
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: 16,990
- Employment per 1,000: 30.497 (25% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $21,100
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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#1. Retail salespersons
New Orleans-Metairie, LA
- Employment: 18,400
- Employment per 1,000: 33.017 (12% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,030
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: 18,400
- Employment per 1,000: 33.017 (12% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,030
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
