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The 10 Most Common Jobs in Government
- By Mark Micheli
- April 5, 2013
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How common is your gig in government? The answer depends on whether you work at the federal, state or local level:
Do you work for the postal service (federal), a correctional institution (state) or as a teacher (local)? If you said “yes” to any of the preceding options then you’re in good company, having among the most common government jobs.
A new survey from the Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals the 10 most common occupations in the public sector at the federal, state and local level:
To start, here are the most common occupations in the U.S.:

10 Most Common Jobs - Government (All Levels)

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
10 Most Common Jobs - Federal Government

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
10 Most Common Jobs - State Governments

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Do you have one of the most common government jobs? Anything surprise you in the findings? Share your thoughts in the comments.
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