Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Evansville
376 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Evansville belongs to Physicians, All Other, at $342,470 per year. The lowest published median is $22,360.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $342,470 | 220 | |
| 2 | Chief Executives | $339,330 | 40 | |
| 3 | Dentists, General | $225,620 | 70 | |
| 4 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $183,000 | 30 | |
| 5 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $163,540 | 240 | |
| 6 | Natural Sciences Managers | $152,320 | 70 | |
| 7 | Pharmacists | $143,650 | 360 | |
| 8 | Purchasing Managers | $141,450 | 60 | |
| 9 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $140,260 | 280 | |
| 10 | Optometrists | $133,800 | 40 | |
| 11 | Financial Managers | $128,650 | 520 | |
| 12 | Marketing Managers | $127,800 | 130 | |
| 13 | Sales Managers | $125,360 | 390 | |
| 14 | Human Resources Managers | $125,180 | 110 | |
| 15 | Veterinarians | $124,590 | 50 | |
| 16 | Nurse Practitioners | $123,450 | 320 | |
| 17 | Physician Assistants | $123,410 | 120 | |
| 18 | Industrial Production Managers | $121,610 | 320 | |
| 19 | Chemical Engineers | $120,990 | 60 | |
| 20 | Computer Network Architects | $109,370 | 80 | |
| 21 | Administrative Services Managers | $108,900 | 210 | |
| 22 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $107,150 | 140 | |
| 23 | Lawyers | $107,050 | 370 | |
| 24 | Facilities Managers | $106,720 | 190 | |
| 25 | Construction Managers | $106,020 | 270 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Bartenders | $22,360 | 590 |
| Library Assistants, Clerical | $24,160 | 130 |
| Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other | $25,670 | 30 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $26,520 | 460 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $26,730 | 380 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $27,020 | 180 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $27,270 | 400 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $27,930 | 4,470 |
| Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary | $28,140 | 190 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $28,440 | 860 |
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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