Most common jobs in Sacramento
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January 11, 2021
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Most common jobs in Sacramento
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 Sacramento 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 Sacramento are the most common.
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#50. Shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks
Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA
- Employment: 4,140
- Employment per 1,000: 4.08 (15% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,930
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: 4,140
- Employment per 1,000: 4.08 (15% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,930
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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#49. Automotive service technicians and mechanics
Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA
- Employment: 4,160
- Employment per 1,000: 4.106 (8% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $50,890
National
- Employment: 655,330 (#45 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $44,890
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 4,160
- Employment per 1,000: 4.106 (8% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $50,890
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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#48. Dishwashers
Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA
- Employment: 4,180
- Employment per 1,000: 4.122 (18% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,840
National
- Employment: 514,330 (#62 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $24,410
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 4,180
- Employment per 1,000: 4.122 (18% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,840
National
- Employment: 514,330 (#62 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $24,410
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#47. Social and human service assistants
Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA
- Employment: 4,220
- Employment per 1,000: 4.165 (51% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $48,540
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: 4,220
- Employment per 1,000: 4.165 (51% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $48,540
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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#46. Police and sheriff's patrol officers
Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA
- Employment: 4,310
- Employment per 1,000: 4.256 (6% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $97,600
National
- Employment: 665,280 (#43 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $67,600
- Entry level education requirements: nan
- Employment: 4,310
- Employment per 1,000: 4.256 (6% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $97,600
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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#45. Financial managers
Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA
- Employment: 4,580
- Employment per 1,000: 4.518 (1% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $133,490
National
- Employment: 654,790 (#46 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $147,530
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 4,580
- Employment per 1,000: 4.518 (1% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $133,490
National
- Employment: 654,790 (#46 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $147,530
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#44. Food preparation workers
Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA
- Employment: 4,850
- Employment per 1,000: 4.78 (19% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,420
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: 4,850
- Employment per 1,000: 4.78 (19% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,420
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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#43. Civil engineers
Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA
- Employment: 4,870
- Employment per 1,000: 4.805 (127% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $116,490
National
- Employment: 310,850 (#103 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $94,360
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 4,870
- Employment per 1,000: 4.805 (127% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $116,490
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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#42. Electricians
Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA
- Employment: 4,910
- Employment per 1,000: 4.845 (3% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $59,540
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: 4,910
- Employment per 1,000: 4.845 (3% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $59,540
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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#41. Receptionists and information clerks
Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA
- Employment: 5,620
- Employment per 1,000: 5.544 (23% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,400
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: 5,620
- Employment per 1,000: 5.544 (23% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,400
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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#40. Nursing assistants
Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA
- Employment: 5,670
- Employment per 1,000: 5.596 (42% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,340
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: 5,670
- Employment per 1,000: 5.596 (42% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,340
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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#39. Substitute teachers, short-term
Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA
- Employment: 5,680
- Employment per 1,000: 5.6 (40% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $41,900
National
- Employment: 587,120 (#57 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $32,460
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 5,680
- Employment per 1,000: 5.6 (40% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $41,900
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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#38. First-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers
Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA
- Employment: 5,730
- Employment per 1,000: 5.654 (18% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,970
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: 5,730
- Employment per 1,000: 5.654 (18% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,970
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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#37. Maids and housekeeping cleaners
Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA
- Employment: 5,840
- Employment per 1,000: 5.761 (9% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,180
National
- Employment: 926,960 (#31 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $26,810
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 5,840
- Employment per 1,000: 5.761 (9% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,180
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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#36. Lawyers
Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA
- Employment: 5,900
- Employment per 1,000: 5.818 (30% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $140,930
National
- Employment: 657,170 (#44 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $145,300
- Entry level education requirements: Doctoral or professional degree
- Employment: 5,900
- Employment per 1,000: 5.818 (30% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $140,930
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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#35. Counter and rental clerks
Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA
- Employment: 6,060
- Employment per 1,000: 5.981 (113% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,990
National
- Employment: 411,560 (#76 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $32,600
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 6,060
- Employment per 1,000: 5.981 (113% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,990
National
- Employment: 411,560 (#76 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $32,600
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#34. Sales representatives of services, except advertising, insurance, financial services, and travel
Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA
- Employment: 6,450
- Employment per 1,000: 6.367 (10% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $67,900
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: 6,450
- Employment per 1,000: 6.367 (10% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $67,900
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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#33. Light truck drivers
Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA
- Employment: 6,580
- Employment per 1,000: 6.494 (3% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,920
National
- Employment: 923,050 (#32 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $38,520
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 6,580
- Employment per 1,000: 6.494 (3% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,920
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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#32. Maintenance and repair workers, general
Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA
- Employment: 6,590
- Employment per 1,000: 6.503 (33% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $44,080
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: 6,590
- Employment per 1,000: 6.503 (33% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $44,080
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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#31. Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products
Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA
- Employment: 6,600
- Employment per 1,000: 6.511 (29% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $74,140
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: 6,600
- Employment per 1,000: 6.511 (29% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $74,140
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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#30. Medical assistants
Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA
- Employment: 6,870
- Employment per 1,000: 6.775 (40% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,330
National
- Employment: 712,430 (#36 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $35,720
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 6,870
- Employment per 1,000: 6.775 (40% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,330
National
- Employment: 712,430 (#36 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $35,720
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
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#29. Medical secretaries and administrative assistants
Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA
- Employment: 6,940
- Employment per 1,000: 6.848 (66% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $47,270
National
- Employment: 604,780 (#55 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $38,090
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 6,940
- Employment per 1,000: 6.848 (66% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $47,270
National
- Employment: 604,780 (#55 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $38,090
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#28. Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education
Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA
- Employment: 7,140
- Employment per 1,000: 7.044 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $83,950
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: 7,140
- Employment per 1,000: 7.044 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $83,950
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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#27. Software developers and software quality assurance analysts and testers
Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA
- Employment: 7,680
- Employment per 1,000: 7.581 (21% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $119,030
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: 7,680
- Employment per 1,000: 7.581 (21% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $119,030
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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#26. First-line supervisors of retail sales workers
Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA
- Employment: 7,730
- Employment per 1,000: 7.622 (4% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $46,310
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: 7,730
- Employment per 1,000: 7.622 (4% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $46,310
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. Construction laborers
Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA
- Employment: 7,860
- Employment per 1,000: 7.757 (12% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $49,020
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: 7,860
- Employment per 1,000: 7.757 (12% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $49,020
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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#24. Landscaping and groundskeeping workers
Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA
- Employment: 8,000
- Employment per 1,000: 7.89 (27% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,370
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: 8,000
- Employment per 1,000: 7.89 (27% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,370
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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#23. Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers
Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA
- Employment: 8,090
- Employment per 1,000: 7.977 (37% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $50,520
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: 8,090
- Employment per 1,000: 7.977 (37% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $50,520
National
- Employment: 1,856,130 (#13 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $46,850
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
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#22. Cooks, fast food
Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA
- Employment: 9,090
- Employment per 1,000: 8.963 (150% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,070
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: 9,090
- Employment per 1,000: 8.963 (150% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,070
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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#21. Elementary school teachers, except special education
Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA
- Employment: 9,240
- Employment per 1,000: 9.116 (6% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $72,980
National
- Employment: 1,430,480 (#16 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $63,930
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 9,240
- Employment per 1,000: 9.116 (6% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $72,980
National
- Employment: 1,430,480 (#16 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $63,930
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#20. Security guards
Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA
- Employment: 9,440
- Employment per 1,000: 9.311 (21% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,190
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: 9,440
- Employment per 1,000: 9.311 (21% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,190
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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#19. Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks
Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA
- Employment: 9,630
- Employment per 1,000: 9.5 (8% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $46,360
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: 9,630
- Employment per 1,000: 9.5 (8% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $46,360
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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#18. Cooks, restaurant
Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA
- Employment: 9,770
- Employment per 1,000: 9.64 (1% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,700
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: 9,770
- Employment per 1,000: 9.64 (1% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,700
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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#17. First-line supervisors of office and administrative support workers
Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA
- Employment: 9,860
- Employment per 1,000: 9.722 (4% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $63,280
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: 9,860
- Employment per 1,000: 9.722 (4% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $63,280
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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#16. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary
Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA
- Employment: 9,960
- Employment per 1,000: 9.828 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,220
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: 9,960
- Employment per 1,000: 9.828 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,220
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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#15. Carpenters
Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA
- Employment: 11,210
- Employment per 1,000: 11.058 (121% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $57,450
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: 11,210
- Employment per 1,000: 11.058 (121% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $57,450
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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#14. Accountants and auditors
Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA
- Employment: 11,540
- Employment per 1,000: 11.388 (31% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $80,760
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: 11,540
- Employment per 1,000: 11.388 (31% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $80,760
National
- Employment: 1,280,700 (#23 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $79,520
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
38 / 50
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#13. Customer service representatives
Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA
- Employment: 12,000
- Employment per 1,000: 11.842 (40% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,150
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: 12,000
- Employment per 1,000: 11.842 (40% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,150
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
39 / 50
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#12. Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive
Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA
- Employment: 12,880
- Employment per 1,000: 12.705 (8% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,490
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: 12,880
- Employment per 1,000: 12.705 (8% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,490
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
40 / 50
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#11. General and operations managers
Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA
- Employment: 14,540
- Employment per 1,000: 14.347 (12% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $121,970
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: 14,540
- Employment per 1,000: 14.347 (12% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $121,970
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
Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA
- Employment: 14,790
- Employment per 1,000: 14.594 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,910
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: 14,790
- Employment per 1,000: 14.594 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,910
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
Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA
- Employment: 15,560
- Employment per 1,000: 15.353 (13% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,800
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: 15,560
- Employment per 1,000: 15.353 (13% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,800
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. Stockers and order fillers
Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA
- Employment: 15,710
- Employment per 1,000: 15.502 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,780
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: 15,710
- Employment per 1,000: 15.502 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,780
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
44 / 50
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#7. Registered nurses
Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA
- Employment: 19,860
- Employment per 1,000: 19.586 (4% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $126,560
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: 19,860
- Employment per 1,000: 19.586 (4% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $126,560
National
- Employment: 2,982,280 (#4 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $77,460
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
45 / 50
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#6. Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand
Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA
- Employment: 23,440
- Employment per 1,000: 23.123 (15% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,510
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: 23,440
- Employment per 1,000: 23.123 (15% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,510
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
46 / 50
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#5. Management analysts
Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA
- Employment: 23,510
- Employment per 1,000: 23.19 (380% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $78,940
National
- Employment: 709,750 (#37 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $95,560
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 23,510
- Employment per 1,000: 23.19 (380% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $78,940
National
- Employment: 709,750 (#37 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $95,560
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
47 / 50
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#4. Cashiers
Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA
- Employment: 23,820
- Employment per 1,000: 23.494 (4% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,400
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: 23,820
- Employment per 1,000: 23.494 (4% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,400
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
48 / 50
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#3. Retail salespersons
Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA
- Employment: 24,670
- Employment per 1,000: 24.331 (17% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,660
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: 24,670
- Employment per 1,000: 24.331 (17% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,660
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
49 / 50
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#2. Fast food and counter workers
Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA
- Employment: 25,840
- Employment per 1,000: 25.485 (6% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,840
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: 25,840
- Employment per 1,000: 25.485 (6% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,840
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
50 / 50
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#1. Office clerks, general
Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA
- Employment: 28,750
- Employment per 1,000: 28.361 (41% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,400
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: 28,750
- Employment per 1,000: 28.361 (41% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,400
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
