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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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