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The Best Selling Vehicles in America, By State
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The Best Selling Vehicles in America, By State
From Ford trucks in the Midwest to Toyotas on the coasts, the best selling vehicles in America reveal a lot about the country.
Compared to other countries with fewer highways or narrower roads, the U.S. is very much a truck-friendly country. Across the U.S., the most sold vehicle in 2019 was the Ford F-Series of trucks, primarily the F-150.
As the home of the world’s pioneer automotive manufacturers, including Ford and GM, consumers primarily purchase local brands. But that hasn’t stopped Toyota, the largest foreign manufacturer in the world, from also gaining a foothold.
This graphic uses 2020 sales data from automotive information resource Edmunds.com, breaking down the best selling vehicles in each state through new vehicle retail registration.
What Are the Best Selling Vehicles in Each State?
Despite a slowdown in vehicle sales due to the COVID-19 pandemic and a global chip shortage, Americans still bought plenty of trucks last year.
In fact, 48 out of the 50 states had a truck or SUV as the top selling vehicle in 2020—and most states actually had trucks taking all of the top three spots. The only two with a car topping the leaderboard were California and Florida.
Top Selling Vehicle By State (2020) | #1 | #2 | #3 |
---|---|---|---|
Alabama | Ford F-Series | Chevrolet Silverado | Toyota Camry |
Alaska | Ram 1500-3500 | Ford F-Series | Chevrolet Silverado |
Arizona | Ram 1500-3500 | Ford F-Series | Chevrolet Silverado |
Arkansas | Ram 1500-3500 | Ford F-Series | Chevrolet Silverado |
California | Honda Civic | Toyota RAV4 | Toyota Camry |
Colorado | Ford F-Series | Ram 1500-3500 | Toyota RAV4 |
Connecticut | Honda CR-V | Toyota RAV4 | Subaru Forester |
D.C. | Toyota RAV4 | Honda CR-V | Subaru Forester |
Delaware | Ford F-Series | Chevrolet Silverado | RAM 1500-3500 |
Florida | Toyota Corolla | Ford F-Series | Toyota RAV4 |
Georgia | Ford F-Series | Chevrolet Silverado | RAM 1500-3500 |
Hawaii | Toyota Tacoma | Toyota 4Runner | Toyota RAV4 |
Idaho | Ford F-Series | RAM 1500-3500 | Chevrolet Silverado |
Illinois | Ford F-Series | Honda CR-V | Chevrolet Silverado |
Indiana | Chevrolet Silverado | Ford F-Series | Chevrolet Equinox |
Iowa | Chevrolet Silverado | Ford F-Series | RAM 1500-3500 |
Kansas | Ford F-Series | Chevrolet Silverado | RAM 1500-3500 |
Kentucky | Chevrolet Silverado | Ford F-Series | RAM 1500-3500 |
Louisiana | Ford F-Series | Chevrolet Silverado | RAM 1500-3500 |
Maine | Ford F-Series | Chevrolet Silverado | RAM 1500-3500 |
Maryland | Toyota RAV4 | Ford F-Series | Honda CR-V |
Massachusetts | Toyota RAV4 | Honda CR-V | Ford F-Series |
Michigan | Ford F-Series | Chevrolet Equinox | RAM 1500-3500 |
Minnesota | Chevrolet Silverado | Ford F-Series | RAM 1500-3500 |
Mississippi | Ford F-Series | Chevrolet Silverado | RAM 1500-3500 |
Missouri | Ford F-Series | Chevrolet Silverado | RAM 1500-3500 |
Montana | Ford F-Series | RAM 1500-3500 | Chevrolet Silverado |
Nebraska | Ford F-Series | Chevrolet Silverado | RAM 1500-3500 |
Nevada | Ram 1500-3500 | Ford F-Series | Toyota RAV4 |
New Hampshire | Ford F-Series | Chevrolet Silverado | Toyota RAV4 |
New Jersey | Honda CR-V | Honda Civic | Toyota RAV4 |
New Mexico | Ford F-Series | RAM 1500-3500 | Chevrolet Silverado |
New York | Honda CR-V | Toyota RAV4 | Jeep Cherokee |
North Carolina | Ford F-Series | Chevrolet Silverado | RAM 1500-3500 |
North Dakota | Ford F-Series | Chevrolet Silverado | RAM 1500-3500 |
Ohio | Ford F-Series | RAM 1500-3500 | Chevrolet Silverado |
Oklahoma | Ford F-Series | RAM 1500-3500 | Chevrolet Silverado |
Oregon | Toyota RAV4 | Ford F-Series | RAM 1500-3500 |
Pennsylvania | Ford F-Series | RAM 1500-3500 | Honda CR-V |
Puerto Rico | Toyota RAV4 | Toyota Yaris | Toyota Corolla |
Rhode Island | Toyota RAV4 | Honda CR-V | Ford F-Series |
South Carolina | Ford F-Series | Chevrolet Silverado | RAM 1500-3500 |
South Dakota | Ford F-Series | RAM 1500-3500 | Chevrolet Silverado |
Tennessee | Ford F-Series | Chevrolet Silverado | RAM 1500-3500 |
Texas | Ford F-Series | Chevrolet Silverado | RAM 1500-3500 |
Utah | Ford F-Series | RAM 1500-3500 | Chevrolet Silverado |
Vermont | Ford F-Series | Toyota RAV4 | RAM 1500-3500 |
Virginia | Ford F-Series | Toyota RAV4 | Honda CR-V |
Washington | Toyota RAV4 | Ford F-Series | Ram 1500-3500 |
West Virginia | Ford F-Series | Chevrolet Silverado | Ram 1500-3500 |
Wisconsin | Ford F-Series | Chevrolet Silverado | Ram 1500-3500 |
Wyoming | Ram 1500-3500 | Ford F-Series | Chevrolet Silverado |
The Ford F-Series was the clear leader in sales, primarily in the Midwest. With a top-selling spot in 60% of U.S. states, the F-Series was the best selling vehicle in America.
Combined with the Chevrolet Silverado and Ram 1500-3500 series, the big three American truck brands accounted for 73% of the top three selling vehicles across all American states and territories.
Japanese Automakers in the Mix
Though American manufacturers had the best selling cars in most states, they had some overseas competition.
Japanese manufacturers Toyota and Honda had the top-selling vehicle in 11 states (and D.C.). They primarily captured car sales along the coastlines, including in California, Florida, New York and Washington, some of the most populated states in the country.
America's Best Selling Vehicles (2020) | Type | # Times in Top 3 |
---|---|---|
Ford F-Series | Truck | 45 |
Ram 1500-3500 | Truck | 36 |
Chevrolet Silverado | Truck | 33 |
Toyota RAV4 | SUV | 18 |
Honda CR-V | SUV | 10 |
Chevrolet Equinox | SUV | 2 |
Honda Civic | Car | 2 |
Subaru Forester | SUV | 2 |
Toyota Camry | Car | 2 |
Toyota Corolla | Car | 2 |
Jeep Cherokee | SUV | 1 |
Toyota 4Runner | SUV | 1 |
Toyota Tacoma | Truck | 1 |
Toyota Yaris | Car | 1 |
Despite many cars being available for sale in the U.S., only seven manufacturers made the top-selling vehicles list in 2020.
- Ford
- Ram
- Chevrolet
- Toyota
- Honda
- Subaru
- Jeep
With the full effects of the COVID-19 pandemic yet to be reflected in the sales, and electric vehicle manufacturers like Tesla on the rise, how will the best selling vehicles in America evolve?
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Visualizing the Most Sought-After Entry Level Jobs in 2023
Some jobs need a degree, while others don’t. Here are the top 20 most sought-after entry level jobs with and without a degree.

The Most Sought-After Entry Level Jobs of 2023
In the fast-paced realm of job hunting, staying ahead of the curve is crucial. And if you are an entry-level job applicant, the pressure is a notch higher.
New entrants in any job market today compete with groundbreaking technology like ChatGPT in addition to their peers. In the United States, these applicants have to also wade through an uncertain labor market, inflation, and long lists of job requirements.
Indeed.com has identified the most sought-after entry level positions for applicants both with and without a degree in the U.S., and the year-on-year growth of these job postings.
Most Sought-After Entry-Level Jobs With a Degree
As the U.S. job market recovers from its pandemic slump, some careers are now booming. This in turn has opened up numerous opportunities for entry-level job applicants.
Rank | Job Title | Average Annual Salary | Change in Postings (2022‒2023) |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Outside Sales Representative | $60,000 | +258% |
2 | Transportation Coordinator | $47,500 | +227% |
3 | Quality Auditor | $84,500 | +131% |
4 | Accounting | $52,000 | +125% |
5 | Tax Preparer | $67,500 | +123% |
6 | Loan Processor | $55,000 | +100% |
7 | Retention Specialist | $50,000 | +100% |
8 | Network Operations Technician | $85,500 | +94% |
9 | Mental Health Manager | $42,000 | +93% |
10 | Speech-Language Pathologist | $60,000 | +84% |
11 | Geotechnical Engineer | $65,000 | +80% |
12 | Patient Access Manager | $90,000 | +77% |
13 | HR Coordinator | $67,500 | +75% |
14 | Lead Generation Specialist | $62,500 | +73% |
15 | Design Coordinator | $55,000 | +73% |
16 | Pharmaceutical Sales Representative | $74,378 | +71% |
17 | Behavioral Therapist | $50,000 | +68% |
18 | Special Events Coordinator | $54,000 | +67% |
19 | IT Engineer | $92,500 | +67% |
20 | Structural Engineer | $90,000 | +63% |
The demand for sales jobs multiplied this year as customer-facing businesses slowly returned to their pre-pandemic levels.
At the top of this list is the job for an Outside Sales Representative. Paying upwards of $60,000, postings for this job have grown by over 250% in a year, making it the most sought-after position for applicants with a degree.
The healthcare industry has secured its place in the top ranks too. Careers including mental health case managers, speech pathologists, behavioral therapists, and patient access managers dominate the Top 20 list.
Let’s not forget about the tech sector. While entry-level network technicians can earn upwards of $85,000 on average, while IT engineers are paid an entry package of over $90,000.
Most Sought-After Entry-Level Jobs Without a Degree
Nearly 65% of the U.S. working population does not have a four-year degree. However, millions of these workers continue to be highly skilled across professions and have a shot at some of the most sought-after entry level jobs in the country.
Rank | Job Title | Average Annual Salary | Change in Postings (2022‒2023) |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Inventory Manager | $59,000 | +189% |
2 | Auto Body Technician | $82,500 | +100% |
3 | Environmental Health and Safety Specialist | $65,000 | +100% |
4 | Salon Manager | $41,000 | +95% |
5 | Drafting Technician | $50,000 | +94% |
6 | Business Analyst | $72,500 | +82% |
7 | Sheet Metal Mechanic | $62,140 | +67% |
8 | Aircraft Maintenance Technician | $57,500 | +64% |
9 | Catering Manager | $47,500 | +56% |
10 | Transportation/Logistics Coordinator | $62,500 | +53% |
11 | Route Sales Representative | $50,000 | +51% |
12 | Rental Agent | $45,520 | +50% |
13 | Distribution Center Coordinator | $52,500 | +47% |
14 | General Maintenance Technician | $40,650 | +46% |
15 | Patient Care Coordinator | $43,152 | +44% |
16 | Forestry Technician | $45,760 | +43% |
17 | Relationship Banker | $43,576 | +43% |
18 | Field Sales Representative | $57,018 | +42% |
19 | Park Ranger | $45,912 | +42% |
20 | Warehouse Receiver | $45,000 | +39% |
One example of this job is that of an Inventory Manager. The demand for skilled inventory managers in warehouses and companies post-pandemic has doubled the position’s job share in a year.
One of the highest paying non-degree jobs in this list—Auto Body Technician—can fetch highly-skilled entry-level workers a salary of $82,000 per year.
These jobs don’t seem to require a degree according to Indeed. However, the rising competition for these positions might give the upper edge to applicants with one, especially for jobs on the list such as Business Analyst and Relationship Banker.
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