Most common jobs in Salt Lake City
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January 11, 2021
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Most common jobs in Salt Lake City
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 Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City are the most common.
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#50. Training and development specialists
Salt Lake City, UT
- Employment: 3,130
- Employment per 1,000: 4.259 (100% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $55,970
National
- Employment: 312,450 (#101 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $65,640
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 3,130
- Employment per 1,000: 4.259 (100% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $55,970
National
- Employment: 312,450 (#101 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $65,640
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#49. Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers
Salt Lake City, UT
- Employment: 3,150
- Employment per 1,000: 4.29 (9% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $43,370
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: 3,150
- Employment per 1,000: 4.29 (9% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $43,370
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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#48. Maids and housekeeping cleaners
Salt Lake City, UT
- Employment: 3,190
- Employment per 1,000: 4.346 (31% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,230
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: 3,190
- Employment per 1,000: 4.346 (31% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,230
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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#47. Computer and information systems managers
Salt Lake City, UT
- Employment: 3,240
- Employment per 1,000: 4.406 (49% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $135,050
National
- Employment: 433,960 (#71 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $156,390
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 3,240
- Employment per 1,000: 4.406 (49% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $135,050
National
- Employment: 433,960 (#71 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $156,390
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#46. First-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers
Salt Lake City, UT
- Employment: 3,390
- Employment per 1,000: 4.619 (33% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,430
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: 3,390
- Employment per 1,000: 4.619 (33% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,430
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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#45. Lawyers
Salt Lake City, UT
- Employment: 3,500
- Employment per 1,000: 4.766 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $142,790
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: 3,500
- Employment per 1,000: 4.766 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $142,790
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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#44. Medical assistants
Salt Lake City, UT
- Employment: 3,510
- Employment per 1,000: 4.784 (1% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,360
National
- Employment: 712,430 (#36 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $35,720
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 3,510
- Employment per 1,000: 4.784 (1% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,360
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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#43. Amusement and recreation attendants
Salt Lake City, UT
- Employment: 3,530
- Employment per 1,000: 4.809 (109% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,600
National
- Employment: 338,110 (#95 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $24,330
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 3,530
- Employment per 1,000: 4.809 (109% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,600
National
- Employment: 338,110 (#95 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $24,330
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#42. Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education
Salt Lake City, UT
- Employment: 3,540
- Employment per 1,000: 4.82 (32% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $58,630
National
- Employment: 1,035,850 (#28 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $65,930
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 3,540
- Employment per 1,000: 4.82 (32% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $58,630
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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#41. Bill and account collectors
Salt Lake City, UT
- Employment: 3,570
- Employment per 1,000: 4.854 (202% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,890
National
- Employment: 235,870 (#126 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $39,300
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 3,570
- Employment per 1,000: 4.854 (202% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,890
National
- Employment: 235,870 (#126 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $39,300
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#40. Billing and posting clerks
Salt Lake City, UT
- Employment: 3,660
- Employment per 1,000: 4.982 (57% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,080
National
- Employment: 466,450 (#65 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $40,620
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 3,660
- Employment per 1,000: 4.982 (57% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,080
National
- Employment: 466,450 (#65 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $40,620
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#39. Reservation and transportation ticket agents and travel clerks
Salt Lake City, UT
- Employment: 3,720
- Employment per 1,000: 5.059 (501% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,510
National
- Employment: 123,660 (#211 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $44,390
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 3,720
- Employment per 1,000: 5.059 (501% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,510
National
- Employment: 123,660 (#211 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $44,390
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#37 (tie). Cooks, restaurant
Salt Lake City, UT
- Employment: 3,940
- Employment per 1,000: 5.366 (44% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,890
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: 3,940
- Employment per 1,000: 5.366 (44% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,890
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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#37 (tie). Landscaping and groundskeeping workers
Salt Lake City, UT
- Employment: 3,940
- Employment per 1,000: 5.361 (14% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,650
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: 3,940
- Employment per 1,000: 5.361 (14% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,650
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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#36. Human resources specialists
Salt Lake City, UT
- Employment: 3,960
- Employment per 1,000: 5.392 (25% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $57,170
National
- Employment: 633,040 (#50 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $67,760
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 3,960
- Employment per 1,000: 5.392 (25% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $57,170
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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#35. Electricians
Salt Lake City, UT
- Employment: 4,090
- Employment per 1,000: 5.565 (19% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $57,020
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: 4,090
- Employment per 1,000: 5.565 (19% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $57,020
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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#34. First-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers
Salt Lake City, UT
- Employment: 4,110
- Employment per 1,000: 5.597 (31% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $68,430
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: 4,110
- Employment per 1,000: 5.597 (31% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $68,430
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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#33. Shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks
Salt Lake City, UT
- Employment: 4,180
- Employment per 1,000: 5.692 (19% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,160
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: 4,180
- Employment per 1,000: 5.692 (19% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,160
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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#32. Market research analysts and marketing specialists
Salt Lake City, UT
- Employment: 4,200
- Employment per 1,000: 5.722 (24% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $61,730
National
- Employment: 678,500 (#42 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $71,570
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 4,200
- Employment per 1,000: 5.722 (24% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $61,730
National
- Employment: 678,500 (#42 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $71,570
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#31. First-line supervisors of retail sales workers
Salt Lake City, UT
- Employment: 4,310
- Employment per 1,000: 5.872 (26% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $41,110
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: 4,310
- Employment per 1,000: 5.872 (26% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $41,110
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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#30. Carpenters
Salt Lake City, UT
- Employment: 4,400
- Employment per 1,000: 5.995 (20% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $46,580
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: 4,400
- Employment per 1,000: 5.995 (20% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $46,580
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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#29. Security guards
Salt Lake City, UT
- Employment: 4,470
- Employment per 1,000: 6.091 (21% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,980
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: 4,470
- Employment per 1,000: 6.091 (21% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,980
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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#28. Receptionists and information clerks
Salt Lake City, UT
- Employment: 4,580
- Employment per 1,000: 6.231 (13% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,430
National
- Employment: 1,057,370 (#26 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $31,250
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 4,580
- Employment per 1,000: 6.231 (13% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,430
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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#27. Nursing assistants
Salt Lake City, UT
- Employment: 4,900
- Employment per 1,000: 6.676 (31% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,370
National
- Employment: 1,419,920 (#17 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $30,720
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 4,900
- Employment per 1,000: 6.676 (31% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,370
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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#26. Financial managers
Salt Lake City, UT
- Employment: 4,950
- Employment per 1,000: 6.744 (51% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $118,780
National
- Employment: 654,790 (#46 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $147,530
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 4,950
- Employment per 1,000: 6.744 (51% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $118,780
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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#25. Maintenance and repair workers, general
Salt Lake City, UT
- Employment: 5,110
- Employment per 1,000: 6.962 (28% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $41,860
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: 5,110
- Employment per 1,000: 6.962 (28% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $41,860
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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#24. Elementary school teachers, except special education
Salt Lake City, UT
- Employment: 5,280
- Employment per 1,000: 7.188 (26% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $60,680
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: 5,280
- Employment per 1,000: 7.188 (26% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $60,680
National
- Employment: 1,430,480 (#16 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $63,930
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#23. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary
Salt Lake City, UT
- Employment: 5,330
- Employment per 1,000: 7.251 (21% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,620
National
- Employment: 1,346,910 (#21 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,640
- Entry level education requirements: Some college, no degree
- Employment: 5,330
- Employment per 1,000: 7.251 (21% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,620
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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#22. Construction laborers
Salt Lake City, UT
- Employment: 5,520
- Employment per 1,000: 7.51 (8% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,520
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: 5,520
- Employment per 1,000: 7.51 (8% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,520
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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#21. Accountants and auditors
Salt Lake City, UT
- Employment: 5,830
- Employment per 1,000: 7.934 (9% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $69,910
National
- Employment: 1,280,700 (#23 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $79,520
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 5,830
- Employment per 1,000: 7.934 (9% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $69,910
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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#20. Light truck drivers
Salt Lake City, UT
- Employment: 5,880
- Employment per 1,000: 8.002 (27% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $41,930
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: 5,880
- Employment per 1,000: 8.002 (27% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $41,930
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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#19. Computer user support specialists
Salt Lake City, UT
- Employment: 5,990
- Employment per 1,000: 8.159 (85% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $52,950
National
- Employment: 647,330 (#47 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $56,550
- Entry level education requirements: Some college, no degree
- Employment: 5,990
- Employment per 1,000: 8.159 (85% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $52,950
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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#18. Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks
Salt Lake City, UT
- Employment: 6,820
- Employment per 1,000: 9.284 (10% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,270
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: 6,820
- Employment per 1,000: 9.284 (10% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,270
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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#17. Sales representatives of services, except advertising, insurance, financial services, and travel
Salt Lake City, UT
- Employment: 6,910
- Employment per 1,000: 9.408 (33% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $58,490
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: 6,910
- Employment per 1,000: 9.408 (33% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $58,490
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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#16. Waiters and waitresses
Salt Lake City, UT
- Employment: 7,800
- Employment per 1,000: 10.613 (40% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,330
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: 7,800
- Employment per 1,000: 10.613 (40% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,330
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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#15. Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive
Salt Lake City, UT
- Employment: 8,460
- Employment per 1,000: 11.511 (17% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,290
National
- Employment: 2,038,340 (#12 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $39,180
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 8,460
- Employment per 1,000: 11.511 (17% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,290
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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#14. First-line supervisors of office and administrative support workers
Salt Lake City, UT
- Employment: 8,510
- Employment per 1,000: 11.579 (14% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $55,710
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: 8,510
- Employment per 1,000: 11.579 (14% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $55,710
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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#13. Stockers and order fillers
Salt Lake City, UT
- Employment: 9,580
- Employment per 1,000: 13.046 (10% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,560
National
- Employment: 2,135,850 (#11 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,660
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 9,580
- Employment per 1,000: 13.046 (10% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,560
National
- Employment: 2,135,850 (#11 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,660
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#12. Software developers and software quality assurance analysts and testers
Salt Lake City, UT
- Employment: 10,190
- Employment per 1,000: 13.869 (45% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $106,460
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: 10,190
- Employment per 1,000: 13.869 (45% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $106,460
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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#11. Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners
Salt Lake City, UT
- Employment: 10,470
- Employment per 1,000: 14.252 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,440
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: 10,470
- Employment per 1,000: 14.252 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,440
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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#10. Registered nurses
Salt Lake City, UT
- Employment: 11,220
- Employment per 1,000: 15.271 (25% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $70,040
National
- Employment: 2,982,280 (#4 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $77,460
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 11,220
- Employment per 1,000: 15.271 (25% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $70,040
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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#9. Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers
Salt Lake City, UT
- Employment: 11,720
- Employment per 1,000: 15.956 (26% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $49,100
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: 11,720
- Employment per 1,000: 15.956 (26% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $49,100
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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#8. Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products
Salt Lake City, UT
- Employment: 12,380
- Employment per 1,000: 16.851 (84% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $64,920
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: 12,380
- Employment per 1,000: 16.851 (84% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $64,920
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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#7. Cashiers
Salt Lake City, UT
- Employment: 13,440
- Employment per 1,000: 18.297 (25% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,680
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: 13,440
- Employment per 1,000: 18.297 (25% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,680
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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#6. Office clerks, general
Salt Lake City, UT
- Employment: 14,530
- Employment per 1,000: 19.776 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,760
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: 14,530
- Employment per 1,000: 19.776 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,760
National
- Employment: 2,956,060 (#5 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $36,360
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#5. Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand
Salt Lake City, UT
- Employment: 14,700
- Employment per 1,000: 20.01 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,610
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: 14,700
- Employment per 1,000: 20.01 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,610
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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#4. Fast food and counter workers
Salt Lake City, UT
- Employment: 18,980
- Employment per 1,000: 25.84 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $20,690
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: 18,980
- Employment per 1,000: 25.84 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $20,690
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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#3. Retail salespersons
Salt Lake City, UT
- Employment: 21,310
- Employment per 1,000: 29.017 (1% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,440
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: 21,310
- Employment per 1,000: 29.017 (1% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,440
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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#2. General and operations managers
Salt Lake City, UT
- Employment: 23,490
- Employment per 1,000: 31.98 (96% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $88,750
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: 23,490
- Employment per 1,000: 31.98 (96% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $88,750
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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#1. Customer service representatives
Salt Lake City, UT
- Employment: 28,610
- Employment per 1,000: 38.952 (96% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,780
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: 28,610
- Employment per 1,000: 38.952 (96% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,780
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
