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21.8 million employed in office and administrative support occupations, May 2018

April 04, 2019

In May 2018, there were 21.8 million jobs in office and administrative support occupations, such as information and record clerks (5.8 million jobs); material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.1 million); secretaries and administrative assistants (3.5 million); and financial clerks (3.0 million).

Employment by occupation, May 2018
Occupation Employment

All Occupations, Total

144,733,270

Management Occupations

7,616,650

Top Executives

2,535,640

Chief Executives

195,530

General and Operations Managers

2,289,770

Legislators

50,330

Advertising, Marketing, Promotions, Public Relations, and Sales Managers

717,220

Advertising and Promotions Managers

25,260

Marketing and Sales Managers

619,500

Marketing Managers

240,440

Sales Managers

379,050

Public Relations and Fundraising Managers

72,460

Operations Specialties Managers

1,853,660

Administrative Services Managers

283,570

Computer and Information Systems Managers

391,430

Financial Managers

608,120

Industrial Production Managers

181,310

Purchasing Managers

69,490

Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers

124,810

Compensation and Benefits Managers

15,660

Human Resources Managers

143,580

Training and Development Managers

35,690

Other Management

2,510,140

Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers

4,770

Construction Managers

278,460

Education Administrators

498,200

Education Administrators, Preschool and Childcare Center/Program

50,650

Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School

263,120

Education Administrators, Postsecondary

143,430

Education Administrators, All Other

41,000

Architectural and Engineering Managers

188,290

Food Service Managers

219,160

Funeral Service Managers

8,400

Gaming Managers

4,300

Lodging Managers

37,050

Medical and Health Services Managers

372,670

Natural Sciences Managers

60,260

Postmasters and Mail Superintendents

13,770

Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers

202,550

Social and Community Service Managers

149,870

Emergency Management Directors

9,550

Miscellaneous Managers

462,840

Business and Financial Operations Occupations

7,721,300

Business Operations Specialists

5,022,640

Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes

14,830

Buyers and Purchasing Agents

407,410

Claims Adjusters, Appraisers, Examiners, and Investigators

302,930

Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators

287,730

Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage

15,200

Compliance Officers

300,900

Cost Estimators

211,600

Human Resources Workers

671,140

Human Resources Specialists

593,790

Farm Labor Contractors

200

Labor Relations Specialists

77,140

Logisticians

169,820

Management Analysts

684,470

Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners

110,120

Fundraisers

75,700

Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists

83,550

Training and Development Specialists

291,380

Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists

638,200

Miscellaneous Business Operations Specialists

1,060,580

Financial Specialists

2,698,660

Accountants and Auditors

1,259,930

Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate

57,900

Budget Analysts

52,810

Credit Analysts

74,820

Financial Analysts and Advisors

602,500

Financial Analysts

306,200

Personal Financial Advisors

200,260

Insurance Underwriters

96,040

Financial Examiners

58,590

Credit Counselors and Loan Officers

340,690

Credit Counselors

35,740

Loan Officers

304,950

Tax Examiners, Collectors and Preparers, and Revenue Agents

122,640

Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents

54,550

Tax Preparers

68,090

Miscellaneous Financial Specialists

128,760

Computer and Mathematical Occupations

4,384,300

Computer

4,214,820

Computer and Information Research Scientists

30,070

Computer and Information Analysts

696,030

Computer Systems Analysts

587,970

Information Security Analysts

108,060

Software Developers and Programmers

1,666,270

Computer Programmers

230,470

Software Developers, Applications

903,160

Software Developers, Systems Software

405,330

Web Developers

127,300

Database and Systems Administrators and Network Architects

629,020

Database Administrators

110,090

Network and Computer Systems Administrators

366,250

Computer Network Architects

152,670

Computer Support Specialists

812,060

Computer User Support Specialists

630,700

Computer Network Support Specialists

181,360

Miscellaneous Computer

381,380

Mathematical Science

169,480

Actuaries

20,760

Mathematicians

2,580

Operations Research Analysts

104,200

Statisticians

39,920

Miscellaneous Mathematical Science

2,010

Architecture and Engineering Occupations

2,556,220

Architects, Surveyors, and Cartographers

179,380

Architects, Except Naval

123,020

Architects, Except Landscape and Naval

104,360

Landscape Architects

18,660

Surveyors, Cartographers, and Photogrammetrists

56,360

Cartographers and Photogrammetrists

11,050

Surveyors

45,310

Engineers

1,700,880

Aerospace Engineers

63,960

Agricultural Engineers

1,630

Biomedical Engineers

18,970

Chemical Engineers

32,060

Civil Engineers

306,030

Computer Hardware Engineers

60,750

Electrical and Electronics Engineers

320,610

Electrical Engineers

186,490

Electronics Engineers, Except Computer

134,110

Environmental Engineers

53,070

Industrial Engineers, Including Health and Safety

305,780

Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors

26,230

Industrial Engineers

279,550

Marine Engineers and Naval Architects

11,350

Materials Engineers

26,930

Mechanical Engineers

303,440

Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers

5,780

Nuclear Engineers

15,980

Petroleum Engineers

32,510

Miscellaneous Engineers

142,030

Drafters, Engineering Technicians, and Mapping Technicians

675,960

Drafters

193,260

Architectural and Civil Drafters

97,610

Electrical and Electronics Drafters

24,900

Mechanical Drafters

56,170

Drafters, All Other

14,580

Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters

430,400

Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technicians

10,110

Civil Engineering Technicians

71,150

Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians

126,950

Electro-Mechanical Technicians

13,520

Environmental Engineering Technicians

17,310

Industrial Engineering Technicians

66,540

Mechanical Engineering Technicians

41,460

Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other

83,360

Surveying and Mapping Technicians

52,300

Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations

1,171,910

Life Scientists

304,750

Agricultural and Food Scientists

30,880

Animal Scientists

2,530

Food Scientists and Technologists

13,330

Soil and Plant Scientists

15,010

Biological Scientists

109,040

Biochemists and Biophysicists

28,500

Microbiologists

20,030

Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists

17,860

Biological Scientists, All Other

42,640

Conservation Scientists and Foresters

30,600

Conservation Scientists

22,200

Foresters

8,410

Medical Scientists

127,380

Epidemiologists

7,060

Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists

120,320

Miscellaneous Life Scientists

6,850

Physical Scientists

254,790

Astronomers and Physicists

19,770

Astronomers

2,160

Physicists

17,620

Atmospheric and Space Scientists

9,310

Chemists and Materials Scientists

92,300

Chemists

84,560

Materials Scientists

7,730

Environmental Scientists and Geoscientists

116,020

Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health

80,480

Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers

29,260

Hydrologists

6,290

Miscellaneous Physical Scientists

17,380

Social Scientists and Related Workers

247,290

Economists

18,650

Survey Researchers

11,690

Psychologists

124,750

Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists

110,490

Industrial-Organizational Psychologists

780

Psychologists, All Other

13,480

Sociologists

2,710

Urban and Regional Planners

37,840

Miscellaneous Social Scientists and Related Workers

51,640

Anthropologists and Archeologists

6,020

Geographers

1,390

Historians

3,040

Political Scientists

5,660

Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other

35,530

Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians

365,080

Agricultural and Food Science Technicians

21,290

Biological Technicians

77,450

Chemical Technicians

65,500

Geological and Petroleum Technicians

15,060

Nuclear Technicians

7,230

Social Science Research Assistants

34,550

Miscellaneous Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians

144,010

Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health

32,600

Forensic Science Technicians

15,970

Forest and Conservation Technicians

30,220

Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other

65,220

Community and Social Service Occupations

2,171,820

Counselors, Social Workers, and Other Community and Social Service Specialists

2,090,700

Counselors

735,100

Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors

285,460

Marriage and Family Therapists

48,520

Rehabilitation Counselors

106,860

Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors

267,730

Counselors, All Other

26,530

Social Workers

662,550

Child, Family, and School Social Workers

320,170

Healthcare Social Workers

168,190

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers

116,750

Social Workers, All Other

57,440

Miscellaneous Community and Social Service Specialists

693,040

Health Educators

58,780

Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists

87,660

Social and Human Service Assistants

392,300

Community Health Workers

56,130

Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other

98,170

Religious Workers

81,120

Clergy

50,960

Directors, Religious Activities and Education

21,700

Miscellaneous Religious Workers

8,460

Legal Occupations

1,127,900

Lawyers, Judges, and Related Workers

708,140

Lawyers and Judicial Law Clerks

659,090

Lawyers

642,750

Judicial Law Clerks

16,350

Judges, Magistrates, and Other Judicial Workers

49,040

Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers

14,280

Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators

6,240

Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates

28,520

Legal Support Workers

419,770

Paralegals and Legal Assistants

309,940

Miscellaneous Legal Support Workers

109,820

Court Reporters

14,490

Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers

52,180

Legal Support Workers, All Other

43,150

Education, Training, and Library Occupations

8,779,780

Postsecondary Teachers

1,517,100

Business Teachers, Postsecondary

84,230

Math and Computer Teachers, Postsecondary

83,690

Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary

32,430

Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary

51,250

Engineering and Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary

44,420

Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary

6,880

Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary

37,530

Life Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

64,660

Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

10,810

Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary

51,770

Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary

2,070

Physical Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

52,160

Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

11,020

Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary

21,370

Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary

6,040

Physics Teachers, Postsecondary

13,730

Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

117,510

Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary

5,890

Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary

9,850

Economics Teachers, Postsecondary

12,750

Geography Teachers, Postsecondary

3,960

Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary

15,890

Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary

37,630

Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary

13,870

Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other

17,670

Health Teachers, Postsecondary

255,190

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

199,480

Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary

55,710

Education and Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary

65,570

Education Teachers, Postsecondary

60,930

Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary

4,650

Law, Criminal Justice, and Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary

44,500

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary

14,890

Law Teachers, Postsecondary

16,990

Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary

12,620

Arts, Communications, and Humanities Teachers, Postsecondary

260,960

Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

94,310

Communications Teachers, Postsecondary

29,100

English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

68,360

Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

25,590

History Teachers, Postsecondary

20,510

Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary

23,100

Miscellaneous Postsecondary Teachers

444,210

Graduate Teaching Assistants

131,490

Home Economics Teachers, Postsecondary

2,080

Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary

16,490

Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary

110,400

Postsecondary Teachers, All Other

183,750

Preschool, Primary, Secondary, and Special Education School Teachers

4,193,290

Preschool and Kindergarten Teachers

555,680

Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education

424,520

Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education

131,160

Elementary and Middle School Teachers

2,032,880

Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education

1,410,970

Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

609,970

Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School

11,940

Secondary School Teachers

1,129,040

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

1,051,570

Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School

77,460

Special Education Teachers

475,700

Special Education Teachers, Preschool

23,480

Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School

185,190

Special Education Teachers, Middle School

87,870

Special Education Teachers, Secondary School

142,360

Special Education Teachers, All Other

36,800

Other Teachers and Instructors

1,203,570

Adult Basic and Secondary Education and Literacy Teachers and Instructors

57,750

Self-Enrichment Education Teachers

243,080

Miscellaneous Teachers and Instructors

902,740

Teachers and Instructors, All Other, Except Substitute Teachers

315,510

Substitute Teachers

587,240

Librarians, Curators, and Archivists

246,200

Archivists, Curators, and Museum Technicians

31,760

Archivists

6,370

Curators

12,280

Museum Technicians and Conservators

13,100

Librarians

125,750

Library Technicians

88,690

Other Education, Training, and Library

1,619,610

Audio-Visual and Multimedia Collections Specialists

9,540

Farm and Home Management Advisors

8,020

Instructional Coordinators

163,900

Teacher Assistants

1,331,560

Miscellaneous Education, Training, and Library Workers

106,590

Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations

1,951,170

Art and Design Workers

610,180

Artists and Related Workers

90,990

Art Directors

40,210

Craft Artists

3,980

Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators

11,620

Multimedia Artists and Animators

28,560

Artists and Related Workers, All Other

6,620

Designers

519,180

Commercial and Industrial Designers

33,200

Fashion Designers

19,750

Floral Designers

43,360

Graphic Designers

217,810

Interior Designers

57,070

Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers

128,960

Set and Exhibit Designers

10,590

Designers, All Other

8,450

Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers

515,310

Actors, Producers, and Directors

166,060

Actors

47,430

Producers and Directors

118,630

Athletes, Coaches, Umpires, and Related Workers

266,860

Athletes and Sports Competitors

10,800

Coaches and Scouts

236,970

Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials

19,090

Dancers and Choreographers

14,810

Dancers

9,720

Choreographers

5,090

Musicians, Singers, and Related Workers

53,840

Music Directors and Composers

12,160

Musicians and Singers

41,680

Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other

13,740

Media and Communication Workers

586,190

Announcers

35,260

Radio and Television Announcers

27,780

Public Address System and Other Announcers

7,480

News Analysts, Reporters and Correspondents

43,030

Broadcast News Analysts

5,890

Reporters and Correspondents

37,140

Public Relations Specialists

239,030

Writers and Editors

191,320

Editors

95,750

Technical Writers

50,350

Writers and Authors

45,210

Miscellaneous Media and Communication Workers

77,560

Interpreters and Translators

57,140

Media and Communication Workers, All Other

20,420

Media and Communication Equipment Workers

239,490

Broadcast and Sound Engineering Technicians and Radio Operators

121,890

Audio and Video Equipment Technicians

75,940

Broadcast Technicians

31,580

Radio Operators

870

Sound Engineering Technicians

13,510

Photographers

49,560

Television, Video, and Motion Picture Camera Operators and Editors

49,240

Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture

21,080

Film and Video Editors

28,160

Miscellaneous Media and Communication Equipment Workers

18,790

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations

8,646,730

Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners

5,367,930

Chiropractors

34,740

Dentists

128,060

Dentists, General

113,000

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons

4,830

Orthodontists

5,350

Prosthodontists

380

Dentists, All Other Specialists

4,490

Dietitians and Nutritionists

64,670

Optometrists

37,220

Pharmacists

309,550

Physicians and Surgeons

679,280

Anesthesiologists

31,060

Family and General Practitioners

114,130

Internists, General

37,820

Obstetricians and Gynecologists

18,590

Pediatricians, General

28,490

Psychiatrists

25,630

Surgeons

34,390

Physicians and Surgeons, All Other

389,180

Physician Assistants

114,710

Podiatrists

9,500

Therapists

687,790

Occupational Therapists

126,900

Physical Therapists

228,600

Radiation Therapists

18,260

Recreational Therapists

18,840

Respiratory Therapists

129,600

Speech-Language Pathologists

146,900

Exercise Physiologists

6,740

Therapists, All Other

11,950

Veterinarians

71,060

Registered Nurses

2,951,960

Nurse Anesthetists

43,520

Nurse Midwives

6,250

Nurse Practitioners

179,650

Audiologists

13,300

Miscellaneous Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners

36,680

Health Technologists and Technicians

3,110,180

Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians

321,220

Dental Hygienists

215,150

Diagnostic Related Technologists and Technicians

390,630

Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians

56,560

Diagnostic Medical Sonographers

71,130

Nuclear Medicine Technologists

18,810

Radiologic Technologists

205,590

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists

38,540

Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics

257,210

Health Practitioner Support Technologists and Technicians

801,590

Dietetic Technicians

33,540

Pharmacy Technicians

417,860

Psychiatric Technicians

71,360

Respiratory Therapy Technicians

9,090

Surgical Technologists

110,160

Veterinary Technologists and Technicians

106,680

Ophthalmic Medical Technicians

52,890

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

701,690

Medical Records and Health Information Technicians

208,650

Opticians, Dispensing

72,250

Miscellaneous Health Technologists and Technicians

141,790

Orthotists and Prosthetists

8,830

Hearing Aid Specialists

7,680

Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other

125,270

Other Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

168,630

Occupational Health and Safety Specialists and Technicians

106,410

Occupational Health and Safety Specialists

88,390

Occupational Health and Safety Technicians

18,020

Miscellaneous Health Practitioners and Technical Workers

62,210

Athletic Trainers

26,890

Genetic Counselors

2,640

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other

32,680

Healthcare Support Occupations

4,117,450

Nursing, Psychiatric, and Home Health Aides

2,355,640

Home Health Aides

797,670

Psychiatric Aides

56,910

Nursing Assistants

1,450,960

Orderlies

50,100

Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapist Assistants and Aides

191,870

Occupational Therapy Assistants and Aides

50,360

Occupational Therapy Assistants

42,660

Occupational Therapy Aides

7,700

Physical Therapist Assistants and Aides

141,510

Physical Therapist Assistants

94,250

Physical Therapist Aides

47,260

Other Healthcare Support

1,569,940

Massage Therapists

105,160

Miscellaneous Healthcare Support

1,464,780

Dental Assistants

341,060

Medical Assistants

673,660

Medical Equipment Preparers

55,610

Medical Transcriptionists

53,730

Pharmacy Aides

36,970

Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers

89,480

Phlebotomists

125,280

Healthcare Support Workers, All Other

88,990

Protective Service Occupations

3,437,410

Supervisors of Protective Service Workers

304,940

First-Line Supervisors of Law Enforcement Workers

160,410

First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers

43,760

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives

116,660

First-Line Supervisors of Fire Fighting and Prevention Workers

65,920

Miscellaneous First-Line Supervisors, Protective Service Workers

78,610

Fire Fighting and Prevention Workers

336,230

Firefighters

321,570

Fire Inspectors

14,660

Fire Inspectors and Investigators

12,530

Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists

2,130

Law Enforcement Workers

1,217,260

Bailiffs, Correctional Officers, and Jailers

433,900

Bailiffs

18,900

Correctional Officers and Jailers

415,000

Detectives and Criminal Investigators

103,450

Fish and Game Wardens

6,040

Parking Enforcement Workers

8,070

Police Officers

665,800

Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers

661,330

Transit and Railroad Police

4,470

Other Protective Service Workers

1,578,980

Animal Control Workers

12,080

Private Detectives and Investigators

30,990

Security Guards and Gaming Surveillance Officers

1,124,610

Gaming Surveillance Officers and Gaming Investigators

10,230

Security Guards

1,114,380

Miscellaneous Protective Service Workers

411,300

Crossing Guards

79,880

Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers

144,370

Transportation Security Screeners

45,250

Protective Service Workers, All Other

141,790

Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations

13,374,620

Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers

1,093,000

Chefs and Head Cooks

128,600

First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers

964,400

Cooks and Food Preparation Workers

3,218,110

Cooks

2,403,510

Cooks, Fast Food

487,510

Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria

400,320

Cooks, Private Household

460

Cooks, Restaurant

1,340,810

Cooks, Short Order

155,840

Cooks, All Other

18,570

Food Preparation Workers

814,600

Food and Beverage Serving Workers

7,630,110

Bartenders

631,480

Fast Food and Counter Workers

4,150,030

Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food

3,676,180

Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop

473,860

Waiters and Waitresses

2,582,410

Food Servers, Nonrestaurant

266,190

Other Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers

1,433,400

Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers

455,700

Dishwashers

504,770

Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop

416,950

Miscellaneous Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers

55,980

Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations

4,421,980

Supervisors of Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Workers

255,580

First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers

154,180

First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers

101,390

Building Cleaning and Pest Control Workers

3,171,520

Building Cleaning Workers

3,094,210

Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners

2,156,270

Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners

924,290

Building Cleaning Workers, All Other

13,650

Pest Control Workers

77,300

Grounds Maintenance Workers

994,880

Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers

913,480

Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation

24,500

Tree Trimmers and Pruners

42,440

Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other

14,470

Personal Care and Service Occupations

5,451,330

Supervisors of Personal Care and Service Workers

258,960

First-Line Supervisors of Gaming Workers

30,330

First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers

228,620

Animal Care and Service Workers

214,680

Animal Trainers

14,830

Nonfarm Animal Caretakers

199,850

Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers

601,890

Gaming Services Workers

113,640

Gaming Dealers

92,530

Gaming and Sports Book Writers and Runners

11,150

Gaming Service Workers, All Other

9,950

Motion Picture Projectionists

4,840

Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers

133,970

Miscellaneous Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers

349,440

Amusement and Recreation Attendants

319,890

Costume Attendants

6,460

Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants

17,610

Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other

5,480

Funeral Service Workers

65,150

Embalmers

4,070

Funeral Attendants

35,340

Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Directors

25,740

Personal Appearance Workers

575,110

Barbers, Hairdressers, Hairstylists and Cosmetologists

397,350

Barbers

20,130

Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists

377,210

Miscellaneous Personal Appearance Workers

177,770

Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance

3,140

Manicurists and Pedicurists

110,170

Shampooers

13,720

Skincare Specialists

50,740

Baggage Porters, Bellhops, and Concierges

79,840

Baggage Porters and Bellhops

42,350

Concierges

37,490

Tour and Travel Guides

49,740

Other Personal Care and Service Workers

3,605,950

Childcare Workers

564,630

Personal Care Aides

2,211,950

Recreation and Fitness Workers

662,040

Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors

308,470

Recreation Workers

353,570

Residential Advisors

108,380

Miscellaneous Personal Care and Service Workers

58,970

Sales and Related Occupations

14,542,290

Supervisors of Sales Workers

1,429,100

First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers

1,181,530

First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers

247,570

Retail Sales Workers

8,787,270

Cashiers

3,657,570

Cashiers

3,635,550

Gaming Change Persons and Booth Cashiers

22,020

Counter and Rental Clerks and Parts Salespersons

681,580

Counter and Rental Clerks

426,700

Parts Salespersons

254,870

Retail Salespersons

4,448,120

Sales Representatives, Services

2,046,120

Advertising Sales Agents

133,110

Insurance Sales Agents

393,830

Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents

415,890

Travel Agents

69,480

Miscellaneous Sales Representatives, Services

1,033,820

Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing

1,663,160

Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products

312,980

Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products

1,350,180

Other Sales and Related Workers

616,650

Models, Demonstrators, and Product Promoters

84,560

Demonstrators and Product Promoters

81,250

Models

3,310

Real Estate Brokers and Sales Agents

197,080

Real Estate Brokers

40,320

Real Estate Sales Agents

156,760

Sales Engineers

65,720

Telemarketers

164,160

Miscellaneous Sales and Related Workers

105,120

Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers

9,430

Sales and Related Workers, All Other

95,690

Office and Administrative Support Occupations

21,828,990

Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers

1,477,560

Communications Equipment Operators

78,860

Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service

71,600

Telephone Operators

5,160

Miscellaneous Communications Equipment Operators

2,100

Financial Clerks

2,978,640

Bill and Account Collectors

251,330

Billing and Posting Clerks

469,250

Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks

1,530,430

Gaming Cage Workers

16,020

Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks

144,030

Procurement Clerks

68,100

Tellers

468,470

Miscellaneous Financial Clerks

31,010

Information and Record Clerks

5,773,540

Brokerage Clerks

55,100

Correspondence Clerks

5,460

Court, Municipal, and License Clerks

142,350

Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks

29,980

Customer Service Representatives

2,871,400

Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs

137,830

File Clerks

110,020

Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks

260,780

Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan

192,820

Library Assistants, Clerical

88,970

Loan Interviewers and Clerks

222,620

New Accounts Clerks

41,500

Order Clerks

159,210

Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping

124,600

Receptionists and Information Clerks

1,043,630

Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks

132,050

Miscellaneous Information and Record Clerks

155,220

Material Recording, Scheduling, Dispatching, and Distributing Workers

4,149,140

Cargo and Freight Agents

92,280

Couriers and Messengers

75,720

Dispatchers

294,900

Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers

95,020

Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance

199,880

Meter Readers, Utilities

33,570

Postal Service Workers

525,070

Postal Service Clerks

78,830

Postal Service Mail Carriers

342,410

Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators

103,830

Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks

350,150

Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks

655,590

Stock Clerks and Order Fillers

2,056,030

Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping

65,830

Secretaries and Administrative Assistants

3,498,120

Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants

570,530

Legal Secretaries

176,880

Medical Secretaries

585,410

Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive

2,165,310

Other Office and Administrative Support Workers

3,873,130

Computer Operators

34,700

Data Entry and Information Processing Workers

228,060

Data Entry Keyers

174,930

Word Processors and Typists

53,130

Desktop Publishers

10,740

Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks

274,560

Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service

86,150

Office Clerks, General

2,972,930

Office Machine Operators, Except Computer

48,580

Proofreaders and Copy Markers

9,820

Statistical Assistants

11,010

Miscellaneous Office and Administrative Support Workers

196,570

Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations

480,130

Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers

21,800

Agricultural Workers

411,460

Agricultural Inspectors

13,240

Animal Breeders

2,160

Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products

38,210

Miscellaneous Agricultural Workers

357,850

Agricultural Equipment Operators

26,060

Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse

287,420

Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals

37,780

Agricultural Workers, All Other

6,600

Forest, Conservation, and Logging Workers

44,910

Forest and Conservation Workers

7,510

Logging Workers

37,400

Fallers

4,680

Logging Equipment Operators

25,730

Log Graders and Scalers

3,330

Logging Workers, All Other

3,670

Construction and Extraction Occupations

5,962,640

Supervisors of Construction and Extraction Workers

598,210

Construction Trades Workers

4,497,490

Boilermakers

13,870

Brickmasons, Blockmasons, and Stonemasons

76,240

Brickmasons and Blockmasons

63,930

Stonemasons

12,310

Carpenters

718,730

Carpet, Floor, and Tile Installers and Finishers

83,740

Carpet Installers

26,100

Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles

14,050

Floor Sanders and Finishers

4,460

Tile and Marble Setters

39,130

Cement Masons, Concrete Finishers, and Terrazzo Workers

189,130

Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers

186,400

Terrazzo Workers and Finishers

2,730

Construction Laborers

1,001,470

Construction Equipment Operators

433,690

Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators

46,760

Pile-Driver Operators

3,450

Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators

383,480

Drywall Installers, Ceiling Tile Installers, and Tapers

120,220

Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers

101,900

Tapers

18,320

Electricians

655,840

Glaziers

50,940

Insulation Workers

56,440

Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall

31,840

Insulation Workers, Mechanical

24,610

Painters and Paperhangers

231,200

Painters, Construction and Maintenance

228,420

Paperhangers

2,780

Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters

476,140

Pipelayers

38,070

Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters

438,070

Plasterers and Stucco Masons

24,870

Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers

18,360

Roofers

128,680

Sheet Metal Workers

131,570

Structural Iron and Steel Workers

77,410

Solar Photovoltaic Installers

8,950

Helpers, Construction Trades

233,580

Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters

24,340

Helpers--Carpenters

33,020

Helpers--Electricians

75,970

Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons

10,600

Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters

54,710

Helpers--Roofers

8,630

Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other

26,320

Other Construction and Related Workers

422,540

Construction and Building Inspectors

104,090

Elevator Installers and Repairers

26,830

Fence Erectors

23,530

Hazardous Materials Removal Workers

44,000

Highway Maintenance Workers

149,260

Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators

14,410

Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners

27,090

Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers

33,340

Extraction Workers

210,820

Derrick, Rotary Drill, and Service Unit Operators, Oil, Gas, and Mining

79,030

Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas

11,310

Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas

18,010

Service Unit Operators, Oil, Gas, and Mining

49,710

Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas

18,270

Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters

5,640

Mining Machine Operators

22,910

Continuous Mining Machine Operators

14,710

Mine Cutting and Channeling Machine Operators

4,920

Mining Machine Operators, All Other

3,280

Rock Splitters, Quarry

4,870

Roof Bolters, Mining

3,250

Roustabouts, Oil and Gas

54,810

Helpers--Extraction Workers

15,930

Miscellaneous Extraction Workers

6,110

Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations

5,628,880

Supervisors of Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers

471,820

Electrical and Electronic Equipment Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers

583,310

Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers

102,810

Radio and Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers

243,820

Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers

13,930

Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers

229,890

Miscellaneous Electrical and Electronic Equipment Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers

236,690

Avionics Technicians

18,860

Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers

15,800

Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment

11,680

Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment

59,520

Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay

22,980

Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles

10,880

Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers and Repairers

26,070

Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers

70,900

Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers

1,614,070

Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians

131,690

Automotive Technicians and Repairers

809,740

Automotive Body and Related Repairers

142,060

Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers

19,640

Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics

648,050

Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists

264,860

Heavy Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Service Technicians and Mechanics

199,280

Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians

34,300

Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines

140,260

Rail Car Repairers

24,720

Small Engine Mechanics

69,130

Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians

22,280

Motorcycle Mechanics

15,090

Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics

31,760

Miscellaneous Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers

139,370

Bicycle Repairers

12,200

Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians

15,560

Tire Repairers and Changers

111,620

Other Installation, Maintenance, and Repair

2,959,670

Control and Valve Installers and Repairers

74,400

Mechanical Door Repairers

22,670

Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door

51,730

Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers

324,310

Home Appliance Repairers

31,130

Industrial Machinery Installation, Repair, and Maintenance Workers

487,640

Industrial Machinery Mechanics

362,440

Maintenance Workers, Machinery

80,270

Millwrights

43,810

Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons

1,120

Line Installers and Repairers

233,010

Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers

114,800

Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers

118,200

Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers

72,010

Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers

3,690

Medical Equipment Repairers

46,320

Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners

8,450

Watch Repairers

2,610

Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other

10,930

Maintenance and Repair Workers, General

1,384,240

Wind Turbine Service Technicians

5,580

Miscellaneous Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers

347,350

Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers

32,920

Commercial Divers

3,380

Fabric Menders, Except Garment

400

Locksmiths and Safe Repairers

16,970

Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers

2,920

Riggers

20,970

Signal and Track Switch Repairers

7,730

Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers

105,040

Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other

157,030

Production Occupations

9,115,530

Supervisors of Production Workers

622,790

Assemblers and Fabricators

1,831,200

Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers

43,150

Electrical, Electronics, and Electromechanical Assemblers

287,630

Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers

12,190

Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers

275,450

Engine and Other Machine Assemblers

48,200

Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters

76,090

Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators

1,376,130

Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators

21,190

Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters

780

Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other, Including Team Assemblers

1,354,150

Food Processing Workers

801,770

Bakers

180,010

Butchers and Other Meat, Poultry, and Fish Processing Workers

365,660

Butchers and Meat Cutters

133,670

Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers

156,440

Slaughterers and Meat Packers

75,550

Miscellaneous Food Processing Workers

256,100

Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders

21,060

Food Batchmakers

160,160

Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders

32,260

Food Processing Workers, All Other

42,620

Metal Workers and Plastic Workers

1,940,370

Computer Control Programmers and Operators

171,920

Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic

148,150

Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers, Metal and Plastic

23,770

Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

120,630

Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

75,610

Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

18,330

Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

26,700

Machine Tool Cutting Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

318,860

Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

186,640

Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

11,400

Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

71,870

Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

29,510

Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

19,440

Machinists

384,350

Metal Furnace Operators, Tenders, Pourers, and Casters

25,520

Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders

17,670

Pourers and Casters, Metal

7,850

Model Makers and Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic

8,090

Model Makers, Metal and Plastic

5,210

Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic

2,880

Molders and Molding Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

179,710

Foundry Mold and Coremakers

15,600

Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

164,110

Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

133,840

Tool and Die Makers

72,700

Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Workers

424,270

Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

389,190

Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

35,080

Miscellaneous Metal Workers and Plastic Workers

100,470

Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

19,690

Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic

8,170

Plating and Coating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

40,070

Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners

7,070

Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other

25,470

Printing Workers

249,140

Prepress Technicians and Workers

29,990

Printing Press Operators

173,470

Print Binding and Finishing Workers

45,690

Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers

574,130

Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers

213,350

Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials

38,320

Sewing Machine Operators

136,450

Shoe and Leather Workers

12,450

Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers

8,640

Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders

3,810

Tailors, Dressmakers, and Sewers

26,500

Sewers, Hand

5,350

Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers

21,150

Textile Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

75,490

Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders

9,330

Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

13,310

Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

21,190

Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

31,650

Miscellaneous Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers

71,570

Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers

18,130

Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers

5,220

Upholsterers

32,870

Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other

15,360

Woodworkers

257,840

Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters

102,100

Furniture Finishers

17,250

Model Makers and Patternmakers, Wood

1,280

Model Makers, Wood

740

Patternmakers, Wood

530

Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

131,240

Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood

52,260

Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing

78,980

Miscellaneous Woodworkers

5,970

Plant and System Operators

301,200

Power Plant Operators, Distributors, and Dispatchers

51,820

Nuclear Power Reactor Operators

6,280

Power Distributors and Dispatchers

11,620

Power Plant Operators

33,920

Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators

31,710

Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators

123,650

Miscellaneous Plant and System Operators

94,010

Chemical Plant and System Operators

28,190

Gas Plant Operators

14,620

Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers

38,930

Plant and System Operators, All Other

12,270

Other Production

2,537,090

Chemical Processing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

132,660

Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders

82,880

Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

49,770

Crushing, Grinding, Polishing, Mixing, and Blending Workers

190,770

Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

31,890

Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand

30,280

Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

128,600

Cutting Workers

71,420

Cutters and Trimmers, Hand

10,580

Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

60,840

Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

72,870

Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders

17,730

Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers

557,510

Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers

25,910

Medical, Dental, and Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians

77,110

Dental Laboratory Technicians

34,480

Medical Appliance Technicians

14,670

Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians

27,960

Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders

395,330

Painting Workers

156,470

Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

88,560

Painters, Transportation Equipment

55,710

Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers

12,200

Semiconductor Processors

25,730

Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators

16,680

Miscellaneous Production Workers

796,900

Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders

16,310

Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders

17,630

Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders

8,820

Etchers and Engravers

8,600

Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic

42,500

Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

97,960

Tire Builders

23,920

Helpers--Production Workers

350,410

Production Workers, All Other

230,760

Transportation and Material Moving Occupations

10,244,260

Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers

419,980

Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors

8,920

First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors

411,060

Air Transportation Workers

271,890

Aircraft Pilots and Flight Engineers

120,760

Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers

82,890

Commercial Pilots

37,870

Air Traffic Controllers and Airfield Operations Specialists

32,360

Air Traffic Controllers

22,390

Airfield Operations Specialists

9,960

Flight Attendants

118,770

Motor Vehicle Operators

4,088,870

Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians

15,380

Bus Drivers

678,260

Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity

174,110

Bus Drivers, School or Special Client

504,150

Driver/Sales Workers and Truck Drivers

3,130,500

Driver/Sales Workers

414,860

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

1,800,330

Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers

915,310

Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs

207,920

Miscellaneous Motor Vehicle Operators

56,810

Rail Transportation Workers

109,460

Locomotive Engineers and Operators

41,090

Locomotive Engineers

34,850

Locomotive Firers

560

Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers

5,690

Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators

14,270

Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters

42,360

Subway and Streetcar Operators

8,850

Miscellaneous Rail Transportation Workers

2,890

Water Transportation Workers

79,860

Sailors and Marine Oilers

32,220

Ship and Boat Captains and Operators

38,910

Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels

36,390

Motorboat Operators

2,510

Ship Engineers

8,740

Other Transportation Workers

363,130

Bridge and Lock Tenders

3,170

Parking Lot Attendants

145,900

Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants

113,760

Traffic Technicians

7,290

Transportation Inspectors

29,990

Transportation Attendants, Except Flight Attendants

25,460

Miscellaneous Transportation Workers

37,560

Material Moving Workers

4,911,060

Conveyor Operators and Tenders

23,390

Crane and Tower Operators

44,410

Dredge, Excavating, and Loading Machine Operators

49,780

Dredge Operators

1,190

Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators

46,090

Loading Machine Operators, Underground Mining

2,500

Hoist and Winch Operators

3,180

Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators

604,130

Laborers and Material Movers, Hand

4,002,390

Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment

378,850

Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand

2,893,180

Machine Feeders and Offbearers

66,380

Packers and Packagers, Hand

663,970

Pumping Station Operators

27,560

Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators

3,460

Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers

10,820

Wellhead Pumpers

13,280

Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors

118,520

Mine Shuttle Car Operators

1,690

Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders

9,000

Miscellaneous Material Moving Workers

27,010

There were 14.5 million jobs in sales and related occupations, including 8.8 million retail sales workers such as cashiers and retail salespersons and 2.0 million services sales representatives. Food preparation and serving related occupations had 13.4 million jobs, including 3.2 million cooks and food preparation workers and 7.6 million food and beverage serving workers such as fast food and counter workers and waiters and waitresses.

The only other occupational group with employment over ten million jobs was transportation and material moving occupations. The 10.2 million jobs in this occupational group included 4.9 million material moving workers and 4.1 million motor vehicle operators.

These data are from the Occupational Employment Statistics program. See "Occupational Employment and Wages — May 2018" to learn more. These employment estimates do not include the self-employed, owners and partners in unincorporated firms, household workers, or unpaid family workers.

SUGGESTED CITATION

Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, The Economics Daily, 21.8 million employed in office and administrative support occupations, May 2018 at https://www.bls.gov/opub/ted/2019/21-point-8-million-employed-in-office-and-administrative-support-occupations-may-2018.htm (visited May 08, 2024).

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