Most common jobs in Philadelphia
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January 11, 2021
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Most common jobs in Philadelphia
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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia are the most common.
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#50. Shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Employment: 12,140
- Employment per 1,000: 4.219 (12% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,290
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: 12,140
- Employment per 1,000: 4.219 (12% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,290
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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#49. Automotive service technicians and mechanics
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Employment: 12,160
- Employment per 1,000: 4.228 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $46,370
National
- Employment: 655,330 (#45 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $44,890
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 12,160
- Employment per 1,000: 4.228 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $46,370
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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#48. Computer user support specialists
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Employment: 12,210
- Employment per 1,000: 4.243 (4% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $59,160
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: 12,210
- Employment per 1,000: 4.243 (4% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $59,160
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. Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Employment: 12,350
- Employment per 1,000: 4.292 (63% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,120
National
- Employment: 385,960 (#86 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $31,530
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 12,350
- Employment per 1,000: 4.292 (63% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,120
National
- Employment: 385,960 (#86 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $31,530
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
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#46. Medical secretaries and administrative assistants
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Employment: 12,460
- Employment per 1,000: 4.331 (5% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,230
National
- Employment: 604,780 (#55 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $38,090
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 12,460
- Employment per 1,000: 4.331 (5% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,230
National
- Employment: 604,780 (#55 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $38,090
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#45. Food preparation workers
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Employment: 12,700
- Employment per 1,000: 4.414 (25% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,880
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: 12,700
- Employment per 1,000: 4.414 (25% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,880
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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#44. Bartenders
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Employment: 12,790
- Employment per 1,000: 4.446 (1% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,370
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: 12,790
- Employment per 1,000: 4.446 (1% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,370
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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#43. Financial managers
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Employment: 13,410
- Employment per 1,000: 4.662 (5% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $167,850
National
- Employment: 654,790 (#46 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $147,530
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 13,410
- Employment per 1,000: 4.662 (5% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $167,850
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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#42. Human resources specialists
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Employment: 13,650
- Employment per 1,000: 4.746 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $73,540
National
- Employment: 633,040 (#50 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $67,760
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 13,650
- Employment per 1,000: 4.746 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $73,540
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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#41. Carpenters
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Employment: 13,890
- Employment per 1,000: 4.829 (3% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $63,270
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: 13,890
- Employment per 1,000: 4.829 (3% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $63,270
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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#40. Police and sheriff's patrol officers
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Employment: 14,570
- Employment per 1,000: 5.065 (12% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $74,010
National
- Employment: 665,280 (#43 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $67,600
- Entry level education requirements: nan
- Employment: 14,570
- Employment per 1,000: 5.065 (12% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $74,010
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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#39. Management analysts
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Employment: 14,920
- Employment per 1,000: 5.188 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $99,530
National
- Employment: 709,750 (#37 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $95,560
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 14,920
- Employment per 1,000: 5.188 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $99,530
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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#38. Middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Employment: 14,940
- Employment per 1,000: 5.192 (23% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $74,300
National
- Employment: 622,330 (#54 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $63,550
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 14,940
- Employment per 1,000: 5.192 (23% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $74,300
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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#37. Construction laborers
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Employment: 15,120
- Employment per 1,000: 5.255 (24% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $50,320
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: 15,120
- Employment per 1,000: 5.255 (24% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $50,320
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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#36. Medical assistants
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Employment: 15,360
- Employment per 1,000: 5.342 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,310
National
- Employment: 712,430 (#36 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $35,720
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 15,360
- Employment per 1,000: 5.342 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,310
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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#35. Market research analysts and marketing specialists
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Employment: 15,790
- Employment per 1,000: 5.489 (19% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $78,070
National
- Employment: 678,500 (#42 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $71,570
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 15,790
- Employment per 1,000: 5.489 (19% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $78,070
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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#34. Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Employment: 15,870
- Employment per 1,000: 5.516 (16% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $56,770
National
- Employment: 697,510 (#40 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $48,500
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 15,870
- Employment per 1,000: 5.516 (16% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $56,770
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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#33. Passenger vehicle drivers, except bus drivers, transit and intercity
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Employment: 16,750
- Employment per 1,000: 5.823 (22% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,570
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: 16,750
- Employment per 1,000: 5.823 (22% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,570
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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#32. Landscaping and groundskeeping workers
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Employment: 18,210
- Employment per 1,000: 6.33 (2% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,530
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: 18,210
- Employment per 1,000: 6.33 (2% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,530
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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#31. Lawyers
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Employment: 18,330
- Employment per 1,000: 6.372 (42% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $156,870
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: 18,330
- Employment per 1,000: 6.372 (42% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $156,870
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. Light truck drivers
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Employment: 18,400
- Employment per 1,000: 6.397 (2% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,750
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: 18,400
- Employment per 1,000: 6.397 (2% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,750
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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#29. First-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Employment: 18,530
- Employment per 1,000: 6.442 (6% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $44,090
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: 18,530
- Employment per 1,000: 6.442 (6% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $44,090
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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#28. Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Employment: 20,520
- Employment per 1,000: 7.134 (1% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $68,720
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: 20,520
- Employment per 1,000: 7.134 (1% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $68,720
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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#27. First-line supervisors of retail sales workers
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Employment: 20,820
- Employment per 1,000: 7.238 (9% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $50,650
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: 20,820
- Employment per 1,000: 7.238 (9% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $50,650
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. Sales representatives of services, except advertising, insurance, financial services, and travel
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Employment: 21,750
- Employment per 1,000: 7.561 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $78,050
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: 21,750
- Employment per 1,000: 7.561 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $78,050
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. Maintenance and repair workers, general
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Employment: 22,570
- Employment per 1,000: 7.845 (19% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $44,640
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: 22,570
- Employment per 1,000: 7.845 (19% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $44,640
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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#24. Cooks, restaurant
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Employment: 23,120
- Employment per 1,000: 8.038 (16% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,170
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: 23,120
- Employment per 1,000: 8.038 (16% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,170
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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#23. Receptionists and information clerks
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Employment: 24,500
- Employment per 1,000: 8.518 (18% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,690
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: 24,500
- Employment per 1,000: 8.518 (18% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,690
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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#22. Security guards
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Employment: 26,100
- Employment per 1,000: 9.074 (18% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,380
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: 26,100
- Employment per 1,000: 9.074 (18% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,380
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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#21. Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Employment: 27,130
- Employment per 1,000: 9.43 (3% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $79,720
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: 27,130
- Employment per 1,000: 9.43 (3% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $79,720
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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#20. Software developers and software quality assurance analysts and testers
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Employment: 27,740
- Employment per 1,000: 9.643 (1% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $105,840
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: 27,740
- Employment per 1,000: 9.643 (1% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $105,840
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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#19. Elementary school teachers, except special education
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Employment: 28,470
- Employment per 1,000: 9.897 (2% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $73,040
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: 28,470
- Employment per 1,000: 9.897 (2% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $73,040
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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#18. Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Employment: 29,660
- Employment per 1,000: 10.311 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $44,880
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: 29,660
- Employment per 1,000: 10.311 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $44,880
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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#17. Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Employment: 29,670
- Employment per 1,000: 10.316 (18% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $49,640
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: 29,670
- Employment per 1,000: 10.316 (18% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $49,640
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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#16. Accountants and auditors
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Employment: 29,810
- Employment per 1,000: 10.363 (19% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $84,590
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: 29,810
- Employment per 1,000: 10.363 (19% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $84,590
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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#15. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Employment: 32,390
- Employment per 1,000: 11.262 (23% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,650
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: 32,390
- Employment per 1,000: 11.262 (23% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,650
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
37 / 50
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#14. First-line supervisors of office and administrative support workers
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Employment: 33,690
- Employment per 1,000: 11.711 (16% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $67,230
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: 33,690
- Employment per 1,000: 11.711 (16% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $67,230
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
38 / 50
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#13. Nursing assistants
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Employment: 37,970
- Employment per 1,000: 13.201 (37% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,670
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: 37,970
- Employment per 1,000: 13.201 (37% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,670
National
- Employment: 1,419,920 (#17 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $30,720
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
39 / 50
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#12. General and operations managers
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Employment: 42,310
- Employment per 1,000: 14.709 (10% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $153,250
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: 42,310
- Employment per 1,000: 14.709 (10% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $153,250
National
- Employment: 2,400,280 (#9 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $123,030
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
40 / 50
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#11. Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Employment: 43,180
- Employment per 1,000: 15.013 (8% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,200
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: 43,180
- Employment per 1,000: 15.013 (8% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,200
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
41 / 50
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#10. Stockers and order fillers
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Employment: 43,200
- Employment per 1,000: 15.02 (3% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,650
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: 43,200
- Employment per 1,000: 15.02 (3% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,650
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
42 / 50
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#9. Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Employment: 44,220
- Employment per 1,000: 15.375 (5% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,300
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: 44,220
- Employment per 1,000: 15.375 (5% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,300
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
43 / 50
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#8. Waiters and waitresses
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Employment: 45,100
- Employment per 1,000: 15.678 (11% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,580
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: 45,100
- Employment per 1,000: 15.678 (11% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,580
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
44 / 50
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#7. Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Employment: 63,640
- Employment per 1,000: 22.126 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,010
National
- Employment: 2,953,170 (#6 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $32,130
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 63,640
- Employment per 1,000: 22.126 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,010
National
- Employment: 2,953,170 (#6 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $32,130
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
45 / 50
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#6. Customer service representatives
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Employment: 63,720
- Employment per 1,000: 22.152 (11% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,160
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: 63,720
- Employment per 1,000: 22.152 (11% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,160
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
46 / 50
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#5. Cashiers
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Employment: 66,410
- Employment per 1,000: 23.088 (6% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,240
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: 66,410
- Employment per 1,000: 23.088 (6% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,240
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
47 / 50
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#4. Office clerks, general
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Employment: 69,020
- Employment per 1,000: 23.995 (19% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,480
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: 69,020
- Employment per 1,000: 23.995 (19% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,480
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
48 / 50
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#3. Registered nurses
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Employment: 71,120
- Employment per 1,000: 24.725 (22% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $77,640
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: 71,120
- Employment per 1,000: 24.725 (22% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $77,640
National
- Employment: 2,982,280 (#4 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $77,460
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
49 / 50
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#2. Fast food and counter workers
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Employment: 73,650
- Employment per 1,000: 25.605 (6% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,370
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: 73,650
- Employment per 1,000: 25.605 (6% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,370
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
50 / 50
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#1. Retail salespersons
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Employment: 75,850
- Employment per 1,000: 26.371 (10% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,810
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: 75,850
- Employment per 1,000: 26.371 (10% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,810
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
