Sales
Retail Salespersons
- 2025 median pay
- $35,410
- Entry credential
- No formal educational credential
- 2025–2035 growth
- -0.3%
- Annual openings
- 520,600
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
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Personal Care and Service
Animal Caretakers
- 2025 median pay
- $35,360
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2025–2035 growth
- 12.1%
- Annual openings
- 62,800
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerFood Service
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant
- 2025 median pay
- $35,360
- Entry credential
- No formal educational credential
- 2025–2035 growth
- 4.5%
- Annual openings
- 48,800
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerFood Service
Food Preparation Workers
- 2025 median pay
- $35,320
- Entry credential
- No formal educational credential
- 2025–2035 growth
- -3%
- Annual openings
- 135,700
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerHealthcare Support
Physical Therapist Aides
- 2025 median pay
- $35,240
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2025–2035 growth
- 4%
- Annual openings
- 6,400
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerTransportation and Logistics
Parking Attendants
- 2025 median pay
- $35,150
- Entry credential
- No formal educational credential
- 2025–2035 growth
- 2%
- Annual openings
- 16,400
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerOffice and Administration
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks
- 2025 median pay
- $35,070
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2025–2035 growth
- 1.8%
- Annual openings
- 35,500
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerProduction
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials
- 2025 median pay
- $35,060
- Entry credential
- No formal educational credential
- 2025–2035 growth
- -15.7%
- Annual openings
- 2,200
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerPersonal Care and Service
Childcare Workers
- 2025 median pay
- $34,980
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2025–2035 growth
- -2%
- Annual openings
- 150,300
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerPersonal Care and Service
Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners
- 2025 median pay
- $34,980
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2025–2035 growth
- 1.8%
- Annual openings
- 1,400
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerProduction
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers
- 2025 median pay
- $34,890
- Entry credential
- No formal educational credential
- 2025–2035 growth
- 4.3%
- Annual openings
- 28,200
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerFood Service
Dishwashers
- 2025 median pay
- $34,810
- Entry credential
- No formal educational credential
- 2025–2035 growth
- -1%
- Annual openings
- 68,900
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
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