Here's how much the 15 most popular jobs in the US pay
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, about 138 million people are currently employed in the US.
We recently sifted through the BLS' Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates survey to see the breakdown of the jobs these people hold — and how much they make.
The survey, which reflects May 2015 salary and employment data gathered from more than 1 million businesses, shows that "retail salesperson" is the most common gig in America. On average, they earn $26,340 a year.
Keep scrolling to see how much the other most popular jobs in America pay:
15. First-line supervisor of office and administrative support workers
Number of people with this job in the US: 1,424,450
Average annual pay: $56,170
14. Bookkeeping, accounting, or auditing clerk
Number of people with this job in the US: 1,580,220
Average annual pay: $38,990
13. Heavy or tractor-trailer truck driver
Number of people with this job in the US: 1,678,280
Average annual pay: $42,500
12. Stock clerk or order filler
Number of people with this job in the US: 1,934,060
Average annual pay: $25,940
11. General or operations manager
Number of people with this job in the US: 2,145,140
Average annual pay: $119,560
10. Janitor or cleaner (excluding maids and housekeepers)
Number of people with this job in the US: 2,146,880
Average annual pay: $26,180
RELATED: The best jobs for a healthy work-life balance
9. Secretary or administrative assistant (except legal, medical, and executive)
Number of people with this job in the US: 2,281,120
Average annual pay: $35,200
8. Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers
Number of people with this job in the US: 2,487,680
Average annual pay: $27,840
Getty
7. Waiter or waitress
Number of people with this job in the US: 2,505,630
Average annual pay: $23,020
6. Customer service representative
Number of people with this job in the US: 2,595,990
Average annual pay: $34,560
5. Registered nurse
Number of people with this job in the US: 2,745,910
Average annual pay: $71,000
4. Office clerk
Number of people with this job in the US: 2,944,420
Average annual pay: $31,890
3. Combined food preparation and serving workers (including fast food)
Number of people with this job in the US: 3,216,460
Average annual pay: $19,710
2. Cashier
Number of people with this job in the US: 3,478,420
Average annual pay: $20,990
Getty
1. Retail salesperson
Number of people with this job in the US: 4,612,510
Average annual pay: $26,340
More from Business Insider
19 prestigious jobs with surprisingly low pay
How to answer one of the trickiest job interview questions about money
14 signs you should be making more money
SEE ALSO: The highest-paying job in every state
