Most common jobs in St. Louis
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January 11, 2021
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Most common jobs in St. Louis
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 St. Louis 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 St. Louis are the most common.
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#50. Food preparation workers
St. Louis, MO-IL
- Employment: 5,870
- Employment per 1,000: 4.284 (27% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,600
National
- Employment: 863,740 (#34 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $25,820
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 5,870
- Employment per 1,000: 4.284 (27% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,600
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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#49. Medical assistants
St. Louis, MO-IL
- Employment: 5,890
- Employment per 1,000: 4.298 (11% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,040
National
- Employment: 712,430 (#36 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $35,720
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 5,890
- Employment per 1,000: 4.298 (11% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,040
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. Computer user support specialists
St. Louis, MO-IL
- Employment: 5,910
- Employment per 1,000: 4.311 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $51,970
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: 5,910
- Employment per 1,000: 4.311 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $51,970
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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#47. Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses
St. Louis, MO-IL
- Employment: 5,930
- Employment per 1,000: 4.324 (9% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $47,270
National
- Employment: 697,510 (#40 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $48,500
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 5,930
- Employment per 1,000: 4.324 (9% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $47,270
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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#46. Cooks, institution and cafeteria
St. Louis, MO-IL
- Employment: 6,120
- Employment per 1,000: 4.467 (63% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,970
National
- Employment: 402,480 (#82 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,030
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 6,120
- Employment per 1,000: 4.467 (63% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,970
National
- Employment: 402,480 (#82 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,030
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#45. Lawyers
St. Louis, MO-IL
- Employment: 6,200
- Employment per 1,000: 4.523 (1% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $117,790
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: 6,200
- Employment per 1,000: 4.523 (1% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $117,790
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. Computer systems analysts
St. Louis, MO-IL
- Employment: 6,380
- Employment per 1,000: 4.653 (16% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $90,190
National
- Employment: 589,060 (#56 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $96,160
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 6,380
- Employment per 1,000: 4.653 (16% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $90,190
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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#43. Executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants
St. Louis, MO-IL
- Employment: 6,730
- Employment per 1,000: 4.912 (33% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $58,700
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: 6,730
- Employment per 1,000: 4.912 (33% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $58,700
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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#42. Human resources specialists
St. Louis, MO-IL
- Employment: 6,830
- Employment per 1,000: 4.984 (16% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $69,010
National
- Employment: 633,040 (#50 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $67,760
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 6,830
- Employment per 1,000: 4.984 (16% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $69,010
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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#41. Industrial truck and tractor operators
St. Louis, MO-IL
- Employment: 6,930
- Employment per 1,000: 5.054 (18% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,050
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: 6,930
- Employment per 1,000: 5.054 (18% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,050
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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#40. Automotive service technicians and mechanics
St. Louis, MO-IL
- Employment: 7,130
- Employment per 1,000: 5.204 (17% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $47,210
National
- Employment: 655,330 (#45 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $44,890
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 7,130
- Employment per 1,000: 5.204 (17% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $47,210
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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#39. Police and sheriff's patrol officers
St. Louis, MO-IL
- Employment: 7,270
- Employment per 1,000: 5.306 (17% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $61,100
National
- Employment: 665,280 (#43 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $67,600
- Entry level education requirements: nan
- Employment: 7,270
- Employment per 1,000: 5.306 (17% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $61,100
National
- Employment: 665,280 (#43 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $67,600
- Entry level education requirements: nan
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#38. Light truck drivers
St. Louis, MO-IL
- Employment: 7,590
- Employment per 1,000: 5.542 (12% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $41,350
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: 7,590
- Employment per 1,000: 5.542 (12% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $41,350
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. Receptionists and information clerks
St. Louis, MO-IL
- Employment: 7,600
- Employment per 1,000: 5.549 (23% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,390
National
- Employment: 1,057,370 (#26 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $31,250
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 7,600
- Employment per 1,000: 5.549 (23% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,390
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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#36. Bartenders
St. Louis, MO-IL
- Employment: 7,710
- Employment per 1,000: 5.627 (28% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,370
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: 7,710
- Employment per 1,000: 5.627 (28% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,370
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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#35. Medical secretaries and administrative assistants
St. Louis, MO-IL
- Employment: 7,800
- Employment per 1,000: 5.695 (38% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,920
National
- Employment: 604,780 (#55 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $38,090
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 7,800
- Employment per 1,000: 5.695 (38% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,920
National
- Employment: 604,780 (#55 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $38,090
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#34. Landscaping and groundskeeping workers
St. Louis, MO-IL
- Employment: 7,980
- Employment per 1,000: 5.82 (6% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,970
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: 7,980
- Employment per 1,000: 5.82 (6% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,970
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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#33. Passenger vehicle drivers, except bus drivers, transit and intercity
St. Louis, MO-IL
- Employment: 8,600
- Employment per 1,000: 6.275 (32% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,550
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: 8,600
- Employment per 1,000: 6.275 (32% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,550
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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#31 (tie). Sales representatives of services, except advertising, insurance, financial services, and travel
St. Louis, MO-IL
- Employment: 8,980
- Employment per 1,000: 6.55 (7% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $62,700
National
- Employment: 1,039,670 (#27 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $66,760
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 8,980
- Employment per 1,000: 6.55 (7% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $62,700
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 (tie). Shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks
St. Louis, MO-IL
- Employment: 8,980
- Employment per 1,000: 6.556 (37% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,910
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: 8,980
- Employment per 1,000: 6.556 (37% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,910
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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#30. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary
St. Louis, MO-IL
- Employment: 9,280
- Employment per 1,000: 6.771 (26% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,540
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: 9,280
- Employment per 1,000: 6.771 (26% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,540
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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#29. Carpenters
St. Louis, MO-IL
- Employment: 9,300
- Employment per 1,000: 6.784 (36% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $64,090
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: 9,300
- Employment per 1,000: 6.784 (36% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $64,090
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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#28. Construction laborers
St. Louis, MO-IL
- Employment: 9,370
- Employment per 1,000: 6.839 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $54,820
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: 9,370
- Employment per 1,000: 6.839 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $54,820
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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#27. Security guards
St. Louis, MO-IL
- Employment: 9,400
- Employment per 1,000: 6.856 (11% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,020
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: 9,400
- Employment per 1,000: 6.856 (11% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,020
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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#26. Maids and housekeeping cleaners
St. Louis, MO-IL
- Employment: 9,410
- Employment per 1,000: 6.865 (9% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,960
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: 9,410
- Employment per 1,000: 6.865 (9% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,960
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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#25. First-line supervisors of retail sales workers
St. Louis, MO-IL
- Employment: 9,420
- Employment per 1,000: 6.874 (14% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $43,490
National
- Employment: 1,171,900 (#24 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $45,830
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 9,420
- Employment per 1,000: 6.874 (14% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $43,490
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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#24. First-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers
St. Louis, MO-IL
- Employment: 9,790
- Employment per 1,000: 7.146 (4% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,530
National
- Employment: 1,011,100 (#30 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $36,960
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 9,790
- Employment per 1,000: 7.146 (4% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,530
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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#23. Elementary school teachers, except special education
St. Louis, MO-IL
- Employment: 11,040
- Employment per 1,000: 8.054 (17% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $54,640
National
- Employment: 1,430,480 (#16 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $63,930
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 11,040
- Employment per 1,000: 8.054 (17% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $54,640
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. Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education
St. Louis, MO-IL
- Employment: 11,310
- Employment per 1,000: 8.256 (17% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $58,580
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: 11,310
- Employment per 1,000: 8.256 (17% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $58,580
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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#21. First-line supervisors of office and administrative support workers
St. Louis, MO-IL
- Employment: 12,070
- Employment per 1,000: 8.805 (13% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $62,770
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: 12,070
- Employment per 1,000: 8.805 (13% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $62,770
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. Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products
St. Louis, MO-IL
- Employment: 13,050
- Employment per 1,000: 9.522 (4% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $76,090
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: 13,050
- Employment per 1,000: 9.522 (4% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $76,090
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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#19. Accountants and auditors
St. Louis, MO-IL
- Employment: 13,600
- Employment per 1,000: 9.922 (14% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $76,390
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: 13,600
- Employment per 1,000: 9.922 (14% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $76,390
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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#18. Maintenance and repair workers, general
St. Louis, MO-IL
- Employment: 13,640
- Employment per 1,000: 9.952 (3% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $43,410
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: 13,640
- Employment per 1,000: 9.952 (3% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $43,410
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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#17. Software developers and software quality assurance analysts and testers
St. Louis, MO-IL
- Employment: 13,760
- Employment per 1,000: 10.041 (5% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $98,780
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: 13,760
- Employment per 1,000: 10.041 (5% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $98,780
National
- Employment: 1,406,870 (#19 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $111,620
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#16. Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks
St. Louis, MO-IL
- Employment: 14,170
- Employment per 1,000: 10.343 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,500
National
- Employment: 1,512,660 (#14 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $42,960
- Entry level education requirements: Some college, no degree
- Employment: 14,170
- Employment per 1,000: 10.343 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,500
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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#15. Nursing assistants
St. Louis, MO-IL
- Employment: 15,450
- Employment per 1,000: 11.271 (17% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,540
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: 15,450
- Employment per 1,000: 11.271 (17% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,540
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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#14. Cooks, restaurant
St. Louis, MO-IL
- Employment: 16,410
- Employment per 1,000: 11.978 (25% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,030
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: 16,410
- Employment per 1,000: 11.978 (25% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,030
National
- Employment: 1,401,890 (#20 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $28,700
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#13. Stockers and order fillers
St. Louis, MO-IL
- Employment: 16,750
- Employment per 1,000: 12.221 (16% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,950
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: 16,750
- Employment per 1,000: 12.221 (16% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,950
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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#12. Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers
St. Louis, MO-IL
- Employment: 19,030
- Employment per 1,000: 13.888 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $49,440
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: 19,030
- Employment per 1,000: 13.888 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $49,440
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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#11. Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners
St. Louis, MO-IL
- Employment: 19,590
- Employment per 1,000: 14.298 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,200
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: 19,590
- Employment per 1,000: 14.298 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,200
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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#10. Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive
St. Louis, MO-IL
- Employment: 24,130
- Employment per 1,000: 17.606 (27% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,970
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: 24,130
- Employment per 1,000: 17.606 (27% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $38,970
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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#9. Customer service representatives
St. Louis, MO-IL
- Employment: 24,900
- Employment per 1,000: 18.173 (9% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,670
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: 24,900
- Employment per 1,000: 18.173 (9% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,670
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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#8. Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand
St. Louis, MO-IL
- Employment: 25,470
- Employment per 1,000: 18.585 (8% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,770
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: 25,470
- Employment per 1,000: 18.585 (8% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,770
National
- Employment: 2,953,170 (#6 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $32,130
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#7. Waiters and waitresses
St. Louis, MO-IL
- Employment: 25,610
- Employment per 1,000: 18.687 (6% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,100
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: 25,610
- Employment per 1,000: 18.687 (6% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,100
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
45 / 50
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#6. General and operations managers
St. Louis, MO-IL
- Employment: 27,450
- Employment per 1,000: 20.032 (23% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $110,190
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: 27,450
- Employment per 1,000: 20.032 (23% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $110,190
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. Office clerks, general
St. Louis, MO-IL
- Employment: 28,860
- Employment per 1,000: 21.059 (5% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,940
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: 28,860
- Employment per 1,000: 21.059 (5% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,940
National
- Employment: 2,956,060 (#5 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $36,360
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#4. Cashiers
St. Louis, MO-IL
- Employment: 30,170
- Employment per 1,000: 22.012 (10% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,890
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: 30,170
- Employment per 1,000: 22.012 (10% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,890
National
- Employment: 3,596,630 (#3 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $24,370
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#3. Registered nurses
St. Louis, MO-IL
- Employment: 33,100
- Employment per 1,000: 24.157 (19% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $65,990
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: 33,100
- Employment per 1,000: 24.157 (19% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $65,990
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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#2. Retail salespersons
St. Louis, MO-IL
- Employment: 38,960
- Employment per 1,000: 28.429 (3% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,060
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: 38,960
- Employment per 1,000: 28.429 (3% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,060
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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#1. Fast food and counter workers
St. Louis, MO-IL
- Employment: 40,010
- Employment per 1,000: 29.197 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,250
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: 40,010
- Employment per 1,000: 29.197 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,250
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
