Most common jobs in Phoenix
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January 11, 2021
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Most common jobs in Phoenix
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 Phoenix 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 Phoenix are the most common.
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#50. Middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education
Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ
- Employment: 8,520
- Employment per 1,000: 4.015 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $46,130
National
- Employment: 622,330 (#54 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $63,550
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 8,520
- Employment per 1,000: 4.015 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $46,130
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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#49. Passenger vehicle drivers, except bus drivers, transit and intercity
Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ
- Employment: 8,560
- Employment per 1,000: 4.034 (15% lower 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: 8,560
- Employment per 1,000: 4.034 (15% lower 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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#48. Nursing assistants
Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ
- Employment: 8,640
- Employment per 1,000: 4.071 (58% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,450
National
- Employment: 1,419,920 (#17 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $30,720
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 8,640
- Employment per 1,000: 4.071 (58% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,450
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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#47. Maids and housekeeping cleaners
Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ
- Employment: 9,670
- Employment per 1,000: 4.557 (28% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,890
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: 9,670
- Employment per 1,000: 4.557 (28% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,890
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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#46. Financial managers
Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ
- Employment: 9,910
- Employment per 1,000: 4.67 (5% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $128,220
National
- Employment: 654,790 (#46 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $147,530
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 9,910
- Employment per 1,000: 4.67 (5% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $128,220
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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#45. Automotive service technicians and mechanics
Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ
- Employment: 9,960
- Employment per 1,000: 4.696 (5% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $46,540
National
- Employment: 655,330 (#45 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $44,890
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 9,960
- Employment per 1,000: 4.696 (5% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $46,540
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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#44. Computer systems analysts
Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ
- Employment: 10,000
- Employment per 1,000: 4.716 (18% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $91,110
National
- Employment: 589,060 (#56 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $96,160
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 10,000
- Employment per 1,000: 4.716 (18% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $91,110
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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#43. Claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators
Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ
- Employment: 10,100
- Employment per 1,000: 4.761 (143% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $67,980
National
- Employment: 287,960 (#112 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $68,940
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 10,100
- Employment per 1,000: 4.761 (143% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $67,980
National
- Employment: 287,960 (#112 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $68,940
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#42. Management analysts
Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ
- Employment: 10,230
- Employment per 1,000: 4.822 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $89,690
National
- Employment: 709,750 (#37 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $95,560
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 10,230
- Employment per 1,000: 4.822 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $89,690
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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#41. Human resources specialists
Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ
- Employment: 10,360
- Employment per 1,000: 4.884 (13% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $65,660
National
- Employment: 633,040 (#50 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $67,760
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 10,360
- Employment per 1,000: 4.884 (13% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $65,660
National
- Employment: 633,040 (#50 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $67,760
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#40. Medical secretaries and administrative assistants
Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ
- Employment: 10,450
- Employment per 1,000: 4.926 (20% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,080
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: 10,450
- Employment per 1,000: 4.926 (20% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,080
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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#39. Electricians
Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ
- Employment: 11,130
- Employment per 1,000: 5.249 (12% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $49,070
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: 11,130
- Employment per 1,000: 5.249 (12% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $49,070
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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#38. Food preparation workers
Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ
- Employment: 11,950
- Employment per 1,000: 5.635 (4% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,390
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: 11,950
- Employment per 1,000: 5.635 (4% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,390
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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#37. Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education
Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ
- Employment: 12,300
- Employment per 1,000: 5.798 (18% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $52,740
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: 12,300
- Employment per 1,000: 5.798 (18% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $52,740
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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#36. Carpenters
Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ
- Employment: 12,350
- Employment per 1,000: 5.821 (16% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $46,780
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: 12,350
- Employment per 1,000: 5.821 (16% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $46,780
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. Market research analysts and marketing specialists
Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ
- Employment: 12,360
- Employment per 1,000: 5.827 (26% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $63,810
National
- Employment: 678,500 (#42 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $71,570
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 12,360
- Employment per 1,000: 5.827 (26% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $63,810
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. First-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers
Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ
- Employment: 12,620
- Employment per 1,000: 5.951 (40% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $67,300
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: 12,620
- Employment per 1,000: 5.951 (40% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $67,300
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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#33. Medical assistants
Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ
- Employment: 12,770
- Employment per 1,000: 6.019 (24% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,580
National
- Employment: 712,430 (#36 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $35,720
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 12,770
- Employment per 1,000: 6.019 (24% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,580
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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#32. Light truck drivers
Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ
- Employment: 13,080
- Employment per 1,000: 6.165 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,220
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: 13,080
- Employment per 1,000: 6.165 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,220
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. Cooks, fast food
Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ
- Employment: 13,720
- Employment per 1,000: 6.466 (80% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,650
National
- Employment: 527,220 (#61 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $23,530
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 13,720
- Employment per 1,000: 6.466 (80% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,650
National
- Employment: 527,220 (#61 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $23,530
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#30. Computer user support specialists
Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ
- Employment: 14,000
- Employment per 1,000: 6.6 (50% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $54,740
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: 14,000
- Employment per 1,000: 6.6 (50% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $54,740
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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#29. Receptionists and information clerks
Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ
- Employment: 15,620
- Employment per 1,000: 7.364 (2% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,560
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: 15,620
- Employment per 1,000: 7.364 (2% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,560
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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#28. First-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers
Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ
- Employment: 15,820
- Employment per 1,000: 7.456 (8% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,340
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: 15,820
- Employment per 1,000: 7.456 (8% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,340
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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#27. Elementary school teachers, except special education
Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ
- Employment: 16,030
- Employment per 1,000: 7.559 (22% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $46,600
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: 16,030
- Employment per 1,000: 7.559 (22% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $46,600
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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#26. First-line supervisors of retail sales workers
Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ
- Employment: 16,580
- Employment per 1,000: 7.818 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $43,000
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: 16,580
- Employment per 1,000: 7.818 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $43,000
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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#25. Construction laborers
Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ
- Employment: 16,830
- Employment per 1,000: 7.935 (14% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,420
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: 16,830
- Employment per 1,000: 7.935 (14% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,420
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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#24. Landscaping and groundskeeping workers
Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ
- Employment: 17,410
- Employment per 1,000: 8.206 (32% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,090
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: 17,410
- Employment per 1,000: 8.206 (32% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,090
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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#23. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary
Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ
- Employment: 17,530
- Employment per 1,000: 8.266 (10% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,640
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: 17,530
- Employment per 1,000: 8.266 (10% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,640
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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#22. Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products
Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ
- Employment: 17,620
- Employment per 1,000: 8.309 (9% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $66,390
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: 17,620
- Employment per 1,000: 8.309 (9% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $66,390
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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#21. Accountants and auditors
Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ
- Employment: 17,930
- Employment per 1,000: 8.452 (3% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $74,610
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: 17,930
- Employment per 1,000: 8.452 (3% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $74,610
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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#20. Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks
Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ
- Employment: 19,010
- Employment per 1,000: 8.96 (13% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $43,670
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: 19,010
- Employment per 1,000: 8.96 (13% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $43,670
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. Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers
Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ
- Employment: 19,210
- Employment per 1,000: 9.056 (28% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $48,080
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: 19,210
- Employment per 1,000: 9.056 (28% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $48,080
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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#18. Security guards
Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ
- Employment: 19,420
- Employment per 1,000: 9.155 (19% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,030
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: 19,420
- Employment per 1,000: 9.155 (19% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,030
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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#17. Maintenance and repair workers, general
Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ
- Employment: 20,370
- Employment per 1,000: 9.604 (1% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,930
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: 20,370
- Employment per 1,000: 9.604 (1% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,930
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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#16. Sales representatives of services, except advertising, insurance, financial services, and travel
Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ
- Employment: 20,880
- Employment per 1,000: 9.843 (39% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $65,590
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: 20,880
- Employment per 1,000: 9.843 (39% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $65,590
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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#15. Cooks, restaurant
Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ
- Employment: 22,000
- Employment per 1,000: 10.371 (9% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,480
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: 22,000
- Employment per 1,000: 10.371 (9% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,480
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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#14. Software developers and software quality assurance analysts and testers
Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ
- Employment: 23,960
- Employment per 1,000: 11.294 (18% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $101,110
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: 23,960
- Employment per 1,000: 11.294 (18% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $101,110
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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#13. Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners
Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ
- Employment: 24,860
- Employment per 1,000: 11.718 (20% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,570
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: 24,860
- Employment per 1,000: 11.718 (20% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,570
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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#12. First-line supervisors of office and administrative support workers
Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ
- Employment: 26,920
- Employment per 1,000: 12.694 (25% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $57,850
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: 26,920
- Employment per 1,000: 12.694 (25% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $57,850
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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#11. Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive
Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ
- Employment: 30,640
- Employment per 1,000: 14.443 (4% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,960
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: 30,640
- Employment per 1,000: 14.443 (4% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,960
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. Waiters and waitresses
Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ
- Employment: 35,350
- Employment per 1,000: 16.665 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,040
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: 35,350
- Employment per 1,000: 16.665 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,040
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
42 / 50
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#9. Office clerks, general
Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ
- Employment: 37,430
- Employment per 1,000: 17.644 (12% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,170
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: 37,430
- Employment per 1,000: 17.644 (12% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,170
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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#8. Registered nurses
Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ
- Employment: 38,370
- Employment per 1,000: 18.091 (11% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $79,200
National
- Employment: 2,982,280 (#4 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $77,460
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 38,370
- Employment per 1,000: 18.091 (11% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $79,200
National
- Employment: 2,982,280 (#4 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $77,460
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
44 / 50
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#7. Stockers and order fillers
Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ
- Employment: 39,170
- Employment per 1,000: 18.466 (27% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,910
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: 39,170
- Employment per 1,000: 18.466 (27% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,910
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
45 / 50
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#6. Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand
Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ
- Employment: 40,640
- Employment per 1,000: 19.16 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,170
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: 40,640
- Employment per 1,000: 19.16 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,170
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. General and operations managers
Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ
- Employment: 41,880
- Employment per 1,000: 19.745 (21% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $112,500
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: 41,880
- Employment per 1,000: 19.745 (21% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $112,500
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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#4. Cashiers
Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ
- Employment: 44,990
- Employment per 1,000: 21.211 (13% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,090
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: 44,990
- Employment per 1,000: 21.211 (13% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,090
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
48 / 50
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#3. Fast food and counter workers
Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ
- Employment: 45,270
- Employment per 1,000: 21.343 (22% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,500
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: 45,270
- Employment per 1,000: 21.343 (22% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,500
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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#2. Retail salespersons
Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ
- Employment: 63,350
- Employment per 1,000: 29.865 (2% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,000
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: 63,350
- Employment per 1,000: 29.865 (2% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,000
National
- Employment: 4,317,950 (#1 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,360
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#1. Customer service representatives
Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ
- Employment: 84,310
- Employment per 1,000: 39.746 (100% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,460
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: 84,310
- Employment per 1,000: 39.746 (100% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,460
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
