The Most Common Job in Every U.S. State: Post-2020 Labor Market Shifts
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Dorothy Neufeld
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Summary
This article analyzes how the most common jobs across U.S. states have shifted since 2020, using data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. It shows that fast food workers, cashiers, and home health aides now dominate as the leading occupations in many states, replacing previous tech and manufacturing roles. The piece also highlights regional hiring demand changes, from Idaho's boom to Wyoming's sharp labor market decline.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledFast food workers, cashiers, and home health aides now rank as the most common occupations across much of America.
The map below shows the leading occupation in every U.S. state using the latest data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
While the U.S. economy is often associated with technology...
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