Ever wonder what the most popular job in America is?
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) National Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates survey, which is based on May 2015 salary and employment data from a million businesses, the most common job in America is retail salesperson.
But considering the current landscape of the retail industry, that could soon change — with companies continuing to close more and more traditional brick-and-mortar stores as they face the growing threat of online shopping.
Business Insider took a closer look at the BLS data to come up with a list of the most popular jobs in the U.S. and the average annual salary workers in those positions make.
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Average salary for the top 15 most popular jobs in the U.S.
15. First-line supervisor of office and administrative support workers
- Number of people with this job in the US: 1,424,450
- Average annual pay: $56,170
14. Bookkeeping, accounting, or auditing clerk
- Number of people with this job in the US: 1,580,220
- Average annual pay: $38,990
13. Heavy or tractor-trailer truck driver
- Number of people with this job in the US: 1,678,280
- Average annual pay: $42,500
12. Stock clerk or order filler
- Number of people with this job in the US: 1,934,060
- Average annual pay: $25,940
11. General or operations manager
- Number of people with this job in the US: 2,145,140
- Average annual pay: $119,560
10. Janitor or cleaner (excluding maids and housekeepers)
- Number of people with this job in the US: 2,146,880
- Average annual pay: $26,180
9. Secretary or administrative assistant (except legal, medical, and executive)
- Number of people with this job in the US: 2,281,120
- Average annual pay: $35,200
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8. Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers
- Number of people with this job in the US: 2,487,680
- Average annual pay: $27,840
7. Waiter or waitress
- Number of people with this job in the US: 2,505,630
- Average annual pay: $23,020
6. Customer service representative
- Number of people with this job in the US: 2,595,990
- Average annual pay: $34,560
5. Registered nurse
- Number of people with this job in the US: 2,745,910
- Average annual pay: $71,000
4. Office clerk
- Number of people with this job in the US: 2,944,420
- Average annual pay: $31,890
3. Combined food preparation and serving workers (including fast food)
- Number of people with this job in the US: 3,216,460
- Average annual pay: $19,710
2. Cashier
- Number of people with this job in the US: 3,478,420
- Average annual pay: $20,990
1. Retail salesperson
- Number of people with this job in the US: 4,612,510
- Average annual pay: $26,340
See the full list from Business Insider here.
