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

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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's 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. This type of worker earns $26,340 a year, on average.

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

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13. Heavy or tractor-trailer truck driver

Number of people with this job in the US: 1,678,280

Average annual pay: $42,500

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