Most common jobs in Tampa
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January 11, 2021
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Most common jobs in Tampa
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 Tampa 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 Tampa are the most common.
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#50. Police and sheriff's patrol officers
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
- Employment: 5,880
- Employment per 1,000: 4.403 (3% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $62,150
National
- Employment: 665,280 (#43 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $67,600
- Entry level education requirements: nan
- Employment: 5,880
- Employment per 1,000: 4.403 (3% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $62,150
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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#49. Dishwashers
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
- Employment: 5,930
- Employment per 1,000: 4.437 (27% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,100
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: 5,930
- Employment per 1,000: 4.437 (27% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,100
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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#48. First-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
- Employment: 6,050
- Employment per 1,000: 4.526 (6% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $59,170
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: 6,050
- Employment per 1,000: 4.526 (6% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $59,170
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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#47. Computer systems analysts
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
- Employment: 6,280
- Employment per 1,000: 4.703 (17% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $89,920
National
- Employment: 589,060 (#56 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $96,160
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 6,280
- Employment per 1,000: 4.703 (17% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $89,920
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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#46. Electricians
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
- Employment: 6,350
- Employment per 1,000: 4.749 (1% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $43,570
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: 6,350
- Employment per 1,000: 4.749 (1% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $43,570
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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#45. Human resources specialists
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
- Employment: 6,370
- Employment per 1,000: 4.766 (11% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $62,440
National
- Employment: 633,040 (#50 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $67,760
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 6,370
- Employment per 1,000: 4.766 (11% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $62,440
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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#44. Automotive service technicians and mechanics
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
- Employment: 6,570
- Employment per 1,000: 4.918 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $41,230
National
- Employment: 655,330 (#45 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $44,890
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 6,570
- Employment per 1,000: 4.918 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $41,230
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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#43. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
- Employment: 7,000
- Employment per 1,000: 5.241 (43% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,530
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: 7,000
- Employment per 1,000: 5.241 (43% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,530
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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#42. Insurance sales agents
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
- Employment: 7,320
- Employment per 1,000: 5.479 (96% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $64,970
National
- Employment: 410,050 (#78 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $67,780
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 7,320
- Employment per 1,000: 5.479 (96% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $64,970
National
- Employment: 410,050 (#78 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $67,780
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#41. Claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
- Employment: 7,340
- Employment per 1,000: 5.493 (180% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $64,370
National
- Employment: 287,960 (#112 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $68,940
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 7,340
- Employment per 1,000: 5.493 (180% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $64,370
National
- Employment: 287,960 (#112 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $68,940
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#40. Light truck drivers
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
- Employment: 7,400
- Employment per 1,000: 5.542 (12% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,100
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: 7,400
- Employment per 1,000: 5.542 (12% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,100
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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#39. Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
- Employment: 7,580
- Employment per 1,000: 5.677 (20% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $60,460
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: 7,580
- Employment per 1,000: 5.677 (20% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $60,460
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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#38. Lawyers
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
- Employment: 7,690
- Employment per 1,000: 5.759 (29% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $112,390
National
- Employment: 657,170 (#44 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $145,300
- Entry level education requirements: Doctoral or professional degree
- Employment: 7,690
- Employment per 1,000: 5.759 (29% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $112,390
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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#37. Market research analysts and marketing specialists
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
- Employment: 7,880
- Employment per 1,000: 5.896 (28% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $62,370
National
- Employment: 678,500 (#42 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $71,570
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 7,880
- Employment per 1,000: 5.896 (28% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $62,370
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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#36. Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
- Employment: 7,940
- Employment per 1,000: 5.941 (25% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $45,790
National
- Employment: 697,510 (#40 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $48,500
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 7,940
- Employment per 1,000: 5.941 (25% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $45,790
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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#35. Food preparation workers
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
- Employment: 8,120
- Employment per 1,000: 6.08 (3% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,580
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: 8,120
- Employment per 1,000: 6.08 (3% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,580
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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#34. Bartenders
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
- Employment: 8,220
- Employment per 1,000: 6.149 (40% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,730
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: 8,220
- Employment per 1,000: 6.149 (40% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,730
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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#33. Management analysts
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
- Employment: 8,710
- Employment per 1,000: 6.52 (35% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $78,570
National
- Employment: 709,750 (#37 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $95,560
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 8,710
- Employment per 1,000: 6.52 (35% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $78,570
National
- Employment: 709,750 (#37 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $95,560
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#32. Maids and housekeeping cleaners
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
- Employment: 8,910
- Employment per 1,000: 6.668 (6% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,450
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: 8,910
- Employment per 1,000: 6.668 (6% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,450
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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#31. Landscaping and groundskeeping workers
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
- Employment: 8,940
- Employment per 1,000: 6.694 (8% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,270
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: 8,940
- Employment per 1,000: 6.694 (8% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,270
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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#30. First-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
- Employment: 8,970
- Employment per 1,000: 6.713 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,690
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: 8,970
- Employment per 1,000: 6.713 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,690
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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#29. Computer user support specialists
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
- Employment: 9,100
- Employment per 1,000: 6.808 (54% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $52,440
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: 9,100
- Employment per 1,000: 6.808 (54% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $52,440
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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#28. Medical assistants
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
- Employment: 9,350
- Employment per 1,000: 6.996 (44% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,660
National
- Employment: 712,430 (#36 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $35,720
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 9,350
- Employment per 1,000: 6.996 (44% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,660
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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#27. Security guards
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
- Employment: 10,420
- Employment per 1,000: 7.801 (2% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,210
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: 10,420
- Employment per 1,000: 7.801 (2% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,210
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. Construction laborers
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
- Employment: 11,050
- Employment per 1,000: 8.268 (19% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,580
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: 11,050
- Employment per 1,000: 8.268 (19% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,580
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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#25. Elementary school teachers, except special education
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
- Employment: 11,630
- Employment per 1,000: 8.706 (11% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $64,470
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: 11,630
- Employment per 1,000: 8.706 (11% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $64,470
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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#24. Receptionists and information clerks
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
- Employment: 11,730
- Employment per 1,000: 8.783 (22% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,690
National
- Employment: 1,057,370 (#26 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $31,250
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 11,730
- Employment per 1,000: 8.783 (22% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,690
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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#23. First-line supervisors of retail sales workers
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
- Employment: 12,120
- Employment per 1,000: 9.074 (14% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $47,110
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: 12,120
- Employment per 1,000: 9.074 (14% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $47,110
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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#22. Accountants and auditors
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
- Employment: 12,210
- Employment per 1,000: 9.141 (5% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $72,540
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: 12,210
- Employment per 1,000: 9.141 (5% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $72,540
National
- Employment: 1,280,700 (#23 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $79,520
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#21. Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
- Employment: 12,880
- Employment per 1,000: 9.644 (5% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $64,180
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: 12,880
- Employment per 1,000: 9.644 (5% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $64,180
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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#20. Maintenance and repair workers, general
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
- Employment: 13,170
- Employment per 1,000: 9.857 (2% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,380
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: 13,170
- Employment per 1,000: 9.857 (2% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,380
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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#19. Software developers and software quality assurance analysts and testers
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
- Employment: 13,740
- Employment per 1,000: 10.285 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $99,920
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: 13,740
- Employment per 1,000: 10.285 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $99,920
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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#18. Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
- Employment: 13,920
- Employment per 1,000: 10.422 (18% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $43,630
National
- Employment: 1,856,130 (#13 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $46,850
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 13,920
- Employment per 1,000: 10.422 (18% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $43,630
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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#17. Sales representatives of services, except advertising, insurance, financial services, and travel
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
- Employment: 14,070
- Employment per 1,000: 10.528 (49% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $59,370
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: 14,070
- Employment per 1,000: 10.528 (49% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $59,370
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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#16. Nursing assistants
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
- Employment: 14,180
- Employment per 1,000: 10.617 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,770
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: 14,180
- Employment per 1,000: 10.617 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,770
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. Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
- Employment: 15,620
- Employment per 1,000: 11.693 (20% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,250
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: 15,620
- Employment per 1,000: 11.693 (20% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,250
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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#14. Cooks, restaurant
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
- Employment: 16,330
- Employment per 1,000: 12.225 (28% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,600
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: 16,330
- Employment per 1,000: 12.225 (28% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,600
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. Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
- Employment: 16,370
- Employment per 1,000: 12.257 (39% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,750
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: 16,370
- Employment per 1,000: 12.257 (39% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,750
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
39 / 50
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#12. First-line supervisors of office and administrative support workers
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
- Employment: 17,150
- Employment per 1,000: 12.839 (27% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $58,600
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: 17,150
- Employment per 1,000: 12.839 (27% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $58,600
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
40 / 50
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#11. Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
- Employment: 17,340
- Employment per 1,000: 12.977 (26% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $41,770
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: 17,340
- Employment per 1,000: 12.977 (26% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $41,770
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
41 / 50
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#10. Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
- Employment: 19,200
- Employment per 1,000: 14.372 (4% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,820
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: 19,200
- Employment per 1,000: 14.372 (4% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,820
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
42 / 50
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#9. Stockers and order fillers
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
- Employment: 20,860
- Employment per 1,000: 15.615 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,350
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: 20,860
- Employment per 1,000: 15.615 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,350
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
43 / 50
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#8. General and operations managers
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
- Employment: 23,110
- Employment per 1,000: 17.299 (6% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $111,670
National
- Employment: 2,400,280 (#9 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $123,030
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 23,110
- Employment per 1,000: 17.299 (6% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $111,670
National
- Employment: 2,400,280 (#9 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $123,030
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
44 / 50
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#7. Office clerks, general
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
- Employment: 27,000
- Employment per 1,000: 20.211 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,570
National
- Employment: 2,956,060 (#5 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $36,360
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 27,000
- Employment per 1,000: 20.211 (0% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,570
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
45 / 50
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#6. Waiters and waitresses
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
- Employment: 29,970
- Employment per 1,000: 22.431 (28% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,080
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: 29,970
- Employment per 1,000: 22.431 (28% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,080
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
46 / 50
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#5. Cashiers
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
- Employment: 30,220
- Employment per 1,000: 22.621 (8% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,860
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: 30,220
- Employment per 1,000: 22.621 (8% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,860
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
47 / 50
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#4. Registered nurses
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
- Employment: 30,390
- Employment per 1,000: 22.749 (12% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $69,440
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: 30,390
- Employment per 1,000: 22.749 (12% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $69,440
National
- Employment: 2,982,280 (#4 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $77,460
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
48 / 50
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#3. Fast food and counter workers
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
- Employment: 33,780
- Employment per 1,000: 25.287 (7% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $21,300
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: 33,780
- Employment per 1,000: 25.287 (7% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $21,300
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
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
- Employment: 42,540
- Employment per 1,000: 31.84 (8% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,600
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: 42,540
- Employment per 1,000: 31.84 (8% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,600
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. Customer service representatives
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
- Employment: 54,150
- Employment per 1,000: 40.53 (104% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,050
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: 54,150
- Employment per 1,000: 40.53 (104% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,050
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
