Most common jobs in Waco
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January 11, 2021
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Most common jobs in Waco
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 Waco 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 Waco are the most common.
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#49 (tie). Medical secretaries and administrative assistants
Waco, TX
- Employment: 520
- Employment per 1,000: 4.417 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,970
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: 520
- Employment per 1,000: 4.417 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $31,970
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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#49 (tie). Childcare workers
Waco, TX
- Employment: 520
- Employment per 1,000: 4.384 (15% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,230
National
- Employment: 561,520 (#59 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $25,510
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 520
- Employment per 1,000: 4.384 (15% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,230
National
- Employment: 561,520 (#59 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $25,510
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#48. Electricians
Waco, TX
- Employment: 530
- Employment per 1,000: 4.474 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $48,670
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: 530
- Employment per 1,000: 4.474 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $48,670
National
- Employment: 688,620 (#41 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $60,370
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#47. Computer user support specialists
Waco, TX
- Employment: 540
- Employment per 1,000: 4.565 (4% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $44,720
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: 540
- Employment per 1,000: 4.565 (4% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $44,720
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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#45 (tie). Passenger vehicle drivers, except bus drivers, transit and intercity
Waco, TX
- Employment: 580
- Employment per 1,000: 4.955 (4% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,210
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: 580
- Employment per 1,000: 4.955 (4% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,210
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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#45 (tie). Driver/sales workers
Waco, TX
- Employment: 580
- Employment per 1,000: 4.912 (62% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,540
National
- Employment: 444,660 (#67 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $30,230
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 580
- Employment per 1,000: 4.912 (62% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,540
National
- Employment: 444,660 (#67 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $30,230
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#44. Carpenters
Waco, TX
- Employment: 590
- Employment per 1,000: 5.033 (1% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,760
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: 590
- Employment per 1,000: 5.033 (1% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,760
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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#43. First-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers
Waco, TX
- Employment: 600
- Employment per 1,000: 5.067 (19% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $64,760
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: 600
- Employment per 1,000: 5.067 (19% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $64,760
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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#42. Packaging and filling machine operators and tenders
Waco, TX
- Employment: 610
- Employment per 1,000: 5.153 (94% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,810
National
- Employment: 390,540 (#84 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $33,590
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 610
- Employment per 1,000: 5.153 (94% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,810
National
- Employment: 390,540 (#84 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $33,590
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#41. Security guards
Waco, TX
- Employment: 620
- Employment per 1,000: 5.22 (32% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,790
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: 620
- Employment per 1,000: 5.22 (32% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,790
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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#40. Shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks
Waco, TX
- Employment: 650
- Employment per 1,000: 5.556 (16% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,330
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: 650
- Employment per 1,000: 5.556 (16% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,330
National
- Employment: 704,910 (#38 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $36,030
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#38 (tie). Maids and housekeeping cleaners
Waco, TX
- Employment: 660
- Employment per 1,000: 5.601 (11% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $20,210
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: 660
- Employment per 1,000: 5.601 (11% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $20,210
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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#38 (tie). Light truck drivers
Waco, TX
- Employment: 660
- Employment per 1,000: 5.637 (10% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,440
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: 660
- Employment per 1,000: 5.637 (10% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,440
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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#36. Police and sheriff's patrol officers
Waco, TX
- Employment: 670
- Employment per 1,000: 5.701 (26% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $60,470
National
- Employment: 665,280 (#43 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $67,600
- Entry level education requirements: nan
- Employment: 670
- Employment per 1,000: 5.701 (26% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $60,470
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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#36. Industrial truck and tractor operators
Waco, TX
- Employment: 670
- Employment per 1,000: 5.698 (33% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,290
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: 670
- Employment per 1,000: 5.698 (33% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,290
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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#36. Automotive service technicians and mechanics
Waco, TX
- Employment: 670
- Employment per 1,000: 5.659 (27% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,240
National
- Employment: 655,330 (#45 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $44,890
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 670
- Employment per 1,000: 5.659 (27% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $40,240
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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#34. Landscaping and groundskeeping workers
Waco, TX
- Employment: 680
- Employment per 1,000: 5.762 (7% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,780
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: 680
- Employment per 1,000: 5.762 (7% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,780
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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#31 (tie). Claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators
Waco, TX
- Employment: 700
- Employment per 1,000: 5.95 (203% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $65,300
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: 700
- Employment per 1,000: 5.95 (203% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $65,300
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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#31 (tie). Middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education
Waco, TX
- Employment: 700
- Employment per 1,000: 5.911 (40% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $47,690
National
- Employment: 622,330 (#54 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $63,550
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 700
- Employment per 1,000: 5.911 (40% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $47,690
National
- Employment: 622,330 (#54 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $63,550
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#31 (tie). First-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers
Waco, TX
- Employment: 700
- Employment per 1,000: 5.906 (14% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,660
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: 700
- Employment per 1,000: 5.906 (14% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,660
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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#31 (tie). First-line supervisors of production and operating workers
Waco, TX
- Employment: 700
- Employment per 1,000: 5.967 (39% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $62,270
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: 700
- Employment per 1,000: 5.967 (39% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $62,270
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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#29. Accountants and auditors
Waco, TX
- Employment: 720
- Employment per 1,000: 6.084 (30% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $67,320
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: 720
- Employment per 1,000: 6.084 (30% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $67,320
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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#28. Sales representatives of services, except advertising, insurance, financial services, and travel
Waco, TX
- Employment: 730
- Employment per 1,000: 6.227 (12% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $44,720
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: 730
- Employment per 1,000: 6.227 (12% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $44,720
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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#27. Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses
Waco, TX
- Employment: 740
- Employment per 1,000: 6.308 (33% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $46,240
National
- Employment: 697,510 (#40 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $48,500
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 740
- Employment per 1,000: 6.308 (33% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $46,240
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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#26. Construction laborers
Waco, TX
- Employment: 750
- Employment per 1,000: 6.392 (8% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,170
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: 750
- Employment per 1,000: 6.392 (8% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,170
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. Correctional officers and jailers
Waco, TX
- Employment: 780
- Employment per 1,000: 6.601 (129% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,550
National
- Employment: 423,050 (#74 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $50,130
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 780
- Employment per 1,000: 6.601 (129% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,550
National
- Employment: 423,050 (#74 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $50,130
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#24. Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products
Waco, TX
- Employment: 840
- Employment per 1,000: 7.109 (22% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $62,290
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: 840
- Employment per 1,000: 7.109 (22% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $62,290
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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#23. Food preparation workers
Waco, TX
- Employment: 880
- Employment per 1,000: 7.425 (26% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,450
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: 880
- Employment per 1,000: 7.425 (26% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,450
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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#22. Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers
Waco, TX
- Employment: 980
- Employment per 1,000: 8.306 (111% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,300
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: 980
- Employment per 1,000: 8.306 (111% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,300
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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#20. Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education
Waco, TX
- Employment: 1,010
- Employment per 1,000: 8.531 (21% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $50,190
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: 1,010
- Employment per 1,000: 8.531 (21% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $50,190
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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#20. Nursing assistants
Waco, TX
- Employment: 1,010
- Employment per 1,000: 8.583 (11% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,250
National
- Employment: 1,419,920 (#17 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $30,720
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 1,010
- Employment per 1,000: 8.583 (11% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,250
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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#20. First-line supervisors of office and administrative support workers
Waco, TX
- Employment: 1,010
- Employment per 1,000: 8.608 (15% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $54,190
National
- Employment: 1,487,870 (#15 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $60,130
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 1,010
- Employment per 1,000: 8.608 (15% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $54,190
National
- Employment: 1,487,870 (#15 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $60,130
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#18. First-line supervisors of retail sales workers
Waco, TX
- Employment: 1,040
- Employment per 1,000: 8.794 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $41,670
National
- Employment: 1,171,900 (#24 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $45,830
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 1,040
- Employment per 1,000: 8.794 (10% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $41,670
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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#16 (tie). Elementary school teachers, except special education
Waco, TX
- Employment: 1,050
- Employment per 1,000: 8.888 (9% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $48,450
National
- Employment: 1,430,480 (#16 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $63,930
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 1,050
- Employment per 1,000: 8.888 (9% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $48,450
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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#16 (tie). Medical assistants
Waco, TX
- Employment: 1,050
- Employment per 1,000: 8.905 (84% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,130
National
- Employment: 712,430 (#36 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $35,720
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 1,050
- Employment per 1,000: 8.905 (84% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,130
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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#15. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary
Waco, TX
- Employment: 1,160
- Employment per 1,000: 9.801 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $21,860
National
- Employment: 1,346,910 (#21 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,640
- Entry level education requirements: Some college, no degree
- Employment: 1,160
- Employment per 1,000: 9.801 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $21,860
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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#14. Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks
Waco, TX
- Employment: 1,190
- Employment per 1,000: 10.121 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,230
National
- Employment: 1,512,660 (#14 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $42,960
- Entry level education requirements: Some college, no degree
- Employment: 1,190
- Employment per 1,000: 10.121 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,230
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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#13. Maintenance and repair workers, general
Waco, TX
- Employment: 1,330
- Employment per 1,000: 11.303 (17% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,950
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: 1,330
- Employment per 1,000: 11.303 (17% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,950
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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#12. Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand
Waco, TX
- Employment: 1,580
- Employment per 1,000: 13.388 (33% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,130
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: 1,580
- Employment per 1,000: 13.388 (33% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,130
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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#11. Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive
Waco, TX
- Employment: 1,700
- Employment per 1,000: 14.41 (4% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,380
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: 1,700
- Employment per 1,000: 14.41 (4% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $32,380
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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#10. Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers
Waco, TX
- Employment: 1,850
- Employment per 1,000: 15.735 (25% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $47,650
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: 1,850
- Employment per 1,000: 15.735 (25% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $47,650
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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#9. General and operations managers
Waco, TX
- Employment: 1,880
- Employment per 1,000: 15.97 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $95,650
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: 1,880
- Employment per 1,000: 15.97 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $95,650
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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#8. Stockers and order fillers
Waco, TX
- Employment: 2,050
- Employment per 1,000: 17.431 (20% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,410
National
- Employment: 2,135,850 (#11 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,660
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 2,050
- Employment per 1,000: 17.431 (20% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,410
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
44 / 50
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#6 (tie). Registered nurses
Waco, TX
- Employment: 2,160
- Employment per 1,000: 18.284 (10% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $66,590
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: 2,160
- Employment per 1,000: 18.284 (10% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $66,590
National
- Employment: 2,982,280 (#4 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $77,460
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
45 / 50
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#6 (tie). Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners
Waco, TX
- Employment: 2,160
- Employment per 1,000: 18.332 (26% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,630
National
- Employment: 2,145,450 (#10 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $30,010
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 2,160
- Employment per 1,000: 18.332 (26% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,630
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
46 / 50
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#5. Office clerks, general
Waco, TX
- Employment: 2,740
- Employment per 1,000: 23.246 (16% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,240
National
- Employment: 2,956,060 (#5 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $36,360
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 2,740
- Employment per 1,000: 23.246 (16% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $34,240
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. Retail salespersons
Waco, TX
- Employment: 2,990
- Employment per 1,000: 25.403 (14% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,760
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: 2,990
- Employment per 1,000: 25.403 (14% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,760
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
48 / 50
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#3. Customer service representatives
Waco, TX
- Employment: 3,250
- Employment per 1,000: 27.529 (39% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,890
National
- Employment: 2,919,230 (#7 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $37,320
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 3,250
- Employment per 1,000: 27.529 (39% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,890
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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#2. Cashiers
Waco, TX
- Employment: 3,560
- Employment per 1,000: 30.159 (23% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,620
National
- Employment: 3,596,630 (#3 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $24,370
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 3,560
- Employment per 1,000: 30.159 (23% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,620
National
- Employment: 3,596,630 (#3 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $24,370
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#1. Fast food and counter workers
Waco, TX
- Employment: 4,960
- Employment per 1,000: 42.042 (54% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $20,550
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: 4,960
- Employment per 1,000: 42.042 (54% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $20,550
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
