U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics| Occupation | Percent of total employment | Employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Retail Salespersons |
3.3% | 4,155,190 | $12.02 | $25,000 |
Cashiers |
2.6 | 3,354,170 | 9.52 | 19,810 |
Office Clerks, General |
2.2 | 2,789,590 | 13.58 | 28,240 |
Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food |
2.1 | 2,692,170 | 8.95 | 18,610 |
Registered Nurses* |
2.1 | 2,655,020 | 32.56 | 67,720 |
Waiters and Waitresses |
1.8 | 2,244,480 | 9.99 | 20,790 |
Customer Service Representatives |
1.7 | 2,146,120 | 15.76 | 32,780 |
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners |
1.6 | 2,058,610 | 11.81 | 24,560 |
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand |
1.6 | 2,024,180 | 12.36 | 25,710 |
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive |
1.4 | 1,841,020 | 15.38 | 32,000 |
Stock Clerks and Order Fillers |
1.4 | 1,795,970 | 11.44 | 23,790 |
General and Operations Managers |
1.3 | 1,708,080 | 54.38 | 113,100 |
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks |
1.3 | 1,675,250 | 16.99 | 35,340 |
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education |
1.2 | 1,485,600 | (4) | 54,330 |
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers |
1.2 | 1,466,740 | 18.97 | 39,450 |
* This occupation has the same title, but not necessarily the same content, as the 2010 SOC occupation
(4) Wages for some occupations that do not generally work year-round, full time, are reported either as hourly wages or annual salaries depending on how they are typically paid.
Last Modified Date: May 20, 2011
