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The 25 Most Common Jobs in the United States



1. the cashier


The national average hourly wage is $10.84.


A cashier's primary responsibilities include processing transactions for a customer's purchase in a retail setting. Cashiers help clients identify the things they're looking for and bag groceries for them.


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2. Worker in food preparation


The national average hourly wage is $11.38.


A meal preparation worker's primary responsibilities include cleaning the kitchen area in restaurants. They weigh, measure, and chop the items needed for the restaurant's menu dishes. Workers in food preparation check the temperature of food storage places and replenish the restaurant's salad bar.


3. Housekeeper


The national average hourly wage is $11.60.


A janitor's primary responsibilities include cleaning the area in which they work, such as a restroom or corridor. They lock doors, take out the trash and recyclables, and fix toilets and appliances.


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4. bartender


The national average hourly wage is $11.64


A bartender's primary responsibilities include creating and serving alcoholic beverages to customers at a bar or restaurant. They converse with clients, learn what beverages they want, and replace bar products.


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5. Cusomer Service


The national average hourly wage is $11.72


Primary responsibilities: A server, often known as a waiter or a waitress, takes food and drink orders. They provide the chef the orders from the clients. They serve meals to clients and respond to any further queries they may have. When a client exits the restaurant, servers clean the dining spaces.


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6. Retail sales representative


The national average hourly wage is $12.17.


Primary responsibilities: A retail sales associate offers items and services to clients. Customers' queries are answered, current deals are communicated, and solutions to issues are suggested.


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7. Stocking assistant


The national average hourly wage is $12.72.


A stocking associate, also known as a stock clerk, unpacks products after it arrives at the warehouse. They inspect the item for proper labeling and transportation damage. They update inventory data to determine if the warehouse needs extra units of a product.


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8. Worker


The national average hourly wage is $13.13.


Primary responsibilities: A worker works on a building site, finding efficient methods to do physical chores. They aid with cleaning and transporting waste, as well as loading and unloading items. They go through building designs to discover realistic solutions to complete jobs.


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9. Customer care


The national average hourly wage is $13.41.


Primary responsibilities: A customer service representative interacts with consumers and informs them about their company's goods and services. They approve transactions, handle customer complaints, and manage product returns.


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10. office worker


The national average hourly wage is $13.84


Primary responsibilities: An office clerk serves an organization by completing clerical services. They answer phones, sift mail, and file sensitive documents. They generate management reports, welcome guests, and prepare invoices for payment.


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11. Administrative assistant


The national average hourly wage is $14.82.


Administrative assistants are in charge of managing executives' schedules and travel arrangements. They design presentations based on market research and purchase office supplies for staff.


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12. Line manager


The national average hourly wage is $15.08


Primary responsibilities: A line supervisor, often called as a "first-line supervisor," directs manufacturing staff to help them produce things. Supervisors are in charge of ensuring that the manufacturing process established by project managers and engineers is carried out.


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13. Medical aide


The national average hourly wage is $15.36.


A medical assistant's primary responsibilities include scheduling appointments for patients and greeting them when they arrive at a medical institution. They collect blood, provide immunizations if a patient is due for one, and educate people about medical procedures.


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14.construction worker


The national average hourly wage is $15.55.


A construction worker's primary responsibilities include testing equipment and operating machines on a construction site. They transport supplies to various locations and may cut materials to fulfill project standards.


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15. Accountant


The national average hourly wage is $17.97.


A bookkeeper's primary responsibilities include recording a company's costs and revenue and sending invoices to clients for payment. Accounting software is used to assist them create reports and determine an organization's financial health.


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16.Mechanic 


The national average hourly wage is $20.27.


Primary responsibilities: A mechanic inspects the state of a car using auto parts equipment such as oil filter wrenches, spark plugs, and tire pressure gauges. They consult with consumers regarding repair costs and work on engines, gearboxes, and air conditioning equipment.


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17.Carpenter


The national average hourly wage is $21.67.


A carpenter's primary responsibilities include the construction and maintenance of building structures, as well as the selection of materials for the structure. They employ equipment to install the structure of a building or appliances such as baths, showers, and kitchen cabinets.


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18.Electrical contractor


The national average hourly wage is $26.45.


An electrician's primary responsibilities include maintaining and repairing electrical wiring inside a structure, as well as installing new wire using designs. They attach cables to circuit breakers and diagnose issues with the repair equipment.


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19. Licensed Practical Nurse


The national average hourly wage is $33.37.


A registered nurse's primary responsibilities include coordinating patient care with physicians. They conduct physical examinations, assess the patient's complaints, and provide tests depending on those symptoms. They explain the patient's diagnosis and provide emotional support if needed.


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20. Marketing expert


The average annual wage in the United States is $51,694.


Primary responsibilities: A marketing expert creates marketing strategies for a firm by managing their social media accounts and website. Specialists collaborate with the company's sales employees to synchronize sales and promotional efforts and do market research.


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21.Officer of the law


The national average annual wage is $53,039


A police officer's primary responsibilities include responding to and investigating emergency situations in their neighborhood. They collect information and make arrests. They speak with eyewitnesses and interview prospective suspects to ensure their statements fit the facts.


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22.Truck Driver 


The national average annual wage is $59,916.


A truck driver's primary responsibilities include transporting merchandise to retail and distribution outlets in their region. They keep track of their travel time and hold themselves responsible for fulfilling shipping deadlines.


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23.Manager of Operations


The average annual wage in the United States is $70,802.


An operations manager's primary responsibilities include developing recruiting processes and training standards for new personnel. They investigate corporate procedures in order to increase staff performance and job quality.


24.Lawyer


Average annual salary in the United States: $74,411.


A lawyer's primary responsibilities include advising people and businesses through the legal process. They work with a paralegal to gather material for their case and provide legal counsel during trials and other legal hearings.


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25. Software designer


The national average annual wage is $93,003.


Primary responsibilities: Software engineers create programs to help users with tasks. Developers may create software that allows users to execute things such as monitoring the effectiveness of marketing campaigns or playing a game on their computer. They make changes to pre-existing software and give progress reports to their management.

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