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Here's how much the 15 most popular jobs in the US pay

Jacquelyn SmithMay 25, 2016, 19:30 IST

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According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, about 138 million people are 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: