Most common jobs in Rochester
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January 11, 2021
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Most common jobs in Rochester
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 Rochester 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 Rochester are the most common.
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#50. Correctional officers and jailers
Rochester, NY
- Employment: 2,330
- Employment per 1,000: 4.504 (56% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $62,920
National
- Employment: 423,050 (#74 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $50,130
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 2,330
- Employment per 1,000: 4.504 (56% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $62,920
National
- Employment: 423,050 (#74 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $50,130
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#49. Electricians
Rochester, NY
- Employment: 2,400
- Employment per 1,000: 4.638 (1% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $59,840
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: 2,400
- Employment per 1,000: 4.638 (1% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $59,840
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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#48. Computer systems analysts
Rochester, NY
- Employment: 2,410
- Employment per 1,000: 4.653 (16% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $84,150
National
- Employment: 589,060 (#56 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $96,160
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 2,410
- Employment per 1,000: 4.653 (16% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $84,150
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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#47. Construction laborers
Rochester, NY
- Employment: 2,480
- Employment per 1,000: 4.786 (31% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $43,300
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: 2,480
- Employment per 1,000: 4.786 (31% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $43,300
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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#46. Food preparation workers
Rochester, NY
- Employment: 2,500
- Employment per 1,000: 4.836 (18% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,370
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: 2,500
- Employment per 1,000: 4.836 (18% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,370
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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#45. First-line supervisors of production and operating workers
Rochester, NY
- Employment: 2,560
- Employment per 1,000: 4.947 (15% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $66,720
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: 2,560
- Employment per 1,000: 4.947 (15% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $66,720
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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#43 (tie). Machinists
Rochester, NY
- Employment: 2,610
- Employment per 1,000: 5.035 (93% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $45,050
National
- Employment: 383,470 (#87 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $46,120
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 2,610
- Employment per 1,000: 5.035 (93% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $45,050
National
- Employment: 383,470 (#87 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $46,120
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#43 (tie). Shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks
Rochester, NY
- Employment: 2,610
- Employment per 1,000: 5.051 (5% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,020
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: 2,610
- Employment per 1,000: 5.051 (5% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,020
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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#42. Bartenders
Rochester, NY
- Employment: 2,630
- Employment per 1,000: 5.086 (15% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,180
National
- Employment: 646,850 (#48 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $28,000
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 2,630
- Employment per 1,000: 5.086 (15% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,180
National
- Employment: 646,850 (#48 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $28,000
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#41. Security guards
Rochester, NY
- Employment: 2,660
- Employment per 1,000: 5.135 (33% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,390
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: 2,660
- Employment per 1,000: 5.135 (33% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,390
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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#39 (tie). Childcare workers
Rochester, NY
- Employment: 2,820
- Employment per 1,000: 5.438 (42% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,660
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: 2,820
- Employment per 1,000: 5.438 (42% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,660
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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#39 (tie). Social and human service assistants
Rochester, NY
- Employment: 2,820
- Employment per 1,000: 5.443 (98% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,530
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: 2,820
- Employment per 1,000: 5.443 (98% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,530
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. Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers
Rochester, NY
- Employment: 2,880
- Employment per 1,000: 5.573 (42% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,270
National
- Employment: 576,950 (#58 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $43,000
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 2,880
- Employment per 1,000: 5.573 (42% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,270
National
- Employment: 576,950 (#58 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $43,000
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#37. Carpenters
Rochester, NY
- Employment: 2,920
- Employment per 1,000: 5.643 (13% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $47,140
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: 2,920
- Employment per 1,000: 5.643 (13% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $47,140
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. Light truck drivers
Rochester, NY
- Employment: 2,990
- Employment per 1,000: 5.77 (8% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,090
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: 2,990
- Employment per 1,000: 5.77 (8% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,090
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. Automotive service technicians and mechanics
Rochester, NY
- Employment: 3,080
- Employment per 1,000: 5.958 (34% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $43,200
National
- Employment: 655,330 (#45 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $44,890
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 3,080
- Employment per 1,000: 5.958 (34% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $43,200
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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#34. Executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants
Rochester, NY
- Employment: 3,110
- Employment per 1,000: 6.014 (63% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $63,980
National
- Employment: 542,690 (#60 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $62,920
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 3,110
- Employment per 1,000: 6.014 (63% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $63,980
National
- Employment: 542,690 (#60 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $62,920
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#33. Production, planning, and expediting clerks
Rochester, NY
- Employment: 3,160
- Employment per 1,000: 6.111 (142% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $47,490
National
- Employment: 370,380 (#89 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $50,640
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 3,160
- Employment per 1,000: 6.111 (142% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $47,490
National
- Employment: 370,380 (#89 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $50,640
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#32. Cooks, restaurant
Rochester, NY
- Employment: 3,210
- Employment per 1,000: 6.199 (35% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,290
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: 3,210
- Employment per 1,000: 6.199 (35% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,290
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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#31. Computer user support specialists
Rochester, NY
- Employment: 3,500
- Employment per 1,000: 6.756 (53% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $52,610
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: 3,500
- Employment per 1,000: 6.756 (53% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $52,610
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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#30. Sales representatives of services, except advertising, insurance, financial services, and travel
Rochester, NY
- Employment: 3,580
- Employment per 1,000: 6.925 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $65,740
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: 3,580
- Employment per 1,000: 6.925 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $65,740
National
- Employment: 1,039,670 (#27 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $66,760
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#29. First-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers
Rochester, NY
- Employment: 3,680
- Employment per 1,000: 7.118 (3% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,260
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: 3,680
- Employment per 1,000: 7.118 (3% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,260
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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#28. First-line supervisors of retail sales workers
Rochester, NY
- Employment: 3,770
- Employment per 1,000: 7.289 (9% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $45,300
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: 3,770
- Employment per 1,000: 7.289 (9% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $45,300
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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#27. Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses
Rochester, NY
- Employment: 3,830
- Employment per 1,000: 7.394 (56% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,710
National
- Employment: 697,510 (#40 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $48,500
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 3,830
- Employment per 1,000: 7.394 (56% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,710
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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#26. Landscaping and groundskeeping workers
Rochester, NY
- Employment: 3,910
- Employment per 1,000: 7.548 (21% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,700
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: 3,910
- Employment per 1,000: 7.548 (21% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,700
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. Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products
Rochester, NY
- Employment: 4,040
- Employment per 1,000: 7.808 (15% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $73,360
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: 4,040
- Employment per 1,000: 7.808 (15% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $73,360
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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#24. Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers
Rochester, NY
- Employment: 4,140
- Employment per 1,000: 8.002 (37% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $45,070
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: 4,140
- Employment per 1,000: 8.002 (37% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $45,070
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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#23. Accountants and auditors
Rochester, NY
- Employment: 4,300
- Employment per 1,000: 8.302 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $70,470
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: 4,300
- Employment per 1,000: 8.302 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $70,470
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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#22. Passenger vehicle drivers, except bus drivers, transit and intercity
Rochester, NY
- Employment: 4,610
- Employment per 1,000: 8.898 (87% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,890
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: 4,610
- Employment per 1,000: 8.898 (87% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,890
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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#21. Receptionists and information clerks
Rochester, NY
- Employment: 5,030
- Employment per 1,000: 9.709 (35% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,180
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: 5,030
- Employment per 1,000: 9.709 (35% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,180
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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#20. Elementary school teachers, except special education
Rochester, NY
- Employment: 5,100
- Employment per 1,000: 9.855 (1% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $66,110
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: 5,100
- Employment per 1,000: 9.855 (1% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $66,110
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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#19. Nursing assistants
Rochester, NY
- Employment: 5,360
- Employment per 1,000: 10.346 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,980
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: 5,360
- Employment per 1,000: 10.346 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,980
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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#18. Software developers and software quality assurance analysts and testers
Rochester, NY
- Employment: 5,510
- Employment per 1,000: 10.641 (11% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $94,190
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: 5,510
- Employment per 1,000: 10.641 (11% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $94,190
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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#17. Maintenance and repair workers, general
Rochester, NY
- Employment: 5,520
- Employment per 1,000: 10.656 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,710
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: 5,520
- Employment per 1,000: 10.656 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,710
National
- Employment: 1,418,990 (#18 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $41,960
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#16. Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks
Rochester, NY
- Employment: 5,590
- Employment per 1,000: 10.803 (5% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,600
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: 5,590
- Employment per 1,000: 10.803 (5% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,600
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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#15. First-line supervisors of office and administrative support workers
Rochester, NY
- Employment: 5,640
- Employment per 1,000: 10.892 (8% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $64,030
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: 5,640
- Employment per 1,000: 10.892 (8% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $64,030
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. Stockers and order fillers
Rochester, NY
- Employment: 6,320
- Employment per 1,000: 12.213 (16% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,380
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: 6,320
- Employment per 1,000: 12.213 (16% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,380
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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#13. Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education
Rochester, NY
- Employment: 6,470
- Employment per 1,000: 12.496 (77% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $74,370
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: 6,470
- Employment per 1,000: 12.496 (77% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $74,370
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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#12. General and operations managers
Rochester, NY
- Employment: 6,900
- Employment per 1,000: 13.333 (18% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $124,200
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: 6,900
- Employment per 1,000: 13.333 (18% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $124,200
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. Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand
Rochester, NY
- Employment: 7,260
- Employment per 1,000: 14.032 (30% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,160
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: 7,260
- Employment per 1,000: 14.032 (30% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,160
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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#10. Waiters and waitresses
Rochester, NY
- Employment: 7,740
- Employment per 1,000: 14.943 (15% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,490
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: 7,740
- Employment per 1,000: 14.943 (15% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,490
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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#9. Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners
Rochester, NY
- Employment: 8,210
- Employment per 1,000: 15.854 (9% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,210
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: 8,210
- Employment per 1,000: 15.854 (9% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,210
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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#8. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary
Rochester, NY
- Employment: 8,300
- Employment per 1,000: 16.025 (75% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,970
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: 8,300
- Employment per 1,000: 16.025 (75% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,970
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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#7. Office clerks, general
Rochester, NY
- Employment: 8,790
- Employment per 1,000: 16.989 (16% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,540
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: 8,790
- Employment per 1,000: 16.989 (16% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,540
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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#6. Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive
Rochester, NY
- Employment: 9,740
- Employment per 1,000: 18.822 (36% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,300
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: 9,740
- Employment per 1,000: 18.822 (36% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,300
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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#5. Customer service representatives
Rochester, NY
- Employment: 10,770
- Employment per 1,000: 20.809 (5% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,720
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: 10,770
- Employment per 1,000: 20.809 (5% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,720
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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#4. Cashiers
Rochester, NY
- Employment: 11,150
- Employment per 1,000: 21.541 (12% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,570
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: 11,150
- Employment per 1,000: 21.541 (12% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,570
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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#3. Registered nurses
Rochester, NY
- Employment: 12,400
- Employment per 1,000: 23.948 (18% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $66,890
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: 12,400
- Employment per 1,000: 23.948 (18% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $66,890
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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#2. Fast food and counter workers
Rochester, NY
- Employment: 14,090
- Employment per 1,000: 27.213 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,160
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: 14,090
- Employment per 1,000: 27.213 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,160
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
Rochester, NY
- Employment: 16,630
- Employment per 1,000: 32.131 (9% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,610
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: 16,630
- Employment per 1,000: 32.131 (9% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,610
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
