Most common jobs in Seattle
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January 11, 2021
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Most common jobs in Seattle
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 Seattle 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 Seattle are the most common.
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#50. First-line supervisors of production and operating workers
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
- Employment: 8,470
- Employment per 1,000: 4.19 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $77,260
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: 8,470
- Employment per 1,000: 4.19 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $77,260
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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#49. Medical assistants
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
- Employment: 8,570
- Employment per 1,000: 4.241 (13% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $47,140
National
- Employment: 712,430 (#36 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $35,720
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 8,570
- Employment per 1,000: 4.241 (13% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $47,140
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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#48. Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
- Employment: 8,760
- Employment per 1,000: 4.333 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $66,790
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: 8,760
- Employment per 1,000: 4.333 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $66,790
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. Financial managers
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
- Employment: 8,790
- Employment per 1,000: 4.347 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $150,650
National
- Employment: 654,790 (#46 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $147,530
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 8,790
- Employment per 1,000: 4.347 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $150,650
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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#46. Bartenders
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
- Employment: 8,820
- Employment per 1,000: 4.365 (1% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,450
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: 8,820
- Employment per 1,000: 4.365 (1% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,450
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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#45. Lawyers
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
- Employment: 8,940
- Employment per 1,000: 4.423 (1% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $138,490
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: 8,940
- Employment per 1,000: 4.423 (1% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $138,490
National
- Employment: 657,170 (#44 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $145,300
- Entry level education requirements: Doctoral or professional degree
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#44. Passenger vehicle drivers, except bus drivers, transit and intercity
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
- Employment: 9,250
- Employment per 1,000: 4.577 (4% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $43,380
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: 9,250
- Employment per 1,000: 4.577 (4% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $43,380
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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#43. Maids and housekeeping cleaners
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
- Employment: 9,330
- Employment per 1,000: 4.618 (27% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,790
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: 9,330
- Employment per 1,000: 4.618 (27% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,790
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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#42. Landscaping and groundskeeping workers
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
- Employment: 9,580
- Employment per 1,000: 4.739 (24% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,170
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: 9,580
- Employment per 1,000: 4.739 (24% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,170
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. First-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
- Employment: 9,850
- Employment per 1,000: 4.876 (14% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $92,420
National
- Employment: 626,180 (#53 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $71,440
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 9,850
- Employment per 1,000: 4.876 (14% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $92,420
National
- Employment: 626,180 (#53 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $71,440
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#40. Food preparation workers
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
- Employment: 9,950
- Employment per 1,000: 4.923 (16% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,180
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: 9,950
- Employment per 1,000: 4.923 (16% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,180
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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#39. Electricians
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
- Employment: 10,420
- Employment per 1,000: 5.156 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $75,940
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: 10,420
- Employment per 1,000: 5.156 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $75,940
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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#38. Light truck drivers
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
- Employment: 10,500
- Employment per 1,000: 5.198 (17% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $44,450
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: 10,500
- Employment per 1,000: 5.198 (17% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $44,450
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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#37. Computer and information systems managers
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
- Employment: 10,560
- Employment per 1,000: 5.224 (77% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $171,230
National
- Employment: 433,960 (#71 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $156,390
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 10,560
- Employment per 1,000: 5.224 (77% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $171,230
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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#36. Human resources specialists
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
- Employment: 12,160
- Employment per 1,000: 6.018 (40% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $81,880
National
- Employment: 633,040 (#50 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $67,760
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 12,160
- Employment per 1,000: 6.018 (40% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $81,880
National
- Employment: 633,040 (#50 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $67,760
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#35. Security guards
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
- Employment: 12,460
- Employment per 1,000: 6.166 (20% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,970
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: 12,460
- Employment per 1,000: 6.166 (20% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,970
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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#34. Web developers and digital interface designers
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
- Employment: 12,510
- Employment per 1,000: 6.192 (513% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $138,600
National
- Employment: 148,340 (#175 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $82,370
- Entry level education requirements: Associate’s degree
- Employment: 12,510
- Employment per 1,000: 6.192 (513% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $138,600
National
- Employment: 148,340 (#175 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $82,370
- Entry level education requirements: Associate’s degree
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#33. Computer systems analysts
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
- Employment: 12,590
- Employment per 1,000: 6.232 (55% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $106,690
National
- Employment: 589,060 (#56 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $96,160
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 12,590
- Employment per 1,000: 6.232 (55% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $106,690
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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#32. Sales representatives of services, except advertising, insurance, financial services, and travel
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
- Employment: 12,710
- Employment per 1,000: 6.288 (11% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $76,280
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: 12,710
- Employment per 1,000: 6.288 (11% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $76,280
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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#31. Computer user support specialists
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
- Employment: 13,130
- Employment per 1,000: 6.497 (47% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $65,890
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: 13,130
- Employment per 1,000: 6.497 (47% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $65,890
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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#30. First-line supervisors of retail sales workers
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
- Employment: 13,540
- Employment per 1,000: 6.699 (16% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $55,700
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: 13,540
- Employment per 1,000: 6.699 (16% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $55,700
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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#29. First-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
- Employment: 14,350
- Employment per 1,000: 7.1 (3% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $46,430
National
- Employment: 1,011,100 (#30 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $36,960
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 14,350
- Employment per 1,000: 7.1 (3% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $46,430
National
- Employment: 1,011,100 (#30 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $36,960
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#28. Receptionists and information clerks
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
- Employment: 14,880
- Employment per 1,000: 7.364 (2% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,890
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: 14,880
- Employment per 1,000: 7.364 (2% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,890
National
- Employment: 1,057,370 (#26 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $31,250
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#27. Elementary school teachers, except special education
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
- Employment: 15,030
- Employment per 1,000: 7.439 (24% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $70,860
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: 15,030
- Employment per 1,000: 7.439 (24% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $70,860
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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#26. Carpenters
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
- Employment: 15,460
- Employment per 1,000: 7.65 (53% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $68,400
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: 15,460
- Employment per 1,000: 7.65 (53% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $68,400
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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#25. Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
- Employment: 15,970
- Employment per 1,000: 7.903 (37% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $53,060
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: 15,970
- Employment per 1,000: 7.903 (37% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $53,060
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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#24. Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
- Employment: 17,380
- Employment per 1,000: 8.599 (38% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $46,830
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: 17,380
- Employment per 1,000: 8.599 (38% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $46,830
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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#23. Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
- Employment: 17,390
- Employment per 1,000: 8.606 (16% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $48,790
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: 17,390
- Employment per 1,000: 8.606 (16% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $48,790
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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#22. Construction laborers
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
- Employment: 17,610
- Employment per 1,000: 8.712 (25% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $52,710
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: 17,610
- Employment per 1,000: 8.712 (25% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $52,710
National
- Employment: 1,020,350 (#29 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $41,730
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#21. First-line supervisors of office and administrative support workers
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
- Employment: 17,970
- Employment per 1,000: 8.893 (12% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $73,050
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: 17,970
- Employment per 1,000: 8.893 (12% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $73,050
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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#20. Stockers and order fillers
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
- Employment: 18,040
- Employment per 1,000: 8.926 (39% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,530
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: 18,040
- Employment per 1,000: 8.926 (39% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,530
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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#19. Management analysts
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
- Employment: 18,280
- Employment per 1,000: 9.046 (87% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $109,940
National
- Employment: 709,750 (#37 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $95,560
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 18,280
- Employment per 1,000: 9.046 (87% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $109,940
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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#18. Market research analysts and marketing specialists
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
- Employment: 18,790
- Employment per 1,000: 9.298 (101% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $94,410
National
- Employment: 678,500 (#42 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $71,570
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 18,790
- Employment per 1,000: 9.298 (101% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $94,410
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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#17. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
- Employment: 19,020
- Employment per 1,000: 9.412 (3% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,090
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: 19,020
- Employment per 1,000: 9.412 (3% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,090
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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#16. Nursing assistants
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
- Employment: 19,460
- Employment per 1,000: 9.628 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,110
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: 19,460
- Employment per 1,000: 9.628 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,110
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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#15. Maintenance and repair workers, general
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
- Employment: 19,800
- Employment per 1,000: 9.799 (1% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $48,170
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: 19,800
- Employment per 1,000: 9.799 (1% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $48,170
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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#14. Cooks, restaurant
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
- Employment: 19,900
- Employment per 1,000: 9.846 (3% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,810
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: 19,900
- Employment per 1,000: 9.846 (3% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,810
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
38 / 50
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#13. Accountants and auditors
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
- Employment: 22,640
- Employment per 1,000: 11.205 (29% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $86,420
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: 22,640
- Employment per 1,000: 11.205 (29% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $86,420
National
- Employment: 1,280,700 (#23 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $79,520
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
39 / 50
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#12. Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
- Employment: 22,680
- Employment per 1,000: 11.221 (23% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $78,960
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: 22,680
- Employment per 1,000: 11.221 (23% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $78,960
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
40 / 50
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#11. Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
- Employment: 25,160
- Employment per 1,000: 12.447 (15% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,830
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: 25,160
- Employment per 1,000: 12.447 (15% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,830
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
41 / 50
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#10. General and operations managers
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
- Employment: 27,650
- Employment per 1,000: 13.682 (16% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $139,660
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: 27,650
- Employment per 1,000: 13.682 (16% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $139,660
National
- Employment: 2,400,280 (#9 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $123,030
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
42 / 50
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#9. Registered nurses
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
- Employment: 33,180
- Employment per 1,000: 16.418 (19% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $90,730
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: 33,180
- Employment per 1,000: 16.418 (19% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $90,730
National
- Employment: 2,982,280 (#4 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $77,460
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
43 / 50
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#8. Waiters and waitresses
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
- Employment: 33,380
- Employment per 1,000: 16.515 (6% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $41,520
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: 33,380
- Employment per 1,000: 16.515 (6% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $41,520
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
44 / 50
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#7. Cashiers
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
- Employment: 34,610
- Employment per 1,000: 17.126 (30% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,830
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: 34,610
- Employment per 1,000: 17.126 (30% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,830
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
45 / 50
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#6. Customer service representatives
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
- Employment: 37,410
- Employment per 1,000: 18.51 (7% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $44,610
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: 37,410
- Employment per 1,000: 18.51 (7% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $44,610
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
46 / 50
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#5. Office clerks, general
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
- Employment: 38,650
- Employment per 1,000: 19.126 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $44,230
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: 38,650
- Employment per 1,000: 19.126 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $44,230
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. Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
- Employment: 42,970
- Employment per 1,000: 21.261 (6% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,670
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: 42,970
- Employment per 1,000: 21.261 (6% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,670
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
48 / 50
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#3. Fast food and counter workers
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
- Employment: 50,200
- Employment per 1,000: 24.841 (9% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,180
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: 50,200
- Employment per 1,000: 24.841 (9% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,180
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
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
- Employment: 59,680
- Employment per 1,000: 29.532 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,950
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: 59,680
- Employment per 1,000: 29.532 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,950
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. Software developers and software quality assurance analysts and testers
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
- Employment: 71,940
- Employment per 1,000: 35.599 (272% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $134,090
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: 71,940
- Employment per 1,000: 35.599 (272% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $134,090
National
- Employment: 1,406,870 (#19 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $111,620
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
