Most common jobs in Richmond
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January 11, 2021
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Most common jobs in Richmond
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 Richmond 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 Richmond are the most common.
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#50. Substitute teachers, short-term
Richmond, VA
- Employment: 2,940
- Employment per 1,000: 4.475 (12% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,620
National
- Employment: 587,120 (#57 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $32,460
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 2,940
- Employment per 1,000: 4.475 (12% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,620
National
- Employment: 587,120 (#57 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $32,460
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#49. Carpenters
Richmond, VA
- Employment: 3,080
- Employment per 1,000: 4.688 (6% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $45,090
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: 3,080
- Employment per 1,000: 4.688 (6% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $45,090
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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#48. Substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors
Richmond, VA
- Employment: 3,160
- Employment per 1,000: 4.81 (149% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $48,530
National
- Employment: 283,540 (#114 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $49,950
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 3,160
- Employment per 1,000: 4.81 (149% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $48,530
National
- Employment: 283,540 (#114 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $49,950
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#47. Police and sheriff's patrol officers
Richmond, VA
- Employment: 3,320
- Employment per 1,000: 5.051 (12% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $56,710
National
- Employment: 665,280 (#43 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $67,600
- Entry level education requirements: nan
- Employment: 3,320
- Employment per 1,000: 5.051 (12% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $56,710
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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#46. Automotive service technicians and mechanics
Richmond, VA
- Employment: 3,380
- Employment per 1,000: 5.152 (15% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $49,090
National
- Employment: 655,330 (#45 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $44,890
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 3,380
- Employment per 1,000: 5.152 (15% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $49,090
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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#45. Lawyers
Richmond, VA
- Employment: 3,390
- Employment per 1,000: 5.162 (15% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $144,400
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: 3,390
- Employment per 1,000: 5.162 (15% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $144,400
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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#43 (tie). Human resources specialists
Richmond, VA
- Employment: 3,600
- Employment per 1,000: 5.488 (27% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $70,320
National
- Employment: 633,040 (#50 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $67,760
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 3,600
- Employment per 1,000: 5.488 (27% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $70,320
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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#43 (tie). Industrial truck and tractor operators
Richmond, VA
- Employment: 3,600
- Employment per 1,000: 5.489 (28% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,670
National
- Employment: 629,270 (#52 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $37,930
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 3,600
- Employment per 1,000: 5.489 (28% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,670
National
- Employment: 629,270 (#52 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $37,930
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#42. Computer systems analysts
Richmond, VA
- Employment: 3,670
- Employment per 1,000: 5.588 (39% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $100,810
National
- Employment: 589,060 (#56 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $96,160
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 3,670
- Employment per 1,000: 5.588 (39% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $100,810
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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#41. Electricians
Richmond, VA
- Employment: 3,700
- Employment per 1,000: 5.637 (20% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $51,290
National
- Employment: 688,620 (#41 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $60,370
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 3,700
- Employment per 1,000: 5.637 (20% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $51,290
National
- Employment: 688,620 (#41 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $60,370
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#40. Food preparation workers
Richmond, VA
- Employment: 3,760
- Employment per 1,000: 5.729 (3% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,720
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: 3,760
- Employment per 1,000: 5.729 (3% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,720
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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#39. First-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers
Richmond, VA
- Employment: 3,770
- Employment per 1,000: 5.75 (35% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $62,500
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: 3,770
- Employment per 1,000: 5.75 (35% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $62,500
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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#38. Market research analysts and marketing specialists
Richmond, VA
- Employment: 3,810
- Employment per 1,000: 5.812 (26% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $69,910
National
- Employment: 678,500 (#42 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $71,570
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 3,810
- Employment per 1,000: 5.812 (26% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $69,910
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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#37. Passenger vehicle drivers, except bus drivers, transit and intercity
Richmond, VA
- Employment: 3,940
- Employment per 1,000: 6.004 (26% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,750
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: 3,940
- Employment per 1,000: 6.004 (26% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,750
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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#36. Maids and housekeeping cleaners
Richmond, VA
- Employment: 3,960
- Employment per 1,000: 6.032 (4% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,670
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: 3,960
- Employment per 1,000: 6.032 (4% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,670
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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#35. Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education
Richmond, VA
- Employment: 4,000
- Employment per 1,000: 6.102 (13% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $59,220
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: 4,000
- Employment per 1,000: 6.102 (13% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $59,220
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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#34. Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses
Richmond, VA
- Employment: 4,090
- Employment per 1,000: 6.237 (31% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $46,130
National
- Employment: 697,510 (#40 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $48,500
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 4,090
- Employment per 1,000: 6.237 (31% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $46,130
National
- Employment: 697,510 (#40 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $48,500
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
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#33. Construction laborers
Richmond, VA
- Employment: 4,150
- Employment per 1,000: 6.318 (9% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,330
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: 4,150
- Employment per 1,000: 6.318 (9% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,330
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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#32. First-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers
Richmond, VA
- Employment: 4,240
- Employment per 1,000: 6.465 (6% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,280
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: 4,240
- Employment per 1,000: 6.465 (6% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,280
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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#31. Light truck drivers
Richmond, VA
- Employment: 4,370
- Employment per 1,000: 6.657 (6% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,750
National
- Employment: 923,050 (#32 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $38,520
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 4,370
- Employment per 1,000: 6.657 (6% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,750
National
- Employment: 923,050 (#32 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $38,520
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#30. Landscaping and groundskeeping workers
Richmond, VA
- Employment: 4,460
- Employment per 1,000: 6.797 (9% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,480
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: 4,460
- Employment per 1,000: 6.797 (9% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,480
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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#29. Sales representatives of services, except advertising, insurance, financial services, and travel
Richmond, VA
- Employment: 4,660
- Employment per 1,000: 7.105 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $68,780
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: 4,660
- Employment per 1,000: 7.105 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $68,780
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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#28. Maintenance and repair workers, general
Richmond, VA
- Employment: 4,740
- Employment per 1,000: 7.214 (25% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,360
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: 4,740
- Employment per 1,000: 7.214 (25% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,360
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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#27. Shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks
Richmond, VA
- Employment: 4,750
- Employment per 1,000: 7.242 (51% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,300
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: 4,750
- Employment per 1,000: 7.242 (51% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,300
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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#26. First-line supervisors of retail sales workers
Richmond, VA
- Employment: 4,800
- Employment per 1,000: 7.311 (8% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $45,540
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: 4,800
- Employment per 1,000: 7.311 (8% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $45,540
National
- Employment: 1,171,900 (#24 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $45,830
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#25. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary
Richmond, VA
- Employment: 4,940
- Employment per 1,000: 7.526 (18% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,500
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: 4,940
- Employment per 1,000: 7.526 (18% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,500
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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#24. Security guards
Richmond, VA
- Employment: 4,980
- Employment per 1,000: 7.591 (1% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,880
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: 4,980
- Employment per 1,000: 7.591 (1% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,880
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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#23. Elementary school teachers, except special education
Richmond, VA
- Employment: 5,130
- Employment per 1,000: 7.816 (20% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $57,120
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: 5,130
- Employment per 1,000: 7.816 (20% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $57,120
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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#22. Receptionists and information clerks
Richmond, VA
- Employment: 5,390
- Employment per 1,000: 8.217 (14% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,730
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: 5,390
- Employment per 1,000: 8.217 (14% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,730
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. Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products
Richmond, VA
- Employment: 5,600
- Employment per 1,000: 8.531 (7% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $79,670
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: 5,600
- Employment per 1,000: 8.531 (7% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $79,670
National
- Employment: 1,344,530 (#22 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $71,110
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#20. Cooks, restaurant
Richmond, VA
- Employment: 5,840
- Employment per 1,000: 8.901 (7% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,140
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: 5,840
- Employment per 1,000: 8.901 (7% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,140
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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#19. Management analysts
Richmond, VA
- Employment: 6,280
- Employment per 1,000: 9.574 (98% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $85,220
National
- Employment: 709,750 (#37 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $95,560
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 6,280
- Employment per 1,000: 9.574 (98% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $85,220
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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#18. Software developers and software quality assurance analysts and testers
Richmond, VA
- Employment: 6,410
- Employment per 1,000: 9.767 (2% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $102,110
National
- Employment: 1,406,870 (#19 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $111,620
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 6,410
- Employment per 1,000: 9.767 (2% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $102,110
National
- Employment: 1,406,870 (#19 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $111,620
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#16 (tie). Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive
Richmond, VA
- Employment: 6,850
- Employment per 1,000: 10.436 (25% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,340
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: 6,850
- Employment per 1,000: 10.436 (25% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,340
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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#16 (tie). Nursing assistants
Richmond, VA
- Employment: 6,850
- Employment per 1,000: 10.442 (8% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,240
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: 6,850
- Employment per 1,000: 10.442 (8% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,240
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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#15. First-line supervisors of office and administrative support workers
Richmond, VA
- Employment: 7,390
- Employment per 1,000: 11.254 (11% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $60,770
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: 7,390
- Employment per 1,000: 11.254 (11% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $60,770
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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#14. Accountants and auditors
Richmond, VA
- Employment: 7,940
- Employment per 1,000: 12.094 (39% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $81,010
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: 7,940
- Employment per 1,000: 12.094 (39% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $81,010
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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#13. Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks
Richmond, VA
- Employment: 8,020
- Employment per 1,000: 12.222 (19% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,330
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: 8,020
- Employment per 1,000: 12.222 (19% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,330
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
39 / 50
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#12. Stockers and order fillers
Richmond, VA
- Employment: 8,670
- Employment per 1,000: 13.207 (9% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,530
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: 8,670
- Employment per 1,000: 13.207 (9% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,530
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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#11. General and operations managers
Richmond, VA
- Employment: 8,790
- Employment per 1,000: 13.391 (18% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $132,350
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: 8,790
- Employment per 1,000: 13.391 (18% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $132,350
National
- Employment: 2,400,280 (#9 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $123,030
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
41 / 50
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#10. Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners
Richmond, VA
- Employment: 9,510
- Employment per 1,000: 14.492 (1% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,660
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: 9,510
- Employment per 1,000: 14.492 (1% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,660
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
42 / 50
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#9. Waiters and waitresses
Richmond, VA
- Employment: 11,400
- Employment per 1,000: 17.363 (1% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,500
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: 11,400
- Employment per 1,000: 17.363 (1% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,500
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
43 / 50
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#8. Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers
Richmond, VA
- Employment: 11,530
- Employment per 1,000: 17.574 (39% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $43,920
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: 11,530
- Employment per 1,000: 17.574 (39% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $43,920
National
- Employment: 1,856,130 (#13 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $46,850
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
44 / 50
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#7. Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand
Richmond, VA
- Employment: 12,700
- Employment per 1,000: 19.354 (4% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,690
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: 12,700
- Employment per 1,000: 19.354 (4% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,690
National
- Employment: 2,953,170 (#6 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $32,130
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
45 / 50
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#6. Registered nurses
Richmond, VA
- Employment: 13,000
- Employment per 1,000: 19.804 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $73,500
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: 13,000
- Employment per 1,000: 19.804 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $73,500
National
- Employment: 2,982,280 (#4 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $77,460
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
46 / 50
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#5. Office clerks, general
Richmond, VA
- Employment: 13,060
- Employment per 1,000: 19.896 (1% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,800
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: 13,060
- Employment per 1,000: 19.896 (1% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,800
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
47 / 50
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#4. Fast food and counter workers
Richmond, VA
- Employment: 14,940
- Employment per 1,000: 22.77 (16% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $20,560
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: 14,940
- Employment per 1,000: 22.77 (16% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $20,560
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
48 / 50
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#3. Customer service representatives
Richmond, VA
- Employment: 15,010
- Employment per 1,000: 22.872 (15% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,000
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: 15,010
- Employment per 1,000: 22.872 (15% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,000
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
49 / 50
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#2. Retail salespersons
Richmond, VA
- Employment: 16,860
- Employment per 1,000: 25.682 (13% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,690
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: 16,860
- Employment per 1,000: 25.682 (13% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,690
National
- Employment: 4,317,950 (#1 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,360
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#1. Cashiers
Richmond, VA
- Employment: 20,780
- Employment per 1,000: 31.654 (29% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $21,820
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: 20,780
- Employment per 1,000: 31.654 (29% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $21,820
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
