Most common jobs in Pittsburgh
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January 11, 2021
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Most common jobs in Pittsburgh
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 Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh are the most common.
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#50. Market research analysts and marketing specialists
Pittsburgh, PA
- Employment: 4,800
- Employment per 1,000: 4.159 (10% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $66,650
National
- Employment: 678,500 (#42 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $71,570
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 4,800
- Employment per 1,000: 4.159 (10% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $66,650
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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#49. Computer user support specialists
Pittsburgh, PA
- Employment: 4,880
- Employment per 1,000: 4.23 (4% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $49,600
National
- Employment: 647,330 (#47 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $56,550
- Entry level education requirements: Some college, no degree
- Employment: 4,880
- Employment per 1,000: 4.23 (4% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $49,600
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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#48. First-line supervisors of production and operating workers
Pittsburgh, PA
- Employment: 4,960
- Employment per 1,000: 4.3 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $63,050
National
- Employment: 631,100 (#51 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $65,220
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 4,960
- Employment per 1,000: 4.3 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $63,050
National
- Employment: 631,100 (#51 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $65,220
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#47. First-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers
Pittsburgh, PA
- Employment: 5,000
- Employment per 1,000: 4.331 (2% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $72,720
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: 5,000
- Employment per 1,000: 4.331 (2% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $72,720
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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#46. Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators
Pittsburgh, PA
- Employment: 5,170
- Employment per 1,000: 4.478 (62% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $57,430
National
- Employment: 405,750 (#79 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $54,210
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 5,170
- Employment per 1,000: 4.478 (62% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $57,430
National
- Employment: 405,750 (#79 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $54,210
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#45. Lawyers
Pittsburgh, PA
- Employment: 5,300
- Employment per 1,000: 4.592 (3% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $137,800
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: 5,300
- Employment per 1,000: 4.592 (3% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $137,800
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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#44. Police and sheriff's patrol officers
Pittsburgh, PA
- Employment: 5,470
- Employment per 1,000: 4.745 (5% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $67,730
National
- Employment: 665,280 (#43 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $67,600
- Entry level education requirements: nan
- Employment: 5,470
- Employment per 1,000: 4.745 (5% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $67,730
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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#43. Medical assistants
Pittsburgh, PA
- Employment: 5,580
- Employment per 1,000: 4.839 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,360
National
- Employment: 712,430 (#36 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $35,720
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 5,580
- Employment per 1,000: 4.839 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,360
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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#42. Landscaping and groundskeeping workers
Pittsburgh, PA
- Employment: 5,780
- Employment per 1,000: 5.013 (19% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,500
National
- Employment: 912,660 (#33 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $32,360
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 5,780
- Employment per 1,000: 5.013 (19% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,500
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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#41. Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses
Pittsburgh, PA
- Employment: 5,870
- Employment per 1,000: 5.085 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $45,590
National
- Employment: 697,510 (#40 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $48,500
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 5,870
- Employment per 1,000: 5.085 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $45,590
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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#40. Maids and housekeeping cleaners
Pittsburgh, PA
- Employment: 5,980
- Employment per 1,000: 5.18 (18% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,700
National
- Employment: 926,960 (#31 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $26,810
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 5,980
- Employment per 1,000: 5.18 (18% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,700
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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#39. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary
Pittsburgh, PA
- Employment: 6,020
- Employment per 1,000: 5.217 (43% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,920
National
- Employment: 1,346,910 (#21 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,640
- Entry level education requirements: Some college, no degree
- Employment: 6,020
- Employment per 1,000: 5.217 (43% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,920
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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#38. Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists
Pittsburgh, PA
- Employment: 6,030
- Employment per 1,000: 5.228 (99% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,960
National
- Employment: 385,960 (#86 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $31,530
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 6,030
- Employment per 1,000: 5.228 (99% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,960
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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#37. Automotive service technicians and mechanics
Pittsburgh, PA
- Employment: 6,190
- Employment per 1,000: 5.365 (20% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,800
National
- Employment: 655,330 (#45 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $44,890
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 6,190
- Employment per 1,000: 5.365 (20% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,800
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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#36. Management analysts
Pittsburgh, PA
- Employment: 6,310
- Employment per 1,000: 5.471 (13% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $83,240
National
- Employment: 709,750 (#37 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $95,560
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 6,310
- Employment per 1,000: 5.471 (13% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $83,240
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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#35. Computer systems analysts
Pittsburgh, PA
- Employment: 6,390
- Employment per 1,000: 5.539 (38% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $93,510
National
- Employment: 589,060 (#56 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $96,160
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 6,390
- Employment per 1,000: 5.539 (38% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $93,510
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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#34. Light truck drivers
Pittsburgh, PA
- Employment: 6,540
- Employment per 1,000: 5.67 (10% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,880
National
- Employment: 923,050 (#32 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $38,520
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 6,540
- Employment per 1,000: 5.67 (10% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,880
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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#33. Bartenders
Pittsburgh, PA
- Employment: 6,820
- Employment per 1,000: 5.913 (34% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,620
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: 6,820
- Employment per 1,000: 5.913 (34% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,620
National
- Employment: 646,850 (#48 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $28,000
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#32. Middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education
Pittsburgh, PA
- Employment: 7,160
- Employment per 1,000: 6.208 (47% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $70,110
National
- Employment: 622,330 (#54 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $63,550
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 7,160
- Employment per 1,000: 6.208 (47% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $70,110
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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#30 (tie). Carpenters
Pittsburgh, PA
- Employment: 7,200
- Employment per 1,000: 6.243 (25% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $59,510
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: 7,200
- Employment per 1,000: 6.243 (25% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $59,510
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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#30 (tie). Sales representatives of services, except advertising, insurance, financial services, and travel
Pittsburgh, PA
- Employment: 7,200
- Employment per 1,000: 6.237 (12% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $63,870
National
- Employment: 1,039,670 (#27 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $66,760
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 7,200
- Employment per 1,000: 6.237 (12% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $63,870
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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#29. Passenger vehicle drivers, except bus drivers, transit and intercity
Pittsburgh, PA
- Employment: 7,290
- Employment per 1,000: 6.319 (33% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,860
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: 7,290
- Employment per 1,000: 6.319 (33% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,860
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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#28. Receptionists and information clerks
Pittsburgh, PA
- Employment: 7,720
- Employment per 1,000: 6.693 (7% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,860
National
- Employment: 1,057,370 (#26 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $31,250
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 7,720
- Employment per 1,000: 6.693 (7% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,860
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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#27. Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education
Pittsburgh, PA
- Employment: 8,000
- Employment per 1,000: 6.933 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $71,720
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: 8,000
- Employment per 1,000: 6.933 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $71,720
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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#26. Security guards
Pittsburgh, PA
- Employment: 8,190
- Employment per 1,000: 7.096 (7% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,490
National
- Employment: 1,126,370 (#25 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $33,030
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 8,190
- Employment per 1,000: 7.096 (7% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,490
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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#25. First-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers
Pittsburgh, PA
- Employment: 8,730
- Employment per 1,000: 7.565 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,470
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: 8,730
- Employment per 1,000: 7.565 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,470
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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#24. First-line supervisors of retail sales workers
Pittsburgh, PA
- Employment: 9,640
- Employment per 1,000: 8.358 (5% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $46,130
National
- Employment: 1,171,900 (#24 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $45,830
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 9,640
- Employment per 1,000: 8.358 (5% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $46,130
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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#23. Software developers and software quality assurance analysts and testers
Pittsburgh, PA
- Employment: 9,670
- Employment per 1,000: 8.38 (13% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $95,270
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: 9,670
- Employment per 1,000: 8.38 (13% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $95,270
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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#22. Elementary school teachers, except special education
Pittsburgh, PA
- Employment: 9,700
- Employment per 1,000: 8.407 (14% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $70,350
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: 9,700
- Employment per 1,000: 8.407 (14% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $70,350
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. Construction laborers
Pittsburgh, PA
- Employment: 10,050
- Employment per 1,000: 8.708 (25% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $43,710
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: 10,050
- Employment per 1,000: 8.708 (25% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $43,710
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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#20. Maintenance and repair workers, general
Pittsburgh, PA
- Employment: 10,560
- Employment per 1,000: 9.15 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $41,050
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: 10,560
- Employment per 1,000: 9.15 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $41,050
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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#19. Accountants and auditors
Pittsburgh, PA
- Employment: 10,640
- Employment per 1,000: 9.221 (6% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $71,700
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: 10,640
- Employment per 1,000: 9.221 (6% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $71,700
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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#18. Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products
Pittsburgh, PA
- Employment: 11,590
- Employment per 1,000: 10.049 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $71,460
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: 11,590
- Employment per 1,000: 10.049 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $71,460
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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#17. Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks
Pittsburgh, PA
- Employment: 12,260
- Employment per 1,000: 10.63 (3% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,780
National
- Employment: 1,512,660 (#14 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $42,960
- Entry level education requirements: Some college, no degree
- Employment: 12,260
- Employment per 1,000: 10.63 (3% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,780
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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#16. Cooks, restaurant
Pittsburgh, PA
- Employment: 12,540
- Employment per 1,000: 10.871 (14% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,690
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: 12,540
- Employment per 1,000: 10.871 (14% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,690
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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#15. Stockers and order fillers
Pittsburgh, PA
- Employment: 13,510
- Employment per 1,000: 11.707 (19% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,580
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: 13,510
- Employment per 1,000: 11.707 (19% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,580
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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#14. First-line supervisors of office and administrative support workers
Pittsburgh, PA
- Employment: 14,100
- Employment per 1,000: 12.219 (21% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $60,120
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: 14,100
- Employment per 1,000: 12.219 (21% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $60,120
National
- Employment: 1,487,870 (#15 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $60,130
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#13. Nursing assistants
Pittsburgh, PA
- Employment: 14,760
- Employment per 1,000: 12.791 (32% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,180
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: 14,760
- Employment per 1,000: 12.791 (32% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,180
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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#12. Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers
Pittsburgh, PA
- Employment: 15,760
- Employment per 1,000: 13.661 (8% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $51,890
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: 15,760
- Employment per 1,000: 13.661 (8% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $51,890
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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#11. Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners
Pittsburgh, PA
- Employment: 15,850
- Employment per 1,000: 13.738 (6% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,400
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: 15,850
- Employment per 1,000: 13.738 (6% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,400
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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#10. General and operations managers
Pittsburgh, PA
- Employment: 17,400
- Employment per 1,000: 15.085 (8% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $129,700
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: 17,400
- Employment per 1,000: 15.085 (8% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $129,700
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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#9. Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive
Pittsburgh, PA
- Employment: 17,860
- Employment per 1,000: 15.484 (12% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,860
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: 17,860
- Employment per 1,000: 15.484 (12% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,860
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. Waiters and waitresses
Pittsburgh, PA
- Employment: 19,680
- Employment per 1,000: 17.063 (3% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,020
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: 19,680
- Employment per 1,000: 17.063 (3% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,020
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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#7. Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand
Pittsburgh, PA
- Employment: 21,700
- Employment per 1,000: 18.812 (6% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,080
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: 21,700
- Employment per 1,000: 18.812 (6% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,080
National
- Employment: 2,953,170 (#6 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $32,130
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#6. Customer service representatives
Pittsburgh, PA
- Employment: 27,330
- Employment per 1,000: 23.693 (19% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,350
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: 27,330
- Employment per 1,000: 23.693 (19% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,350
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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#5. Cashiers
Pittsburgh, PA
- Employment: 28,060
- Employment per 1,000: 24.32 (1% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $21,490
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: 28,060
- Employment per 1,000: 24.32 (1% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $21,490
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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#4. Retail salespersons
Pittsburgh, PA
- Employment: 29,200
- Employment per 1,000: 25.316 (14% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,590
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: 29,200
- Employment per 1,000: 25.316 (14% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,590
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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#3. Office clerks, general
Pittsburgh, PA
- Employment: 31,000
- Employment per 1,000: 26.87 (34% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,200
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: 31,000
- Employment per 1,000: 26.87 (34% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,200
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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#2. Registered nurses
Pittsburgh, PA
- Employment: 33,600
- Employment per 1,000: 29.128 (43% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $67,870
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: 33,600
- Employment per 1,000: 29.128 (43% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $67,870
National
- Employment: 2,982,280 (#4 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $77,460
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#1. Fast food and counter workers
Pittsburgh, PA
- Employment: 35,020
- Employment per 1,000: 30.361 (12% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $21,460
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: 35,020
- Employment per 1,000: 30.361 (12% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $21,460
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
