Browse the labour market by field of work.
By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
| Field ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Growth 2025–35 ⇅ | Openings a year ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support | 17,753,430 | $47,450 | -4.0% | 1,727,700 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 13,680,750 | $35,050 | 4.4% | 2,429,100 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 13,677,150 | $44,350 | 4.3% | 1,643,600 |
| Sales and Related | 13,424,300 | $38,530 | -1.4% | 1,668,000 |
| Management | 11,132,700 | $126,520 | 6.2% | 1,081,700 |
| Business and Financial Operations | 10,537,240 | $82,660 | 5.5% | 886,600 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 9,823,860 | $86,530 | 8.0% | 605,000 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 9,100,570 | $60,570 | 1.4% | 871,900 |
| Production | 8,565,760 | $46,990 | -0.4% | 867,700 |
| Healthcare Support | 7,901,670 | $38,340 | 13.3% | 1,262,800 |
| Construction and Extraction | 6,425,160 | $59,540 | 5.1% | 587,000 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 6,086,190 | $59,620 | 5.4% | 569,000 |
| Computer and Mathematical | 5,260,110 | $109,280 | 7.3% | 316,100 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 4,548,260 | $37,680 | 2.6% | 730,600 |
| Protective Service | 3,776,610 | $50,080 | 1.1% | 414,200 |
| Personal Care and Service | 3,255,790 | $36,410 | 4.4% | 714,700 |
| Community and Social Service | 2,668,680 | $58,300 | 7.4% | 293,400 |
| Architecture and Engineering | 2,617,130 | $99,520 | 6.8% | 174,800 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 2,046,290 | $62,750 | 1.5% | 255,900 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 1,473,260 | $82,530 | 7.5% | 141,900 |
| Legal | 1,305,620 | $102,500 | 2.9% | 82,600 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 435,200 | $36,630 | -1.5% | 137,500 |