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Charts of the largest occupations in each industry, May 2011
Largest Occupations in Local Government, excluding schools and hospitals (OES Designation), May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
542,060
Firefighters
274,930
Office Clerks, General
191,580
Correctional Officers and Jailers
159,250
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
106,050
Recreation Workers
104,810
Highway Maintenance Workers
103,060
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
98,700
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks
89,020
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators
85,100
Largest Occupations in State Government, excluding schools and hospitals (OES Designation), May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Correctional Officers and Jailers
248,920
Office Clerks, General
74,920
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
63,030
Child, Family, and School Social Workers
61,290
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
58,340
Business Operations Specialists, All Other*
51,770
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants
50,020
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists
48,700
Social and Human Service Assistants
44,490
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs
43,310
Largest Occupations in Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation), May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Business Operations Specialists, All Other*
174,370
Information and Record Clerks, All Other
80,510
Computer Occupations, All Other*
72,370
Registered Nurses*
68,270
Managers, All Other
59,030
Management Analysts
56,390
Compliance Officers
51,590
Transportation Security Screeners* (federal only)
45,320
Detectives and Criminal Investigators
44,210
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators
43,980
Largest Occupations in Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations, May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other*
55,340
Business Operations Specialists, All Other*
35,050
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
27,160
Office Clerks, General
22,970
General and Operations Managers
20,790
Public Relations Specialists
19,440
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
15,880
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants
15,170
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
13,420
Customer Service Representatives
11,110
Largest Occupations in Civic and Social Organizations, May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Bartenders
43,320
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors
35,260
Recreation Workers
31,070
Childcare Workers
30,800
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers
21,140
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
14,230
Office Clerks, General
14,020
Waiters and Waitresses
12,070
Customer Service Representatives
9,350
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
8,460
Largest Occupations in Social Advocacy Organizations, May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Social and Human Service Assistants
13,730
Nonfarm Animal Caretakers
9,600
Personal Care Aides
9,290
General and Operations Managers
7,920
Office Clerks, General
7,890
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other*
7,610
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
6,680
Business Operations Specialists, All Other*
6,480
Public Relations Specialists
6,380
Social and Community Service Managers
6,240
Largest Occupations in Grantmaking and Giving Services, May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Sales and Related Workers, All Other*
11,480
Business Operations Specialists, All Other*
8,550
Office Clerks, General
7,590
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
7,280
Public Relations Specialists
6,790
General and Operations Managers
6,430
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants
5,490
Social and Human Service Assistants
3,680
Social and Community Service Managers
3,540
Accountants and Auditors
3,500
Largest Occupations in Religious Organizations, May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Clergy
22,520
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
15,240
Directors, Religious Activities and Education
13,490
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
11,960
Office Clerks, General
9,110
Childcare Workers
8,030
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
7,980
Self-Enrichment Education Teachers
7,720
Musicians and Singers
7,310
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
6,300
Largest Occupations in Other Personal Services, May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Parking Lot Attendants
78,110
Nonfarm Animal Caretakers
52,330
Cashiers
11,980
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators
6,590
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators
5,270
Office Clerks, General
5,240
Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs
5,020
Customer Service Representatives
4,550
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers
4,210
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors
4,030
Largest Occupations in Drycleaning and Laundry Services, May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers
103,910
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials
44,250
Counter and Rental Clerks
40,530
Driver/Sales Workers
16,610
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
12,410
Cashiers
7,310
Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers
7,150
Sales Representatives, Services, All Other
5,680
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers
4,310
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
4,130
Largest Occupations in Death Care Services, May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Funeral Attendants
30,820
Funeral Service Managers, Directors, Morticians, and Undertakers
29,220
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers
15,830
Office Clerks, General
8,390
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
8,220
Embalmers
6,290
Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs
4,050
Receptionists and Information Clerks
3,440
Sales Representatives, Services, All Other
3,420
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
2,460
Largest Occupations in Personal Care Services, May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists
317,360
Manicurists and Pedicurists
53,550
Receptionists and Information Clerks
50,340
Massage Therapists
28,670
Skincare Specialists
22,460
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers
18,130
Counter and Rental Clerks
17,250
Shampooers
13,220
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other
12,160
Barbers
10,020
Largest Occupations in Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance, May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Home Appliance Repairers
11,180
Upholsterers
6,960
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians
3,830
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers
3,190
Office Clerks, General
3,190
Furniture Finishers
2,490
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
2,240
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers
2,110
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
1,800
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics
1,680
Largest Occupations in Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance, May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Industrial Machinery Mechanics
32,420
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
14,540
Office Clerks, General
7,500
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
7,310
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
6,710
Machinists
6,160
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
5,800
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
5,570
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
4,940
General and Operations Managers
4,860
Largest Occupations in Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers
16,900
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers
6,800
Medical Equipment Repairers
6,050
Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers and Repairers
4,780
Office Clerks, General
3,640
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
3,580
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment
3,520
Computer Support Specialists
3,120
Customer Service Representatives
2,710
General and Operations Managers
2,680
Largest Occupations in Automotive Repair and Maintenance, May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
220,740
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment
115,800
Automotive Body and Related Repairers
92,970
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants
41,630
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
36,820
Office Clerks, General
32,850
Painters, Transportation Equipment
22,140
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
18,780
Counter and Rental Clerks
17,500
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers
17,120
Largest Occupations in Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages), May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Bartenders
153,870
Waiters and Waitresses
63,540
Security Guards
19,750
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers
18,990
Cooks, Short Order
16,320
Cooks, Restaurant
12,350
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers
9,590
Dishwashers
5,370
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
4,940
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop
4,760
Largest Occupations in Special Food Services, May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food
104,280
Waiters and Waitresses
51,710
Food Preparation Workers
46,030
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria
43,520
Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop
39,890
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers
31,500
Dishwashers
28,060
Cashiers
25,810
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant
24,680
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers
21,450
Largest Occupations in Limited-Service Eating Places, May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food
2,118,090
Cooks, Fast Food
438,310
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers
349,670
Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop
217,840
Cashiers
190,230
Food Preparation Workers
160,080
Waiters and Waitresses
120,320
Driver/Sales Workers
118,960
Food Service Managers
62,740
Cooks, Restaurant
53,370
Largest Occupations in Full-Service Restaurants, May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Waiters and Waitresses
1,761,250
Cooks, Restaurant
762,000
Dishwashers
329,090
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop
280,810
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers
228,850
Bartenders
207,740
Food Preparation Workers
205,360
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers
201,900
Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food
108,360
Cooks, Short Order
72,070
Largest Occupations in Rooming and Boarding Houses, May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
2,030
Residential Advisors
1,080
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria
1,040
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers
800
Cooks, All Other
740
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
440
Food Preparation Workers
420
Waiters and Waitresses
380
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks
370
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
340
Largest Occupations in RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps, May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
5,450
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers
5,370
Recreation Workers
4,260
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks
3,640
Office Clerks, General
2,290
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
2,060
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
2,020
General and Operations Managers
1,180
Security Guards
1,050
Cashiers
990
Largest Occupations in Traveler Accommodation, May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
409,450
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks
210,910
Waiters and Waitresses
127,350
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
68,180
Cooks, Restaurant
56,610
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
45,810
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers
41,580
Bartenders
35,290
Gaming Dealers
34,110
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant
33,480
Largest Occupations in Other Amusement and Recreation Industries, May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors
153,930
Amusement and Recreation Attendants
120,450
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers
89,140
Waiters and Waitresses
64,330
Coaches and Scouts
33,990
Childcare Workers
33,620
Receptionists and Information Clerks
28,630
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers
28,020
Cashiers
26,570
Recreation Workers
26,200
Largest Occupations in Gambling Industries, May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Gaming Dealers
24,480
Waiters and Waitresses
7,780
Gaming Change Persons and Booth Cashiers
7,360
Security Guards
6,980
Cashiers
5,740
Gaming Supervisors
5,450
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
4,340
Gaming Cage Workers
4,170
Cooks, Restaurant
4,030
Bartenders
3,720
Largest Occupations in Amusement Parks and Arcades, May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Amusement and Recreation Attendants
38,790
Cashiers
9,400
Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food
7,730
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers
6,160
Waiters and Waitresses
6,150
Retail Salespersons
5,860
Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop
5,670
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
5,420
Security Guards
4,230
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
3,350
Largest Occupations in Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions, May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Tour Guides and Escorts
12,380
Security Guards
6,720
Cashiers
5,940
Curators
5,680
Retail Salespersons
4,480
Nonfarm Animal Caretakers
4,270
Museum Technicians and Conservators
4,040
Self-Enrichment Education Teachers
3,900
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers
3,830
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
3,440
Largest Occupations in Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers, May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators
4,290
Actors
4,080
Producers and Directors
2,980
Writers and Authors
2,610
Office Clerks, General
2,030
Audio and Video Equipment Technicians
1,980
Musicians and Singers
1,910
Craft Artists
1,860
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
1,710
Public Address System and Other Announcers
1,700
Largest Occupations in Agents and Managers for Artists, Athletes, Entertainers, and Other Public Figures, May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes
7,470
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
2,400
Office Clerks, General
1,270
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants
680
General and Operations Managers
680
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
470
Accountants and Auditors
360
Receptionists and Information Clerks
300
Coaches and Scouts
270
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers
260
Largest Occupations in Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events, May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers
17,810
Security Guards
6,700
Audio and Video Equipment Technicians
5,300
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
4,960
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
4,440
Cashiers
2,830
Amusement and Recreation Attendants
2,730
Office Clerks, General
2,690
Musicians and Singers
2,540
General and Operations Managers
2,170
Largest Occupations in Spectator Sports, May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers
8,920
Nonfarm Animal Caretakers
8,920
Athletes and Sports Competitors
8,710
Security Guards
6,400
Coaches and Scouts
5,330
Cashiers
4,130
Gaming and Sports Book Writers and Runners
3,360
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
3,350
Amusement and Recreation Attendants
3,000
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials
2,500
Largest Occupations in Performing Arts Companies, May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Musicians and Singers
23,310
Actors
8,800
Dancers
5,040
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers
4,850
Producers and Directors
4,650
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
3,310
Cashiers
3,100
Waiters and Waitresses
3,050
Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other
3,050
Self-Enrichment Education Teachers
2,860
Largest Occupations in Child Day Care Services, May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Childcare Workers
286,250
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
230,910
Teacher Assistants
103,060
Education Administrators, Preschool and Childcare Center/Program
32,610
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria
18,770
Office Clerks, General
12,820
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers
12,520
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education
8,700
Child, Family, and School Social Workers
6,790
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
6,550
Largest Occupations in Vocational Rehabilitation Services, May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Personal Care Aides
38,750
Rehabilitation Counselors
32,540
Social and Human Service Assistants
25,090
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
15,370
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors
11,760
Home Health Aides
10,820
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
9,490
Office Clerks, General
8,680
Retail Salespersons
7,540
Social and Community Service Managers
6,220
Largest Occupations in Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services, May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Social and Human Service Assistants
17,320
Social and Community Service Managers
6,790
Child, Family, and School Social Workers
6,590
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other*
6,230
Office Clerks, General
5,560
Residential Advisors
5,540
General and Operations Managers
3,660
Childcare Workers
3,560
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
3,200
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
3,170
Largest Occupations in Individual and Family Services, May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Personal Care Aides
349,000
Home Health Aides
137,310
Social and Human Service Assistants
82,930
Child, Family, and School Social Workers
60,150
Social and Community Service Managers
30,150
Office Clerks, General
28,400
Recreation Workers
22,710
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
22,190
Mental Health Counselors
21,150
Childcare Workers
20,350
Largest Occupations in Other Residential Care Facilities, May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Childcare Workers
28,610
Home Health Aides
16,910
Social and Human Service Assistants
11,610
Residential Advisors
10,850
Child, Family, and School Social Workers
10,010
Personal Care Aides
6,110
Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants*
4,940
Social and Community Service Managers
3,050
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers
2,970
Mental Health Counselors
2,750
Largest Occupations in Community Care Facilities for the Elderly, May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants*
168,720
Home Health Aides
130,700
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
42,920
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
39,660
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant
34,820
Personal Care Aides
33,380
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria
32,430
Registered Nurses*
29,690
Recreation Workers
16,110
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
15,090
Largest Occupations in Residential Mental Retardation, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities, May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Home Health Aides
166,200
Personal Care Aides
50,400
Social and Human Service Assistants
42,030
Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants*
31,000
Mental Health Counselors
20,140
Residential Advisors
19,980
Psychiatric Aides
17,960
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors
16,140
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers
14,980
Rehabilitation Counselors
13,920
Largest Occupations in Nursing Care Facilities, May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants*
627,370
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
215,270
Registered Nurses*
138,080
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
80,260
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria
48,880
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant
46,680
Home Health Aides
39,840
Food Preparation Workers
37,250
Recreation Workers
34,830
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers
30,170
Largest Occupations in Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals (including private, state, and local government hospitals), May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Registered Nurses*
51,150
Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants*
18,920
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
7,950
Physical Therapists
6,570
Respiratory Therapists
5,420
Occupational Therapists
5,100
Medical and Health Services Managers
4,570
Medical Secretaries
4,300
Office Clerks, General
3,950
Physicians and Surgeons, All Other
3,230
Largest Occupations in Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals (including private, state, and local government hospitals), May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Registered Nurses*
34,810
Psychiatric Aides
27,290
Psychiatric Technicians
23,830
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers
10,880
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
9,320
Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants*
7,670
Mental Health Counselors
6,290
Social and Human Service Assistants
5,070
Medical and Health Services Managers
4,240
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists
4,080
Largest Occupations in General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (including private, state, and local government hospitals), May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Registered Nurses*
1,556,930
Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants*
384,100
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
136,190
Medical Secretaries
132,350
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians*
131,400
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
113,250
Medical and Health Services Managers
110,220
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists
95,880
Office Clerks, General
92,440
Respiratory Therapists
87,520
Largest Occupations in Other Ambulatory Health Care Services, May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics
110,330
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other*
19,700
Registered Nurses*
11,090
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians
10,250
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians
7,090
Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers
6,030
Medical and Health Services Managers
4,450
General and Operations Managers
4,250
Office Clerks, General
3,920
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists
3,760
Largest Occupations in Home Health Care Services, May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Home Health Aides
338,650
Personal Care Aides
250,140
Registered Nurses*
156,730
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
73,760
Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants*
52,820
Office Clerks, General
23,130
Physical Therapists
22,010
Medical and Health Services Managers
16,940
Healthcare Social Workers
15,050
General and Operations Managers
9,390
Largest Occupations in Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories, May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other*
29,180
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians
26,490
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists
26,290
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians*
18,730
Couriers and Messengers
10,230
Customer Service Representatives
8,040
Receptionists and Information Clerks
6,290
Medical Secretaries
6,250
Billing and Posting Clerks
5,890
Physicians and Surgeons, All Other
5,170
Largest Occupations in Outpatient Care Centers, May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Registered Nurses*
95,180
Medical Assistants
32,360
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers
23,050
Mental Health Counselors
22,520
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other*
21,300
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
18,640
Medical Secretaries
18,000
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors
17,700
Social and Human Service Assistants
17,580
Receptionists and Information Clerks
17,030
Largest Occupations in Offices of Other Health Practitioners, May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Physical Therapists
63,910
Medical Assistants
55,920
Receptionists and Information Clerks
49,870
Medical Secretaries
43,050
Office Clerks, General
31,960
Physical Therapist Assistants
27,000
Chiropractors
25,770
Opticians, Dispensing
25,250
Physical Therapist Aides
25,020
Occupational Therapists
24,320
Largest Occupations in Offices of Dentists, May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Dental Assistants
273,320
Dental Hygienists
176,670
Dentists, General
81,910
Medical Secretaries
74,840
Receptionists and Information Clerks
67,040
Office Clerks, General
32,090
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
21,170
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers
20,740
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
11,420
Billing and Posting Clerks
10,420
Largest Occupations in Offices of Physicians, May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Medical Assistants
325,420
Registered Nurses*
235,710
Medical Secretaries
184,890
Receptionists and Information Clerks
183,010
Physicians and Surgeons, All Other
151,900
Billing and Posting Clerks
93,330
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
89,740
Office Clerks, General
82,020
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers
73,960
Family and General Practitioners
67,760
Largest Occupations in Educational Support Services (including private, state, and local government schools), May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Teacher Assistants
11,680
Teachers and Instructors, All Other*
11,170
Instructional Coordinators
9,430
Office Clerks, General
6,050
Customer Service Representatives
4,980
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
4,840
Childcare Workers
4,680
Self-Enrichment Education Teachers
4,580
Education, Training, and Library Workers, All Other
4,570
General and Operations Managers
4,020
Largest Occupations in Other Schools and Instruction (including private, state, and local government schools), May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Self-Enrichment Education Teachers
75,980
Teachers and Instructors, All Other*
57,250
Coaches and Scouts
39,710
Office Clerks, General
14,800
Teacher Assistants
14,780
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors
9,920
Choreographers
9,470
Adult Basic and Secondary Education and Literacy Teachers and Instructors
8,930
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
7,760
General and Operations Managers
7,050
Largest Occupations in Technical and Trade Schools (including private, state, and local government schools), May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary
50,350
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
5,280
Office Clerks, General
5,250
Self-Enrichment Education Teachers
4,810
Commercial Pilots
4,540
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
4,340
Teachers and Instructors, All Other*
4,010
Education Administrators, Postsecondary
3,780
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors
3,640
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary
3,490
Largest Occupations in Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (including private, state, and local government schools), May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary
6,950
Teachers and Instructors, All Other*
5,300
Self-Enrichment Education Teachers
5,110
Sales Representatives, Services, All Other
4,270
Training and Development Specialists
4,180
Office Clerks, General
4,100
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
2,920
Instructional Coordinators
2,900
General and Operations Managers
2,760
Computer Support Specialists
1,950
Largest Occupations in Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (including private, state, and local government schools), May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Office Clerks, General
149,620
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other
120,150
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
119,230
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
107,050
Graduate Teaching Assistants
107,040
Education Administrators, Postsecondary
83,520
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
78,000
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants
70,570
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary
64,220
Business Teachers, Postsecondary
56,910
Largest Occupations in Junior Colleges (including private, state, and local government schools), May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other
57,150
Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary
48,740
Office Clerks, General
37,680
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
29,930
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
26,110
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary
25,100
Business Teachers, Postsecondary
23,100
Education Administrators, Postsecondary
21,830
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary
20,930
Adult Basic and Secondary Education and Literacy Teachers and Instructors
20,770
Largest Occupations in Elementary and Secondary Schools (including private, state, and local government schools), May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
1,404,490
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
994,870
Teacher Assistants
963,420
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
639,320
Teachers and Instructors, All Other*
590,160
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
336,330
Bus Drivers, School or Special Client
224,290
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
221,030
Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School
218,230
Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School*
205,130
Largest Occupations in Remediation and Other Waste Management Services, May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers
22,880
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners
13,940
Construction Laborers
8,560
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
6,430
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
5,900
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
5,880
General and Operations Managers
3,880
Office Clerks, General
3,820
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
3,120
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors
3,100
Largest Occupations in Waste Treatment and Disposal, May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors
14,730
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
11,000
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
4,810
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators
4,210
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers
4,100
General and Operations Managers
2,960
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
2,390
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators
2,170
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
2,140
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators
2,120
Largest Occupations in Waste Collection, May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors
50,780
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
27,840
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
9,240
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
5,260
Office Clerks, General
4,080
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators
3,980
General and Operations Managers
3,390
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
2,640
Customer Service Representatives
2,430
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers
2,010
Largest Occupations in Other Support Services, May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
18,900
Packers and Packagers, Hand
13,170
Customer Service Representatives
12,920
Stock Clerks and Order Fillers
12,110
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping
11,810
Firefighters
11,180
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders
9,250
Office Clerks, General
8,140
Crossing Guards
7,720
Sales Representatives, Services, All Other
7,580
Largest Occupations in Services to Buildings and Dwellings, May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
749,400
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers
438,200
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
93,520
Pest Control Workers
59,000
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers
56,040
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers
52,830
Tree Trimmers and Pruners
32,200
General and Operations Managers
30,610
Office Clerks, General
30,250
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
24,690
Largest Occupations in Investigation and Security Services, May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Security Guards
592,550
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers
32,380
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other
20,000
Private Detectives and Investigators
12,210
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers
11,190
General and Operations Managers
9,630
Office Clerks, General
7,620
Sales Representatives, Services, All Other
6,660
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
6,120
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products
5,240
Largest Occupations in Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services, May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Travel Agents
63,500
Customer Service Representatives
15,960
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks
15,610
Sales Representatives, Services, All Other
8,910
General and Operations Managers
5,420
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers
5,100
Tour Guides and Escorts
4,760
Office Clerks, General
4,600
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
4,490
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers
3,930
Largest Occupations in Business Support Services, May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Customer Service Representatives
195,620
Telemarketers
136,180
Bill and Account Collectors
104,060
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers
32,230
Office Clerks, General
20,980
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service
19,670
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service
19,100
Sales Representatives, Services, All Other
18,360
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer
15,950
General and Operations Managers
14,970
Largest Occupations in Employment Services, May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
337,540
Office Clerks, General
158,330
Team Assemblers
152,040
Helpers--Production Workers
124,700
Packers and Packagers, Hand
111,930
Customer Service Representatives
92,000
Construction Laborers
76,110
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
68,240
Registered Nurses*
67,610
Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other*
66,240
Largest Occupations in Facilities Support Services, May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Correctional Officers and Jailers
22,870
Security Guards
13,350
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
12,070
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
7,460
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
4,490
Office Clerks, General
2,690
Stock Clerks and Order Fillers
2,240
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
1,990
General and Operations Managers
1,940
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers
1,830
Largest Occupations in Office Administrative Services, May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Customer Service Representatives
30,600
Office Clerks, General
25,870
General and Operations Managers
23,640
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
23,450
Accountants and Auditors
18,880
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers
15,630
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
14,150
Billing and Posting Clerks
12,440
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants
12,350
Management Analysts
9,710
Largest Occupations in Management of Companies and Enterprises, May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Customer Service Representatives
81,090
Accountants and Auditors
78,040
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
76,910
General and Operations Managers
72,800
Business Operations Specialists, All Other*
58,280
Office Clerks, General
51,320
Financial Managers
51,120
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers
44,700
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants
43,190
Computer Systems Analysts
38,750
Largest Occupations in Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services, May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
72,080
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers
62,090
Veterinarians
50,900
Receptionists and Information Clerks
41,700
Photographers
37,230
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan
36,600
Nonfarm Animal Caretakers
27,650
Office Clerks, General
21,920
Customer Service Representatives
17,910
Interpreters and Translators
15,080
Largest Occupations in Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services, May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Advertising Sales Agents
52,300
Public Relations Specialists
30,830
Demonstrators and Product Promoters
21,290
Graphic Designers
21,180
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service
14,510
General and Operations Managers
13,790
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists*
13,720
Office Clerks, General
12,700
Sales Representatives, Services, All Other
12,690
Art Directors
10,070
Largest Occupations in Scientific Research and Development Services, May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
38,370
Biological Technicians
20,200
Chemists
16,540
Business Operations Specialists, All Other*
15,770
Software Developers, Systems Software
15,470
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants
15,160
General and Operations Managers
14,600
Software Developers, Applications
13,400
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
13,210
Biochemists and Biophysicists
11,960
Largest Occupations in Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services, May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Management Analysts
144,350
Business Operations Specialists, All Other*
43,490
General and Operations Managers
41,630
Office Clerks, General
41,040
Customer Service Representatives
37,690
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists*
34,500
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
30,780
Sales Representatives, Services, All Other
29,930
Accountants and Auditors
26,030
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants
25,710
Largest Occupations in Computer Systems Design and Related Services, May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Software Developers, Applications
182,170
Computer Systems Analysts
135,060
Software Developers, Systems Software
124,280
Computer Support Specialists
122,990
Computer Programmers
115,010
Information Security Analysts, Web Developers, and Computer Network Architects
64,670
Computer and Information Systems Managers
58,190
Network and Computer Systems Administrators*
51,960
General and Operations Managers
43,350
Sales Representatives, Services, All Other
34,060
Largest Occupations in Specialized Design Services, May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Graphic Designers
25,050
Interior Designers
15,640
Office Clerks, General
5,090
General and Operations Managers
4,390
Sales Representatives, Services, All Other
3,680
Commercial and Industrial Designers
3,200
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
3,160
Art Directors
2,870
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
2,840
Retail Salespersons
2,360
Largest Occupations in Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services, May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Civil Engineers
129,350
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval
71,460
Architectural and Civil Drafters
66,290
Mechanical Engineers
52,660
Architectural and Engineering Managers
40,890
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
35,630
General and Operations Managers
35,550
Electrical Engineers
34,930
Civil Engineering Technicians
32,950
Office Clerks, General
30,810
Largest Occupations in Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services, May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Accountants and Auditors
284,070
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
96,260
Tax Preparers
57,820
Billing and Posting Clerks
38,990
Office Clerks, General
37,070
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
36,340
Customer Service Representatives
17,500
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers
16,990
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants
16,030
Financial Managers
15,810
Largest Occupations in Legal Services, May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Lawyers
372,030
Legal Secretaries
191,400
Paralegals and Legal Assistants*
183,240
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
50,150
Office Clerks, General
47,260
Receptionists and Information Clerks
29,060
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
25,030
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers
22,870
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers
18,200
File Clerks
17,100
Largest Occupations in Lessors of Nonfinancial Intangible Assets (except Copyrighted Works), May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Sales Representatives, Services, All Other
1,810
General and Operations Managers
1,620
Office Clerks, General
1,170
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
1,100
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
1,040
Management Analysts
1,010
Business Operations Specialists, All Other*
980
Accountants and Auditors
910
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists*
880
Customer Service Representatives
840
Largest Occupations in Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing, May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Counter and Rental Clerks
9,800
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
7,610
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
7,330
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
6,540
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products
6,030
General and Operations Managers
4,660
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
4,630
Audio and Video Equipment Technicians
4,190
Sales Representatives, Services, All Other
3,900
Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers
3,580
Largest Occupations in General Rental Centers, May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Counter and Rental Clerks
8,550
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
4,360
Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers
3,490
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
2,170
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers
1,600
General and Operations Managers
1,530
Audio and Video Equipment Technicians
1,510
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
1,130
Retail Salespersons
940
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products
910
Largest Occupations in Consumer Goods Rental, May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Counter and Rental Clerks
42,450
Cashiers
25,270
Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers
15,390
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers
14,520
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
10,910
Customer Service Representatives
8,360
Retail Salespersons
8,180
General and Operations Managers
3,960
Stock Clerks and Order Fillers
2,960
Office Clerks, General
2,850
Largest Occupations in Automotive Equipment Rental and Leasing, May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Counter and Rental Clerks
49,270
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment
15,690
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
9,540
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers
8,900
Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs
6,940
Customer Service Representatives
6,160
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other
5,830
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
5,180
Office Clerks, General
3,560
Parking Lot Attendants
3,300
Largest Occupations in Activities Related to Real Estate, May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
97,240
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers
57,800
Real Estate Sales Agents
33,640
Office Clerks, General
30,150
Counter and Rental Clerks
28,780
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
28,310
Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate
24,970
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
22,860
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
21,890
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers
15,680
Largest Occupations in Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers, May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Real Estate Sales Agents
60,240
Office Clerks, General
31,490
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
31,210
Real Estate Brokers
21,590
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
15,720
Receptionists and Information Clerks
13,020
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
12,100
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants
11,550
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers
7,890
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers
5,680
Largest Occupations in Lessors of Real Estate, May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
127,580
Counter and Rental Clerks
51,280
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
45,670
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers
45,120
Real Estate Sales Agents
37,370
Office Clerks, General
29,240
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
18,380
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers
17,030
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
15,390
Security Guards
14,940
Largest Occupations in Other Investment Pools and Funds, May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents
3,520
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers
2,830
Accountants and Auditors
2,770
Financial Analysts
2,190
Personal Financial Advisors
2,020
Customer Service Representatives
1,940
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants
1,350
Office Clerks, General
1,310
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
1,180
Brokerage Clerks
1,180
Largest Occupations in Insurance and Employee Benefit Funds, May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Customer Service Representatives
3,620
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators
3,090
Office Clerks, General
2,080
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
1,860
Financial Analysts
1,730
Accountants and Auditors
1,700
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists
1,670
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks
1,650
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers
1,410
General and Operations Managers
1,400
Largest Occupations in Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related Activities, May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Insurance Sales Agents
231,940
Customer Service Representatives
121,340
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks
85,620
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators
63,930
Office Clerks, General
50,370
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
39,860
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers
20,660
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
19,910
General and Operations Managers
18,600
Insurance Underwriters
18,450
Largest Occupations in Insurance Carriers, May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Customer Service Representatives
125,730
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators
120,720
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks
109,200
Insurance Sales Agents
76,380
Insurance Underwriters
65,060
Computer Systems Analysts
33,460
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers
32,010
Management Analysts
29,780
Office Clerks, General
27,670
Business Operations Specialists, All Other*
25,440
Largest Occupations in Other Financial Investment Activities, May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Personal Financial Advisors
55,820
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents
35,670
Financial Analysts
34,560
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants
17,870
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
17,470
Accountants and Auditors
17,290
Office Clerks, General
16,150
Customer Service Representatives
13,600
Financial Managers
11,860
General and Operations Managers
10,290
Largest Occupations in Securities and Commodity Exchanges, May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents
1,110
Financial Analysts
450
Financial Managers
420
General and Operations Managers
320
Brokerage Clerks
310
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants
200
Network and Computer Systems Administrators*
200
Office Clerks, General
190
Computer Support Specialists
190
Computer Programmers
180
Largest Occupations in Securities and Commodity Contracts Intermediation and Brokerage, May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents
136,350
Personal Financial Advisors
40,660
Brokerage Clerks
40,230
Office Clerks, General
25,450
Financial Analysts
18,330
Customer Service Representatives
18,110
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants
15,560
Financial Managers
14,040
Software Developers, Applications
8,970
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers
8,790
Largest Occupations in Activities Related to Credit Intermediation, May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Loan Officers
36,020
Customer Service Representatives
29,430
Tellers
23,130
Loan Interviewers and Clerks
20,370
Bill and Account Collectors
13,250
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers
12,980
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
7,870
Cashiers
7,560
Office Clerks, General
7,210
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents
4,880
Largest Occupations in Nondepository Credit Intermediation, May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Loan Officers
79,790
Loan Interviewers and Clerks
61,800
Customer Service Representatives
51,280
Bill and Account Collectors
45,150
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers
25,390
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents
17,990
Office Clerks, General
15,690
Financial Managers
15,680
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
12,740
Tellers
12,470
Largest Occupations in Depository Credit Intermediation, May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Tellers
493,380
Loan Officers
132,370
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers
126,380
Customer Service Representatives
110,080
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents
84,040
Loan Interviewers and Clerks
74,280
Financial Managers
69,180
New Accounts Clerks
55,330
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
52,210
Personal Financial Advisors
36,520
Largest Occupations in Monetary Authorities-Central Bank, May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Financial Examiners
1,540
Security Guards
1,290
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
1,130
Tellers
850
Financial Analysts
830
Management Analysts
800
General and Operations Managers
700
Customer Service Representatives
640
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer
610
Computer Support Specialists
590
Largest Occupations in Other Information Services, May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Software Developers, Applications
9,780
Library Assistants, Clerical
7,520
Customer Service Representatives
6,660
Information Security Analysts, Web Developers, and Computer Network Architects
6,390
Library Technicians
6,120
Librarians
6,030
Editors
5,440
Sales Representatives, Services, All Other
4,950
Computer Support Specialists
4,220
General and Operations Managers
4,020
Largest Occupations in Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services, May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Customer Service Representatives
19,310
Computer Systems Analysts
16,920
Computer Support Specialists
16,130
Software Developers, Applications
15,100
Data Entry Keyers
13,390
Computer Programmers
9,550
Information Security Analysts, Web Developers, and Computer Network Architects
9,010
Software Developers, Systems Software
9,000
Network and Computer Systems Administrators*
8,300
Computer and Information Systems Managers
7,720
Largest Occupations in Other Telecommunications, May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers
13,620
Customer Service Representatives
11,320
Sales Representatives, Services, All Other
10,580
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers
4,940
Computer Support Specialists
4,000
Retail Salespersons
3,810
Network and Computer Systems Administrators*
3,750
Business Operations Specialists, All Other*
3,190
Information Security Analysts, Web Developers, and Computer Network Architects
3,160
General and Operations Managers
2,620
Largest Occupations in Satellite Telecommunications, May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Customer Service Representatives
3,510
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers
2,130
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers
1,110
Sales Representatives, Services, All Other
540
Information Security Analysts, Web Developers, and Computer Network Architects
460
Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers and Repairers
330
General and Operations Managers
330
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
320
Computer Support Specialists
270
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians
260
Largest Occupations in Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite), May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Customer Service Representatives
33,350
Retail Salespersons
21,590
Sales Representatives, Services, All Other
20,920
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
7,060
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers
6,730
Business Operations Specialists, All Other*
6,060
Computer Support Specialists
5,950
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers
4,270
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers
3,510
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairs
2,960
Largest Occupations in Wired Telecommunications Carriers, May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers
114,930
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers
79,260
Customer Service Representatives
52,010
Sales Representatives, Services, All Other
50,670
Information Security Analysts, Web Developers, and Computer Network Architects
17,000
Computer Support Specialists
16,340
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
15,890
Business Operations Specialists, All Other*
15,570
Network and Computer Systems Administrators*
13,700
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
11,490
Largest Occupations in Cable and Other Subscription Programming, May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Customer Service Representatives
13,900
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers
12,280
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers
9,800
Producers and Directors
3,330
Sales Representatives, Services, All Other
2,700
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
2,300
Broadcast Technicians
1,890
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance
1,600
Advertising Sales Agents
1,480
Order Clerks
1,440
Largest Occupations in Radio and Television Broadcasting, May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Radio and Television Announcers
29,560
Advertising Sales Agents
25,980
Broadcast Technicians
22,200
Producers and Directors
19,570
Reporters and Correspondents
10,480
General and Operations Managers
6,270
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture
6,140
Office Clerks, General
5,300
Photographers
4,730
Broadcast News Analysts
4,150
Largest Occupations in Sound Recording Industries, May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Sound Engineering Technicians
2,950
General and Operations Managers
1,060
Office Clerks, General
950
Audio and Video Equipment Technicians
870
Producers and Directors
630
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
610
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
540
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants
400
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers
400
Public Relations Specialists
390
Largest Occupations in Motion Picture and Video Industries, May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop
36,020
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers
35,400
Producers and Directors
31,640
Actors
25,310
Cashiers
19,030
Film and Video Editors
13,010
General and Operations Managers
9,190
Motion Picture Projectionists
8,270
Multimedia Artists and Animators
8,180
Media and Communication Workers, All Other
6,060
Largest Occupations in Software Publishers, May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Software Developers, Applications
44,790
Software Developers, Systems Software
25,250
Computer Support Specialists
22,060
Computer Programmers
15,770
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products
12,650
Computer and Information Systems Managers
10,480
Computer Systems Analysts
8,220
Customer Service Representatives
6,430
General and Operations Managers
6,270
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists*
6,140
Largest Occupations in Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers, May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Editors
57,310
Advertising Sales Agents
45,880
Reporters and Correspondents
30,200
Graphic Designers
24,190
Printing Press Operators
16,260
Customer Service Representatives
15,590
Office Clerks, General
15,400
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products
11,450
General and Operations Managers
9,400
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
9,030
Largest Occupations in Warehousing and Storage, May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
161,420
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators
70,320
Stock Clerks and Order Fillers
54,030
Packers and Packagers, Hand
42,130
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
32,480
Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks
31,270
First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand
20,010
Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers
13,830
Customer Service Representatives
13,700
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
11,960
Largest Occupations in Local Messengers and Local Delivery, May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers
14,890
Couriers and Messengers
11,610
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance
2,530
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
1,880
Customer Service Representatives
1,630
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
1,350
Office Clerks, General
1,250
General and Operations Managers
1,110
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers
1,060
Driver/Sales Workers
730
Largest Occupations in Couriers and Express Delivery Services, May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers
140,430
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
118,540
Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks
43,580
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
25,990
Couriers and Messengers
10,710
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers
10,460
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators
9,640
Cargo and Freight Agents
7,270
Customer Service Representatives
6,590
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
4,960
Largest Occupations in Postal Service (federal government), May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Postal Service Mail Carriers
315,320
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators
139,680
Postal Service Clerks
64,710
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents
24,410
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers
14,980
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
14,130
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
9,850
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians
7,520
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks
6,040
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators
5,270
Largest Occupations in Other Support Activities for Transportation, May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Packers and Packagers, Hand
6,740
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
4,610
First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand
900
Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks
900
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
760
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators
700
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders
700
Office Clerks, General
600
General and Operations Managers
570
Stock Clerks and Order Fillers
480
Largest Occupations in Freight Transportation Arrangement, May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Cargo and Freight Agents
39,770
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
13,030
Customer Service Representatives
10,430
Sales Representatives, Services, All Other
9,180
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
8,790
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers
7,970
Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks
7,620
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
7,430
General and Operations Managers
6,320
Office Clerks, General
6,200
Largest Occupations in Support Activities for Road Transportation, May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
32,460
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
10,380
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance
6,690
Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers
3,510
Office Clerks, General
2,980
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
2,320
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators
2,030
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
1,640
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other
1,630
General and Operations Managers
1,610
Largest Occupations in Support Activities for Water Transportation, May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
18,390
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators
7,910
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels
7,490
Sailors and Marine Oilers
5,930
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders
4,130
Material Moving Workers, All Other
4,000
Crane and Tower Operators
3,790
Cargo and Freight Agents
2,540
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators
2,450
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers
2,020
Largest Occupations in Support Activities for Rail Transportation, May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Rail Car Repairers
4,900
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators
1,530
Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers
1,210
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
1,050
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators
990
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment
810
Office Clerks, General
690
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators
660
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
640
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
600
Largest Occupations in Support Activities for Air Transportation, May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
33,110
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
13,260
Baggage Porters and Bellhops
9,510
Transportation Workers, All Other
7,750
Avionics Technicians
5,560
Customer Service Representatives
4,800
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks
4,680
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
3,970
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment
3,820
Cargo and Freight Agents
3,490
Largest Occupations in Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Other, May 2011
Occupation
Employment
Commercial Pilots
550
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks
160
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
140
Sales Representatives, Services, All Other
100
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
70
Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs
70
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity
60
Office Clerks, General
60
Customer Service Representatives
60
General and Operations Managers
60
Largest Occupations in Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water, May 2011