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Employment and Industries in the Dallas, Texas Area

Dallas, Texas is the ninth most populous city in the United States. The Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington metropolitan area is also the fifth largest metropolitan area in the United States. As one might expect, the Dallas metropolitan area has a vibrant economy and is a center for business and commerce. The Dallas metropolitan area is home to nearly forty Fortune 1000 company headquarters.

Inc. magazine has ranked the Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington area in the top fifty on its list of "Best Cities for Doing Business" in the United States in the large cities category for the last three years (2004-2006). The criteria used by Inc. "emphasizes the robustness of a region's growth". Large and significant cities such as Dallas, who have a "tangible effect on global affairs through socioeconomic, cultural, and/or political means" (Wikipedia) are ranked as "Global Cities" (sometimes referred to as world cities or world-class cities) by the Globalization and World Cities Study Group & Network (GaWC). There are three tiers of ranking in order of importance, alpha (first-tier), beta (second-tier) and gamma (third tier). Dallas is one of 11 cities in the U.S. ranked as a "World City". Dallas was ranked as a "Gamma World City", on a par with Boston, Houston, and Washington, D.C..

According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Dallas ranks in the top thirty on the list of cities in the United States who receive the most annual funding from the NIH.

Dallas has a high concentration of telecommunication companies and its "Telecom Corridor" is home to more than 5,700 companies and regional offices for Alcatel, AT&T, Ericsson, Fujitsu, MCI, Nokia, Nortel, Rockwell, Sprint and Verizon. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, major industries in and around Dallas include (ranked by size of workforce):

  • Trade, Transportation, and Utilities
  • Professional & Business Services
  • Government
  • Educational & Health Services
  • Leisure & Hospitality
  • Financial Activities
  • Information

The Dallas metropolitan area is served by Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). It is the busiest airport in Texas, the third busiest airport in the world in terms of aircraft movement, and sixth in terms of passenger volume. DFW ranks eighth in the United States for for nonstop international air travel according to the U.S. Department of Transportation, Bureau of Transportation Statistics.

Some major companies in and around Dallas include:

  • 7-Eleven
  • AMR Corporation (the parent company of American Airlines)
  • Blockbuster Video
  • Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corporation
  • CompUSA
  • Dr Pepper
  • Educational Products, Inc.
  • Electronic Data Systems (EDS)
  • ExxonMobil
  • Frito Lay
  • Greyhound Bus Lines
  • JCPenney
  • Kimberly-Clark Corporation
  • Kinko's (owned by FedEx)
  • Mary Kay Cosmetics
  • Michael's Stores
  • Neiman Marcus
  • Nokia
  • Perot Systems
  • Pier 1 Imports
  • Pizza Hut (owned by Yum! Brands, Inc.)
  • Radio Shack
  • Sabre Holdings, the owner of the Sabre System
  • Southwest Airlines
  • Texas Instruments
  • Wyndham International
  • Zale Corporation

Some of the major business organizations in the Dallas area include:

The Dallas Business Journal, and the Business and Technology Section of the Dallas Morning News are excellent sources of information on business in the Dallas metropolitan area.

Most Popular Jobs in Dallas, Texas Metro Area (2008 data)

Where the Majority of Workers Have College Degrees

RankTitleLocal JobsLocal Mean SalaryTypical Local SalaryNational Growth % 2006-2016National % With College Degree
1Registered nurses31,53065,390$46,290 - 84,88024%56%
2Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products31,26061,510$26,240 - 106,2708%51%
3Accountants and auditors24,69067,270$37,000 - 107,32018%79%
4Elementary school teachers, except special education23,74047,320$36,470 - 60,76014%95%
5Secondary school teachers, except special and vocational education17,31046,020$22,180 - 63,7006%96%
6Computer systems analysts14,90080,960$44,320 - 122,49029%68%
7Computer software engineers, systems software13,96090,990$57,390 - 129,39028%85%
8Computer programmers12,95080,400$46,680 - 117,4900%73%
9Computer software engineers, applications12,55091,800$61,200 - 127,25045%85%
10Middle school teachers, except special and vocational education10,69048,860$37,750 - 62,91011%95%
11Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products10,60078,470$41,820 - 124,63012%51%
12Management analysts10,30085,600$41,480 - 137,72022%78%
13Network and computer systems administrators8,93072,610$45,560 - 105,99027%50%
14Lawyers8,780138,380$61,930 - 11%99%
15Financial managers8,020120,700$67,290 - 13%60%
16Teachers and instructors, all other7,04024,330$15,170 - 36,1209%54%
17Financial analysts6,97084,080$45,680 - 132,01034%87%
18Sales managers6,550120,470$56,660 - 10%69%
19Computer and information systems managers6,360124,820$76,560 - 16%73%
20Securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents6,10079,290$27,150 - 25%67%
21Network systems and data communications analysts5,97078,930$47,150 - 115,99053%57%
22Employment, recruitment, and placement specialists5,70053,280$28,740 - 85,48018%56%
23Public relations specialists5,67058,730$31,820 - 97,62018%81%
24Electronics engineers, except computer5,50093,370$59,950 - 133,0304%81%
25Market research analysts5,44073,520$37,500 - 120,62020%82%
26Training and development specialists4,37054,800$30,270 - 84,73018%56%
27Electrical engineers4,11095,150$60,550 - 133,9506%81%
28Chief executives4,000184,860$100,940 - 2%65%
29Industrial engineers3,76080,290$54,190 - 109,23020%74%
30Pharmacists3,630111,350$91,270 - 132,44022%97%
31Medical and health services managers3,59085,850$43,000 - 137,66016%57%
32Database administrators3,55072,140$37,410 - 109,78029%72%
33Civil engineers3,40078,020$52,710 - 117,04018%87%
34Marketing managers3,360130,400$67,960 - 14%69%
35Architects, except landscape and naval3,33072,610$39,690 - 111,23018%88%
36Human resources, training, and labor relations specialists, all other3,33063,980$37,120 - 97,77017%56%
37Compliance officers, except agriculture, construction, health and safety, and transportation3,32056,290$29,710 - 89,9605%58%
38Engineering managers3,250135,940$94,600 - 7%84%
39Education administrators, elementary and secondary school3,15073,830$52,460 - 100,8108%78%
40Graphic designers3,14048,830$29,250 - 75,22010%55%
41Educational, vocational, and school counselors3,10053,500$31,090 - 76,47013%73%
42Mechanical engineers3,03084,510$58,120 - 117,9704%78%
43Personal financial advisors3,000109,690$42,420 - 41%81%
44Managers, all other2,810105,100$57,120 - 162,1907%55%
45Medical and clinical laboratory technologists2,78052,300$37,260 - 70,04012%51%
46Compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists2,62055,530$34,610 - 81,33018%56%
47Aerospace engineers2,600101,630$71,300 - 136,04010%87%
48Instructional coordinators2,50059,160$35,730 - 90,62023%79%
49Credit analysts2,49059,330$32,610 - 90,0702%60%
50Special education teachers, preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school2,48048,400$38,470 - 60,99020%87%
51Medical and clinical laboratory technicians2,45034,990$22,520 - 53,36015%51%
52Coaches and scouts2,42032,850$14,110 - 62,51015%60%
53Operations research analysts2,37070,230$37,020 - 110,13011%71%
54Advertising sales agents2,34061,020$23,610 - 99,15020%56%
55Child, family, and school social workers2,29041,070$27,520 - 61,52019%77%
56Insurance underwriters2,15063,060$36,600 - 97,2506%53%
57Merchandise displayers and window trimmers2,03027,800$17,920 - 41,11011%55%
58Librarians1,98052,850$39,360 - 67,9104%85%
59Computer specialists, all other1,86076,650$45,130 - 108,94015%68%
60Adult literacy, remedial education, and GED teachers and instructors1,840 $ - 14%54%
61Interior designers1,82050,840$27,710 - 88,27020%55%
62Tax preparers1,81031,550$17,920 - 57,1400%54%
63Speech-language pathologists1,78060,910$43,940 - 87,04011%98%
64Occupational therapists1,70070,580$40,860 - 100,07023%90%
65Physical therapists1,64076,970$53,050 - 104,54027%89%
66Engineers, all other1,60090,060$59,900 - 127,2206%82%
67Financial specialists, all other1,54073,740$32,920 - 139,10012%50%
68Special education teachers, secondary school1,46049,760$39,310 - 63,5809%87%
69Self-enrichment education teachers1,46045,450$15,520 - 68,38023%54%
70Sales engineers1,340100,010$47,050 - 9%79%
71Medical and public health social workers1,29047,240$32,880 - 63,80024%77%
72Sales and related workers, all other1,27046,750$16,880 - 83,21014%62%
73Special education teachers, middle school1,23048,660$39,320 - 60,76016%87%
74Social and human service assistants1,21026,420$15,180 - 39,54034%58%
75Editors1,16059,940$28,890 - 99,2902%81%
76Purchasing managers1,150105,920$59,600 - 162,9103%57%
77Dentists, general1,150193,040$109,730 - 9%100%
78Vocational education teachers, secondary school1,14052,050$42,340 - 66,0300%96%
79Detectives and criminal investigators1,07065,450$32,760 - 99,08017%54%
80Technical writers1,02062,450$31,770 - 90,47020%74%
81Producers and directors1,00076,520$31,170 - 130,62011%75%
82Budget analysts99065,330$43,460 - 89,6107%78%
83Art directors93085,080$46,570 - 131,3409%58%
84Computer hardware engineers91096,980$60,180 - 138,8305%70%
85Physician assistants87083,440$47,440 - 122,31027%67%
86Compensation and benefits managers820105,490$63,080 - 147,59012%58%
87Geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers82098,630$37,540 - 22%93%
88Airline pilots, copilots, and flight engineers810 $ - 13%74%
89Counselors, all other81059,010$44,560 - 78,98017%73%
90Financial examiners80080,030$36,420 - 130,30011%76%
91Social and community service managers78058,570$32,070 - 93,15025%72%
92Human resources managers, all other760123,450$70,600 - 11%58%
93Meeting and convention planners76047,210$29,230 - 71,34020%67%
94Multi-media artists and animators74055,270$29,890 - 84,82026%58%
95Education administrators, postsecondary72097,510$44,800 - 14%78%
96Occupational health and safety specialists71061,650$34,900 - 91,5008%72%
97Education administrators, preschool and child care center/program68037,150$23,390 - 51,74024%78%
98Chemists68076,310$38,620 - 129,3909%93%
99Writers and authors67059,930$34,710 - 96,95013%84%
100Environmental engineers67073,610$35,760 - 118,11025%86%

Where the Majority of Workers Do Not Have College Degrees

RankTitleLocal JobsLocal Mean SalaryTypical Local SalaryNational Growth % 2006-2016National % With College Degree
1Retail salespersons66,17025,730$14,450 - 42,17012%25%
2Customer service representatives60,13032,920$21,540 - 47,13025%22%
3Cashiers48,04017,750$13,230 - 23,630-2%10%
4Combined food preparation and serving workers, including fast food47,09016,520$13,000 - 21,15018%5%
5Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand40,97023,580$16,250 - 33,8802%5%
6Office clerks, general39,35025,920$15,440 - 38,33013%19%
7Waiters and waitresses39,26017,150$12,880 - 25,84011%14%
8General and operations managers38,240120,060$49,820 - 2%48%
9Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive32,93028,850$17,570 - 40,5601%18%
10Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks31,21034,410$22,710 - 48,74013%16%
11Executive secretaries and administrative assistants30,18043,180$28,390 - 61,76015%18%
12Stock clerks and order fillers28,98022,910$14,430 - 33,890-7%8%
13Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer28,63040,690$24,970 - 61,50010%4%
14First-line supervisors/managers of office and administrative support workers27,41051,320$28,480 - 78,5206%29%
15Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners26,65019,270$13,320 - 27,80015%4%
16Construction laborers22,21023,610$16,820 - 32,24011%5%
17Security guards21,02026,690$17,120 - 43,66017%13%
18Maintenance and repair workers, general18,80031,680$19,390 - 48,52010%6%
19Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants17,89022,940$15,860 - 32,31018%7%
20First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers17,49041,090$23,830 - 63,1204%25%
21Receptionists and information clerks17,45026,300$17,530 - 35,41017%13%
22Computer support specialists15,35046,840$23,720 - 75,82013%43%
23Cooks, restaurant15,03021,070$14,210 - 29,42012%5%
24Team assemblers14,59024,220$14,580 - 36,9500%5%
25First-line supervisors/managers of food preparation and serving workers14,29030,540$18,490 - 47,06011%14%
26Business operations specialists, all other14,15070,880$37,140 - 107,83021%49%
27Teacher assistants14,07020,570$13,870 - 28,38010%18%
28Truck drivers, light or delivery services13,48030,050$17,080 - 49,4208%4%
29Landscaping and groundskeeping workers13,44023,090$16,020 - 33,32018%6%
30Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks13,25028,050$17,130 - 41,2504%6%
31Maids and housekeeping cleaners12,90017,640$13,260 - 23,48013%5%
32Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses11,96044,220$31,140 - 63,24014%7%
33Sales representatives, services, all other11,46063,060$25,180 - 121,42028%48%
34Bill and account collectors10,99032,700$21,190 - 44,42023%13%
35Industrial truck and tractor operators10,54027,180$18,780 - 38,040-1%2%
36Packers and packagers, hand10,06019,400$13,230 - 30,260-11%3%
37First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers9,73052,830$32,060 - 79,250-4%15%
38Police and sheriff's patrol officers9,17054,950$38,150 - 73,67011%33%
39Billing and posting clerks and machine operators9,06034,170$24,010 - 45,2604%15%
40First-line supervisors/managers of construction trades and extraction workers8,53055,880$33,500 - 81,9209%10%
41Medical assistants8,41030,330$21,940 - 40,36035%10%
42Personal and home care aides8,07014,620$12,790 - 16,70051%10%
43Tellers7,89026,180$20,310 - 33,28014%16%
44Automotive service technicians and mechanics7,86039,240$20,840 - 61,19014%4%
45Telemarketers7,83030,080$16,860 - 47,940-9%14%
46Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers7,62016,030$12,870 - 20,27012%6%
47Home health aides7,53022,180$14,680 - 34,82049%7%
48Insurance sales agents7,09060,510$30,380 - 106,98013%45%
49Dishwashers7,07015,790$12,890 - 19,92010%3%
50Preschool teachers, except special education7,00023,780$16,240 - 39,70026%43%
51Cooks, fast food6,96016,850$13,060 - 21,8508%5%
52Carpenters6,86033,120$22,320 - 47,92010%6%
53First-line supervisors/managers of non-retail sales workers6,73089,570$39,580 - 162,0604%38%
54Helpers--production workers6,41019,680$14,090 - 25,7300%4%
55First-line supervisors/managers of mechanics, installers, and repairers6,36056,300$31,000 - 86,2507%13%
56Electricians6,34041,750$31,290 - 53,8807%7%
57Claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators6,25058,470$35,590 - 82,8209%47%
58Driver/sales workers6,20023,820$13,360 - 39,850-4%4%
59Hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop6,15017,070$13,010 - 23,25010%17%
60Construction managers6,05072,930$44,300 - 110,11016%29%
61Loan officers6,04083,110$39,640 - 143,79012%49%
62Data entry keyers5,92027,700$19,110 - 37,550-4%18%
63Counter and rental clerks5,92027,650$13,700 - 50,31023%16%
64Loan interviewers and clerks5,84038,470$27,900 - 50,6900%24%
65Administrative services managers5,84092,730$46,080 - 146,80012%40%
66Food preparation workers5,74017,200$12,970 - 23,93015%7%
67Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers5,74033,600$18,730 - 49,2705%2%
68Electrical and electronic equipment assemblers5,72032,570$19,410 - 53,930-26%6%
69Counter attendants, cafeteria, food concession, and coffee shop5,66016,350$12,900 - 22,32010%8%
70Production, planning, and expediting clerks5,48037,830$20,770 - 57,3004%30%
71Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters5,29045,210$27,690 - 64,09011%4%
72Pharmacy technicians5,27029,550$21,750 - 39,12032%16%
73Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers5,19030,470$18,690 - 44,050-6%14%
74Fire fighters5,18054,220$34,030 - 77,45012%18%
75Real estate sales agents5,05061,150$21,130 - 11%45%
76Medical secretaries5,01030,640$21,640 - 40,29017%18%
77Purchasing agents, except wholesale, retail, and farm products4,97058,190$35,260 - 89,2900%42%
78Assemblers and fabricators, all other4,80021,090$14,720 - 28,830-8%5%
79Telecommunications equipment installers and repairers, except line installers4,80043,500$26,690 - 61,3403%13%
80Telecommunications line installers and repairers4,75041,830$23,860 - 62,4105%8%
81Packaging and filling machine operators and tenders4,74024,920$14,920 - 39,720-4%5%
82Insurance claims and policy processing clerks4,62034,660$25,360 - 47,6700%22%
83Electrical and electronic engineering technicians4,61057,870$37,590 - 79,9004%18%
84Bus drivers, school4,60023,730$14,260 - 32,0609%4%
85Property, real estate, and community association managers4,60045,660$22,600 - 82,72015%36%
86Paralegals and legal assistants4,58056,820$32,260 - 76,68022%45%
87Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators4,56035,280$23,230 - 53,9508%3%
88Bartenders4,53020,450$13,160 - 33,57011%17%
89Dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance4,47038,270$23,410 - 56,1502%11%
90Legal secretaries4,46046,400$26,220 - 63,97012%18%
91Cleaners of vehicles and equipment4,39018,760$13,430 - 27,09014%3%
92Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers4,39041,990$27,950 - 60,7009%3%
93Postal service mail carriers4,380 1%11%
94Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists4,22040,560$25,290 - 54,33012%3%
95Machinists4,18033,250$20,330 - 50,580-2%3%
96Postal service mail sorters, processors, and processing machine operators4,040 -7%12%
97Order clerks4,04030,530$18,580 - 44,700-23%16%
98Industrial machinery mechanics3,97044,310$28,240 - 61,6709%5%
99Physicians and surgeons, all other3,950169,170$45,240 - 0%0%
100Cost estimators3,93057,300$33,330 - 84,14019%32%
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ATI Career Training Center
Dallas, Texas
  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Technician, Liberal Arts, Mechanics And Repair, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nutrition And Exercise Therapy, Production Trades, Therapy And Counseling
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Argosy University
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  • Programs: Business And Management, Education And Teaching, Family And Social Work, Liberal Arts, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Medicine, Religion And Philosophy, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
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Everest College
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  • Programs: Beauty And Cosmetology, Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Construction Trades, Engineering Technician, Family And Social Work, Hospitality, Law, Liberal Arts, Media, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Nutrition And Exercise Therapy, Office And Administration, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
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Kaplan College KHE
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  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Construction Trades, Law, Mechanics And Repair, Media, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Nutrition And Exercise Therapy, Photography And Commercial Art, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
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Sanford Brown College
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The Art Institutes
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Jobs More Common Near Dallas Than Most Other Cities

* Average job popularity for metro areas = 1.0

TitleMean Local SalaryLocal JobsPop. vs. Avg.*
Semiconductor processors32,5803,0309
Terrazzo workers and finishers26,4202007.9
Sewers, hand23,6102505.9
Engine and other machine assemblers33,9301,1204.5
Lay-out workers, metal and plastic34,6002704.5
Mechanical door repairers33,9504004.3
Title examiners, abstractors, and searchers44,7203,2504.1
Aerospace engineers101,6302,6003.6
Loan counselors39,1201,4703.6
Traffic technicians43,0501603.5
Audio-visual collections specialists57,9802103.3
Food scientists and technologists75,1402403.2
Cementing and gluing machine operators and tenders27,0805203.2
Athletes and sports competitors 3203.1
Electromechanical equipment assemblers26,4202,2403
Fabric and apparel patternmakers24,5301703
Fence erectors26,8204002.9
Furniture finishers25,8906602.9
Insurance appraisers, auto damage50,3103102.8
Rail car repairers32,4501602.8
Public address system and other announcers33,3002002.8
Etchers and engravers33,5502002.8
Arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators38,7801502.7
Coil winders, tapers, and finishers28,2904502.6
Merchandise displayers and window trimmers27,8002,0302.6
Entertainment attendants and related workers, all other26,1609102.5
Photographic process workers28,1205302.5
Choreographers38,2902202.5
Electronics engineers, except computer93,3705,5002.4
Credit authorizers, checkers, and clerks35,4402,2802.4
Counselors, all other59,0108102.4
Crushing, grinding, and polishing machine setters, operators, and tenders24,7609902.4
Industrial engineering technicians56,8002,2902.3
Tax preparers31,5501,8102.3
Cutters and trimmers, hand23,5905502.3
Adult literacy, remedial education, and GED teachers and instructors 1,8402.3
Operations research analysts70,2302,3702.3
Ophthalmic laboratory technicians22,7808002.3
Animal control workers35,0802902.2
Electric motor, power tool, and related repairers29,2704702.2
Interior designers50,8401,8202.2
Credit analysts59,3302,4902.2
Electronic home entertainment equipment installers and repairers38,1309402.1
Computer software engineers, systems software90,99013,9602.1
Office machine operators, except computer28,1502,6902.1
Cleaning, washing, and metal pickling equipment operators and tenders21,0003002.1
Correspondence clerks32,8703202.1
Forensic science technicians45,9202302.1
Service station attendants19,2502,1202.1
Financial examiners80,0308002.1

Work Paying Relatively Well in the Dallas, Texas Metro Area (2008 data)

* Average Salary Index for metro areas = 1.0

TitleMean Local SalarySalary Index *Local Jobs
Film and video editors99,2101.99210
Radio and television announcers75,3301.93450
Fitness trainers and aerobics instructors45,2701.53,680
Tour guides and escorts36,4201.5160
Loan officers83,1101.416,040
Counselors, all other59,0101.39810
Reporters and correspondents56,4601.38510
Lodging managers71,7201.38280
Personal financial advisors109,6901.373,000
Business teachers, postsecondary100,6701.37570
Computer science teachers, postsecondary97,9901.36230
Landscape architects86,4901.36230
Lawyers138,3801.358,780
Producers and directors76,5201.351,000
Geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers98,6301.35820
Paralegals and legal assistants56,8201.334,580
Chemistry teachers, postsecondary95,4201.32150
Advertising sales agents61,0201.32,340
Financial managers120,7001.38,020
Real estate sales agents61,1501.35,050
Human resources managers, all other123,4501.3760
Legal secretaries46,4001.294,460
Fire fighters54,2201.295,180
Financial specialists, all other73,7401.291,540
First-line supervisors/managers of non-retail sales workers89,5701.286,730
Marketing managers130,4001.283,360
Administrative services managers92,7301.275,840
Chiropractors100,1201.27180
Managers, all other105,1001.272,810
Optometrists133,9001.27380
Appraisers and assessors of real estate64,9401.261,640
Market research analysts73,5201.255,440
Computer programmers80,4001.2512,950
Tax examiners, collectors, and revenue agents69,5101.25540
Audio-visual collections specialists57,9801.25210
General and operations managers120,0601.2538,240
Entertainment attendants and related workers, all other26,1601.24910
Engineering managers135,9401.243,250
Computer and information systems managers124,8201.236,360
Chief executives184,8601.234,000
Sales managers120,4701.226,550
Network systems and data communications analysts78,9301.225,970
Environmental science and protection technicians, including health51,9801.22360
Sales engineers100,0101.221,340
Sales representatives, services, all other63,0601.2211,460
Industrial production managers107,2101.212,530
Telemarketers30,0801.217,830
Graphic designers48,8301.213,140
Editors59,9401.211,160
Pesticide handlers, sprayers, and applicators, vegetation38,0501.21130

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