Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Dayton
515 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Dayton belongs to Anesthesiologists, at $455,300 per year. The lowest published median is $25,580.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $25,580 | 350 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $26,200 | 820 |
| Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials | $26,400 | 50 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $26,950 | 580 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $26,990 | 1,020 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $27,420 | 290 |
| School Bus Monitors | $27,450 | 50 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $27,680 | 11,860 |
| Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other | $27,900 | 140 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $28,030 | 360 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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