Most common jobs in San Diego
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January 11, 2021
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Most common jobs in San Diego
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 Diego 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 Diego are the most common.
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#50. Sales managers
San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
- Employment: 6,660
- Employment per 1,000: 4.456 (63% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $128,830
National
- Employment: 402,600 (#81 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $141,690
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 6,660
- Employment per 1,000: 4.456 (63% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $128,830
National
- Employment: 402,600 (#81 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $141,690
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#49. Computer systems analysts
San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
- Employment: 6,830
- Employment per 1,000: 4.571 (14% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $98,460
National
- Employment: 589,060 (#56 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $96,160
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 6,830
- Employment per 1,000: 4.571 (14% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $98,460
National
- Employment: 589,060 (#56 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $96,160
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#48. Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers
San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
- Employment: 7,220
- Employment per 1,000: 4.83 (62% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $48,340
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: 7,220
- Employment per 1,000: 4.83 (62% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $48,340
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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#47. Substitute teachers, short-term
San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
- Employment: 7,530
- Employment per 1,000: 5.037 (26% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,300
National
- Employment: 587,120 (#57 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $32,460
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 7,530
- Employment per 1,000: 5.037 (26% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,300
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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#46. Lawyers
San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
- Employment: 7,570
- Employment per 1,000: 5.062 (13% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $144,060
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: 7,570
- Employment per 1,000: 5.062 (13% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $144,060
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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#45. Electricians
San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
- Employment: 7,640
- Employment per 1,000: 5.113 (9% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $60,850
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: 7,640
- Employment per 1,000: 5.113 (9% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $60,850
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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#44. Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers
San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
- Employment: 7,740
- Employment per 1,000: 5.18 (59% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,560
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: 7,740
- Employment per 1,000: 5.18 (59% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,560
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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#43. Financial managers
San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
- Employment: 7,760
- Employment per 1,000: 5.193 (16% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $149,290
National
- Employment: 654,790 (#46 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $147,530
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 7,760
- Employment per 1,000: 5.193 (16% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $149,290
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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#42. Receptionists and information clerks
San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
- Employment: 7,830
- Employment per 1,000: 5.239 (27% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,570
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: 7,830
- Employment per 1,000: 5.239 (27% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,570
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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#41. Light truck drivers
San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
- Employment: 8,110
- Employment per 1,000: 5.428 (14% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $45,600
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: 8,110
- Employment per 1,000: 5.428 (14% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $45,600
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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#40. Medical assistants
San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
- Employment: 8,130
- Employment per 1,000: 5.441 (12% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,810
National
- Employment: 712,430 (#36 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $35,720
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 8,130
- Employment per 1,000: 5.441 (12% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,810
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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#38 (tie). Market research analysts and marketing specialists
San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
- Employment: 8,260
- Employment per 1,000: 5.523 (20% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $69,040
National
- Employment: 678,500 (#42 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $71,570
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 8,260
- Employment per 1,000: 5.523 (20% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $69,040
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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#38 (tie). Bartenders
San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
- Employment: 8,260
- Employment per 1,000: 5.525 (25% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,160
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: 8,260
- Employment per 1,000: 5.525 (25% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,160
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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#37. Cooks, fast food
San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
- Employment: 8,280
- Employment per 1,000: 5.538 (54% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,770
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: 8,280
- Employment per 1,000: 5.538 (54% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,770
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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#36. Dishwashers
San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
- Employment: 8,330
- Employment per 1,000: 5.572 (59% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,670
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: 8,330
- Employment per 1,000: 5.572 (59% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,670
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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#35. Construction laborers
San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
- Employment: 8,500
- Employment per 1,000: 5.684 (18% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $50,570
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: 8,500
- Employment per 1,000: 5.684 (18% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $50,570
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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#34. Carpenters
San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
- Employment: 8,590
- Employment per 1,000: 5.747 (15% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $55,620
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: 8,590
- Employment per 1,000: 5.747 (15% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $55,620
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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#33. Management analysts
San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
- Employment: 8,960
- Employment per 1,000: 5.997 (24% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $87,180
National
- Employment: 709,750 (#37 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $95,560
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 8,960
- Employment per 1,000: 5.997 (24% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $87,180
National
- Employment: 709,750 (#37 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $95,560
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#32. Counter and rental clerks
San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
- Employment: 9,010
- Employment per 1,000: 6.025 (115% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,650
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: 9,010
- Employment per 1,000: 6.025 (115% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,650
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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#31. Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education
San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
- Employment: 9,060
- Employment per 1,000: 6.061 (14% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $83,900
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: 9,060
- Employment per 1,000: 6.061 (14% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $83,900
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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#30. Nursing assistants
San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
- Employment: 9,200
- Employment per 1,000: 6.153 (36% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,850
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: 9,200
- Employment per 1,000: 6.153 (36% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,850
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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#29. First-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers
San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
- Employment: 9,510
- Employment per 1,000: 6.361 (8% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,090
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: 9,510
- Employment per 1,000: 6.361 (8% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,090
National
- Employment: 1,011,100 (#30 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $36,960
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#28. Medical secretaries and administrative assistants
San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
- Employment: 9,940
- Employment per 1,000: 6.649 (61% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $43,930
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: 9,940
- Employment per 1,000: 6.649 (61% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $43,930
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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#27. Maids and housekeeping cleaners
San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
- Employment: 9,950
- Employment per 1,000: 6.659 (6% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,210
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: 9,950
- Employment per 1,000: 6.659 (6% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,210
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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#26. Landscaping and groundskeeping workers
San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
- Employment: 10,100
- Employment per 1,000: 6.755 (9% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,780
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: 10,100
- Employment per 1,000: 6.755 (9% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,780
National
- Employment: 912,660 (#33 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $32,360
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#25. Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products
San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
- Employment: 10,710
- Employment per 1,000: 7.162 (22% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $74,390
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: 10,710
- Employment per 1,000: 7.162 (22% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $74,390
National
- Employment: 1,344,530 (#22 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $71,110
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#24. First-line supervisors of retail sales workers
San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
- Employment: 10,730
- Employment per 1,000: 7.175 (10% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $46,450
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: 10,730
- Employment per 1,000: 7.175 (10% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $46,450
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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#23. Elementary school teachers, except special education
San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
- Employment: 11,710
- Employment per 1,000: 7.833 (20% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $70,620
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: 11,710
- Employment per 1,000: 7.833 (20% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $70,620
National
- Employment: 1,430,480 (#16 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $63,930
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#22. Accountants and auditors
San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
- Employment: 11,750
- Employment per 1,000: 7.858 (10% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $87,210
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: 11,750
- Employment per 1,000: 7.858 (10% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $87,210
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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#21. Maintenance and repair workers, general
San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
- Employment: 12,110
- Employment per 1,000: 8.102 (16% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $44,500
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: 12,110
- Employment per 1,000: 8.102 (16% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $44,500
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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#20. Food preparation workers
San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
- Employment: 12,140
- Employment per 1,000: 8.119 (38% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,410
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: 12,140
- Employment per 1,000: 8.119 (38% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,410
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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#19. Sales representatives of services, except advertising, insurance, financial services, and travel
San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
- Employment: 12,590
- Employment per 1,000: 8.425 (19% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $63,190
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: 12,590
- Employment per 1,000: 8.425 (19% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $63,190
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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#18. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary
San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
- Employment: 13,700
- Employment per 1,000: 9.167 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,110
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: 13,700
- Employment per 1,000: 9.167 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,110
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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#17. First-line supervisors of office and administrative support workers
San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
- Employment: 13,810
- Employment per 1,000: 9.238 (9% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $61,620
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: 13,810
- Employment per 1,000: 9.238 (9% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $61,620
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. Security guards
San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
- Employment: 14,110
- Employment per 1,000: 9.438 (23% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,000
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: 14,110
- Employment per 1,000: 9.438 (23% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,000
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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#15. Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks
San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
- Employment: 14,510
- Employment per 1,000: 9.705 (6% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $47,150
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: 14,510
- Employment per 1,000: 9.705 (6% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $47,150
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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#14. Stockers and order fillers
San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
- Employment: 17,770
- Employment per 1,000: 11.887 (18% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,840
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: 17,770
- Employment per 1,000: 11.887 (18% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,840
National
- Employment: 2,135,850 (#11 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,660
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#13. Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive
San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
- Employment: 18,670
- Employment per 1,000: 12.49 (10% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $43,610
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: 18,670
- Employment per 1,000: 12.49 (10% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $43,610
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
39 / 50
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#12. Customer service representatives
San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
- Employment: 19,020
- Employment per 1,000: 12.724 (36% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,330
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: 19,020
- Employment per 1,000: 12.724 (36% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,330
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
40 / 50
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#11. Cooks, restaurant
San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
- Employment: 20,190
- Employment per 1,000: 13.505 (41% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,220
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: 20,190
- Employment per 1,000: 13.505 (41% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,220
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
41 / 50
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#10. Software developers and software quality assurance analysts and testers
San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
- Employment: 20,540
- Employment per 1,000: 13.737 (43% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $117,020
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: 20,540
- Employment per 1,000: 13.737 (43% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $117,020
National
- Employment: 1,406,870 (#19 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $111,620
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
42 / 50
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#9. Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners
San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
- Employment: 20,780
- Employment per 1,000: 13.902 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,120
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: 20,780
- Employment per 1,000: 13.902 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,120
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
43 / 50
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#8. Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand
San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
- Employment: 22,080
- Employment per 1,000: 14.773 (27% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,850
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: 22,080
- Employment per 1,000: 14.773 (27% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,850
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
44 / 50
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#7. General and operations managers
San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
- Employment: 23,380
- Employment per 1,000: 15.642 (4% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $140,980
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: 23,380
- Employment per 1,000: 15.642 (4% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $140,980
National
- Employment: 2,400,280 (#9 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $123,030
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
45 / 50
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#6. Registered nurses
San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
- Employment: 25,260
- Employment per 1,000: 16.898 (17% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $104,860
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: 25,260
- Employment per 1,000: 16.898 (17% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $104,860
National
- Employment: 2,982,280 (#4 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $77,460
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
46 / 50
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#5. Office clerks, general
San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
- Employment: 27,570
- Employment per 1,000: 18.443 (8% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,900
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: 27,570
- Employment per 1,000: 18.443 (8% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,900
National
- Employment: 2,956,060 (#5 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $36,360
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
47 / 50
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#4. Waiters and waitresses
San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
- Employment: 31,900
- Employment per 1,000: 21.338 (22% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,070
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: 31,900
- Employment per 1,000: 21.338 (22% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,070
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
48 / 50
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#3. Fast food and counter workers
San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
- Employment: 38,840
- Employment per 1,000: 25.978 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,650
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: 38,840
- Employment per 1,000: 25.978 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,650
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
49 / 50
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#2. Retail salespersons
San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
- Employment: 39,220
- Employment per 1,000: 26.238 (11% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,450
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: 39,220
- Employment per 1,000: 26.238 (11% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,450
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
50 / 50
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#1. Cashiers
San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
- Employment: 40,850
- Employment per 1,000: 27.323 (12% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,620
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: 40,850
- Employment per 1,000: 27.323 (12% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,620
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
