Most common jobs in San Francisco
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January 11, 2021
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Most common jobs in San Francisco
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 Francisco 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 Francisco are the most common.
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#50. Receptionists and information clerks
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA
- Employment: 11,370
- Employment per 1,000: 4.601 (36% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,990
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: 11,370
- Employment per 1,000: 4.601 (36% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,990
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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#49. Cooks, fast food
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA
- Employment: 11,440
- Employment per 1,000: 4.626 (29% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,060
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: 11,440
- Employment per 1,000: 4.626 (29% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,060
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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#48. Electricians
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA
- Employment: 11,550
- Employment per 1,000: 4.674 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $100,400
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: 11,550
- Employment per 1,000: 4.674 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $100,400
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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#47. Marketing managers
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA
- Employment: 11,620
- Employment per 1,000: 4.701 (162% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $181,720
National
- Employment: 263,680 (#119 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $149,200
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 11,620
- Employment per 1,000: 4.701 (162% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $181,720
National
- Employment: 263,680 (#119 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $149,200
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#46. Medical assistants
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA
- Employment: 12,320
- Employment per 1,000: 4.985 (3% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $48,920
National
- Employment: 712,430 (#36 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $35,720
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 12,320
- Employment per 1,000: 4.985 (3% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $48,920
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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#45. First-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA
- Employment: 12,480
- Employment per 1,000: 5.049 (27% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $44,560
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: 12,480
- Employment per 1,000: 5.049 (27% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $44,560
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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#44. Dishwashers
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA
- Employment: 12,750
- Employment per 1,000: 5.159 (47% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,680
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: 12,750
- Employment per 1,000: 5.159 (47% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,680
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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#43. Landscaping and groundskeeping workers
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA
- Employment: 12,850
- Employment per 1,000: 5.199 (16% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $43,940
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: 12,850
- Employment per 1,000: 5.199 (16% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $43,940
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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#42. Substitute teachers, short-term
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA
- Employment: 12,860
- Employment per 1,000: 5.203 (30% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,940
National
- Employment: 587,120 (#57 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $32,460
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 12,860
- Employment per 1,000: 5.203 (30% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,940
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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#41. Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA
- Employment: 13,340
- Employment per 1,000: 5.395 (57% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $51,440
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: 13,340
- Employment per 1,000: 5.395 (57% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $51,440
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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#40. First-line supervisors of retail sales workers
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA
- Employment: 13,420
- Employment per 1,000: 5.427 (32% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $46,980
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: 13,420
- Employment per 1,000: 5.427 (32% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $46,980
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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#39. Passenger vehicle drivers, except bus drivers, transit and intercity
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA
- Employment: 13,450
- Employment per 1,000: 5.44 (14% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,610
National
- Employment: 700,030 (#39 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $33,210
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 13,450
- Employment per 1,000: 5.44 (14% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,610
National
- Employment: 700,030 (#39 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $33,210
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#38. Sales managers
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA
- Employment: 13,810
- Employment per 1,000: 5.587 (104% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $159,720
National
- Employment: 402,600 (#81 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $141,690
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 13,810
- Employment per 1,000: 5.587 (104% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $159,720
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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#37. Human resources specialists
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA
- Employment: 13,870
- Employment per 1,000: 5.61 (30% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $89,820
National
- Employment: 633,040 (#50 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $67,760
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 13,870
- Employment per 1,000: 5.61 (30% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $89,820
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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#36. Food preparation workers
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA
- Employment: 14,640
- Employment per 1,000: 5.921 (1% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,820
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: 14,640
- Employment per 1,000: 5.921 (1% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,820
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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#35. Executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA
- Employment: 14,770
- Employment per 1,000: 5.975 (62% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $82,480
National
- Employment: 542,690 (#60 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $62,920
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 14,770
- Employment per 1,000: 5.975 (62% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $82,480
National
- Employment: 542,690 (#60 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $62,920
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#34. Construction laborers
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA
- Employment: 14,900
- Employment per 1,000: 6.027 (13% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $55,970
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: 14,900
- Employment per 1,000: 6.027 (13% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $55,970
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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#33. Maids and housekeeping cleaners
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA
- Employment: 15,200
- Employment per 1,000: 6.149 (3% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $41,430
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: 15,200
- Employment per 1,000: 6.149 (3% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $41,430
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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#32. Light truck drivers
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA
- Employment: 16,560
- Employment per 1,000: 6.698 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $48,790
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: 16,560
- Employment per 1,000: 6.698 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $48,790
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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#31. Lawyers
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA
- Employment: 16,750
- Employment per 1,000: 6.777 (51% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $188,910
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: 16,750
- Employment per 1,000: 6.777 (51% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $188,910
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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#29 (tie). Computer user support specialists
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA
- Employment: 16,980
- Employment per 1,000: 6.868 (56% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $75,640
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: 16,980
- Employment per 1,000: 6.868 (56% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $75,640
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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#29 (tie). Computer systems analysts
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA
- Employment: 16,980
- Employment per 1,000: 6.87 (71% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $121,300
National
- Employment: 589,060 (#56 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $96,160
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 16,980
- Employment per 1,000: 6.87 (71% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $121,300
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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#28. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA
- Employment: 17,330
- Employment per 1,000: 7.009 (24% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,730
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: 17,330
- Employment per 1,000: 7.009 (24% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,730
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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#27. Management analysts
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA
- Employment: 17,340
- Employment per 1,000: 7.016 (45% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $113,750
National
- Employment: 709,750 (#37 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $95,560
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 17,340
- Employment per 1,000: 7.016 (45% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $113,750
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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#26. Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA
- Employment: 17,740
- Employment per 1,000: 7.175 (22% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $81,830
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: 17,740
- Employment per 1,000: 7.175 (22% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $81,830
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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#25. Carpenters
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA
- Employment: 18,490
- Employment per 1,000: 7.478 (50% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $71,490
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: 18,490
- Employment per 1,000: 7.478 (50% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $71,490
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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#24. Financial managers
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA
- Employment: 18,640
- Employment per 1,000: 7.538 (69% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $182,190
National
- Employment: 654,790 (#46 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $147,530
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 18,640
- Employment per 1,000: 7.538 (69% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $182,190
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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#23. Elementary school teachers, except special education
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA
- Employment: 19,010
- Employment per 1,000: 7.69 (21% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $84,040
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: 19,010
- Employment per 1,000: 7.69 (21% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $84,040
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. Maintenance and repair workers, general
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA
- Employment: 19,080
- Employment per 1,000: 7.719 (20% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $56,230
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: 19,080
- Employment per 1,000: 7.719 (20% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $56,230
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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#21. Security guards
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA
- Employment: 21,400
- Employment per 1,000: 8.655 (13% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,580
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: 21,400
- Employment per 1,000: 8.655 (13% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,580
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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#20. Computer and information systems managers
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA
- Employment: 21,980
- Employment per 1,000: 8.891 (201% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $201,960
National
- Employment: 433,960 (#71 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $156,390
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 21,980
- Employment per 1,000: 8.891 (201% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $201,960
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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#19. Market research analysts and marketing specialists
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA
- Employment: 22,650
- Employment per 1,000: 9.161 (98% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $91,350
National
- Employment: 678,500 (#42 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $71,570
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 22,650
- Employment per 1,000: 9.161 (98% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $91,350
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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#18. First-line supervisors of office and administrative support workers
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA
- Employment: 23,180
- Employment per 1,000: 9.378 (7% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $71,190
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: 23,180
- Employment per 1,000: 9.378 (7% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $71,190
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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#17. Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA
- Employment: 23,350
- Employment per 1,000: 9.443 (8% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $54,980
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: 23,350
- Employment per 1,000: 9.443 (8% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $54,980
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. Accountants and auditors
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA
- Employment: 25,500
- Employment per 1,000: 10.317 (18% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $93,590
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: 25,500
- Employment per 1,000: 10.317 (18% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $93,590
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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#15. Stockers and order fillers
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA
- Employment: 27,280
- Employment per 1,000: 11.034 (24% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,170
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: 27,280
- Employment per 1,000: 11.034 (24% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,170
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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#14. Sales representatives of services, except advertising, insurance, financial services, and travel
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA
- Employment: 27,950
- Employment per 1,000: 11.304 (60% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $81,320
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: 27,950
- Employment per 1,000: 11.304 (60% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $81,320
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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#13. Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA
- Employment: 28,810
- Employment per 1,000: 11.655 (16% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $51,170
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: 28,810
- Employment per 1,000: 11.655 (16% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $51,170
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. Cooks, restaurant
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA
- Employment: 29,590
- Employment per 1,000: 11.969 (25% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,430
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: 29,590
- Employment per 1,000: 11.969 (25% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,430
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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#11. Customer service representatives
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA
- Employment: 31,300
- Employment per 1,000: 12.66 (36% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $49,200
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: 31,300
- Employment per 1,000: 12.66 (36% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $49,200
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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#10. Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA
- Employment: 32,370
- Employment per 1,000: 13.095 (10% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,870
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: 32,370
- Employment per 1,000: 13.095 (10% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,870
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. Registered nurses
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA
- Employment: 38,580
- Employment per 1,000: 15.605 (23% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $138,000
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: 38,580
- Employment per 1,000: 15.605 (23% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $138,000
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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#8. Office clerks, general
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA
- Employment: 38,970
- Employment per 1,000: 15.764 (22% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $46,920
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: 38,970
- Employment per 1,000: 15.764 (22% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $46,920
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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#7. Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA
- Employment: 39,290
- Employment per 1,000: 15.893 (21% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,930
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: 39,290
- Employment per 1,000: 15.893 (21% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,930
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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#6. General and operations managers
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA
- Employment: 44,500
- Employment per 1,000: 18.003 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $155,850
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: 44,500
- Employment per 1,000: 18.003 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $155,850
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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#5. Waiters and waitresses
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA
- Employment: 45,000
- Employment per 1,000: 18.203 (4% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,810
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: 45,000
- Employment per 1,000: 18.203 (4% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,810
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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#4. Retail salespersons
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA
- Employment: 47,760
- Employment per 1,000: 19.319 (34% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,810
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: 47,760
- Employment per 1,000: 19.319 (34% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,810
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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#3. Fast food and counter workers
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA
- Employment: 51,020
- Employment per 1,000: 20.638 (24% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,610
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: 51,020
- Employment per 1,000: 20.638 (24% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,610
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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#2. Cashiers
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA
- Employment: 52,380
- Employment per 1,000: 21.19 (13% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,150
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: 52,380
- Employment per 1,000: 21.19 (13% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,150
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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#1. Software developers and software quality assurance analysts and testers
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA
- Employment: 65,790
- Employment per 1,000: 26.612 (178% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $145,250
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: 65,790
- Employment per 1,000: 26.612 (178% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $145,250
National
- Employment: 1,406,870 (#19 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $111,620
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
