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Charts of the largest occupations in each industry, May 2011

Charts of the largest occupations in each industry, May 2011

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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
Occupation	Employment
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels	2,610
Sailors and Marine Oilers	1,340
Transportation Attendants, Except Flight Attendants	970
Tour Guides and Escorts	860
Waiters and Waitresses	780
Motorboat Operators	770
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks	580
Bartenders	440
Cashiers	310
General and Operations Managers	310

Largest Occupations in Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Land, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity	4,370
Tour Guides and Escorts	1,150
Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs	410
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment	330
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists	300
Office Clerks, General	300
Cashiers	280
General and Operations Managers	260
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks	250
Transportation Workers, All Other	210

Largest Occupations in Other Pipeline Transportation, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers	2,190
Industrial Machinery Mechanics	360
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	250
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers	230
Civil Engineers	180
General and Operations Managers	180
Gas Plant Operators	150
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General	150
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers	140
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks	140

Largest Occupations in Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Gas Plant Operators	3,150
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers	2,650
Industrial Machinery Mechanics	2,440
Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators	1,430
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	1,050
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door	860
General and Operations Managers	710
Accountants and Auditors	670
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters	550
Mechanical Engineers	530

Largest Occupations in Pipeline Transportation of Crude Oil, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers	2,350
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers	990
Business Operations Specialists, All Other*	520
Maintenance Workers, Machinery	330
Industrial Machinery Mechanics	260
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other*	250
Civil Engineers	220
Office Clerks, General	210
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	180
General and Operations Managers	180

Largest Occupations in Other Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs	22,760
Bus Drivers, School or Special Client	18,710
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity	14,630
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance	3,560
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians	2,600
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators	2,110
Office Clerks, General	1,700
Customer Service Representatives	1,630
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists	1,480
General and Operations Managers	1,060

Largest Occupations in Charter Bus Industry, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity	17,560
Bus Drivers, School or Special Client	2,460
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment	1,220
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists	1,220
Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs	1,080
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators	620
Office Clerks, General	600
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance	590
General and Operations Managers	520
Customer Service Representatives	460

Largest Occupations in School and Employee Bus Transportation, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Bus Drivers, School or Special Client	152,170
Childcare Workers	10,480
Transportation Attendants, Except Flight Attendants	6,730
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists	5,590
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity	4,140
Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs	3,570
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators	2,760
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance	2,130
Office Clerks, General	1,470
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment	1,400

Largest Occupations in Taxi and Limousine Service, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs	45,670
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance	7,200
Customer Service Representatives	2,100
Office Clerks, General	1,650
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics	1,470
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators	1,360
General and Operations Managers	1,110
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity	1,000
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks	940
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers	930

Largest Occupations in Interurban and Rural Bus Transportation, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity	9,670
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks	1,660
Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs	980
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists	970
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance	460
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators	420
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment	290
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers	270
Customer Service Representatives	260
Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food	180

Largest Occupations in Urban Transit Systems, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity	25,290
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists	2,510
Bus Drivers, School or Special Client	1,780
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance	1,190
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators	1,140
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment	1,020
Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs	910
Customer Service Representatives	550
General and Operations Managers	510
Office Clerks, General	450

Largest Occupations in Specialized Freight Trucking, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers	209,890
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	36,090
Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers	17,750
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists	13,180
Office Clerks, General	11,040
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance	9,390
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators	8,810
General and Operations Managers	6,950
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive	6,230
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks	6,070

Largest Occupations in General Freight Trucking, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers	551,960
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	53,740
Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers	32,170
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists	29,770
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance	24,390
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators	19,150
Office Clerks, General	18,770
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators	18,540
Customer Service Representatives	10,860
General and Operations Managers	10,670

Largest Occupations in Inland Water Transportation, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Sailors and Marine Oilers	7,610
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels	7,150
Ship Engineers	1,540
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	660
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria	650
General and Operations Managers	490
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General	330
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators	290
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance	270
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive	260

Largest Occupations in Deep Sea, Coastal, and Great Lakes Water Transportation, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Sailors and Marine Oilers	7,980
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels	5,500
Ship Engineers	3,920
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks	1,500
Customer Service Representatives	1,430
General and Operations Managers	870
Cargo and Freight Agents	790
Sales Representatives, Services, All Other	740
Accountants and Auditors	630
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria	600

Largest Occupations in Rail Transportation, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters	39,840
Locomotive Engineers	37,540
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators	22,100
Rail Car Repairers	12,140
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators	10,390
Machinists	6,760
Signal and Track Switch Repairers	6,550
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment	5,260
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers	4,370
Transportation Inspectors	4,300

Largest Occupations in Nonscheduled Air Transportation, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Commercial Pilots	11,410
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians	4,490
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	4,010
Cargo and Freight Agents	1,580
Flight Attendants	1,480
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers	1,300
Customer Service Representatives	1,190
Couriers and Messengers	1,070
General and Operations Managers	970
Office Clerks, General	820

Largest Occupations in Scheduled Air Transportation, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Flight Attendants	85,190
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks	83,050
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers	58,630
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians	30,580
Information and Record Clerks, All Other	13,040
Customer Service Representatives	12,810
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	11,900
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers	10,860
Cargo and Freight Agents	9,750
Business Operations Specialists, All Other*	5,460

Largest Occupations in Direct Selling Establishments, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Driver/Sales Workers	18,910
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers	16,070
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers	9,630
Customer Service Representatives	7,470
Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers	7,070
Office Clerks, General	7,000
Retail Salespersons	6,560
General and Operations Managers	4,310
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive	3,870
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks	2,860

Largest Occupations in Vending Machine Operators, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers	12,700
Driver/Sales Workers	6,760
Office Clerks, General	1,600
Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers	1,470
Food Preparation Workers	1,460
General and Operations Managers	900
Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop	750
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers	740
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	720
Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food	660

Largest Occupations in Electronic Shopping and Mail-Order Houses, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Customer Service Representatives	31,200
Order Clerks	29,800
Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks	17,810
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	12,470
Retail Salespersons	11,560
Packers and Packagers, Hand	11,300
Stock Clerks and Order Fillers	9,720
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers	6,350
General and Operations Managers	5,360
Office Clerks, General	5,140

Largest Occupations in Other Miscellaneous Store Retailers, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Retail Salespersons	101,610
Cashiers	34,400
Nonfarm Animal Caretakers	27,670
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers	24,060
Stock Clerks and Order Fillers	7,170
Office Clerks, General	6,500
General and Operations Managers	5,420
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	4,370
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks	4,270
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other*	4,060

Largest Occupations in Used Merchandise Stores, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Retail Salespersons	52,050
Cashiers	23,980
Stock Clerks and Order Fillers	11,690
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers	9,960
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	7,630
Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers	3,320
General and Operations Managers	1,870
Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks	1,790
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners	1,670
Office Clerks, General	1,640

Largest Occupations in Office Supplies, Stationery, and Gift Stores, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Retail Salespersons	130,620
Cashiers	56,180
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers	27,330
Counter and Rental Clerks	14,720
Stock Clerks and Order Fillers	13,610
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers	7,340
General and Operations Managers	4,690
Customer Service Representatives	4,460
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer	4,060
Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers	4,000

Largest Occupations in Florists, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Floral Designers	31,370
Retail Salespersons	12,140
Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers	10,450
Cashiers	2,310
Office Clerks, General	1,530
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks	1,510
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers	1,490
Driver/Sales Workers	1,290
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse	990
General and Operations Managers	880

Largest Occupations in Other General Merchandise Stores, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Retail Salespersons	356,290
Cashiers	352,630
Stock Clerks and Order Fillers	222,610
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers	148,260
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	48,810
Customer Service Representatives	43,050
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners	35,380
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers	32,340
Pharmacy Technicians	24,730
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks	16,020

Largest Occupations in Department Stores, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Retail Salespersons	499,550
Stock Clerks and Order Fillers	303,210
Cashiers	209,570
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers	91,290
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	71,470
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers	34,950
Customer Service Representatives	23,890
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists	23,500
Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks	23,290
Security Guards	19,950

Largest Occupations in Book, Periodical, and Music Stores, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Retail Salespersons	64,230
Cashiers	29,330
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers	12,970
Stock Clerks and Order Fillers	5,330
General and Operations Managers	1,960
Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop	1,830
Customer Service Representatives	1,790
Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food	1,630
Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks	1,590
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks	1,290

Largest Occupations in Sporting Goods, Hobby, and Musical Instrument Stores, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Retail Salespersons	285,220
Cashiers	46,090
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers	40,700
Stock Clerks and Order Fillers	13,520
Bicycle Repairers	8,880
Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks	8,470
General and Operations Managers	7,970
Office Clerks, General	6,240
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks	6,230
Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners	5,050

Largest Occupations in Jewelry, Luggage, and Leather Goods Stores, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Retail Salespersons	89,640
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers	12,730
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers	10,250
Office Clerks, General	3,340
Cashiers	3,060
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks	2,660
General and Operations Managers	2,270
Stock Clerks and Order Fillers	1,220
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive	1,030
Watch Repairers	930

Largest Occupations in Shoe Stores, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Retail Salespersons	136,270
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers	25,340
Cashiers	9,370
Stock Clerks and Order Fillers	5,570
General and Operations Managers	1,660
Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks	1,280
Sales Managers	1,190
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks	870
Office Clerks, General	470
Customer Service Representatives	430

Largest Occupations in Clothing Stores, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Retail Salespersons	771,520
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers	115,600
Cashiers	71,260
Stock Clerks and Order Fillers	64,340
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers	9,250
Customer Service Representatives	9,210
Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks	9,140
General and Operations Managers	8,860
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers	6,900
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks	4,820

Largest Occupations in Gasoline Stations, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Cashiers	537,760
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers	81,140
Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food	31,690
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants	22,780
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics	19,630
Retail Salespersons	17,210
Stock Clerks and Order Fillers	14,530
Food Preparation Workers	8,850
General and Operations Managers	7,320
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks	7,000

Largest Occupations in Health and Personal Care Stores, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Pharmacy Technicians	186,010
Cashiers	183,070
Retail Salespersons	135,550
Pharmacists	119,770
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers	90,570
Stock Clerks and Order Fillers	48,250
Pharmacy Aides	30,490
Opticians, Dispensing	20,500
Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers	16,120
Office Clerks, General	11,740

Largest Occupations in Beer, Wine, and Liquor Stores, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Cashiers	71,390
Retail Salespersons	24,630
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers	14,380
Stock Clerks and Order Fillers	10,910
General and Operations Managers	2,400
Office Clerks, General	1,610
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks	1,530
Driver/Sales Workers	1,140
Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks	1,110
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	950

Largest Occupations in Specialty Food Stores, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Cashiers	44,640
Retail Salespersons	36,660
Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food	17,680
Butchers and Meat Cutters	13,420
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers	10,720
Stock Clerks and Order Fillers	10,280
Food Preparation Workers	9,530
Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop	6,970
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	4,780
Driver/Sales Workers	4,590

Largest Occupations in Grocery Stores, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Cashiers	834,870
Stock Clerks and Order Fillers	415,460
Packers and Packagers, Hand	159,320
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers	133,910
Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food	112,920
Food Preparation Workers	107,450
Butchers and Meat Cutters	94,060
Retail Salespersons	66,160
Customer Service Representatives	65,250
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	42,430

Largest Occupations in Lawn and Garden Equipment and Supplies Stores, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Retail Salespersons	36,890
Cashiers	11,970
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse	10,900
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics	9,530
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	8,230
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers	7,380
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers	6,760
Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers	3,910
Office Clerks, General	3,840
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks	3,820

Largest Occupations in Building Material and Supplies Dealers, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Retail Salespersons	387,600
Cashiers	123,860
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers	92,240
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	52,430
Stock Clerks and Order Fillers	40,160
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators	39,380
Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers	28,140
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products	24,860
Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks	18,260
General and Operations Managers	17,420

Largest Occupations in Electronics and Appliance Stores, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Retail Salespersons	217,280
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers	33,580
Customer Service Representatives	23,000
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers	19,990
Stock Clerks and Order Fillers	16,450
Cashiers	14,930
Home Appliance Repairers	11,540
Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers and Repairers	10,840
Computer Support Specialists	9,470
Office Clerks, General	8,830

Largest Occupations in Home Furnishings Stores, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Retail Salespersons	109,430
Cashiers	16,000
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers	15,460
Stock Clerks and Order Fillers	11,030
Carpet Installers	7,790
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	6,560
Office Clerks, General	6,400
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks	5,390
General and Operations Managers	4,400
Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks	2,920

Largest Occupations in Furniture Stores, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Retail Salespersons	86,090
Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers	19,230
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	18,150
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers	12,940
Office Clerks, General	7,500
Stock Clerks and Order Fillers	5,950
Customer Service Representatives	5,360
Cashiers	5,300
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks	5,080
General and Operations Managers	4,180

Largest Occupations in Automotive Parts, Accessories, and Tire Stores, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Retail Salespersons	84,500
Parts Salespersons	76,540
Tire Repairers and Changers	71,220
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics	59,510
Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers	39,080
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers	33,760
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers	13,400
Counter and Rental Clerks	12,850
Office Clerks, General	10,130
General and Operations Managers	9,340

Largest Occupations in Other Motor Vehicle Dealers, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Retail Salespersons	29,570
Motorcycle Mechanics	12,820
Parts Salespersons	10,500
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians	7,700
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians	7,540
Office Clerks, General	5,430
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers	5,400
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks	4,370
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment	3,690
General and Operations Managers	3,690

Largest Occupations in Automobile Dealers, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Retail Salespersons	233,480
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics	195,220
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment	64,190
Parts Salespersons	50,270
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers	39,480
Office Clerks, General	32,710
Counter and Rental Clerks	28,990
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers	27,290
Automotive Body and Related Repairers	27,230
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks	24,660

Largest Occupations in Wholesale Electronic Markets and Agents and Brokers, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products	237,700
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products	63,060
Customer Service Representatives	32,840
Office Clerks, General	32,480
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	26,740
General and Operations Managers	22,840
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive	21,470
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks	18,030
Stock Clerks and Order Fillers	16,100
Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks	14,630

Largest Occupations in Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods Merchant Wholesalers, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products	50,190
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	33,780
Stock Clerks and Order Fillers	17,410
Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers	15,200
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers	13,690
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse	13,500
Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks	11,680
Office Clerks, General	11,040
General and Operations Managers	9,570
Customer Service Representatives	8,740

Largest Occupations in Beer, Wine, and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products	44,420
Driver/Sales Workers	15,070
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	14,970
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers	14,300
Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers	6,370
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers	6,160
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators	6,120
Stock Clerks and Order Fillers	5,310
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers	3,750
Sales Managers	3,370

Largest Occupations in Petroleum and Petroleum Products Merchant Wholesalers, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers	21,820
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products	8,470
Cashiers	5,570
Office Clerks, General	4,050
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks	3,890
General and Operations Managers	3,420
Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers	3,250
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive	2,760
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	2,660
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General	2,140

Largest Occupations in Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products	19,630
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers	8,280
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products	7,730
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	6,810
Customer Service Representatives	4,570
General and Operations Managers	4,560
Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers	3,750
Office Clerks, General	3,680
Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks	3,080
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks	2,760

Largest Occupations in Farm Product Raw Material Merchant Wholesalers, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	11,320
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals	6,770
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers	6,030
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products	4,810
Conveyor Operators and Tenders	4,640
Office Clerks, General	3,680
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks	3,220
General and Operations Managers	2,350
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products	2,000
Agricultural Equipment Operators	1,840

Largest Occupations in Grocery and Related Product Merchant Wholesalers, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products	90,020
Driver/Sales Workers	72,660
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	70,370
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers	62,790
Stock Clerks and Order Fillers	39,450
Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers	29,000
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators	24,890
Packers and Packagers, Hand	24,240
Office Clerks, General	17,210
Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks	15,850

Largest Occupations in Apparel, Piece Goods, and Notions Merchant Wholesalers, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products	21,050
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	12,900
Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks	8,860
Packers and Packagers, Hand	8,690
Fashion Designers	6,330
Stock Clerks and Order Fillers	6,250
Customer Service Representatives	5,320
Office Clerks, General	4,530
Retail Salespersons	4,430
General and Operations Managers	4,350

Largest Occupations in Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products	33,490
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products	15,690
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	14,120
Stock Clerks and Order Fillers	9,690
Customer Service Representatives	8,120
Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks	7,040
Packers and Packagers, Hand	5,320
Pharmacy Technicians	4,090
General and Operations Managers	3,860
Pharmacists	3,830

Largest Occupations in Paper and Paper Product Merchant Wholesalers, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products	25,540
Customer Service Representatives	8,440
Stock Clerks and Order Fillers	7,900
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	6,810
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers	5,150
Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks	4,890
Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers	4,870
Office Clerks, General	3,680
General and Operations Managers	3,540
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks	3,300

Largest Occupations in Miscellaneous Durable Goods Merchant Wholesalers, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	41,590
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products	39,400
Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks	11,240
Office Clerks, General	10,810
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers	10,540
Stock Clerks and Order Fillers	9,600
General and Operations Managers	8,770
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks	8,190
Customer Service Representatives	8,120
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators	6,900

Largest Occupations in Machinery, Equipment, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products	104,390
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines	27,380
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians	23,020
Industrial Machinery Mechanics	22,780
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	21,980
Office Clerks, General	20,690
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products	20,410
General and Operations Managers	20,230
Parts Salespersons	19,700
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks	18,830

Largest Occupations in Hardware, and Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products	47,160
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	13,630
Stock Clerks and Order Fillers	10,510
Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks	9,640
Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers	9,540
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers	7,690
Office Clerks, General	7,010
General and Operations Managers	7,010
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks	6,600
Customer Service Representatives	6,380

Largest Occupations in Electrical and Electronic Goods Merchant Wholesalers, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products	46,850
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products	20,610
Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks	13,210
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	12,080
Customer Service Representatives	11,490
General and Operations Managers	9,860
Stock Clerks and Order Fillers	8,620
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks	8,380
Office Clerks, General	8,050
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers	6,680

Largest Occupations in Metal and Mineral (except Petroleum) Merchant Wholesalers, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products	17,420
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	11,850
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers	5,750
Machinists	5,170
General and Operations Managers	4,020
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators	3,830
Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks	3,400
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	3,350
Office Clerks, General	3,310
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products	2,630

Largest Occupations in Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products	58,390
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products	57,430
Customer Service Representatives	31,570
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers	30,390
Computer Support Specialists	29,380
General and Operations Managers	16,410
Office Clerks, General	15,870
Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks	15,780
Software Developers, Applications	15,610
Computer Systems Analysts	15,160

Largest Occupations in Lumber and Other Construction Materials Merchant Wholesalers, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products	35,380
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	19,490
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers	17,100
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators	8,240
Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers	7,160
General and Operations Managers	6,200
Office Clerks, General	5,490
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks	4,990
Customer Service Representatives	4,260
Stock Clerks and Order Fillers	3,980

Largest Occupations in Furniture and Home Furnishing Merchant Wholesalers, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products	18,840
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	6,690
Customer Service Representatives	4,520
Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks	3,820
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks	3,110
General and Operations Managers	3,090
Office Clerks, General	2,730
Stock Clerks and Order Fillers	2,600
Order Clerks	2,250
Team Assemblers	2,190

Largest Occupations in Motor Vehicle and Motor Vehicle Parts and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products	36,400
Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers	26,400
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	23,220
Parts Salespersons	19,170
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists	17,080
Stock Clerks and Order Fillers	12,820
Office Clerks, General	11,160
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics	10,260
Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks	9,760
General and Operations Managers	7,390

Largest Occupations in Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Team Assemblers	28,880
Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other	11,050
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products	10,920
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	10,330
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers	7,320
Graphic Designers	6,870
Customer Service Representatives	6,600
General and Operations Managers	6,540
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	6,260
Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks	5,950

Largest Occupations in Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Team Assemblers	32,410
Dental Laboratory Technicians	31,280
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers	10,820
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	9,650
Medical Appliance Technicians	8,150
Customer Service Representatives	7,610
Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other	7,100
Machinists	7,050
Industrial Engineers	6,300
Office Clerks, General	5,640

Largest Occupations in Other Furniture Related Product Manufacturing, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Team Assemblers	7,750
Sewing Machine Operators	3,250
Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other	2,020
Helpers--Production Workers	1,190
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	1,150
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products	1,130
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	1,090
Customer Service Representatives	860
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers	750
Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks	680

Largest Occupations in Office Furniture (including Fixtures) Manufacturing, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters	13,190
Team Assemblers	9,000
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing	4,020
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	3,800
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	3,350
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	2,930
Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other	2,730
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products	2,300
Carpenters	2,280
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers	1,950

Largest Occupations in Household and Institutional Furniture and Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturing, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters	43,310
Team Assemblers	17,640
Upholsterers	11,340
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing	10,370
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	9,190
Furniture Finishers	7,050
Sewing Machine Operators	6,980
Carpenters	6,340
Helpers--Production Workers	6,090
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	6,050

Largest Occupations in Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Team Assemblers	6,180
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers	1,810
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	1,240
Industrial Engineers	1,130
Machinists	1,080
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	1,030
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	1,000
Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other	870
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters	740
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers	680

Largest Occupations in Ship and Boat Building, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers	12,010
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters	5,910
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	5,710
Electricians	5,500
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators	5,070
Carpenters	4,090
Mechanical Drafters	3,780
Team Assemblers	3,700
Machinists	3,670
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters	3,560

Largest Occupations in Railroad Rolling Stock Manufacturing, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers	2,630
Painters, Transportation Equipment	860
Machinists	840
Team Assemblers	800
Mechanical Engineers	730
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	690
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	560
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers	470
Rail Car Repairers	430
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General	420

Largest Occupations in Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers	33,020
Aerospace Engineers	28,340
Machinists	21,590
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers	19,310
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians	17,580
Industrial Engineers	16,830
Software Developers, Systems Software	13,860
Team Assemblers	13,590
Mechanical Engineers	11,800
Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products	10,500

Largest Occupations in Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Team Assemblers	79,350
Machinists	19,950
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	16,050
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers	15,360
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	14,410
Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic	12,800
Industrial Engineers	11,970
Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other	11,110
Tool and Die Makers	10,570
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	9,490

Largest Occupations in Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Team Assemblers	24,260
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers	13,550
Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other	7,850
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	4,050
Helpers--Production Workers	3,330
Painters, Transportation Equipment	3,170
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products	2,910
Sheet Metal Workers	2,330
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters	2,170
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	1,860

Largest Occupations in Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Team Assemblers	48,160
Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other	23,910
Mechanical Engineers	6,440
Industrial Engineers	4,780
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	4,750
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers	3,370
Electricians	2,990
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators	2,580
Machinists	2,480
Painters, Transportation Equipment	2,140

Largest Occupations in Other Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Team Assemblers	12,030
Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers	11,850
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	6,450
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	4,160
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers	4,010
Helpers--Production Workers	3,380
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General	2,650
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	2,630
Industrial Engineers	2,520
Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks	2,460

Largest Occupations in Electrical Equipment Manufacturing, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers	20,350
Team Assemblers	10,710
Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers	5,520
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers	4,290
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	4,110
Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers	3,900
Electrical Engineers	3,820
Machinists	3,540
Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks	2,570
Industrial Engineers	2,550

Largest Occupations in Household Appliance Manufacturing, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Team Assemblers	18,430
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators	3,550
Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other	2,030
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers	1,720
Mechanical Engineers	1,570
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	1,520
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	1,440
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	1,140
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General	950
Industrial Engineers	930

Largest Occupations in Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Team Assemblers	6,670
Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers	3,740
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	1,490
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products	1,320
Customer Service Representatives	1,300
Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks	1,180
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	930
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	910
General and Operations Managers	850
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators	830

Largest Occupations in Manufacturing and Reproducing Magnetic and Optical Media, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	2,470
Machine Feeders and Offbearers	1,400
Software Developers, Applications	950
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers	810
Packers and Packagers, Hand	700
Team Assemblers	600
Computer Support Specialists	570
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators	550
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products	540
General and Operations Managers	510

Largest Occupations in Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers	28,160
Team Assemblers	22,870
Software Developers, Systems Software	22,590
Electrical Engineers	14,480
Industrial Engineers	12,740
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians	11,130
Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers	11,050
Mechanical Engineers	10,940
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers	9,460
Architectural and Engineering Managers	8,770

Largest Occupations in Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers	50,390
Semiconductor Processors	19,960
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians	17,850
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers	15,730
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	15,280
Team Assemblers	14,800
Electrical Engineers	11,640
Computer Hardware Engineers	11,610
Architectural and Engineering Managers	9,960
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	9,580

Largest Occupations in Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers	2,550
Team Assemblers	1,600
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	590
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers	510
Customer Service Representatives	450
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	420
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians	420
General and Operations Managers	410
Software Developers, Applications	380
Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks	370

Largest Occupations in Communications Equipment Manufacturing, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers	10,730
Software Developers, Systems Software	6,600
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	4,870
Electrical Engineers	4,860
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians	4,420
Team Assemblers	3,860
Software Developers, Applications	3,060
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers	2,790
General and Operations Managers	2,730
Architectural and Engineering Managers	2,660

Largest Occupations in Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Software Developers, Systems Software	20,400
Software Developers, Applications	14,830
Computer Hardware Engineers	9,630
Computer Support Specialists	7,380
Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers	6,140
Architectural and Engineering Managers	5,870
Computer and Information Systems Managers	5,280
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products	5,050
Computer Systems Analysts	4,170
Business Operations Specialists, All Other*	3,900

Largest Occupations in Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Team Assemblers	25,500
Machinists	15,060
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers	13,700
Mechanical Engineers	8,930
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	7,800
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products	6,780
Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks	4,960
Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic	4,890
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers	4,370
General and Operations Managers	4,330

Largest Occupations in Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Team Assemblers	10,540
Machinists	7,630
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers	7,380
Mechanical Engineers	4,580
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers	2,910
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	2,590
Industrial Engineers	2,330
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	2,100
Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic	2,000
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General	1,970

Largest Occupations in Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Machinists	21,750
Tool and Die Makers	17,190
Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic	10,180
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	6,720
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	5,140
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	5,070
Team Assemblers	4,690
Mechanical Engineers	4,130
General and Operations Managers	3,840
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers	3,580

Largest Occupations in Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Team Assemblers	26,590
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers	6,800
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	5,560
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	4,320
Production Workers, All Other*	4,100
Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers	3,840
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers	3,050
Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other	2,880
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	2,690
Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks	2,470

Largest Occupations in Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Team Assemblers	10,880
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	2,780
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers	2,750
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers	2,520
Mechanical Engineers	2,300
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians	2,260
General and Operations Managers	2,220
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products	2,050
Machinists	1,880
Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers	1,830

Largest Occupations in Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Machinists	7,060
Team Assemblers	6,000
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers	4,550
Mechanical Engineers	4,430
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	3,490
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products	2,900
General and Operations Managers	2,780
Industrial Engineers	2,260
Industrial Machinery Mechanics	1,970
Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers	1,850

Largest Occupations in Agriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery Manufacturing, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Team Assemblers	24,760
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers	20,400
Machinists	11,760
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	7,160
Mechanical Engineers	5,560
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers	5,470
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	5,450
Industrial Machinery Mechanics	5,100
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products	4,550
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	4,500

Largest Occupations in Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Team Assemblers	26,100
Machinists	12,240
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers	10,880
Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic	9,820
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	9,700
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers	8,930
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	7,610
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	6,250
Mechanical Engineers	5,860
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products	5,370

Largest Occupations in Coating, Engraving, Heat Treating, and Allied Activities, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Plating and Coating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	17,020
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	12,220
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	6,960
Helpers--Production Workers	6,270
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	5,530
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	5,460
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	5,390
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers	5,240
General and Operations Managers	3,690
Team Assemblers	3,600

Largest Occupations in Machine Shops; Turned Product; and Screw, Nut, and Bolt Manufacturing, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Machinists	92,020
Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic	25,500
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	15,830
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	12,080
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers	11,800
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers	10,910
General and Operations Managers	9,030
Office Clerks, General	8,530
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	6,800
Helpers--Production Workers	6,570

Largest Occupations in Spring and Wire Product Manufacturing, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	4,000
Team Assemblers	2,600
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	1,710
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers	1,700
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products	1,490
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	1,440
Helpers--Production Workers	1,330
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	1,180
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers	1,110
Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks	1,110

Largest Occupations in Hardware Manufacturing, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Team Assemblers	2,790
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	1,480
Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other	1,460
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	980
Machinists	970
Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks	970
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products	690
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	560
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers	490
Customer Service Representatives	490

Largest Occupations in Boiler, Tank, and Shipping Container Manufacturing, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers	12,080
Team Assemblers	4,560
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	3,720
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	3,520
Helpers--Production Workers	2,790
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	2,730
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters	2,640
Industrial Machinery Mechanics	2,610
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers	2,230
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General	1,920

Largest Occupations in Architectural and Structural Metals Manufacturing, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers	38,850
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters	25,700
Team Assemblers	18,210
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	17,190
Sheet Metal Workers	16,360
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	13,910
Helpers--Production Workers	11,490
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products	9,200
General and Operations Managers	7,340
Office Clerks, General	6,500

Largest Occupations in Cutlery and Handtool Manufacturing, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Team Assemblers	4,380
Machinists	2,580
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	2,160
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	1,630
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	1,450
Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic	1,360
Tool and Die Makers	1,230
Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other	1,110
Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks	1,060
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	1,040

Largest Occupations in Forging and Stamping, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	11,860
Tool and Die Makers	4,830
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	4,310
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	3,980
Machinists	3,760
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers	3,610
Team Assemblers	3,250
Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic	2,860
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	2,410
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers	2,340

Largest Occupations in Foundries, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	10,060
Foundry Mold and Coremakers	9,100
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	7,020
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	5,870
Pourers and Casters, Metal	5,740
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers	5,170
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand	4,520
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders	4,260
Helpers--Production Workers	3,660
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General	3,270

Largest Occupations in Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum) Production and Processing, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	4,840
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders	3,050
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	2,820
Industrial Machinery Mechanics	2,200
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers	2,190
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	1,770
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General	1,690
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	1,580
Helpers--Production Workers	1,490
Machinists	1,430

Largest Occupations in Alumina and Aluminum Production and Processing, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders	3,390
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	3,000
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	2,900
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General	2,750
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	2,490
Helpers--Production Workers	2,280
Industrial Machinery Mechanics	2,230
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	1,710
Production Workers, All Other*	1,640
Team Assemblers	1,600

Largest Occupations in Steel Product Manufacturing from Purchased Steel, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	3,990
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	3,310
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	2,960
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers	2,550
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	2,330
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers	2,070
Helpers--Production Workers	1,800
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General	1,700
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators	1,530
Industrial Machinery Mechanics	1,510

Largest Occupations in Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	10,240
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General	7,460
Industrial Machinery Mechanics	5,340
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders	4,700
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	3,570
Helpers--Production Workers	3,300
Crane and Tower Operators	3,050
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	2,490
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers	2,240
Electricians	2,130

Largest Occupations in Other Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	3,500
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic	2,910
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	2,750
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	2,490
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products	2,310
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	2,240
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	2,170
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders	2,150
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	2,040
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers	2,030

Largest Occupations in Lime and Gypsum Product Manufacturing, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Team Assemblers	1,170
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators	850
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	720
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	710
Industrial Machinery Mechanics	590
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic	480
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	430
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	360
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers	330
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders	320

Largest Occupations in Cement and Concrete Product Manufacturing, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers	52,410
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic	8,800
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	6,510
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	5,380
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products	5,300
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	4,670
Construction Laborers	4,590
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	4,400
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators	4,260
General and Operations Managers	3,960

Largest Occupations in Glass and Glass Product Manufacturing, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Team Assemblers	5,000
Packers and Packagers, Hand	4,420
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	4,250
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers	4,190
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders	3,080
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic	3,070
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	3,070
Production Workers, All Other*	2,920
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	2,840
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	2,640

Largest Occupations in Clay Product and Refractory Manufacturing, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic	3,550
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	3,190
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	1,660
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders	1,600
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	1,400
Team Assemblers	1,400
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers	1,390
Helpers--Production Workers	1,360
Packers and Packagers, Hand	1,120
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	1,080

Largest Occupations in Rubber Product Manufacturing, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Tire Builders	15,550
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	12,910
Team Assemblers	10,710
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers	5,460
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	5,200
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	3,940
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	3,250
Helpers--Production Workers	3,020
Industrial Machinery Mechanics	2,990
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General	2,800

Largest Occupations in Plastics Product Manufacturing, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	49,930
Team Assemblers	31,140
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	29,890
Packers and Packagers, Hand	25,490
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	23,070
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers	18,000
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders	15,070
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	14,560
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	13,910
Helpers--Production Workers	12,710

Largest Occupations in Other Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	10,670
Team Assemblers	4,870
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	3,550
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders	3,420
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders	3,280
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers	2,600
Production Workers, All Other*	2,190
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products	2,190
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	2,080
General and Operations Managers	1,980

Largest Occupations in Soap, Cleaning Compound, and Toilet Preparation Manufacturing, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders	11,920
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	8,550
Packers and Packagers, Hand	6,060
Team Assemblers	3,800
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	3,470
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators	3,190
Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks	2,850
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	2,840
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers	2,810
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders	2,670

Largest Occupations in Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	9,710
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders	3,950
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	2,530
Chemical Technicians	2,380
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders	2,060
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products	2,050
Production Workers, All Other*	2,040
Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks	1,990
Chemists	1,710
Customer Service Representatives	1,470

Largest Occupations in Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders	21,340
Chemists	13,960
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	12,650
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers	9,870
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders	8,070
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	8,060
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	8,040
Biological Technicians	6,470
Business Operations Specialists, All Other*	5,490
Team Assemblers	5,440

Largest Occupations in Pesticide, Fertilizer, and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Chemical Plant and System Operators	5,000
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	3,080
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders	1,720
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders	1,590
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	1,550
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General	1,280
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers	1,190
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products	1,030
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators	1,000
Industrial Machinery Mechanics	980

Largest Occupations in Resin, Synthetic Rubber, and Artificial Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Chemical Plant and System Operators	8,470
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders	6,270
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	4,400
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	4,230
Industrial Machinery Mechanics	3,290
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General	3,260
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	3,010
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers	2,850
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	2,730
Chemical Technicians	2,430

Largest Occupations in Basic Chemical Manufacturing, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Chemical Plant and System Operators	17,260
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders	14,280
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	6,440
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	5,160
Chemical Technicians	5,090
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General	4,970
Industrial Machinery Mechanics	4,910
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers	4,010
Chemical Engineers	3,680
Chemists	3,600

Largest Occupations in Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers	19,890
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	4,990
Industrial Machinery Mechanics	3,880
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	3,680
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers	2,670
Chemical Plant and System Operators	2,370
Petroleum Engineers	2,300
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General	2,160
Helpers--Production Workers	1,970
Team Assemblers	1,920

Largest Occupations in Printing and Related Support Activities, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Printing Press Operators	103,080
Print Binding and Finishing Workers	44,610
Prepress Technicians and Workers	25,720
Customer Service Representatives	23,320
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products	20,200
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	19,140
Helpers--Production Workers	17,130
Graphic Designers	16,500
General and Operations Managers	10,300
Office Clerks, General	9,430

Largest Occupations in Converted Paper Product Manufacturing, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	57,110
Printing Press Operators	14,480
Helpers--Production Workers	13,080
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	12,140
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	10,810
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators	10,280
Team Assemblers	8,590
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products	8,220
Packers and Packagers, Hand	7,810
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	7,110

Largest Occupations in Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	21,290
Industrial Machinery Mechanics	5,640
Helpers--Production Workers	5,060
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General	4,240
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators	4,140
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	4,060
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	3,210
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators	2,850
Production Workers, All Other*	2,670
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	2,480

Largest Occupations in Other Wood Product Manufacturing, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing	24,480
Team Assemblers	23,380
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood	10,330
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters	9,090
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	8,800
Carpenters	8,330
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	7,580
Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other	6,820
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators	6,060
Helpers--Production Workers	5,380

Largest Occupations in Veneer, Plywood, and Engineered Wood Product Manufacturing, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing	7,460
Team Assemblers	5,370
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood	3,380
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators	3,310
Machine Feeders and Offbearers	3,200
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	2,820
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	2,750
Helpers--Production Workers	2,480
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders	2,010
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products	1,670

Largest Occupations in Sawmills and Wood Preservation, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood	13,420
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	9,710
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators	5,890
Helpers--Production Workers	4,070
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing	4,010
Machine Feeders and Offbearers	3,710
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers	2,830
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	2,740
Logging Equipment Operators	2,110
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers	1,950

Largest Occupations in Other Leather and Allied Product Manufacturing, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Sewing Machine Operators	3,060
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers	1,210
Team Assemblers	1,130
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	490
Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks	430
General and Operations Managers	260
Helpers--Production Workers	250
Office Clerks, General	240
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products	240
Production Workers, All Other*	220

Largest Occupations in Footwear Manufacturing, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders	3,390
Sewing Machine Operators	1,850
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers	970
Team Assemblers	740
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	390
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders	270
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers	260
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	250
Industrial Machinery Mechanics	230
Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks	220

Largest Occupations in Leather and Hide Tanning and Finishing, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers	350
Production Workers, All Other*	290
Helpers--Production Workers	240
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	210
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other	200
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders	190
Machine Feeders and Offbearers	180
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	170
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	110
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers	110

Largest Occupations in Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Sewing Machine Operators	4,110
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	620
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	510
Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks	420
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials	300
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products	290
Customer Service Representatives	280
Packers and Packagers, Hand	260
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers	260
Team Assemblers	210

Largest Occupations in Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Sewing Machine Operators	52,050
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	4,540
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	4,210
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products	3,550
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers	3,460
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	3,440
Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks	3,370
Fashion Designers	3,270
Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers	3,030
Packers and Packagers, Hand	2,650

Largest Occupations in Apparel Knitting Mills, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Sewing Machine Operators	3,350
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	2,490
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other	900
Packers and Packagers, Hand	870
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers	800
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials	760
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	710
Industrial Machinery Mechanics	650
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	530
Maintenance Workers, Machinery	500

Largest Occupations in Other Textile Product Mills, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Sewing Machine Operators	19,670
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	2,970
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products	2,650
Team Assemblers	2,390
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	2,020
General and Operations Managers	1,570
Office Clerks, General	1,510
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	1,470
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers	1,350
Helpers--Production Workers	1,310

Largest Occupations in Textile Furnishings Mills, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Sewing Machine Operators	9,580
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	4,960
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	3,920
Helpers--Production Workers	2,570
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	2,300
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators	2,190
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	1,940
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	1,590
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers	1,490
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders	1,400

Largest Occupations in Textile and Fabric Finishing and Fabric Coating Mills, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders	7,340
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers	1,730
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	1,670
Printing Press Operators	1,640
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	1,090
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products	1,050
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other	1,000
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	980
Sewing Machine Operators	880
Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks	870

Largest Occupations in Fabric Mills, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	12,020
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	5,150
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers	3,050
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	2,390
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers	2,230
Industrial Machinery Mechanics	1,790
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General	1,610
Helpers--Production Workers	1,550
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders	1,510
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	1,360

Largest Occupations in Fiber, Yarn, and Thread Mills, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	12,590
Industrial Machinery Mechanics	1,420
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	1,120
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	1,100
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers	1,060
Maintenance Workers, Machinery	1,010
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers	970
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	710
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General	680
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators	620

Largest Occupations in Tobacco Manufacturing, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders	1,770
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	830
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	790
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders	680
Helpers--Production Workers	630
Team Assemblers	490
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers	460
Industrial Machinery Mechanics	460
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	410
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators	390

Largest Occupations in Beverage Manufacturing, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders	19,430
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	10,090
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products	8,920
Driver/Sales Workers	7,940
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators	6,620
Retail Salespersons	6,300
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers	5,760
Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers	5,170
Industrial Machinery Mechanics	5,020
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	4,500

Largest Occupations in Other Food Manufacturing, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders	19,230
Food Batchmakers	15,070
Packers and Packagers, Hand	11,710
Production Workers, All Other*	7,830
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators	6,670
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	5,690
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	5,110
Team Assemblers	3,960
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	3,870
Industrial Machinery Mechanics	3,600

Largest Occupations in Bakeries and Tortilla Manufacturing, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Bakers	47,150
Food Batchmakers	22,030
Packers and Packagers, Hand	18,060
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders	17,070
Helpers--Production Workers	14,070
Cashiers	12,610
Retail Salespersons	9,650
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	8,660
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners	6,680
Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop	5,870

Largest Occupations in Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers	12,450
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders	1,990
Packers and Packagers, Hand	1,280
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	1,180
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	970
Food Batchmakers	750
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General	660
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products	650
Production Workers, All Other*	550
Team Assemblers	460

Largest Occupations in Animal Slaughtering and Processing, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers	117,740
Slaughterers and Meat Packers	75,800
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	24,400
Production Workers, All Other*	20,690
Packers and Packagers, Hand	18,720
Helpers--Production Workers	17,850
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders	16,680
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	14,020
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General	11,840
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers	10,770

Largest Occupations in Dairy Product Manufacturing, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders	16,370
Food Batchmakers	12,400
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	8,170
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	5,450
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers	5,380
Driver/Sales Workers	4,630
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	4,280
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General	4,140
Helpers--Production Workers	3,750
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators	3,520

Largest Occupations in Fruit and Vegetable Preserving and Specialty Food Manufacturing, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders	25,910
Food Batchmakers	10,960
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators	10,520
Helpers--Production Workers	7,360
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders	6,430
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	6,340
Team Assemblers	6,310
Industrial Machinery Mechanics	5,860
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	5,450
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers	5,220

Largest Occupations in Sugar and Confectionery Product Manufacturing, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Food Batchmakers	8,620
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders	6,900
Packers and Packagers, Hand	4,430
Helpers--Production Workers	3,780
Retail Salespersons	2,880
Cashiers	2,200
Industrial Machinery Mechanics	2,180
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	2,170
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	1,890
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General	1,810

Largest Occupations in Grain and Oilseed Milling, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders	6,650
Food Batchmakers	3,910
Helpers--Production Workers	2,770
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	2,550
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	2,520
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	2,420
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	2,330
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators	2,120
Industrial Machinery Mechanics	2,040
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General	1,970

Largest Occupations in Animal Food Manufacturing, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	5,770
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders	4,620
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers	3,450
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	2,950
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators	2,210
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	2,120
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products	1,750
Food Batchmakers	1,580
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General	1,520
Packers and Packagers, Hand	1,370

Largest Occupations in Other Specialty Trade Contractors, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Construction Laborers	115,800
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators	76,970
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers	34,730
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers	30,260
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers	26,720
Fence Erectors	17,580
Office Clerks, General	17,160
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators	15,690
Carpenters	11,810
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive	11,620

Largest Occupations in Building Finishing Contractors, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Painters, Construction and Maintenance	121,890
Carpenters	88,110
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers	60,870
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers	30,670
Construction Laborers	25,590
Tile and Marble Setters	21,140
Office Clerks, General	18,640
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall	16,880
Cost Estimators	15,310
Carpet Installers	14,510

Largest Occupations in Building Equipment Contractors, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Electricians	357,340
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters	240,120
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers	157,570
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers	62,260
Helpers--Electricians	59,440
Sheet Metal Workers	58,740
Office Clerks, General	54,840
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive	39,060
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters	38,870
General and Operations Managers	38,200

Largest Occupations in Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Roofers	88,910
Construction Laborers	74,590
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers	61,700
Carpenters	60,870
Brickmasons and Blockmasons	45,860
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers	39,730
Glaziers	27,520
Structural Iron and Steel Workers	25,830
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters	19,410
Office Clerks, General	17,880

Largest Occupations in Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Construction Laborers	24,010
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators	11,990
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers	6,450
Carpenters	5,000
Construction Managers	4,120
Civil Engineers	3,680
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers	2,250
General and Operations Managers	2,140
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers	2,110
Office Clerks, General	1,870

Largest Occupations in Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Construction Laborers	73,490
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators	42,220
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers	23,390
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers	22,240
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators	16,360
Carpenters	14,010
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers	11,580
Construction Managers	8,070
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines	5,520
Cost Estimators	5,270

Largest Occupations in Land Subdivision, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers	3,090
Construction Laborers	2,900
Real Estate Sales Agents	2,830
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive	2,690
Office Clerks, General	2,670
General and Operations Managers	2,370
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General	2,160
Construction Managers	2,160
Accountants and Auditors	2,100
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks	2,010

Largest Occupations in Utility System Construction, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Construction Laborers	80,070
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators	40,060
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers	26,900
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers	26,110
Pipelayers	15,960
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers	15,200
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters	14,250
Construction Managers	9,690
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers	9,150
Office Clerks, General	8,640

Largest Occupations in Nonresidential Building Construction, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Carpenters	109,170
Construction Laborers	99,750
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers	71,770
Construction Managers	48,400
Cost Estimators	18,490
General and Operations Managers	17,690
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters	17,520
Office Clerks, General	15,160
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive	14,290
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers	13,970

Largest Occupations in Residential Building Construction, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Carpenters	174,790
Construction Laborers	86,070
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers	47,670
Construction Managers	26,310
Office Clerks, General	25,240
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive	18,920
Helpers--Carpenters	16,770
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks	15,970
General and Operations Managers	13,060
Cost Estimators	11,930

Largest Occupations in Water, Sewage and Other Systems, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators	12,450
Meter Readers, Utilities	2,470
Office Clerks, General	2,260
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	2,020
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive	1,980
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General	1,810
General and Operations Managers	1,700
Customer Service Representatives	1,660
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks	1,580
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door	1,550

Largest Occupations in Natural Gas Distribution, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Customer Service Representatives	9,230
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door	8,240
Meter Readers, Utilities	5,900
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters	5,090
Gas Plant Operators	3,850
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers	3,390
Office Clerks, General	2,830
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers	2,620
Industrial Machinery Mechanics	2,210
General and Operations Managers	1,920

Largest Occupations in Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers	52,490
Power Plant Operators	29,730
Customer Service Representatives	20,470
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay	17,670
Electrical Engineers	15,310
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers	13,840
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door	9,900
Meter Readers, Utilities	9,380
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	8,780
Industrial Machinery Mechanics	7,520

Largest Occupations in Support Activities for Mining, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas	39,070
Service Unit Operators, Oil, Gas, and Mining	38,570
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas	17,010
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas	16,540
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers	16,370
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers	15,670
Helpers--Extraction Workers	12,720
General and Operations Managers	7,660
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators	7,180
Construction Laborers	6,600

Largest Occupations in Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators	9,740
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers	8,380
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators	7,100
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	3,630
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers	2,830
Rock Splitters, Quarry	2,790
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	2,540
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines	2,400
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General	2,340
Continuous Mining Machine Operators	2,300

Largest Occupations in Metal Ore Mining, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators	2,920
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines	2,800
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers	2,520
Continuous Mining Machine Operators	2,170
Industrial Machinery Mechanics	1,880
Electricians	1,230
Mine Cutting and Channeling Machine Operators	1,150
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	1,000
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers	970
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas	930

Largest Occupations in Coal Mining, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators	10,690
Continuous Mining Machine Operators	7,350
Roof Bolters, Mining	5,740
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers	4,680
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators	3,800
Electricians	3,510
Helpers--Extraction Workers	3,090
Mine Shuttle Car Operators	2,950
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines	2,890
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers	2,690

Largest Occupations in Oil and Gas Extraction, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Petroleum Engineers	15,720
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas	7,740
Wellhead Pumpers	7,510
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers	7,310
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers	6,260
Accountants and Auditors	6,050
Service Unit Operators, Oil, Gas, and Mining	5,630
General and Operations Managers	4,810
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas	4,430
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers	4,330

Largest Occupations in Support Activities for Animal Production, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals	11,290
Nonfarm Animal Caretakers	2,550
Animal Trainers	1,590
Animal Breeders	1,250
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers	990
Office Clerks, General	840
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians	720
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers	580
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse	570
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks	450

Largest Occupations in Support Activities for Crop Production, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse	182,730
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products	16,930
Agricultural Equipment Operators	12,650
Packers and Packagers, Hand	11,300
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	7,000
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers	6,170
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators	4,770
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders	4,690
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers	3,730
Helpers--Production Workers	3,360

Largest Occupations in Logging, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Logging Equipment Operators	18,880
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers	8,590
Fallers	4,230
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers	2,260
Logging Workers, All Other	2,210
Office Clerks, General	1,690
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive	1,180
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines	800
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks	750
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	740

Largest Occupations in Sector 99 - Federal, State, and Local Government (OES Designation), May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers	617,680
Correctional Officers and Jailers	424,290
Firefighters	289,920
Office Clerks, General	282,140
Business Operations Specialists, All Other*	266,670
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive	179,030
Registered Nurses*	153,970
Highway Maintenance Workers	138,990
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General	133,870
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants	123,490

Largest Occupations in Sector 81 - Other Services (except Federal, State, and Local Government), May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists	318,070
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics	222,140
Office Clerks, General	130,090
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment	117,600
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers	104,600
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive	104,390
Automotive Body and Related Repairers	93,100
Receptionists and Information Clerks	82,510
General and Operations Managers	80,800
Parking Lot Attendants	79,960

Largest Occupations in Sector 72 - Accommodation and Food Services, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food	2,348,590
Waiters and Waitresses	2,125,000
Cooks, Restaurant	896,480
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers	622,990
Cooks, Fast Food	481,420
Dishwashers	436,790
Food Preparation Workers	434,190
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners	422,500
Bartenders	421,550
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers	325,270

Largest Occupations in Sector 71 - Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Amusement and Recreation Attendants	169,700
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors	154,570
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers	98,620
Waiters and Waitresses	85,360
Cashiers	57,890
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners	45,930
Coaches and Scouts	40,490
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers	39,820
Security Guards	39,460
Bartenders	34,770

Largest Occupations in Sector 62 - Health Care and Social Assistance (including private, state, and local government hospitals), May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Registered Nurses*	2,362,520
Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants*	1,349,220
Home Health Aides	862,610
Personal Care Aides	751,690
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses	619,000
Medical Assistants	507,040
Medical Secretaries	481,870
Receptionists and Information Clerks	419,560
Office Clerks, General	375,050
Childcare Workers	360,940

Largest Occupations in Sector 61 - Educational Services (including private, state, and local government schools), May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	1,405,560
Teacher Assistants	1,038,400
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	996,840
Teachers and Instructors, All Other*	727,530
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	639,670
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners	436,910
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive	375,010
Office Clerks, General	330,920
Bus Drivers, School or Special Client	226,820
Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School	219,360

Largest Occupations in Sector 56- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners	813,860
Security Guards	635,360
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers	458,500
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	391,130
Customer Service Representatives	367,690
Office Clerks, General	268,340
Team Assemblers	157,940
Telemarketers	151,610
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive	138,880
General and Operations Managers	130,070

Largest Occupations in Sector 55 - 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 Sector 54 - Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Lawyers	381,190
Accountants and Auditors	366,350
Office Clerks, General	234,650
Software Developers, Applications	233,030
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive	209,020
Management Analysts	208,560
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks	205,760
Legal Secretaries	191,900
General and Operations Managers	188,470
Paralegals and Legal Assistants*	186,440

Largest Occupations in Sector 53 - Real Estate and Rental and Leasing, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General	250,650
Counter and Rental Clerks	192,680
Real Estate Sales Agents	131,360
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers	111,020
Office Clerks, General	102,560
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners	81,860
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive	79,540
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks	57,740
Customer Service Representatives	39,540
General and Operations Managers	39,510

Largest Occupations in Sector 52 - Finance and Insurance, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Tellers	533,650
Customer Service Representatives	475,830
Insurance Sales Agents	312,170
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents	293,700
Loan Officers	256,950
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers	237,270
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks	199,130
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators	190,790
Office Clerks, General	168,120
Loan Interviewers and Clerks	163,610

Largest Occupations in Sector 51 - Information, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Customer Service Representatives	165,970
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers	147,860
Sales Representatives, Services, All Other	108,220
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers	98,400
Software Developers, Applications	84,310
Advertising Sales Agents	81,260
Computer Support Specialists	75,510
Editors	71,040
Producers and Directors	58,210
General and Operations Managers	52,630

Largest Occupations in Sectors 48 and 49 - Transportation and Warehousing, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers	872,930
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	453,300
Postal Service Mail Carriers	315,320
Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers	232,880
Bus Drivers, School or Special Client	175,650
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators	139,680
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators	112,650
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks	95,740
Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks	94,040
Flight Attendants	86,970

Largest Occupations in Sectors 44 and 45 - Retail Trade, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Retail Salespersons	3,982,590
Cashiers	2,712,630
Stock Clerks and Order Fillers	1,251,370
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers	1,083,340
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	317,920
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics	283,400
Customer Service Representatives	266,950
Pharmacy Technicians	255,990
Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food	196,630
General and Operations Managers	196,210

Largest Occupations in Sector 42 - Wholesale Trade, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products	921,740
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	365,550
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products	223,920
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers	195,500
Stock Clerks and Order Fillers	182,510
Customer Service Representatives	175,740
Office Clerks, General	171,060
Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks	157,150
General and Operations Managers	152,900
Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers	152,300

Largest Occupations in Sectors 31, 32, and 33 - Manufacturing, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Team Assemblers	703,740
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	406,820
Machinists	294,620
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers	293,540
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	267,910
Helpers--Production Workers	254,520
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders	243,320
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products	213,710
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers	206,250
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General	196,390

Largest Occupations in Sector 23 - Construction, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Construction Laborers	611,330
Carpenters	476,300
Electricians	377,460
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers	340,580
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters	278,820
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators	199,180
Office Clerks, General	166,980
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers	159,020
Construction Managers	156,260
Painters, Construction and Maintenance	145,740

Largest Occupations in Sector 22 - Utilities, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers	55,900
Customer Service Representatives	31,360
Power Plant Operators	30,570
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door	19,690
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay	18,220
Meter Readers, Utilities	17,740
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers	17,160
Electrical Engineers	16,370
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators	13,040
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	12,270

Largest Occupations in Sector 21 - Mining, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas	46,840
Service Unit Operators, Oil, Gas, and Mining	44,330
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators	31,040
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers	30,210
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers	28,950
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas	20,980
Helpers--Extraction Workers	20,460
Petroleum Engineers	20,170
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas	19,380
General and Operations Managers	16,010

Largest Occupations in Sector 11 - Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting, May 2011
Occupation	Employment
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse	183,310
Logging Equipment Operators	18,880
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products	17,050
Agricultural Equipment Operators	12,740
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers	12,360
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals	11,880
Packers and Packagers, Hand	11,300
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers	9,420
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	7,890
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators	5,490

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