Most common jobs in New York
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January 11, 2021
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Most common jobs in New York
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 York 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 York are the most common.
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#50. Computer user support specialists
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- Employment: 42,840
- Employment per 1,000: 4.437 (1% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $65,800
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: 42,840
- Employment per 1,000: 4.437 (1% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $65,800
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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#49. Computer systems analysts
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- Employment: 44,210
- Employment per 1,000: 4.579 (14% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $114,070
National
- Employment: 589,060 (#56 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $96,160
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 44,210
- Employment per 1,000: 4.579 (14% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $114,070
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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#48. Electricians
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- Employment: 44,330
- Employment per 1,000: 4.591 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $82,640
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: 44,330
- Employment per 1,000: 4.591 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $82,640
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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#47. Human resources specialists
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- Employment: 44,850
- Employment per 1,000: 4.645 (8% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $79,240
National
- Employment: 633,040 (#50 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $67,760
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 44,850
- Employment per 1,000: 4.645 (8% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $79,240
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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#46. First-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- Employment: 45,690
- Employment per 1,000: 4.732 (31% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $45,180
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: 45,690
- Employment per 1,000: 4.732 (31% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $45,180
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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#45. Packers and packagers, hand
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- Employment: 46,740
- Employment per 1,000: 4.841 (12% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,720
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: 46,740
- Employment per 1,000: 4.841 (12% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,720
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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#44. Landscaping and groundskeeping workers
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- Employment: 47,030
- Employment per 1,000: 4.871 (22% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,930
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: 47,030
- Employment per 1,000: 4.871 (22% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,930
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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#43. Maids and housekeeping cleaners
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- Employment: 48,070
- Employment per 1,000: 4.979 (21% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,510
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: 48,070
- Employment per 1,000: 4.979 (21% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,510
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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#42. Carpenters
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- Employment: 48,240
- Employment per 1,000: 4.996 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $71,040
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: 48,240
- Employment per 1,000: 4.996 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $71,040
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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#41. Middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- Employment: 48,650
- Employment per 1,000: 5.039 (19% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $85,780
National
- Employment: 622,330 (#54 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $63,550
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 48,650
- Employment per 1,000: 5.039 (19% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $85,780
National
- Employment: 622,330 (#54 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $63,550
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#40. Childcare workers
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- Employment: 51,960
- Employment per 1,000: 5.382 (41% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,060
National
- Employment: 561,520 (#59 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $25,510
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 51,960
- Employment per 1,000: 5.382 (41% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,060
National
- Employment: 561,520 (#59 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $25,510
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#39. Light truck drivers
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- Employment: 53,800
- Employment per 1,000: 5.572 (11% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $41,260
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: 53,800
- Employment per 1,000: 5.572 (11% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $41,260
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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#38. Management analysts
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- Employment: 54,650
- Employment per 1,000: 5.66 (17% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $116,940
National
- Employment: 709,750 (#37 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $95,560
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 54,650
- Employment per 1,000: 5.66 (17% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $116,940
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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#37. Financial managers
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- Employment: 56,290
- Employment per 1,000: 5.83 (31% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $208,770
National
- Employment: 654,790 (#46 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $147,530
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 56,290
- Employment per 1,000: 5.83 (31% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $208,770
National
- Employment: 654,790 (#46 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $147,530
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#36. Police and sheriff's patrol officers
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- Employment: 57,870
- Employment per 1,000: 5.994 (32% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $83,040
National
- Employment: 665,280 (#43 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $67,600
- Entry level education requirements: nan
- Employment: 57,870
- Employment per 1,000: 5.994 (32% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $83,040
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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#35. Passenger vehicle drivers, except bus drivers, transit and intercity
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- Employment: 60,470
- Employment per 1,000: 6.263 (31% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,040
National
- Employment: 700,030 (#39 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $33,210
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 60,470
- Employment per 1,000: 6.263 (31% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,040
National
- Employment: 700,030 (#39 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $33,210
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#34. Cooks, restaurant
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- Employment: 61,910
- Employment per 1,000: 6.412 (33% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,680
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: 61,910
- Employment per 1,000: 6.412 (33% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,680
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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#33. First-line supervisors of retail sales workers
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- Employment: 63,960
- Employment per 1,000: 6.624 (17% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $54,810
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: 63,960
- Employment per 1,000: 6.624 (17% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $54,810
National
- Employment: 1,171,900 (#24 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $45,830
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#32. Construction laborers
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- Employment: 66,210
- Employment per 1,000: 6.858 (1% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $57,800
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: 66,210
- Employment per 1,000: 6.858 (1% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $57,800
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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#31. Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- Employment: 69,680
- Employment per 1,000: 7.217 (43% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $54,500
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: 69,680
- Employment per 1,000: 7.217 (43% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $54,500
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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#30. Food preparation workers
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- Employment: 72,160
- Employment per 1,000: 7.474 (27% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,390
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: 72,160
- Employment per 1,000: 7.474 (27% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,390
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. Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- Employment: 72,360
- Employment per 1,000: 7.495 (6% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $90,050
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: 72,360
- Employment per 1,000: 7.495 (6% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $90,050
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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#28. Securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- Employment: 72,850
- Employment per 1,000: 7.545 (153% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $149,880
National
- Employment: 437,880 (#70 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $93,090
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 72,850
- Employment per 1,000: 7.545 (153% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $149,880
National
- Employment: 437,880 (#70 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $93,090
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#27. Market research analysts and marketing specialists
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- Employment: 75,110
- Employment per 1,000: 7.779 (68% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $83,420
National
- Employment: 678,500 (#42 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $71,570
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 75,110
- Employment per 1,000: 7.779 (68% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $83,420
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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#26. Sales representatives of services, except advertising, insurance, financial services, and travel
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- Employment: 81,130
- Employment per 1,000: 8.402 (19% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $84,950
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: 81,130
- Employment per 1,000: 8.402 (19% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $84,950
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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#25. Lawyers
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- Employment: 82,110
- Employment per 1,000: 8.504 (90% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $174,720
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: 82,110
- Employment per 1,000: 8.504 (90% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $174,720
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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#24. Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- Employment: 84,870
- Employment per 1,000: 8.79 (4% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $79,850
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: 84,870
- Employment per 1,000: 8.79 (4% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $79,850
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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#23. Executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- Employment: 89,860
- Employment per 1,000: 9.307 (152% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $74,640
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: 89,860
- Employment per 1,000: 9.307 (152% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $74,640
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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#22. Elementary school teachers, except special education
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- Employment: 92,620
- Employment per 1,000: 9.592 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $83,990
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: 92,620
- Employment per 1,000: 9.592 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $83,990
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. Nursing assistants
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- Employment: 93,850
- Employment per 1,000: 9.721 (1% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,250
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: 93,850
- Employment per 1,000: 9.721 (1% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,250
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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#20. Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- Employment: 99,420
- Employment per 1,000: 10.297 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $49,460
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: 99,420
- Employment per 1,000: 10.297 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $49,460
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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#19. Software developers and software quality assurance analysts and testers
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- Employment: 100,470
- Employment per 1,000: 10.406 (9% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $122,230
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: 100,470
- Employment per 1,000: 10.406 (9% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $122,230
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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#18. Maintenance and repair workers, general
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- Employment: 101,340
- Employment per 1,000: 10.496 (9% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $48,260
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: 101,340
- Employment per 1,000: 10.496 (9% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $48,260
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. Receptionists and information clerks
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- Employment: 108,270
- Employment per 1,000: 11.213 (56% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,110
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: 108,270
- Employment per 1,000: 11.213 (56% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,110
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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#16. First-line supervisors of office and administrative support workers
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- Employment: 108,760
- Employment per 1,000: 11.264 (11% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $73,300
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: 108,760
- Employment per 1,000: 11.264 (11% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $73,300
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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#15. Accountants and auditors
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- Employment: 120,490
- Employment per 1,000: 12.48 (43% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $102,090
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: 120,490
- Employment per 1,000: 12.48 (43% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $102,090
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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#14. Stockers and order fillers
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- Employment: 123,580
- Employment per 1,000: 12.799 (12% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,760
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: 123,580
- Employment per 1,000: 12.799 (12% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,760
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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#13. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- Employment: 127,740
- Employment per 1,000: 13.23 (44% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,380
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: 127,740
- Employment per 1,000: 13.23 (44% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,380
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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#12. Security guards
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- Employment: 132,220
- Employment per 1,000: 13.694 (79% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,560
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: 132,220
- Employment per 1,000: 13.694 (79% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,560
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. Customer service representatives
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- Employment: 155,420
- Employment per 1,000: 16.097 (19% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $43,680
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: 155,420
- Employment per 1,000: 16.097 (19% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $43,680
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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#10. Waiters and waitresses
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- Employment: 157,350
- Employment per 1,000: 16.296 (7% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,970
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: 157,350
- Employment per 1,000: 16.296 (7% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,970
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. Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- Employment: 160,640
- Employment per 1,000: 16.638 (20% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $43,550
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: 160,640
- Employment per 1,000: 16.638 (20% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $43,550
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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#8. General and operations managers
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- Employment: 162,730
- Employment per 1,000: 16.853 (3% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $167,160
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: 162,730
- Employment per 1,000: 16.853 (3% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $167,160
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. Registered nurses
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- Employment: 174,210
- Employment per 1,000: 18.043 (11% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $93,280
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: 174,210
- Employment per 1,000: 18.043 (11% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $93,280
National
- Employment: 2,982,280 (#4 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $77,460
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
45 / 50
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#6. Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- Employment: 184,050
- Employment per 1,000: 19.062 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,920
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: 184,050
- Employment per 1,000: 19.062 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,920
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
46 / 50
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#5. Office clerks, general
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- Employment: 184,170
- Employment per 1,000: 19.075 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,590
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: 184,170
- Employment per 1,000: 19.075 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,590
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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#4. Fast food and counter workers
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- Employment: 187,240
- Employment per 1,000: 19.392 (29% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,970
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: 187,240
- Employment per 1,000: 19.392 (29% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,970
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. Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- Employment: 189,330
- Employment per 1,000: 19.609 (34% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,140
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: 189,330
- Employment per 1,000: 19.609 (34% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,140
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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#2. Cashiers
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- Employment: 195,370
- Employment per 1,000: 20.234 (17% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,550
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: 195,370
- Employment per 1,000: 20.234 (17% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,550
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 York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- Employment: 290,640
- Employment per 1,000: 30.101 (2% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,300
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: 290,640
- Employment per 1,000: 30.101 (2% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,300
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
