Laredo's economy is primarily based on international trade with Mexico. Laredo is the nation's largest inland port. Commercial and industrial warehousing are important economic components. Most of the major transportation companies have a facility in Laredo. Education and healthcare are also important economic assets.
Regarding the labor market, about 32% of the workers are employed in trade, transportation and utilities jobs. Approximately 23% of the jobs are provided by the government. Approximately 15% of the jobs are in education and health services. Leisure and hospitality workers comprise about 10% of the workforce. Professional and business services employees comprise about 6% of the labor force.
Facts about Laredo, Texas: Adult population holding a bachelor's degree: 15%. Cost of living index in 2008: 81.2 (national average: 100). Average salary in 2009: $23,000.
Laredo's top private sector employers:
Loredo has numerous popular jobs that are filled primarily by those with college degrees including detectives and criminal investigators, compliance officers, registered nurses, wholesale and manufacturing sales representatives, educational, vocational and school counselors; instructional coordinators, public relations specialists; and child, family and school social workers.
Laredo businesses can receive assistance from the following associations:
People interested in local business and economic news can read the Laredo Morning Times.
| Rank | Title | Local Jobs | Local Mean Salary | Typical Local Salary | National Growth % 2006-2016 | National % With College Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Detectives and criminal investigators | 1,130 | $ - | 17% | 54% | |
| 2 | Compliance officers, except agriculture, construction, health and safety, and transportation | 970 | 54,820 | $30,770 - 78,260 | 5% | 58% |
| 3 | Registered nurses | 970 | 59,730 | $40,030 - 90,720 | 24% | 56% |
| 4 | Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products | 620 | 34,290 | $14,380 - 56,560 | 8% | 51% |
| 5 | Accountants and auditors | 420 | 54,350 | $29,000 - 84,070 | 18% | 79% |
| 6 | Educational, vocational, and school counselors | 270 | 56,230 | $32,870 - 77,950 | 13% | 73% |
| 7 | Instructional coordinators | 230 | 45,480 | $20,150 - 78,200 | 23% | 79% |
| 8 | Lawyers | 190 | $ - | 11% | 99% | |
| 9 | Public relations specialists | 150 | 44,330 | $25,360 - 68,970 | 18% | 81% |
| 10 | Child, family, and school social workers | 150 | 36,430 | $25,740 - 51,930 | 19% | 77% |
| 11 | Managers, all other | 120 | 84,270 | $52,110 - 115,450 | 7% | 55% |
| 12 | Librarians | 110 | 58,730 | $44,680 - 75,550 | 4% | 85% |
| 13 | Sales managers | 110 | 77,170 | $43,500 - 128,200 | 10% | 69% |
| 14 | Pharmacists | 110 | 120,130 | $108,270 - 139,890 | 22% | 97% |
| 15 | Financial managers | 100 | 95,830 | $49,560 - 155,290 | 13% | 60% |
| 16 | Speech-language pathologists | 100 | 77,140 | $49,020 - 105,560 | 11% | 98% |
| 17 | Network and computer systems administrators | 90 | 45,420 | $35,240 - 57,280 | 27% | 50% |
| 18 | Occupational therapists | 70 | 84,030 | $47,390 - 138,340 | 23% | 90% |
| 19 | Medical and clinical laboratory technologists | 70 | 43,030 | $30,330 - 54,710 | 12% | 51% |
| 20 | Civil engineers | 70 | 65,660 | $34,950 - 114,900 | 18% | 87% |
| 21 | Physical therapists | 70 | 107,480 | $59,090 - | 27% | 89% |
| 22 | Medical and health services managers | 70 | 77,140 | $46,070 - 131,110 | 16% | 57% |
| 23 | Securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents | 60 | 40,410 | $23,330 - 69,510 | 25% | 67% |
| 24 | Market research analysts | 60 | 49,640 | $22,580 - 114,050 | 20% | 82% |
| 25 | Chief executives | 60 | 138,640 | $65,800 - | 2% | 65% |
| 26 | Merchandise displayers and window trimmers | 60 | 18,420 | $15,800 - 23,080 | 11% | 55% |
| 27 | Social and human service assistants | 50 | 26,400 | $18,480 - 32,050 | 34% | 58% |
| 28 | Training and development specialists | 50 | 33,240 | $18,980 - 47,900 | 18% | 56% |
| 29 | Advertising sales agents | 50 | 27,800 | $17,720 - 54,140 | 20% | 56% |
| 30 | Computer programmers | 50 | 56,410 | $22,010 - 100,160 | 0% | 73% |
| 31 | Computer systems analysts | 50 | 57,980 | $36,260 - 88,710 | 29% | 68% |
| 32 | Social and community service managers | 40 | 48,160 | $24,850 - 75,200 | 25% | 72% |
| 33 | Compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists | 40 | 44,930 | $22,780 - 71,910 | 18% | 56% |
| 34 | Employment, recruitment, and placement specialists | 40 | 36,060 | $27,270 - 50,720 | 18% | 56% |
| 35 | Health educators | 40 | 26,280 | $15,650 - 51,320 | 26% | 58% |
| 36 | Coaches and scouts | 40 | 50,680 | $23,990 - 75,800 | 15% | 60% |
| 37 | Personal financial advisors | 40 | 77,920 | $35,570 - 146,630 | 41% | 81% |
| 38 | Human resources, training, and labor relations specialists, all other | 30 | 51,510 | $32,670 - 82,320 | 17% | 56% |
| Rank | Title | Local Jobs | Local Mean Salary | Typical Local Salary | National Growth % 2006-2016 | National % With College Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Personal and home care aides | 4,520 | 14,470 | $12,740 - 16,650 | 51% | 10% |
| 2 | Cashiers | 3,900 | 15,970 | $12,860 - 20,670 | -2% | 10% |
| 3 | Retail salespersons | 3,670 | 18,850 | $13,050 - 27,190 | 12% | 25% |
| 4 | Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer | 3,530 | 33,850 | $16,770 - 55,530 | 10% | 4% |
| 5 | Combined food preparation and serving workers, including fast food | 3,200 | 15,890 | $12,900 - 19,830 | 18% | 5% |
| 6 | Office clerks, general | 2,430 | 21,290 | $13,880 - 29,990 | 13% | 19% |
| 7 | Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand | 2,250 | 18,570 | $13,360 - 25,730 | 2% | 5% |
| 8 | Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive | 1,790 | 22,760 | $15,180 - 33,310 | 1% | 18% |
| 9 | Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks | 1,640 | 22,650 | $15,240 - 31,630 | 4% | 6% |
| 10 | Stock clerks and order fillers | 1,560 | 17,850 | $13,200 - 24,710 | -7% | 8% |
| 11 | Customer service representatives | 1,490 | 21,590 | $13,430 - 31,720 | 25% | 22% |
| 12 | Teacher assistants | 1,460 | 16,590 | $13,040 - 22,170 | 10% | 18% |
| 13 | Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks | 1,380 | 25,540 | $17,990 - 35,930 | 13% | 16% |
| 14 | Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners | 1,340 | 18,280 | $13,380 - 24,760 | 15% | 4% |
| 15 | Waiters and waitresses | 1,260 | 15,130 | $12,750 - 18,540 | 11% | 14% |
| 16 | First-line supervisors/managers of office and administrative support workers | 1,260 | 40,730 | $23,620 - 65,990 | 6% | 29% |
| 17 | First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers | 1,140 | 40,750 | $20,800 - 57,510 | 4% | 25% |
| 18 | General and operations managers | 1,000 | 96,290 | $35,990 - | 2% | 48% |
| 19 | Industrial truck and tractor operators | 950 | 19,710 | $15,950 - 24,720 | -1% | 2% |
| 20 | Security guards | 950 | 19,970 | $13,110 - 34,500 | 17% | 13% |
| 21 | Police and sheriff's patrol officers | 810 | 46,330 | $35,060 - 60,380 | 11% | 33% |
| 22 | Receptionists and information clerks | 680 | 18,190 | $13,230 - 25,390 | 17% | 13% |
| 23 | Tellers | 670 | 20,330 | $14,050 - 26,930 | 14% | 16% |
| 24 | Executive secretaries and administrative assistants | 670 | 35,010 | $21,590 - 52,910 | 15% | 18% |
| 25 | Maintenance and repair workers, general | 660 | 22,400 | $14,770 - 31,870 | 10% | 6% |
| 26 | Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants | 600 | 19,130 | $14,500 - 24,480 | 18% | 7% |
| 27 | Truck drivers, light or delivery services | 600 | 23,400 | $14,310 - 33,910 | 8% | 4% |
| 28 | Child care workers | 550 | 17,230 | $13,300 - 22,410 | 18% | 15% |
| 29 | First-line supervisors/managers of food preparation and serving workers | 530 | 27,310 | $17,470 - 38,350 | 11% | 14% |
| 30 | Dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance | 480 | 24,720 | $17,170 - 34,870 | 2% | 11% |
| 31 | Sales representatives, services, all other | 480 | 37,850 | $18,480 - 62,040 | 28% | 48% |
| 32 | Food preparation workers | 470 | 17,820 | $13,510 - 23,350 | 15% | 7% |
| 33 | Construction laborers | 470 | 18,670 | $13,710 - 24,820 | 11% | 5% |
| 34 | Medical assistants | 450 | 22,240 | $16,070 - 30,790 | 35% | 10% |
| 35 | Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | 450 | 38,700 | $24,800 - 52,090 | 14% | 7% |
| 36 | Automotive service technicians and mechanics | 420 | 27,610 | $15,580 - 46,550 | 14% | 4% |
| 37 | Cooks, restaurant | 420 | 18,560 | $14,430 - 23,950 | 12% | 5% |
| 38 | Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators | 400 | 36,090 | $22,020 - 51,260 | 8% | 3% |
| 39 | Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers | 380 | 14,650 | $12,800 - 17,370 | 12% | 6% |
| 40 | Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists | 370 | 29,720 | $21,920 - 38,800 | 12% | 3% |
| 41 | Maids and housekeeping cleaners | 370 | 15,340 | $12,860 - 19,270 | 13% | 5% |
| 42 | Billing and posting clerks and machine operators | 360 | 25,880 | $17,430 - 32,620 | 4% | 15% |
| 43 | Refuse and recyclable material collectors | 320 | 20,140 | $14,070 - 25,740 | 7% | 3% |
| 44 | Preschool teachers, except special education | 320 | 30,840 | $13,390 - 50,670 | 26% | 43% |
| 45 | Business operations specialists, all other | 300 | 55,960 | $28,290 - 89,680 | 21% | 49% |
| 46 | First-line supervisors/managers of construction trades and extraction workers | 300 | 41,400 | $23,790 - 70,910 | 9% | 10% |
| 47 | Landscaping and groundskeeping workers | 300 | 19,740 | $14,190 - 25,750 | 18% | 6% |
| 48 | Computer support specialists | 250 | 35,600 | $22,030 - 57,900 | 13% | 43% |
| 49 | Cooks, institution and cafeteria | 250 | 17,760 | $13,120 - 24,570 | 11% | 5% |
| 50 | First-line supervisors/managers of mechanics, installers, and repairers | 250 | 44,740 | $27,760 - 63,100 | 7% | 13% |
| 51 | Cleaners of vehicles and equipment | 250 | 17,100 | $13,110 - 22,990 | 14% | 3% |
| 52 | First-line supervisors/managers of helpers, laborers, and material movers, hand | 240 | 37,830 | $19,050 - 58,210 | 13% | 17% |
| 53 | Counter and rental clerks | 240 | 20,720 | $12,790 - 39,690 | 23% | 16% |
| 54 | Electricians | 230 | 28,470 | $19,390 - 42,030 | 7% | 7% |
| 55 | First-line supervisors/managers of transportation and material-moving machine and vehicle operators | 230 | 49,830 | $30,160 - 88,610 | 10% | 17% |
| 56 | Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters | 230 | 35,030 | $23,580 - 55,190 | 11% | 4% |
| 57 | Driver/sales workers | 220 | 26,670 | $14,300 - 44,380 | -4% | 4% |
| 58 | Counter attendants, cafeteria, food concession, and coffee shop | 220 | 15,290 | $12,880 - 19,180 | 10% | 8% |
| 59 | Hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop | 210 | 14,840 | $12,810 - 18,340 | 10% | 17% |
| 60 | Pharmacy technicians | 210 | 26,230 | $19,080 - 32,800 | 32% | 16% |
| 61 | Dishwashers | 200 | 15,380 | $12,930 - 19,080 | 10% | 3% |
| 62 | Construction managers | 200 | 73,780 | $42,570 - 103,280 | 16% | 29% |
| 63 | Interviewers, except eligibility and loan | 190 | 26,710 | $17,650 - 37,170 | 10% | 24% |
| 64 | Bill and account collectors | 190 | 22,380 | $14,230 - 33,800 | 23% | 13% |
| 65 | Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers | 190 | 24,290 | $15,550 - 35,710 | 9% | 3% |
| 66 | Administrative services managers | 190 | 75,980 | $45,380 - 110,010 | 12% | 40% |
| 67 | Helpers--electricians | 180 | 22,560 | $14,540 - 30,520 | 7% | 3% |
| 68 | Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists | 180 | 19,030 | $13,090 - 29,580 | 12% | 6% |
| 69 | Carpenters | 170 | 31,170 | $20,620 - 43,940 | 10% | 6% |
| 70 | Couriers and messengers | 170 | 17,570 | $13,470 - 22,330 | 0% | 12% |
| 71 | Data entry keyers | 170 | 19,870 | $13,840 - 27,070 | -4% | 18% |
| 72 | Legal secretaries | 160 | 26,240 | $21,250 - 34,690 | 12% | 18% |
| 73 | Order clerks | 160 | 29,200 | $17,580 - 38,530 | -23% | 16% |
| 74 | Medical records and health information technicians | 160 | 19,920 | $14,820 - 26,520 | 18% | 12% |
| 75 | First-line supervisors/managers of police and detectives | 160 | 75,450 | $65,590 - 94,530 | 9% | 33% |
| 76 | All other information and record clerks | 160 | 25,290 | $14,390 - 40,070 | -12% | 21% |
| 77 | Production, planning, and expediting clerks | 150 | 27,970 | $17,890 - 43,350 | 4% | 30% |
| 78 | Transportation, storage, and distribution managers | 150 | 70,640 | $48,860 - 102,110 | 8% | 25% |
| 79 | Butchers and meat cutters | 150 | 17,710 | $12,950 - 27,880 | 2% | 2% |
| 80 | Loan interviewers and clerks | 150 | 28,660 | $19,140 - 40,360 | 0% | 24% |
| 81 | Service unit operators, oil, gas, and mining | 150 | 31,590 | $21,660 - 48,490 | -4% | 0% |
| 82 | Petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers | 140 | 55,760 | $29,530 - 96,850 | -12% | 7% |
| 83 | Parts salespersons | 140 | 24,320 | $15,540 - 31,790 | -1% | 6% |
| 84 | Packers and packagers, hand | 140 | 17,550 | $13,200 - 25,120 | -11% | 3% |
| 85 | Paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators | 130 | 25,910 | $21,780 - 32,370 | 9% | 0% |
| 86 | Payroll and timekeeping clerks | 130 | 27,640 | $19,740 - 37,970 | 3% | 18% |
| 87 | Loan officers | 130 | 65,350 | $24,660 - 110,690 | 12% | 49% |
| 88 | Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks | 120 | 15,750 | $12,940 - 19,720 | 17% | 14% |
| 89 | Postal service mail carriers | 120 | 1% | 11% | ||
| 90 | Physical therapist assistants | 120 | 58,600 | $42,860 - 93,600 | 32% | 23% |
| 91 | Real estate sales agents | 120 | 11% | 45% | ||
| 92 | First-line supervisors/managers of non-retail sales workers | 120 | 58,780 | $22,700 - 96,710 | 4% | 38% |
| 93 | Radiologic technologists and technicians | 110 | 42,120 | $22,530 - 61,530 | 15% | 25% |
| 94 | Helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters | 110 | 20,410 | $15,380 - 28,010 | 12% | 3% |
| 95 | Dental assistants | 110 | 24,900 | $16,450 - 32,980 | 29% | 9% |
| 96 | File clerks | 110 | 18,910 | $14,050 - 26,360 | -40% | 20% |
| 97 | Human resources assistants, except payroll and timekeeping | 110 | 28,320 | $16,940 - 39,440 | 11% | 29% |
| 98 | Helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers | 100 | 18,290 | $13,110 - 25,090 | 12% | 0% |
| 99 | Packaging and filling machine operators and tenders | 100 | 15,650 | $12,900 - 20,150 | -4% | 5% |
| 100 | Insurance sales agents | 100 | 39,340 | $20,130 - 60,000 | 13% | 45% |
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* Average job popularity for metro areas = 1.0
| Title | Mean Local Salary | Local Jobs | Pop. vs. Avg.* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detectives and criminal investigators | 1,130 | 23.5 | |
| Personal and home care aides | 14,470 | 4,520 | 17.7 |
| Service unit operators, oil, gas, and mining | 31,590 | 150 | 13 |
| Petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers | 55,760 | 140 | 8.4 |
| Compliance officers, except agriculture, construction, health and safety, and transportation | 54,820 | 970 | 6.7 |
| Refuse and recyclable material collectors | 20,140 | 320 | 5.2 |
| Paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators | 25,910 | 130 | 4.8 |
| Dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance | 24,720 | 480 | 4.3 |
| Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer | 33,850 | 3,530 | 4 |
| First-line supervisors/managers of police and detectives | 75,450 | 160 | 3.8 |
| Physical therapist assistants | 58,600 | 120 | 3.8 |
| Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks | 22,650 | 1,640 | 3.7 |
| Instructional coordinators | 45,480 | 230 | 3.3 |
| Business teachers, postsecondary | 81,480 | 100 | 3.1 |
| Couriers and messengers | 17,570 | 170 | 3.1 |
| Helpers--electricians | 22,560 | 180 | 3.1 |
| Industrial truck and tractor operators | 19,710 | 950 | 2.8 |
| Transportation, storage, and distribution managers | 70,640 | 150 | 2.8 |
| Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists | 29,720 | 370 | 2.8 |
| Helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters | 20,410 | 110 | 2.8 |
| Police and sheriff's patrol officers | 46,330 | 810 | 2.4 |
| Butchers and meat cutters | 17,710 | 150 | 2.3 |
| First-line supervisors/managers of helpers, laborers, and material movers, hand | 37,830 | 240 | 2.3 |
| Teacher assistants | 16,590 | 1,460 | 2.2 |
| Combined food preparation and serving workers, including fast food | 15,890 | 3,200 | 2.1 |
| Tellers | 20,330 | 670 | 2.1 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators | 36,090 | 400 | 2 |
| Educational, vocational, and school counselors | 56,230 | 270 | 2 |
| Cashiers | 15,970 | 3,900 | 2 |
| First-line supervisors/managers of transportation and material-moving machine and vehicle operators | 49,830 | 230 | 1.9 |
| Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand | 18,570 | 2,250 | 1.7 |
| First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers | 40,750 | 1,140 | 1.7 |
| Medical records and health information technicians | 19,920 | 160 | 1.7 |
| Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive | 22,760 | 1,790 | 1.7 |
| Child care workers | 17,230 | 550 | 1.7 |
| Speech-language pathologists | 77,140 | 100 | 1.6 |
| Medical assistants | 22,240 | 450 | 1.6 |
| Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers | 14,650 | 380 | 1.6 |
| Interviewers, except eligibility and loan | 26,710 | 190 | 1.5 |
| First-line supervisors/managers of office and administrative support workers | 40,730 | 1,260 | 1.5 |
| Construction managers | 73,780 | 200 | 1.5 |
| Security guards | 19,970 | 950 | 1.5 |
| Office clerks, general | 21,290 | 2,430 | 1.5 |
| Stock clerks and order fillers | 17,850 | 1,560 | 1.4 |
| Retail salespersons | 18,850 | 3,670 | 1.4 |
| Preschool teachers, except special education | 30,840 | 320 | 1.4 |
| Sales representatives, services, all other | 37,850 | 480 | 1.4 |
| Cooks, institution and cafeteria | 17,760 | 250 | 1.4 |
| Cleaners of vehicles and equipment | 17,100 | 250 | 1.3 |
| Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks | 25,540 | 1,380 | 1.3 |
* Average Salary Index for metro areas = 1.0
| Title | Mean Local Salary | Salary Index * | Local Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical therapist assistants | 58,600 | 1.28 | 120 |
| Preschool teachers, except special education | 30,840 | 1.21 | 320 |
| Pharmacists | 120,130 | 1.15 | 110 |
| Librarians | 58,730 | 1.12 | 110 |
| Loan officers | 65,350 | 1.1 | 130 |
| Educational, vocational, and school counselors | 56,230 | 1.09 | 270 |
| Compliance officers, except agriculture, construction, health and safety, and transportation | 54,820 | 1.09 | 970 |
| Petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers | 55,760 | 1.08 | 140 |
| First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers | 40,750 | 1.05 | 1,140 |
| Administrative services managers | 75,980 | 1.04 | 190 |
| Order clerks | 29,200 | 1.04 | 160 |
| First-line supervisors/managers of police and detectives | 75,450 | 1.04 | 160 |
| Managers, all other | 84,270 | 1.02 | 120 |
| Driver/sales workers | 26,670 | 1.02 | 220 |
| General and operations managers | 96,290 | 1 | 1,000 |
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | 38,700 | 0.98 | 450 |
| Registered nurses | 59,730 | 0.97 | 970 |
| First-line supervisors/managers of transportation and material-moving machine and vehicle operators | 49,830 | 0.96 | 230 |
| Police and sheriff's patrol officers | 46,330 | 0.96 | 810 |
| Business operations specialists, all other | 55,960 | 0.95 | 300 |
| Interviewers, except eligibility and loan | 26,710 | 0.94 | 190 |
| Pharmacy technicians | 26,230 | 0.93 | 210 |
| Food preparation workers | 17,820 | 0.93 | 470 |
| Combined food preparation and serving workers, including fast food | 15,890 | 0.92 | 3,200 |
| Accountants and auditors | 54,350 | 0.91 | 420 |
| First-line supervisors/managers of office and administrative support workers | 40,730 | 0.9 | 1,260 |
| First-line supervisors/managers of food preparation and serving workers | 27,310 | 0.9 | 530 |
| Executive secretaries and administrative assistants | 35,010 | 0.9 | 670 |
| Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer | 33,850 | 0.9 | 3,530 |
| Loan interviewers and clerks | 28,660 | 0.9 | 150 |
| Child, family, and school social workers | 36,430 | 0.9 | 150 |
| Child care workers | 17,230 | 0.89 | 550 |
| Dishwashers | 15,380 | 0.89 | 200 |
| Counter and rental clerks | 20,720 | 0.89 | 240 |
| First-line supervisors/managers of helpers, laborers, and material movers, hand | 37,830 | 0.88 | 240 |
| Public relations specialists | 44,330 | 0.88 | 150 |
| Construction managers | 73,780 | 0.88 | 200 |
| Transportation, storage, and distribution managers | 70,640 | 0.88 | 150 |
| Cashiers | 15,970 | 0.86 | 3,900 |
| Packers and packagers, hand | 17,550 | 0.86 | 140 |
| Tellers | 20,330 | 0.86 | 670 |
| Counter attendants, cafeteria, food concession, and coffee shop | 15,290 | 0.86 | 220 |
| Cooks, restaurant | 18,560 | 0.85 | 420 |
| Billing and posting clerks and machine operators | 25,880 | 0.85 | 360 |
| Computer support specialists | 35,600 | 0.85 | 250 |
| Helpers--electricians | 22,560 | 0.85 | 180 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators | 36,090 | 0.84 | 400 |
| First-line supervisors/managers of non-retail sales workers | 58,780 | 0.84 | 120 |
| Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers | 14,650 | 0.84 | 380 |
| Office clerks, general | 21,290 | 0.84 | 2,430 |
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