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This is the most common job in Wisconsin, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics

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Much like the rest of the country, Wisconsin has an increasing demand for home health and personal care aides as the elderly population grows. In 2023, home health and personal aides, cashiers and laborers ranked as some of the most common jobs across the state.

Here’s a breakdown of the most recent data showcasing which occupations are most common in Wisconsin and across the country.

Home health and personal care aides are the most common jobs in Wisconsin

Home health care aide is the most common job in Wisconsin, employing nearly 75,000 people in 2023, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

According to the BLS, employment of home health and personal care aides was projected to grow 22% from 2022 to 2032, increasing much faster than the average for other occupations.

In the U.S., about 684,600 openings for home health and personal care aides is projected each year, on average, over the decade. The median annual wage for home health and personal care aides was $33,530 in May 2023.

Top 10 most common jobs in Wisconsin:

These are the most common jobs in Wisconsin as of 2023, according to the BLS.

  1. Home Health and Personal Care Aides (74,960 people)
  2. Cashiers (71,760 people)
  3. Laborers and Freight, Stock and Material Movers, Hand (70,990 people)
  4. Fast Food and Counter workers (66,280 people)
  5. Retail Salespersons (64,610 people)
  6. Registered Nurses (61,870 people)
  7. Customer Service Representatives (56,160 people)
  8. Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (52,220 people)
  9. Stockers and Order Fillers (49,880 people)
  10. Office Clerks, General (49,530 people)

What are the most common jobs in the U.S.?

The most common jobs in the U.S. in 2023 include home health aides, retail and fast food. These workers on average earn less than $40,000 per year.

That’s compared to the average U.S. worker, who earned more than $59,384 annually, and around $58,000 per year in Wisconsin, according to the BLS.

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USA TODAY contributed to this report.

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