Most common jobs in Raleigh
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January 11, 2021
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Most common jobs in Raleigh
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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh are the most common.
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#50. Management analysts
Raleigh, NC
- Employment: 3,020
- Employment per 1,000: 4.65 (4% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $101,220
National
- Employment: 709,750 (#37 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $95,560
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 3,020
- Employment per 1,000: 4.65 (4% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $101,220
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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#49. Hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop
Raleigh, NC
- Employment: 3,180
- Employment per 1,000: 4.889 (70% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $20,470
National
- Employment: 423,380 (#73 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $24,010
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 3,180
- Employment per 1,000: 4.889 (70% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $20,470
National
- Employment: 423,380 (#73 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $24,010
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#48. Lawyers
Raleigh, NC
- Employment: 3,310
- Employment per 1,000: 5.094 (14% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $142,410
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: 3,310
- Employment per 1,000: 5.094 (14% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $142,410
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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#47. Childcare workers
Raleigh, NC
- Employment: 3,320
- Employment per 1,000: 5.102 (33% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,170
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: 5.102 (33% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,170
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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#46. Driver/sales workers
Raleigh, NC
- Employment: 3,380
- Employment per 1,000: 5.194 (72% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,410
National
- Employment: 444,660 (#67 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $30,230
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 3,380
- Employment per 1,000: 5.194 (72% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,410
National
- Employment: 444,660 (#67 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $30,230
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#45. Carpenters
Raleigh, NC
- Employment: 3,420
- Employment per 1,000: 5.26 (5% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,490
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: 3,420
- Employment per 1,000: 5.26 (5% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,490
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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#44. Automotive service technicians and mechanics
Raleigh, NC
- Employment: 3,440
- Employment per 1,000: 5.288 (19% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $46,370
National
- Employment: 655,330 (#45 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $44,890
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 3,440
- Employment per 1,000: 5.288 (19% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $46,370
National
- Employment: 655,330 (#45 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $44,890
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
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#43. Amusement and recreation attendants
Raleigh, NC
- Employment: 3,450
- Employment per 1,000: 5.298 (130% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $20,660
National
- Employment: 338,110 (#95 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $24,330
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 3,450
- Employment per 1,000: 5.298 (130% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $20,660
National
- Employment: 338,110 (#95 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $24,330
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#41. Computer and information systems managers
Raleigh, NC
- Employment: 3,700
- Employment per 1,000: 5.687 (92% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $143,750
National
- Employment: 433,960 (#71 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $156,390
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 3,700
- Employment per 1,000: 5.687 (92% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $143,750
National
- Employment: 433,960 (#71 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $156,390
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#41. Construction laborers
Raleigh, NC
- Employment: 3,700
- Employment per 1,000: 5.689 (18% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,110
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: 3,700
- Employment per 1,000: 5.689 (18% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,110
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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#41. Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education
Raleigh, NC
- Employment: 3,700
- Employment per 1,000: 5.693 (19% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $54,620
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: 3,700
- Employment per 1,000: 5.693 (19% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $54,620
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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#39. Maids and housekeeping cleaners
Raleigh, NC
- Employment: 3,780
- Employment per 1,000: 5.81 (8% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,900
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: 3,780
- Employment per 1,000: 5.81 (8% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,900
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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#38. Human resources specialists
Raleigh, NC
- Employment: 3,810
- Employment per 1,000: 5.855 (36% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $67,740
National
- Employment: 633,040 (#50 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $67,760
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 3,810
- Employment per 1,000: 5.855 (36% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $67,740
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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#37. Civil engineers
Raleigh, NC
- Employment: 3,920
- Employment per 1,000: 6.027 (185% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $90,380
National
- Employment: 310,850 (#103 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $94,360
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 3,920
- Employment per 1,000: 6.027 (185% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $90,380
National
- Employment: 310,850 (#103 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $94,360
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#36. Light truck drivers
Raleigh, NC
- Employment: 4,100
- Employment per 1,000: 6.308 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,770
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: 4,100
- Employment per 1,000: 6.308 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,770
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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#35. Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products
Raleigh, NC
- Employment: 4,140
- Employment per 1,000: 6.363 (204% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $104,570
National
- Employment: 306,980 (#106 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $92,980
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 4,140
- Employment per 1,000: 6.363 (204% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $104,570
National
- Employment: 306,980 (#106 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $92,980
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#34. Security guards
Raleigh, NC
- Employment: 4,160
- Employment per 1,000: 6.394 (17% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,200
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: 4,160
- Employment per 1,000: 6.394 (17% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,200
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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#33. Cooks, fast food
Raleigh, NC
- Employment: 4,230
- Employment per 1,000: 6.5 (81% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $19,800
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: 4,230
- Employment per 1,000: 6.5 (81% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $19,800
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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#32. Market research analysts and marketing specialists
Raleigh, NC
- Employment: 4,590
- Employment per 1,000: 7.059 (53% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $74,800
National
- Employment: 678,500 (#42 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $71,570
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 4,590
- Employment per 1,000: 7.059 (53% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $74,800
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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#31. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary
Raleigh, NC
- Employment: 4,720
- Employment per 1,000: 7.264 (21% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,880
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: 4,720
- Employment per 1,000: 7.264 (21% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,880
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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#30. Nursing assistants
Raleigh, NC
- Employment: 4,840
- Employment per 1,000: 7.441 (23% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,020
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: 4,840
- Employment per 1,000: 7.441 (23% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,020
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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#29. Maintenance and repair workers, general
Raleigh, NC
- Employment: 5,240
- Employment per 1,000: 8.056 (17% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $41,970
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: 5,240
- Employment per 1,000: 8.056 (17% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $41,970
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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#28. First-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers
Raleigh, NC
- Employment: 5,310
- Employment per 1,000: 8.167 (92% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $63,180
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: 5,310
- Employment per 1,000: 8.167 (92% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $63,180
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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#27. Computer user support specialists
Raleigh, NC
- Employment: 5,370
- Employment per 1,000: 8.253 (87% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $54,350
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: 5,370
- Employment per 1,000: 8.253 (87% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $54,350
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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#26. Landscaping and groundskeeping workers
Raleigh, NC
- Employment: 5,430
- Employment per 1,000: 8.348 (34% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,580
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: 5,430
- Employment per 1,000: 8.348 (34% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,580
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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#25. First-line supervisors of retail sales workers
Raleigh, NC
- Employment: 5,630
- Employment per 1,000: 8.657 (9% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $48,130
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: 5,630
- Employment per 1,000: 8.657 (9% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $48,130
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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#24. Elementary school teachers, except special education
Raleigh, NC
- Employment: 5,690
- Employment per 1,000: 8.756 (10% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $51,500
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: 5,690
- Employment per 1,000: 8.756 (10% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $51,500
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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#23. First-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers
Raleigh, NC
- Employment: 5,700
- Employment per 1,000: 8.761 (27% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,290
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: 5,700
- Employment per 1,000: 8.761 (27% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,290
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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#22. Receptionists and information clerks
Raleigh, NC
- Employment: 5,750
- Employment per 1,000: 8.84 (23% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,170
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: 5,750
- Employment per 1,000: 8.84 (23% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,170
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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#21. Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers
Raleigh, NC
- Employment: 5,850
- Employment per 1,000: 9.001 (29% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $47,220
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: 5,850
- Employment per 1,000: 9.001 (29% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $47,220
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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#20. First-line supervisors of office and administrative support workers
Raleigh, NC
- Employment: 5,870
- Employment per 1,000: 9.02 (11% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $56,240
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: 5,870
- Employment per 1,000: 9.02 (11% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $56,240
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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#19. Accountants and auditors
Raleigh, NC
- Employment: 6,610
- Employment per 1,000: 10.167 (17% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $73,620
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: 6,610
- Employment per 1,000: 10.167 (17% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $73,620
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
Raleigh, NC
- Employment: 6,840
- Employment per 1,000: 10.519 (15% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $74,820
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: 6,840
- Employment per 1,000: 10.519 (15% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $74,820
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. Cooks, restaurant
Raleigh, NC
- Employment: 6,860
- Employment per 1,000: 10.553 (11% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,280
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: 6,860
- Employment per 1,000: 10.553 (11% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,280
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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#16. Computer systems analysts
Raleigh, NC
- Employment: 7,070
- Employment per 1,000: 10.874 (171% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $95,730
National
- Employment: 589,060 (#56 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $96,160
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 7,070
- Employment per 1,000: 10.874 (171% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $95,730
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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#15. Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners
Raleigh, NC
- Employment: 7,330
- Employment per 1,000: 11.273 (23% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,140
National
- Employment: 2,145,450 (#10 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $30,010
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 7,330
- Employment per 1,000: 11.273 (23% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,140
National
- Employment: 2,145,450 (#10 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $30,010
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#14. Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks
Raleigh, NC
- Employment: 7,370
- Employment per 1,000: 11.335 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $41,700
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: 7,370
- Employment per 1,000: 11.335 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $41,700
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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#13. Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive
Raleigh, NC
- Employment: 8,550
- Employment per 1,000: 13.144 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,480
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: 8,550
- Employment per 1,000: 13.144 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,480
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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#11 (tie). General and operations managers
Raleigh, NC
- Employment: 9,360
- Employment per 1,000: 14.387 (12% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $145,790
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: 9,360
- Employment per 1,000: 14.387 (12% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $145,790
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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#11 (tie). Sales representatives of services, except advertising, insurance, financial services, and travel
Raleigh, NC
- Employment: 9,360
- Employment per 1,000: 14.395 (103% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $71,800
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: 9,360
- Employment per 1,000: 14.395 (103% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $71,800
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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#10. Stockers and order fillers
Raleigh, NC
- Employment: 9,520
- Employment per 1,000: 14.637 (1% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,070
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: 9,520
- Employment per 1,000: 14.637 (1% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,070
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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#9. Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand
Raleigh, NC
- Employment: 10,360
- Employment per 1,000: 15.923 (21% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,660
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: 10,360
- Employment per 1,000: 15.923 (21% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,660
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. Registered nurses
Raleigh, NC
- Employment: 11,460
- Employment per 1,000: 17.622 (13% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $67,770
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: 11,460
- Employment per 1,000: 17.622 (13% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $67,770
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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#7. Waiters and waitresses
Raleigh, NC
- Employment: 11,980
- Employment per 1,000: 18.422 (5% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,530
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: 11,980
- Employment per 1,000: 18.422 (5% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,530
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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#6. Office clerks, general
Raleigh, NC
- Employment: 12,610
- Employment per 1,000: 19.387 (4% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,930
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: 12,610
- Employment per 1,000: 19.387 (4% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,930
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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#5. Software developers and software quality assurance analysts and testers
Raleigh, NC
- Employment: 14,600
- Employment per 1,000: 22.445 (134% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $108,660
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: 14,600
- Employment per 1,000: 22.445 (134% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $108,660
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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#3 (tie). Customer service representatives
Raleigh, NC
- Employment: 15,550
- Employment per 1,000: 23.913 (20% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,690
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: 15,550
- Employment per 1,000: 23.913 (20% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,690
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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#3 (tie). Cashiers
Raleigh, NC
- Employment: 15,550
- Employment per 1,000: 23.915 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $21,920
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: 15,550
- Employment per 1,000: 23.915 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $21,920
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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#2. Fast food and counter workers
Raleigh, NC
- Employment: 16,540
- Employment per 1,000: 25.432 (7% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $20,020
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: 16,540
- Employment per 1,000: 25.432 (7% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $20,020
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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#1. Retail salespersons
Raleigh, NC
- Employment: 22,470
- Employment per 1,000: 34.555 (18% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,720
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: 22,470
- Employment per 1,000: 34.555 (18% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,720
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
