Most common jobs in Providence
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January 11, 2021
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Most common jobs in Providence
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 Providence 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 Providence are the most common.
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#50. Police and sheriff's patrol officers
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA
- Employment: 2,430
- Employment per 1,000: 4.199 (7% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $64,860
National
- Employment: 665,280 (#43 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $67,600
- Entry level education requirements: nan
- Employment: 2,430
- Employment per 1,000: 4.199 (7% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $64,860
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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#49. Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA
- Employment: 2,530
- Employment per 1,000: 4.368 (34% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,470
National
- Employment: 477,270 (#64 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $25,020
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 2,530
- Employment per 1,000: 4.368 (34% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,470
National
- Employment: 477,270 (#64 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $25,020
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#48. Human resources specialists
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA
- Employment: 2,650
- Employment per 1,000: 4.577 (6% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $71,320
National
- Employment: 633,040 (#50 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $67,760
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 2,650
- Employment per 1,000: 4.577 (6% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $71,320
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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#47. Market research analysts and marketing specialists
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA
- Employment: 2,710
- Employment per 1,000: 4.681 (1% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $74,370
National
- Employment: 678,500 (#42 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $71,570
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 2,710
- Employment per 1,000: 4.681 (1% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $74,370
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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#46. Financial managers
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA
- Employment: 2,770
- Employment per 1,000: 4.781 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $159,050
National
- Employment: 654,790 (#46 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $147,530
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 2,770
- Employment per 1,000: 4.781 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $159,050
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. Sales representatives of services, except advertising, insurance, financial services, and travel
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA
- Employment: 2,850
- Employment per 1,000: 4.921 (30% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $67,460
National
- Employment: 1,039,670 (#27 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $66,760
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 2,850
- Employment per 1,000: 4.921 (30% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $67,460
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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#44. Passenger vehicle drivers, except bus drivers, transit and intercity
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA
- Employment: 2,930
- Employment per 1,000: 5.055 (6% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,420
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: 2,930
- Employment per 1,000: 5.055 (6% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,420
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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#43. First-line supervisors of production and operating workers
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA
- Employment: 2,970
- Employment per 1,000: 5.135 (20% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $72,870
National
- Employment: 631,100 (#51 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $65,220
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 2,970
- Employment per 1,000: 5.135 (20% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $72,870
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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#42. Software developers and software quality assurance analysts and testers
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA
- Employment: 2,990
- Employment per 1,000: 5.161 (46% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $108,560
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: 2,990
- Employment per 1,000: 5.161 (46% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $108,560
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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#41. Dishwashers
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA
- Employment: 3,020
- Employment per 1,000: 5.223 (49% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,400
National
- Employment: 514,330 (#62 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $24,410
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 3,020
- Employment per 1,000: 5.223 (49% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,400
National
- Employment: 514,330 (#62 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $24,410
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#40. Medical assistants
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA
- Employment: 3,140
- Employment per 1,000: 5.421 (12% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,420
National
- Employment: 712,430 (#36 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $35,720
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 3,140
- Employment per 1,000: 5.421 (12% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,420
National
- Employment: 712,430 (#36 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $35,720
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
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#39. Social and human service assistants
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA
- Employment: 3,160
- Employment per 1,000: 5.453 (98% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,260
National
- Employment: 404,450 (#80 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $37,050
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 3,160
- Employment per 1,000: 5.453 (98% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,260
National
- Employment: 404,450 (#80 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $37,050
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#38. Construction laborers
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA
- Employment: 3,270
- Employment per 1,000: 5.654 (19% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $52,680
National
- Employment: 1,020,350 (#29 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $41,730
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 3,270
- Employment per 1,000: 5.654 (19% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $52,680
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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#37. Carpenters
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA
- Employment: 3,300
- Employment per 1,000: 5.693 (14% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $53,400
National
- Employment: 734,170 (#35 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $52,850
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 3,300
- Employment per 1,000: 5.693 (14% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $53,400
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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#36. Shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA
- Employment: 3,310
- Employment per 1,000: 5.71 (19% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,000
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: 3,310
- Employment per 1,000: 5.71 (19% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,000
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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#35. Childcare workers
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA
- Employment: 3,320
- Employment per 1,000: 5.741 (50% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,330
National
- Employment: 561,520 (#59 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $25,510
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 3,320
- Employment per 1,000: 5.741 (50% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,330
National
- Employment: 561,520 (#59 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $25,510
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#34. Automotive service technicians and mechanics
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA
- Employment: 3,370
- Employment per 1,000: 5.815 (30% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,230
National
- Employment: 655,330 (#45 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $44,890
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 3,370
- Employment per 1,000: 5.815 (30% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,230
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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#33. Management analysts
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA
- Employment: 3,410
- Employment per 1,000: 5.885 (22% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $89,020
National
- Employment: 709,750 (#37 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $95,560
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 3,410
- Employment per 1,000: 5.885 (22% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $89,020
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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#32. Security guards
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA
- Employment: 3,510
- Employment per 1,000: 6.057 (21% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,880
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: 3,510
- Employment per 1,000: 6.057 (21% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,880
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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#31. Light truck drivers
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA
- Employment: 3,720
- Employment per 1,000: 6.421 (2% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,560
National
- Employment: 923,050 (#32 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $38,520
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 3,720
- Employment per 1,000: 6.421 (2% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,560
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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#30. Packers and packagers, hand
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA
- Employment: 3,740
- Employment per 1,000: 6.453 (50% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,340
National
- Employment: 633,640 (#49 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $27,680
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 3,740
- Employment per 1,000: 6.453 (50% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,340
National
- Employment: 633,640 (#49 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $27,680
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#28 (tie). Food preparation workers
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA
- Employment: 3,860
- Employment per 1,000: 6.673 (13% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,330
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: 3,860
- Employment per 1,000: 6.673 (13% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,330
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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#28 (tie). First-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA
- Employment: 3,860
- Employment per 1,000: 6.673 (3% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $45,490
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: 3,860
- Employment per 1,000: 6.673 (3% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $45,490
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. First-line supervisors of retail sales workers
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA
- Employment: 4,330
- Employment per 1,000: 7.483 (6% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $57,450
National
- Employment: 1,171,900 (#24 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $45,830
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 4,330
- Employment per 1,000: 7.483 (6% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $57,450
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. Maids and housekeeping cleaners
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA
- Employment: 4,580
- Employment per 1,000: 7.902 (25% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,140
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: 4,580
- Employment per 1,000: 7.902 (25% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,140
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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#25. Receptionists and information clerks
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA
- Employment: 4,830
- Employment per 1,000: 8.345 (16% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,130
National
- Employment: 1,057,370 (#26 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $31,250
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 4,830
- Employment per 1,000: 8.345 (16% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,130
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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#24. Maintenance and repair workers, general
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA
- Employment: 4,870
- Employment per 1,000: 8.414 (13% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $45,960
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: 4,870
- Employment per 1,000: 8.414 (13% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $45,960
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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#23. Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA
- Employment: 4,920
- Employment per 1,000: 8.501 (33% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $47,080
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: 4,920
- Employment per 1,000: 8.501 (33% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $47,080
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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#22. Landscaping and groundskeeping workers
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA
- Employment: 5,020
- Employment per 1,000: 8.661 (39% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,050
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: 5,020
- Employment per 1,000: 8.661 (39% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,050
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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#20 (tie). Elementary school teachers, except special education
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA
- Employment: 5,170
- Employment per 1,000: 8.929 (8% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $73,880
National
- Employment: 1,430,480 (#16 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $63,930
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 5,170
- Employment per 1,000: 8.929 (8% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $73,880
National
- Employment: 1,430,480 (#16 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $63,930
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#20 (tie). Teaching assistants, except postsecondary
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA
- Employment: 5,170
- Employment per 1,000: 8.923 (3% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,540
National
- Employment: 1,346,910 (#21 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,640
- Entry level education requirements: Some college, no degree
- Employment: 5,170
- Employment per 1,000: 8.923 (3% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,540
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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#19. Accountants and auditors
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA
- Employment: 5,190
- Employment per 1,000: 8.956 (3% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $83,850
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: 5,190
- Employment per 1,000: 8.956 (3% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $83,850
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. First-line supervisors of office and administrative support workers
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA
- Employment: 5,390
- Employment per 1,000: 9.304 (8% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $66,330
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: 5,390
- Employment per 1,000: 9.304 (8% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $66,330
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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#17. Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA
- Employment: 5,500
- Employment per 1,000: 9.495 (35% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $76,890
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: 5,500
- Employment per 1,000: 9.495 (35% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $76,890
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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#16. Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA
- Employment: 5,940
- Employment per 1,000: 10.257 (12% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $77,360
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: 5,940
- Employment per 1,000: 10.257 (12% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $77,360
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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#15. General and operations managers
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA
- Employment: 6,460
- Employment per 1,000: 11.155 (32% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $149,950
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: 6,460
- Employment per 1,000: 11.155 (32% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $149,950
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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#14. Cooks, restaurant
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA
- Employment: 6,530
- Employment per 1,000: 11.283 (18% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,960
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: 6,530
- Employment per 1,000: 11.283 (18% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,960
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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#13. Stockers and order fillers
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA
- Employment: 6,860
- Employment per 1,000: 11.846 (19% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,490
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: 6,860
- Employment per 1,000: 11.846 (19% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,490
National
- Employment: 2,135,850 (#11 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,660
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#12. Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA
- Employment: 7,120
- Employment per 1,000: 12.302 (19% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $45,620
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: 7,120
- Employment per 1,000: 12.302 (19% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $45,620
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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#11. Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA
- Employment: 7,190
- Employment per 1,000: 12.41 (11% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $43,890
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: 7,190
- Employment per 1,000: 12.41 (11% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $43,890
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. Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA
- Employment: 7,990
- Employment per 1,000: 13.804 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,290
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: 7,990
- Employment per 1,000: 13.804 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,290
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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#9. Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA
- Employment: 9,390
- Employment per 1,000: 16.208 (19% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,950
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: 9,390
- Employment per 1,000: 16.208 (19% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,950
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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#8. Customer service representatives
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA
- Employment: 9,870
- Employment per 1,000: 17.047 (14% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,420
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: 9,870
- Employment per 1,000: 17.047 (14% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,420
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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#7. Nursing assistants
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA
- Employment: 10,840
- Employment per 1,000: 18.713 (94% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,840
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: 10,840
- Employment per 1,000: 18.713 (94% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,840
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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#6. Waiters and waitresses
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA
- Employment: 11,610
- Employment per 1,000: 20.048 (14% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,090
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: 11,610
- Employment per 1,000: 20.048 (14% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,090
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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#5. Office clerks, general
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA
- Employment: 12,460
- Employment per 1,000: 21.523 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,890
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: 12,460
- Employment per 1,000: 21.523 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,890
National
- Employment: 2,956,060 (#5 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $36,360
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#4. Registered nurses
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA
- Employment: 15,070
- Employment per 1,000: 26.025 (28% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $82,170
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: 15,070
- Employment per 1,000: 26.025 (28% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $82,170
National
- Employment: 2,982,280 (#4 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $77,460
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#3. Fast food and counter workers
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA
- Employment: 16,120
- Employment per 1,000: 27.83 (2% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,870
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: 16,120
- Employment per 1,000: 27.83 (2% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,870
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. Cashiers
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA
- Employment: 17,470
- Employment per 1,000: 30.169 (23% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,160
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: 17,470
- Employment per 1,000: 30.169 (23% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,160
National
- Employment: 3,596,630 (#3 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $24,370
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#1. Retail salespersons
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA
- Employment: 18,000
- Employment per 1,000: 31.091 (6% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,070
National
- Employment: 4,317,950 (#1 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,360
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 18,000
- Employment per 1,000: 31.091 (6% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,070
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
