Most common jobs in San Antonio
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January 11, 2021
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Most common jobs in San Antonio
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 San Antonio 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 San Antonio are the most common.
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#50. Police and sheriff's patrol officers
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
- Employment: 4,260
- Employment per 1,000: 4.111 (9% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $59,130
National
- Employment: 665,280 (#43 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $67,600
- Entry level education requirements: nan
- Employment: 4,260
- Employment per 1,000: 4.111 (9% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $59,130
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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#49. Computer user support specialists
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
- Employment: 4,420
- Employment per 1,000: 4.262 (3% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $49,060
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: 4,420
- Employment per 1,000: 4.262 (3% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $49,060
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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#48. Billing and posting clerks
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
- Employment: 4,490
- Employment per 1,000: 4.325 (36% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,320
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: 4,490
- Employment per 1,000: 4.325 (36% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,320
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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#47. Landscaping and groundskeeping workers
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
- Employment: 4,590
- Employment per 1,000: 4.427 (29% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,130
National
- Employment: 912,660 (#33 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $32,360
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 4,590
- Employment per 1,000: 4.427 (29% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,130
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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#46. Insurance sales agents
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
- Employment: 4,610
- Employment per 1,000: 4.446 (59% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $59,610
National
- Employment: 410,050 (#78 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $67,780
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 4,610
- Employment per 1,000: 4.446 (59% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $59,610
National
- Employment: 410,050 (#78 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $67,780
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#45. Automotive service technicians and mechanics
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
- Employment: 4,650
- Employment per 1,000: 4.488 (1% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $45,350
National
- Employment: 655,330 (#45 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $44,890
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 4,650
- Employment per 1,000: 4.488 (1% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $45,350
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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#44. Bartenders
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
- Employment: 4,660
- Employment per 1,000: 4.489 (2% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,590
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: 4,660
- Employment per 1,000: 4.489 (2% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,590
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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#43. Middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
- Employment: 4,920
- Employment per 1,000: 4.747 (12% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $57,680
National
- Employment: 622,330 (#54 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $63,550
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 4,920
- Employment per 1,000: 4.747 (12% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $57,680
National
- Employment: 622,330 (#54 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $63,550
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#42. Childcare workers
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
- Employment: 5,180
- Employment per 1,000: 4.994 (31% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $21,740
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: 5,180
- Employment per 1,000: 4.994 (31% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $21,740
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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#41. Human resources specialists
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
- Employment: 5,190
- Employment per 1,000: 5.007 (16% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $69,120
National
- Employment: 633,040 (#50 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $67,760
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 5,190
- Employment per 1,000: 5.007 (16% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $69,120
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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#40. First-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
- Employment: 5,220
- Employment per 1,000: 5.029 (18% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $63,200
National
- Employment: 626,180 (#53 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $71,440
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 5,220
- Employment per 1,000: 5.029 (18% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $63,200
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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#39. Receptionists and information clerks
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
- Employment: 5,460
- Employment per 1,000: 5.264 (27% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,080
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: 5,460
- Employment per 1,000: 5.264 (27% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,080
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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#38. Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
- Employment: 5,530
- Employment per 1,000: 5.336 (64% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $21,350
National
- Employment: 477,270 (#64 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $25,020
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 5,530
- Employment per 1,000: 5.336 (64% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $21,350
National
- Employment: 477,270 (#64 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $25,020
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#37. Software developers and software quality assurance analysts and testers
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
- Employment: 5,590
- Employment per 1,000: 5.392 (44% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $108,840
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: 5,590
- Employment per 1,000: 5.392 (44% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $108,840
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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#36. Insurance claims and policy processing clerks
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
- Employment: 5,650
- Employment per 1,000: 5.447 (211% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,370
National
- Employment: 257,000 (#120 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $43,280
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 5,650
- Employment per 1,000: 5.447 (211% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,370
National
- Employment: 257,000 (#120 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $43,280
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#35. Food preparation workers
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
- Employment: 5,890
- Employment per 1,000: 5.678 (3% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,460
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: 5,890
- Employment per 1,000: 5.678 (3% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,460
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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#34. Light truck drivers
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
- Employment: 5,910
- Employment per 1,000: 5.697 (9% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,260
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: 5,910
- Employment per 1,000: 5.697 (9% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,260
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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#33. Medical assistants
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
- Employment: 6,680
- Employment per 1,000: 6.439 (33% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,520
National
- Employment: 712,430 (#36 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $35,720
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 6,680
- Employment per 1,000: 6.439 (33% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,520
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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#32. Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
- Employment: 6,690
- Employment per 1,000: 6.45 (36% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $45,810
National
- Employment: 697,510 (#40 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $48,500
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 6,690
- Employment per 1,000: 6.45 (36% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $45,810
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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#30 (tie). Teaching assistants, except postsecondary
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
- Employment: 7,010
- Employment per 1,000: 6.764 (26% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,990
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: 7,010
- Employment per 1,000: 6.764 (26% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,990
National
- Employment: 1,346,910 (#21 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,640
- Entry level education requirements: Some college, no degree
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#30 (tie). Substitute teachers, short-term
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
- Employment: 7,010
- Employment per 1,000: 6.761 (69% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,160
National
- Employment: 587,120 (#57 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $32,460
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 7,010
- Employment per 1,000: 6.761 (69% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,160
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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#29. Maids and housekeeping cleaners
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
- Employment: 7,710
- Employment per 1,000: 7.437 (18% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,510
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: 7,710
- Employment per 1,000: 7.437 (18% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,510
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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#28. Nursing assistants
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
- Employment: 7,830
- Employment per 1,000: 7.547 (22% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,500
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: 7,830
- Employment per 1,000: 7.547 (22% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,500
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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#27. Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
- Employment: 7,860
- Employment per 1,000: 7.575 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $57,420
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: 7,860
- Employment per 1,000: 7.575 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $57,420
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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#26. Construction laborers
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
- Employment: 7,870
- Employment per 1,000: 7.589 (9% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,770
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: 7,870
- Employment per 1,000: 7.589 (9% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,770
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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#25. Medical secretaries and administrative assistants
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
- Employment: 8,070
- Employment per 1,000: 7.781 (89% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,710
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: 8,070
- Employment per 1,000: 7.781 (89% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,710
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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#24. Sales representatives of services, except advertising, insurance, financial services, and travel
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
- Employment: 8,320
- Employment per 1,000: 8.025 (13% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $51,540
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: 8,320
- Employment per 1,000: 8.025 (13% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $51,540
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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#23. Accountants and auditors
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
- Employment: 8,330
- Employment per 1,000: 8.032 (8% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $75,240
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: 8,330
- Employment per 1,000: 8.032 (8% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $75,240
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. Security guards
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
- Employment: 8,660
- Employment per 1,000: 8.349 (9% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,080
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: 8,660
- Employment per 1,000: 8.349 (9% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,080
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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#21. Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
- Employment: 8,680
- Employment per 1,000: 8.366 (9% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $68,850
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: 8,680
- Employment per 1,000: 8.366 (9% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $68,850
National
- Employment: 1,344,530 (#22 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $71,110
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#20. First-line supervisors of retail sales workers
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
- Employment: 9,180
- Employment per 1,000: 8.854 (11% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $44,830
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: 9,180
- Employment per 1,000: 8.854 (11% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $44,830
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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#19. Maintenance and repair workers, general
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
- Employment: 9,200
- Employment per 1,000: 8.874 (8% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,430
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: 9,200
- Employment per 1,000: 8.874 (8% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,430
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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#18. First-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
- Employment: 9,350
- Employment per 1,000: 9.02 (31% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $44,400
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: 9,350
- Employment per 1,000: 9.02 (31% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $44,400
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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#17. Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
- Employment: 9,880
- Employment per 1,000: 9.525 (8% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $41,210
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: 9,880
- Employment per 1,000: 9.525 (8% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $41,210
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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#16. First-line supervisors of office and administrative support workers
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
- Employment: 10,610
- Employment per 1,000: 10.229 (1% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $54,130
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: 10,610
- Employment per 1,000: 10.229 (1% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $54,130
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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#15. Elementary school teachers, except special education
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
- Employment: 10,920
- Employment per 1,000: 10.532 (8% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $56,160
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: 10,920
- Employment per 1,000: 10.532 (8% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $56,160
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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#14. Cooks, restaurant
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
- Employment: 10,950
- Employment per 1,000: 10.554 (11% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,490
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: 10,950
- Employment per 1,000: 10.554 (11% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,490
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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#13. Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
- Employment: 12,100
- Employment per 1,000: 11.667 (16% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,690
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: 12,100
- Employment per 1,000: 11.667 (16% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,690
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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#12. Stockers and order fillers
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
- Employment: 12,730
- Employment per 1,000: 12.272 (16% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,110
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: 12,730
- Employment per 1,000: 12.272 (16% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,110
National
- Employment: 2,135,850 (#11 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,660
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#11. Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
- Employment: 13,940
- Employment per 1,000: 13.438 (6% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,720
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: 13,940
- Employment per 1,000: 13.438 (6% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,720
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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#10. Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
- Employment: 14,540
- Employment per 1,000: 14.025 (4% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,530
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: 14,540
- Employment per 1,000: 14.025 (4% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,530
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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#9. General and operations managers
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
- Employment: 15,130
- Employment per 1,000: 14.585 (11% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $118,950
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: 15,130
- Employment per 1,000: 14.585 (11% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $118,950
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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#8. Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
- Employment: 17,430
- Employment per 1,000: 16.804 (16% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,890
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: 17,430
- Employment per 1,000: 16.804 (16% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,890
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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#7. Waiters and waitresses
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
- Employment: 20,480
- Employment per 1,000: 19.746 (12% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $21,420
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: 20,480
- Employment per 1,000: 19.746 (12% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $21,420
National
- Employment: 2,579,020 (#8 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $26,800
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#6. Registered nurses
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
- Employment: 21,140
- Employment per 1,000: 20.383 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $72,410
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: 21,140
- Employment per 1,000: 20.383 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $72,410
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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#5. Office clerks, general
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
- Employment: 26,010
- Employment per 1,000: 25.082 (25% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,730
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: 26,010
- Employment per 1,000: 25.082 (25% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,730
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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#4. Cashiers
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
- Employment: 26,510
- Employment per 1,000: 25.562 (4% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,660
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: 26,510
- Employment per 1,000: 25.562 (4% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,660
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. Retail salespersons
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
- Employment: 30,500
- Employment per 1,000: 29.408 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,350
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: 30,500
- Employment per 1,000: 29.408 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,350
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. Customer service representatives
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
- Employment: 32,900
- Employment per 1,000: 31.724 (60% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,100
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: 32,900
- Employment per 1,000: 31.724 (60% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,100
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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#1. Fast food and counter workers
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
- Employment: 39,960
- Employment per 1,000: 38.535 (42% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,240
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: 39,960
- Employment per 1,000: 38.535 (42% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,240
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
