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Charts of the largest occupations in each industry, May 2020
Largest Occupations in Sector 99 - Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding state and local schools and hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation), May 2020
Occupation
Employment
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
627,640
Correctional Officers and Jailers
380,890
Firefighters
294,340
Project Management Specialists and Business Operations Specialists, All Other
288,420
Office Clerks, General
264,160
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
181,160
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
163,180
Registered Nurses
156,630
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks
153,250
Management Analysts
143,220
Largest Occupations in Sector 81 - Other Services (except Public Administration), May 2020
Occupation
Employment
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists
241,170
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
229,830
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment
136,440
Office Clerks, General
133,010
General and Operations Managers
123,860
Animal Caretakers
99,860
Automotive Body and Related Repairers
98,860
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers
91,660
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
87,540
Receptionists and Information Clerks
82,760
Largest Occupations in Sector 72 - Accommodation and Food Services, May 2020
Occupation
Employment
Fast Food and Counter Workers
2,928,760
Waiters and Waitresses
1,791,080
Cooks, Restaurant
1,040,430
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers
736,160
Cooks, Fast Food
532,170
Food Preparation Workers
441,600
Bartenders
391,570
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
363,730
Dishwashers
342,270
Cashiers
333,370
Largest Occupations in Sector 71 - Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation, May 2020
Occupation
Employment
Amusement and Recreation Attendants
168,090
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors
155,720
Waiters and Waitresses
72,470
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers
72,130
General and Operations Managers
42,980
Coaches and Scouts
42,580
Customer Service Representatives
41,870
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
39,850
Cashiers
39,310
Fast Food and Counter Workers
39,190
Largest Occupations in Sector 62 - Health Care and Social Assistance, May 2020
Occupation
Employment
Home Health and Personal Care Aides
3,098,370
Registered Nurses
2,602,580
Nursing Assistants
1,264,200
Medical Assistants
670,560
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
588,790
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
545,220
Receptionists and Information Clerks
473,470
Office Clerks, General
341,880
Physicians, All Other; and Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric
318,670
Medical and Health Services Managers
317,510
Largest Occupations in Sector 61 - Educational Services, May 2020
Occupation
Employment
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
1,358,080
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary
1,103,390
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
982,880
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
597,500
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term
456,170
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
385,860
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
381,270
Office Clerks, General
287,440
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary
257,770
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors
254,230
Largest Occupations in Sector 56- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services, May 2020
Occupation
Employment
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
899,260
Security Guards
683,950
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
595,110
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers
574,800
Customer Service Representatives
503,580
Office Clerks, General
243,690
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators
197,080
General and Operations Managers
159,330
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel
144,390
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
130,070
Largest Occupations in Sector 55 - Management of Companies and Enterprises, May 2020
Occupation
Employment
Customer Service Representatives
108,440
Accountants and Auditors
97,250
General and Operations Managers
92,770
Project Management Specialists and Business Operations Specialists, All Other
84,410
Software Developers and Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers
76,470
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
75,240
Financial Managers
74,260
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
56,190
Financial and Investment Analysts, Financial Risk Specialists, and Financial Specialists, All Other
54,320
Computer Systems Analysts
53,790
Largest Occupations in Sector 54 - Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services, May 2020
Occupation
Employment
Software Developers and Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers
623,070
Accountants and Auditors
443,200
Lawyers
417,490
Management Analysts
277,330
General and Operations Managers
275,100
Paralegals and Legal Assistants
261,540
Project Management Specialists and Business Operations Specialists, All Other
259,400
Office Clerks, General
241,650
Computer Systems Analysts
215,550
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
215,390
Largest Occupations in Sector 53 - Real Estate and Rental and Leasing, May 2020
Occupation
Employment
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
316,140
Counter and Rental Clerks
196,930
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers
175,530
Real Estate Sales Agents
132,820
Office Clerks, General
124,380
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
80,090
General and Operations Managers
71,950
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
65,840
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
62,200
Customer Service Representatives
44,450
Largest Occupations in Sector 52 - Finance and Insurance, May 2020
Occupation
Employment
Customer Service Representatives
561,830
Tellers
414,680
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents
412,960
Insurance Sales Agents
398,390
Loan Officers
266,820
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators
208,370
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers
207,430
Personal Financial Advisors
203,650
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks
203,640
Financial Managers
202,610
Largest Occupations in Sector 51 - Information, May 2020
Occupation
Employment
Software Developers and Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers
264,700
Customer Service Representatives
135,150
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel
132,440
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers
132,060
Producers and Directors
83,370
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers
77,610
Computer User Support Specialists
74,370
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
71,810
Project Management Specialists and Business Operations Specialists, All Other
64,980
General and Operations Managers
63,570
Largest Occupations in Sectors 48 and 49 - Transportation and Warehousing, May 2020
Occupation
Employment
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
1,046,580
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
907,710
Light Truck Drivers
369,800
Postal Service Mail Carriers
333,570
Stockers and Order Fillers
285,640
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators
273,590
Passenger Vehicle Drivers, Except Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity
218,440
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors
170,590
Flight Attendants
115,570
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks
114,700
Largest Occupations in Sectors 44 and 45 - Retail Trade, May 2020
Occupation
Employment
Retail Salespersons
3,364,790
Cashiers
2,804,670
Stockers and Order Fillers
1,411,940
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers
962,070
Customer Service Representatives
415,550
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
305,640
General and Operations Managers
294,470
Pharmacy Technicians
291,920
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
244,480
Food Preparation Workers
224,630
Largest Occupations in Sector 42 - Wholesale Trade, May 2020
Occupation
Employment
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products
822,420
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
428,570
Stockers and Order Fillers
234,510
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
224,500
General and Operations Managers
211,820
Customer Service Representatives
196,590
Office Clerks, General
175,280
Light Truck Drivers
166,500
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products
153,740
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks
132,510
Largest Occupations in Sectors 31, 32, and 33 - Manufacturing, May 2020
Occupation
Employment
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators
935,430
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
438,960
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
360,530
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers
352,480
Machinists
295,480
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders
289,200
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
265,240
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers
247,320
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products
224,270
Industrial Machinery Mechanics
215,080
Largest Occupations in Sector 23 - Construction, May 2020
Occupation
Employment
Construction Laborers
827,100
Carpenters
593,530
Electricians
506,950
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
474,030
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
344,360
Office Clerks, General
264,730
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators
261,540
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
258,030
Construction Managers
235,940
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers
182,010
Largest Occupations in Sector 22 - Utilities, May 2020
Occupation
Employment
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers
56,710
Customer Service Representatives
27,250
Power Plant Operators
23,230
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door
21,400
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
20,560
Electrical Engineers
20,290
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators
15,630
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay
15,350
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
12,550
Project Management Specialists and Business Operations Specialists, All Other
12,480
Largest Occupations in Sector 21 - Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction, May 2020
Occupation
Employment
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas
37,500
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas
37,330
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
34,820
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
28,870
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators
26,460
General and Operations Managers
15,740
Industrial Machinery Mechanics
14,970
Continuous Mining Machine Operators
14,610
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas
14,280
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining
13,700
Largest Occupations in Sector 11 - Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting, May 2020
Occupation
Employment
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse
235,140
Logging Equipment Operators
20,630
Agricultural Equipment Operators
17,630
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals
14,750
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
13,590
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers
12,620
Packers and Packagers, Hand
11,740
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products
10,100
Office Clerks, General
6,610
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
6,490
Largest Occupations in Local Government, excluding schools and hospitals (OEWS Designation), May 2020
Occupation
Employment
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
554,770
Firefighters
277,370
Office Clerks, General
163,330
Correctional Officers and Jailers
156,120
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
131,210
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
114,810
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks
111,250
Recreation Workers
109,410
Highway Maintenance Workers
102,670
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives
97,840
Largest Occupations in State Government, excluding schools and hospitals (OEWS Designation), May 2020
Occupation
Employment
Correctional Officers and Jailers
209,390
Child, Family, and School Social Workers
69,950
Office Clerks, General
67,650
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
60,220
Project Management Specialists and Business Operations Specialists, All Other
56,440
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
56,330
Management Analysts
55,270
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs
51,460
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists
47,660
Lawyers
45,250
Largest Occupations in Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation), May 2020
Occupation
Employment
Project Management Specialists and Business Operations Specialists, All Other
186,010
Registered Nurses
86,860
Computer Occupations, All Other
79,130
Personal Service Managers, All Other; Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling; and Managers, All Other
66,470
Management Analysts
63,760
Compliance Officers
61,690
Information and Record Clerks, All Other
54,200
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators
43,620
Transportation Security Screeners
42,940
Detectives and Criminal Investigators
41,270
Largest Occupations in Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations, May 2020
Occupation
Employment
Labor Relations Specialists
57,130
General and Operations Managers
26,790
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
21,800
Office Clerks, General
21,160
Public Relations Specialists
20,490
Project Management Specialists and Business Operations Specialists, All Other
17,540
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
15,990
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
11,470
Customer Service Representatives
9,900
Security Guards
9,880
Largest Occupations in Civic and Social Organizations, May 2020
Occupation
Employment
Bartenders
28,370
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors
25,900
Recreation Workers
25,640
Childcare Workers
19,320
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers
14,300
Office Clerks, General
9,580
Waiters and Waitresses
7,640
Self-Enrichment Teachers
7,620
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
7,140
General and Operations Managers
6,780
Largest Occupations in Social Advocacy Organizations, May 2020
Occupation
Employment
Social and Human Service Assistants
16,090
General and Operations Managers
12,500
Animal Caretakers
10,910
Public Relations Specialists
10,660
Project Management Specialists and Business Operations Specialists, All Other
10,510
Office Clerks, General
8,640
Fundraisers
7,340
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
7,040
Social and Community Service Managers
6,270
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other
4,870
Largest Occupations in Grantmaking and Giving Services, May 2020
Occupation
Employment
Fundraisers
14,050
Project Management Specialists and Business Operations Specialists, All Other
11,300
General and Operations Managers
8,840
Office Clerks, General
6,580
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
6,470
Public Relations Specialists
6,360
Social and Human Service Assistants
5,100
Public Relations and Fundraising Managers
4,760
Accountants and Auditors
4,410
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants
3,610
Largest Occupations in Religious Organizations, May 2020
Occupation
Employment
Clergy
24,020
Directors, Religious Activities and Education
15,770
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
13,400
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
10,310
Musicians and Singers
8,670
Office Clerks, General
8,460
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
8,000
Religious Workers, All Other
6,710
Childcare Workers
6,660
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
6,070
Largest Occupations in Other Personal Services, May 2020
Occupation
Employment
Animal Caretakers
88,560
Parking Attendants
66,510
Cashiers
11,260
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors
9,550
Passenger Vehicle Drivers, Except Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity
7,850
General and Operations Managers
7,720
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service and Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services
7,420
Receptionists and Information Clerks
6,040
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors
5,750
Customer Service Representatives
5,560
Largest Occupations in Drycleaning and Laundry Services, May 2020
Occupation
Employment
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers
91,230
Counter and Rental Clerks
28,740
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials
28,300
Driver/Sales Workers
15,210
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
9,950
Light Truck Drivers
8,090
Customer Service Representatives
6,030
General and Operations Managers
5,430
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel
4,580
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
4,050
Largest Occupations in Death Care Services, May 2020
Occupation
Employment
Funeral Attendants
32,240
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers
24,370
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers
13,030
Funeral Home Managers
9,970
Office Clerks, General
8,900
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
7,480
Embalmers
3,810
Passenger Vehicle Drivers, Except Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity
3,420
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel
2,880
Crematory Operators and Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other
2,330
Largest Occupations in Personal Care Services, May 2020
Occupation
Employment
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists
240,920
Manicurists and Pedicurists
70,540
Receptionists and Information Clerks
52,300
Massage Therapists
41,370
Skincare Specialists
29,530
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service and Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services
16,960
Barbers
14,580
Counter and Rental Clerks
9,430
Shampooers
8,260
Crematory Operators and Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other
7,240
Largest Occupations in Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance, May 2020
Occupation
Employment
Home Appliance Repairers
9,980
Upholsterers
5,620
Office Clerks, General
5,070
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians
3,880
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers
2,700
General and Operations Managers
2,430
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics
2,340
Furniture Finishers
2,180
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers
1,950
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
1,570
Largest Occupations in Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance, May 2020
Occupation
Employment
Industrial Machinery Mechanics
44,050
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
14,190
Office Clerks, General
9,790
General and Operations Managers
7,710
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
7,400
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
6,670
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
5,970
Machinists
5,760
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel
4,560
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
4,310
Largest Occupations in Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, May 2020
Occupation
Employment
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers
14,940
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers
4,230
General and Operations Managers
3,910
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
3,530
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment
3,500
Computer User Support Specialists
3,310
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers
3,190
Office Clerks, General
3,090
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel
3,090
Customer Service Representatives
2,640
Largest Occupations in Automotive Repair and Maintenance, May 2020
Occupation
Employment
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
226,750
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment
133,610
Automotive Body and Related Repairers
98,660
Office Clerks, General
39,900
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
37,730
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants
35,440
General and Operations Managers
31,110
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
25,680
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
24,280
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors
17,440
Largest Occupations in Restaurants and Other Eating Places, May 2020
Occupation
Employment
Fast Food and Counter Workers
2,763,680
Waiters and Waitresses
1,586,420
Cooks, Restaurant
939,540
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers
669,220
Cooks, Fast Food
529,020
Food Preparation Workers
388,630
Cashiers
294,340
Dishwashers
289,720
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop
276,810
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers
226,190
Largest Occupations in Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages), May 2020
Occupation
Employment
Bartenders
123,820
Waiters and Waitresses
42,960
Cooks, Restaurant
23,590
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers
15,570
Security Guards
13,270
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers
9,950
Cooks, Short Order
9,080
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop
6,010
Dishwashers
4,560
General and Operations Managers
4,280
Largest Occupations in Special Food Services, May 2020
Occupation
Employment
Fast Food and Counter Workers
146,450
Waiters and Waitresses
52,490
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria
48,420
Food Preparation Workers
40,280
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers
29,310
Dishwashers
25,590
Cashiers
24,790
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant
22,920
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers
19,210
Cooks, Restaurant
17,310
Largest Occupations in Rooming and Boarding Houses, May 2020
Occupation
Employment
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
2,020
Residential Advisors
1,120
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers
820
Cooks, All Other
580
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
540
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria
490
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
460
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks
450
Dishwashers
340
Lodging Managers
260
Largest Occupations in RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps, May 2020
Occupation
Employment
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
7,460
Recreation Workers
5,400
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers
3,700
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks
3,450
Office Clerks, General
3,380
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
2,770
General and Operations Managers
2,360
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
1,250
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers
910
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria
910
Largest Occupations in Traveler Accommodation, May 2020
Occupation
Employment
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
355,930
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks
201,620
Waiters and Waitresses
108,350
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
70,190
Cooks, Restaurant
59,580
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers
42,740
Gambling Dealers
36,280
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
34,390
Bartenders
31,820
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers
28,960
Largest Occupations in Other Amusement and Recreation Industries, May 2020
Occupation
Employment
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors
154,610
Amusement and Recreation Attendants
124,810
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers
64,380
Waiters and Waitresses
53,340
Coaches and Scouts
35,530
Receptionists and Information Clerks
34,990
Childcare Workers
27,370
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers
25,560
Recreation Workers
25,490
Customer Service Representatives
24,480
Largest Occupations in Gambling Industries, May 2020
Occupation
Employment
Gambling Dealers
26,320
Waiters and Waitresses
9,850
Security Guards
9,400
Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers
7,600
Cashiers
7,520
First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers
7,420
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
6,130
Gambling Cage Workers
5,370
Bartenders
4,960
Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners
3,650
Largest Occupations in Amusement Parks and Arcades, May 2020
Occupation
Employment
Amusement and Recreation Attendants
28,640
Fast Food and Counter Workers
11,980
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers
5,330
Cashiers
4,990
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
3,620
Security Guards
2,790
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service and Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services
2,650
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel
2,640
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
2,580
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
2,440
Largest Occupations in Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions, May 2020
Occupation
Employment
Tour and Travel Guides
13,710
Customer Service Representatives
6,030
Museum Technicians and Conservators
5,770
Curators
5,680
Self-Enrichment Teachers
5,450
Security Guards
5,420
Animal Caretakers
5,360
General and Operations Managers
4,940
Retail Salespersons
4,580
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
4,100
Largest Occupations in Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers, May 2020
Occupation
Employment
Writers and Authors
4,060
Producers and Directors
3,310
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
3,160
Actors
2,690
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators
2,640
Miscellaneous Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers
1,880
Office Clerks, General
1,850
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
1,810
General and Operations Managers
1,800
Audio and Video Technicians
1,710
Largest Occupations in Agents and Managers for Artists, Athletes, Entertainers, and Other Public Figures, May 2020
Occupation
Employment
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes
13,220
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
3,170
Office Clerks, General
1,490
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
1,130
Public Relations Specialists
860
General and Operations Managers
740
Receptionists and Information Clerks
690
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel
540
Light Truck Drivers
510
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants
500
Largest Occupations in Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events, May 2020
Occupation
Employment
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers
18,730
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
10,430
Security Guards
8,910
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners
3,800
Amusement and Recreation Attendants
3,790
General and Operations Managers
3,370
Audio and Video Technicians
3,350
Cashiers
2,950
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
2,930
Customer Service Representatives
2,400
Largest Occupations in Spectator Sports, May 2020
Occupation
Employment
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers
6,140
Coaches and Scouts
6,120
Animal Caretakers
6,060
Athletes and Sports Competitors
5,900
Security Guards
5,780
Amusement and Recreation Attendants
5,140
Cashiers
3,570
Fast Food and Counter Workers
2,990
General and Operations Managers
2,800
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel
2,790
Largest Occupations in Performing Arts Companies, May 2020
Occupation
Employment
Musicians and Singers
15,960
Self-Enrichment Teachers
5,780
Actors
5,730
Producers and Directors
5,080
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers
4,810
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
3,950
General and Operations Managers
3,160
Dancers
3,080
Office Clerks, General
2,790
Waiters and Waitresses
2,730
Largest Occupations in Child Day Care Services, May 2020
Occupation
Employment
Childcare Workers
254,390
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
248,180
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary
111,110
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare
35,690
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria
16,750
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service and Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services
12,200
Office Clerks, General
10,780
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
7,060
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term
6,760
Child, Family, and School Social Workers
6,280
Largest Occupations in Vocational Rehabilitation Services, May 2020
Occupation
Employment
Home Health and Personal Care Aides
56,570
Rehabilitation Counselors
30,790
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
18,340
Social and Human Service Assistants
13,110
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
10,210
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors
8,600
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators
7,320
Retail Salespersons
7,300
Social and Community Service Managers
5,750
Office Clerks, General
5,670
Largest Occupations in Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services, May 2020
Occupation
Employment
Social and Human Service Assistants
25,510
Residential Advisors
11,300
Child, Family, and School Social Workers
9,620
Social and Community Service Managers
9,520
General and Operations Managers
5,320
Light Truck Drivers
4,740
Office Clerks, General
4,620
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
4,370
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
4,070
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other
3,880
Largest Occupations in Individual and Family Services, May 2020
Occupation
Employment
Home Health and Personal Care Aides
1,474,730
Social and Human Service Assistants
120,480
Child, Family, and School Social Workers
84,350
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors
52,580
Social and Community Service Managers
50,670
Office Clerks, General
48,120
Nursing Assistants
40,850
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
39,050
General and Operations Managers
28,730
Registered Nurses
25,280
Largest Occupations in Other Residential Care Facilities, May 2020
Occupation
Employment
Childcare Workers
16,830
Residential Advisors
12,520
Social and Human Service Assistants
11,650
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors
8,540
Child, Family, and School Social Workers
7,830
Nursing Assistants
4,020
Social and Community Service Managers
3,610
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service and Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services
3,340
Registered Nurses
3,260
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
2,670
Largest Occupations in Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly, May 2020
Occupation
Employment
Home Health and Personal Care Aides
252,530
Nursing Assistants
151,540
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant
61,860
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
53,280
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
46,020
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria
41,780
Registered Nurses
34,720
Recreation Workers
23,300
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
20,940
Receptionists and Information Clerks
18,270
Largest Occupations in Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Facilities, May 2020
Occupation
Employment
Home Health and Personal Care Aides
295,070
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors
34,070
Social and Human Service Assistants
30,450
Residential Advisors
24,580
Nursing Assistants
16,490
Registered Nurses
16,390
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
12,670
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service and Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services
12,660
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers
12,420
Rehabilitation Counselors
10,510
Largest Occupations in Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities), May 2020
Occupation
Employment
Nursing Assistants
527,480
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
199,760
Registered Nurses
143,250
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
68,850
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant
54,120
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria
46,850
Recreation Workers
36,650
Medical and Health Services Managers
25,380
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
22,070
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers
20,500
Largest Occupations in Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals, May 2020
Occupation
Employment
Registered Nurses
63,910
Nursing Assistants
26,260
Physical Therapists
9,080
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
7,700
Occupational Therapists
6,850
Medical and Health Services Managers
6,790
Respiratory Therapists
6,780
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
6,240
Physicians, All Other; and Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric
5,740
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
4,160
Largest Occupations in Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals, May 2020
Occupation
Employment
Registered Nurses
39,840
Psychiatric Technicians
30,530
Psychiatric Aides
23,250
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors
13,780
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers
9,890
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
8,430
Nursing Assistants
5,470
Social and Human Service Assistants
5,410
Medical and Health Services Managers
4,600
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists
3,950
Largest Occupations in General Medical and Surgical Hospitals, May 2020
Occupation
Employment
Registered Nurses
1,729,200
Nursing Assistants
374,770
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians
154,780
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
150,390
Medical and Health Services Managers
126,410
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians
123,710
Physicians, All Other; and Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric
110,940
Medical Dosimetrists, Medical Records Specialists, and Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other
108,650
Medical Assistants
106,290
Respiratory Therapists
101,820
Largest Occupations in Other Ambulatory Health Care Services, May 2020
Occupation
Employment
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics
119,200
Phlebotomists
20,410
Registered Nurses
14,980
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians
12,090
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians
7,890
Customer Service Representatives
6,470
Medical and Health Services Managers
6,000
Public Safety Telecommunicators
5,640
Home Health and Personal Care Aides
5,640
General and Operations Managers
4,810
Largest Occupations in Home Health Care Services, May 2020
Occupation
Employment
Home Health and Personal Care Aides
863,850
Registered Nurses
169,630
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
84,460
Nursing Assistants
77,300
Physical Therapists
25,460
Office Clerks, General
21,840
Healthcare Social Workers
20,740
Medical and Health Services Managers
20,540
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
11,000
Occupational Therapists
10,620
Largest Occupations in Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories, May 2020
Occupation
Employment
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians
65,990
Phlebotomists
38,980
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians
13,510
Customer Service Representatives
12,720
Couriers and Messengers
11,140
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
8,330
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
7,430
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists
7,410
Physicians, All Other; and Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric
5,960
Billing and Posting Clerks
5,830
Largest Occupations in Outpatient Care Centers, May 2020
Occupation
Employment
Registered Nurses
150,380
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors
63,110
Medical Assistants
59,610
Medical Dosimetrists, Medical Records Specialists, and Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other
51,750
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
43,400
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
33,540
Medical and Health Services Managers
29,520
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers
27,790
Social and Human Service Assistants
22,700
Receptionists and Information Clerks
21,320
Largest Occupations in Offices of Other Health Practitioners, May 2020
Occupation
Employment
Physical Therapists
78,210
Receptionists and Information Clerks
63,880
Medical Assistants
56,810
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
43,050
Physical Therapist Assistants
41,370
Office Clerks, General
38,580
Speech-Language Pathologists
34,240
Occupational Therapists
33,830
Chiropractors
32,390
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors
30,160
Largest Occupations in Offices of Dentists, May 2020
Occupation
Employment
Dental Assistants
279,850
Dental Hygienists
183,280
Dentists, General
85,120
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
74,020
Receptionists and Information Clerks
73,300
Office Clerks, General
35,270
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers
26,750
Billing and Posting Clerks
10,160
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
8,750
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
8,730
Largest Occupations in Offices of Physicians, May 2020
Occupation
Employment
Medical Assistants
404,670
Receptionists and Information Clerks
204,810
Registered Nurses
192,300
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
186,530
Physicians, All Other; and Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric
180,080
Nurse Practitioners
101,220
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
88,300
Billing and Posting Clerks
84,700
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers
73,800
Physician Assistants
67,870
Largest Occupations in Educational Support Services, May 2020
Occupation
Employment
Tutors and Teachers and Instructors, All Other
15,510
Instructional Coordinators
12,600
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary
11,470
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors
9,420
Office Clerks, General
8,790
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other
7,040
General and Operations Managers
6,910
Customer Service Representatives
4,960
Project Management Specialists and Business Operations Specialists, All Other
4,750
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
4,550
Largest Occupations in Other Schools and Instruction, May 2020
Occupation
Employment
Self-Enrichment Teachers
112,270
Tutors and Teachers and Instructors, All Other
62,970
Coaches and Scouts
49,470
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors
19,530
Office Clerks, General
14,180
General and Operations Managers
10,330
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary
9,910
Receptionists and Information Clerks
9,200
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
8,040
Education Administrators, All Other
5,740
Largest Occupations in Technical and Trade Schools, May 2020