What Are The Jobs Most Commonly Held By Americans?

by | Last updated on January 24, 2024

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  1. Cashier. National average salary: $10.84 per hour. ...
  2. Food preparation worker. National average salary: $11.38 per hour. ...
  3. Janitor. National average salary: $11.60 per hour. ...
  4. Bartender. National average salary: $11.64 per hour. ...
  5. Server. ...
  6. Retail sales associate. ...
  7. Stocking associate. ...
  8. Laborer.

What is the most common job in the world?

  • Social work.
  • Engineering.
  • Pharmacist.
  • Psychology.
  • Sports.
  • Sales.
  • Healthcare.
  • Education.

What is the main occupation of Americans?

Here's a look at the top 10 , the number of workers, and their median wage: Retail salespersons , 4.48 million workers earning $25,370. Cashiers 3.34 million workers earning $20,420. Food prep and serving staff, 3.02 million workers earning $18,880.

What are three jobs that will make you more than $100000 a year?

  • Electrical and Electronics Engineers. Salary: $103,390. ...
  • Information Security Analyst. Salary: $103,590. ...
  • Medical and Health Services Manager. Salary: $104,280. ...
  • General and Operations Manager. ...
  • Economist. ...
  • Sales Engineer. ...
  • Software Developer, Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester. ...
  • Actuary.

What are the rarest jobs?

There are only 370 private household chefs (associated with an establishment) in the U.S., making this the rarest job of all. According to the BLS, they make $31,080 a year, on average. The mean annual pay across all professions in the U.S. is $45,230.

What is the least popular job?

  • Animal breeders (1,240)
  • Wooden model makers (1,240)
  • Radio operators (1,160)
  • Segmental pavers (1,110)
  • Mathematical technicians (1,080)
  • Industrial-organizational psychologists (1,040)
  • Wood patternmakers (870)
  • Fabric Menders (800)

Which job has the highest salary in the world?

  • Chief Executive Officer.
  • Surgeon.
  • Anaesthesiologist.
  • Physician.
  • Investment Banker.
  • Senior Software Engineer.
  • Data Scientist.

What is the best dream job?

  • Video game designer. National average salary: $21,528 per year. ...
  • Actor. National average salary: $22,069 per year. ...
  • Musician. National average salary: $22,872 per year. ...
  • Baker. National average salary: $25,501 per year. ...
  • Illustrator. ...
  • Athlete. ...
  • Zookeeper. ...
  • Chef.

What jobs pay $100 an hour?

  • Life coach. ...
  • Underwater welder. ...
  • Freelance photographer. ...
  • Political speechwriter. ...
  • Tattoo artist. ...
  • Massage therapist. ...
  • Interior designer. ...
  • Commercial pilot.

Is 135k a good salary?

The level of annual income Americans said it takes to be middle-class. ... By that definition, a middle-income three-person household earns about $45,000 to $135,000 . If you're single, a salary of around $26,000 to $78,000 qualifies you as middle-income.

How can I make 100K a year without a degree?

  1. Business Owner. Small business is the lifeblood of the American economy. ...
  2. Real Estate Broker. ...
  3. Sales Consultant. ...
  4. Air Traffic Controller. ...
  5. Virtual Assistant. ...
  6. Plumber. ...
  7. Firefighter or Police Officer. ...
  8. Site Manager.

What are jobs no one wants?

  • Sanitation worker. 2019 average salary: $37,000-$50,000. ...
  • Exterminator. 2019 average salary: $37,000-$55,000. ...
  • Sanitary landfill operator. 2019 average salary: $37,000-$57,000. ...
  • Hazardous material removal worker. ...
  • Truck driver. ...
  • Embalmer. ...
  • Coal miner. ...
  • Oil well rig worker.

What is the laziest job in the world?

  1. Professional foreigner. If you can suit up well and shake hands firmly, then you could get employed in China. ...
  2. Professional cuddler. ...
  3. Hotel sleep tester. ...
  4. Beer taster. ...
  5. Video game tester. ...
  6. Sleep study participant. ...
  7. Movie extra. ...
  8. Dog walker.

What jobs will disappear by 2030?

  • Travel agent. It amazes me that a travel agent is still a job in 2020. ...
  • Taxi drivers. ...
  • Store cashiers. ...
  • Fast food cooks. ...
  • Administrative legal jobs. ...
  • Lawyer. ...
  • HR roles. ...
  • Tradespeople.

What is the most average job?

  1. Cashier. National average salary: $10.84 per hour. ...
  2. Food preparation worker. National average salary: $11.38 per hour. ...
  3. Janitor. National average salary: $11.60 per hour. ...
  4. Bartender. National average salary: $11.64 per hour. ...
  5. Server. ...
  6. Retail sales associate. ...
  7. Stocking associate. ...
  8. Laborer.

What is the least respected job?

  • #1 (worst): Congress/ politicians.
  • #3 (car) salespeople.
  • #6 advertising professionals (could also be termed people in marketing)
  • #7 state officeholders/bureaucrats.
Rachel Ostrander
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Rachel Ostrander
Rachel is a career coach and HR consultant with over 5 years of experience working with job seekers and employers. She holds a degree in human resources management and has worked with leading companies such as Google and Amazon. Rachel is passionate about helping people find fulfilling careers and providing practical advice for navigating the job market.