Most common jobs in Savannah
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January 11, 2021
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Most common jobs in Savannah
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 Savannah 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 Savannah are the most common.
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#50. Automotive service technicians and mechanics
Savannah, GA
- Employment: 800
- Employment per 1,000: 4.503 (1% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $51,530
National
- Employment: 655,330 (#45 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $44,890
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 800
- Employment per 1,000: 4.503 (1% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $51,530
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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#49. Middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education
Savannah, GA
- Employment: 830
- Employment per 1,000: 4.676 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $55,060
National
- Employment: 622,330 (#54 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $63,550
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 830
- Employment per 1,000: 4.676 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $55,060
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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#48. Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers
Savannah, GA
- Employment: 840
- Employment per 1,000: 4.715 (20% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $49,190
National
- Employment: 576,950 (#58 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $43,000
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 840
- Employment per 1,000: 4.715 (20% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $49,190
National
- Employment: 576,950 (#58 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $43,000
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#47. Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses
Savannah, GA
- Employment: 850
- Employment per 1,000: 4.76 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $43,090
National
- Employment: 697,510 (#40 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $48,500
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 850
- Employment per 1,000: 4.76 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $43,090
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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#45 (tie). Dishwashers
Savannah, GA
- Employment: 860
- Employment per 1,000: 4.802 (37% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $20,670
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: 860
- Employment per 1,000: 4.802 (37% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $20,670
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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#45 (tie). First-line supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairers
Savannah, GA
- Employment: 860
- Employment per 1,000: 4.844 (46% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $70,160
National
- Employment: 485,700 (#63 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $70,550
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 860
- Employment per 1,000: 4.844 (46% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $70,160
National
- Employment: 485,700 (#63 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $70,550
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#44. First-line supervisors of production and operating workers
Savannah, GA
- Employment: 870
- Employment per 1,000: 4.86 (13% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $76,550
National
- Employment: 631,100 (#51 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $65,220
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 870
- Employment per 1,000: 4.86 (13% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $76,550
National
- Employment: 631,100 (#51 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $65,220
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#43. Packers and packagers, hand
Savannah, GA
- Employment: 890
- Employment per 1,000: 5.01 (16% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,390
National
- Employment: 633,640 (#49 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $27,680
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 890
- Employment per 1,000: 5.01 (16% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,390
National
- Employment: 633,640 (#49 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $27,680
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#42. Landscaping and groundskeeping workers
Savannah, GA
- Employment: 900
- Employment per 1,000: 5.027 (19% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,370
National
- Employment: 912,660 (#33 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $32,360
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 900
- Employment per 1,000: 5.027 (19% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,370
National
- Employment: 912,660 (#33 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $32,360
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#41. Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education
Savannah, GA
- Employment: 910
- Employment per 1,000: 5.115 (27% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $56,070
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: 910
- Employment per 1,000: 5.115 (27% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $56,070
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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#40. Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks
Savannah, GA
- Employment: 940
- Employment per 1,000: 5.298 (190% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $21,300
National
- Employment: 267,940 (#117 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $25,950
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 940
- Employment per 1,000: 5.298 (190% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $21,300
National
- Employment: 267,940 (#117 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $25,950
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#39. Shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks
Savannah, GA
- Employment: 950
- Employment per 1,000: 5.305 (11% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,280
National
- Employment: 704,910 (#38 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $36,030
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 950
- Employment per 1,000: 5.305 (11% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,280
National
- Employment: 704,910 (#38 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $36,030
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#38. Accountants and auditors
Savannah, GA
- Employment: 970
- Employment per 1,000: 5.455 (37% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $72,500
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: 970
- Employment per 1,000: 5.455 (37% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $72,500
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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#36 (tie). Medical assistants
Savannah, GA
- Employment: 990
- Employment per 1,000: 5.545 (14% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,500
National
- Employment: 712,430 (#36 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $35,720
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 990
- Employment per 1,000: 5.545 (14% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,500
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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#36 (tie). Childcare workers
Savannah, GA
- Employment: 990
- Employment per 1,000: 5.561 (45% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $18,770
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: 990
- Employment per 1,000: 5.561 (45% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $18,770
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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#34 (tie). Cooks, fast food
Savannah, GA
- Employment: 1,050
- Employment per 1,000: 5.885 (64% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $19,500
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: 1,050
- Employment per 1,000: 5.885 (64% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $19,500
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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#34 (tie). Sales representatives of services, except advertising, insurance, financial services, and travel
Savannah, GA
- Employment: 1,050
- Employment per 1,000: 5.917 (16% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $41,940
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: 1,050
- Employment per 1,000: 5.917 (16% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $41,940
National
- Employment: 1,039,670 (#27 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $66,760
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#33. First-line supervisors of transportation and material moving workers, except aircraft cargo handling supervisors
Savannah, GA
- Employment: 1,100
- Employment per 1,000: 6.184 (99% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $57,870
National
- Employment: 455,390 (#66 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $57,840
- Entry level education requirements: nan
- Employment: 1,100
- Employment per 1,000: 6.184 (99% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $57,870
National
- Employment: 455,390 (#66 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $57,840
- Entry level education requirements: nan
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#32. Bartenders
Savannah, GA
- Employment: 1,120
- Employment per 1,000: 6.3 (43% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,090
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: 1,120
- Employment per 1,000: 6.3 (43% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,090
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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#30 (tie). Construction laborers
Savannah, GA
- Employment: 1,130
- Employment per 1,000: 6.342 (9% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,750
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: 1,130
- Employment per 1,000: 6.342 (9% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,750
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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#30 (tie). Receptionists and information clerks
Savannah, GA
- Employment: 1,130
- Employment per 1,000: 6.344 (12% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,580
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: 1,130
- Employment per 1,000: 6.344 (12% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,580
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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#29. Hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop
Savannah, GA
- Employment: 1,150
- Employment per 1,000: 6.436 (123% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $20,300
National
- Employment: 423,380 (#73 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $24,010
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 1,150
- Employment per 1,000: 6.436 (123% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $20,300
National
- Employment: 423,380 (#73 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $24,010
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#28. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary
Savannah, GA
- Employment: 1,220
- Employment per 1,000: 6.817 (26% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,660
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: 1,220
- Employment per 1,000: 6.817 (26% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,660
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. Nursing assistants
Savannah, GA
- Employment: 1,420
- Employment per 1,000: 7.975 (18% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,610
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: 1,420
- Employment per 1,000: 7.975 (18% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,610
National
- Employment: 1,419,920 (#17 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $30,720
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
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#26. Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products
Savannah, GA
- Employment: 1,430
- Employment per 1,000: 8.031 (12% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $76,650
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: 1,430
- Employment per 1,000: 8.031 (12% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $76,650
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 (tie). Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks
Savannah, GA
- Employment: 1,510
- Employment per 1,000: 8.464 (18% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $41,060
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: 1,510
- Employment per 1,000: 8.464 (18% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $41,060
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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#24 (tie). Maids and housekeeping cleaners
Savannah, GA
- Employment: 1,510
- Employment per 1,000: 8.468 (34% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $21,270
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: 1,510
- Employment per 1,000: 8.468 (34% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $21,270
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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#23. First-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers
Savannah, GA
- Employment: 1,530
- Employment per 1,000: 8.579 (25% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,560
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: 1,530
- Employment per 1,000: 8.579 (25% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,560
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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#22. Elementary school teachers, except special education
Savannah, GA
- Employment: 1,560
- Employment per 1,000: 8.77 (10% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $53,330
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: 1,560
- Employment per 1,000: 8.77 (10% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $53,330
National
- Employment: 1,430,480 (#16 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $63,930
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#20 (tie). Food preparation workers
Savannah, GA
- Employment: 1,580
- Employment per 1,000: 8.84 (50% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $21,570
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: 1,580
- Employment per 1,000: 8.84 (50% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $21,570
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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#20 (tie). First-line supervisors of office and administrative support workers
Savannah, GA
- Employment: 1,580
- Employment per 1,000: 8.885 (12% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $54,750
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: 1,580
- Employment per 1,000: 8.885 (12% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $54,750
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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#19. Security guards
Savannah, GA
- Employment: 1,650
- Employment per 1,000: 9.282 (21% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,280
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: 1,650
- Employment per 1,000: 9.282 (21% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,280
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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#18. First-line supervisors of retail sales workers
Savannah, GA
- Employment: 1,660
- Employment per 1,000: 9.339 (17% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $41,000
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: 1,660
- Employment per 1,000: 9.339 (17% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $41,000
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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#17. Light truck drivers
Savannah, GA
- Employment: 1,840
- Employment per 1,000: 10.323 (64% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,370
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: 1,840
- Employment per 1,000: 10.323 (64% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,370
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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#16. Cooks, restaurant
Savannah, GA
- Employment: 2,040
- Employment per 1,000: 11.42 (20% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,300
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: 2,040
- Employment per 1,000: 11.42 (20% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,300
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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#15. Industrial truck and tractor operators
Savannah, GA
- Employment: 2,230
- Employment per 1,000: 12.525 (192% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,990
National
- Employment: 629,270 (#52 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $37,930
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 2,230
- Employment per 1,000: 12.525 (192% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,990
National
- Employment: 629,270 (#52 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $37,930
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#14. Maintenance and repair workers, general
Savannah, GA
- Employment: 2,260
- Employment per 1,000: 12.685 (31% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,420
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: 2,260
- Employment per 1,000: 12.685 (31% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,420
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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#13. Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive
Savannah, GA
- Employment: 2,350
- Employment per 1,000: 13.201 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,500
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: 2,350
- Employment per 1,000: 13.201 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,500
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. Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners
Savannah, GA
- Employment: 2,360
- Employment per 1,000: 13.237 (9% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,500
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: 2,360
- Employment per 1,000: 13.237 (9% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,500
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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#11. Stockers and order fillers
Savannah, GA
- Employment: 2,520
- Employment per 1,000: 14.162 (3% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,770
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: 2,520
- Employment per 1,000: 14.162 (3% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,770
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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#10. General and operations managers
Savannah, GA
- Employment: 2,900
- Employment per 1,000: 16.284 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $101,610
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: 2,900
- Employment per 1,000: 16.284 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $101,610
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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#9. Office clerks, general
Savannah, GA
- Employment: 2,980
- Employment per 1,000: 16.701 (17% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,900
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: 2,980
- Employment per 1,000: 16.701 (17% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,900
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
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#8. Customer service representatives
Savannah, GA
- Employment: 3,030
- Employment per 1,000: 16.976 (15% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,300
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: 3,030
- Employment per 1,000: 16.976 (15% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,300
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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#7. Registered nurses
Savannah, GA
- Employment: 3,570
- Employment per 1,000: 20.05 (1% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $64,060
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: 3,570
- Employment per 1,000: 20.05 (1% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $64,060
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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#6. Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers
Savannah, GA
- Employment: 3,650
- Employment per 1,000: 20.491 (62% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,110
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: 3,650
- Employment per 1,000: 20.491 (62% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,110
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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#5. Cashiers
Savannah, GA
- Employment: 3,980
- Employment per 1,000: 22.316 (9% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $20,720
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: 3,980
- Employment per 1,000: 22.316 (9% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $20,720
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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#4. Waiters and waitresses
Savannah, GA
- Employment: 4,840
- Employment per 1,000: 27.16 (55% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $21,170
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: 4,840
- Employment per 1,000: 27.16 (55% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $21,170
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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#3. Fast food and counter workers
Savannah, GA
- Employment: 5,240
- Employment per 1,000: 29.41 (8% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $19,490
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: 5,240
- Employment per 1,000: 29.41 (8% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $19,490
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. Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand
Savannah, GA
- Employment: 6,790
- Employment per 1,000: 38.094 (89% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,850
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: 6,790
- Employment per 1,000: 38.094 (89% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,850
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
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#1. Retail salespersons
Savannah, GA
- Employment: 6,880
- Employment per 1,000: 38.6 (31% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,040
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: 6,880
- Employment per 1,000: 38.6 (31% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,040
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
