Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Manchester
436 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Manchester belongs to Physicians, All Other, at $347,620 per year. The lowest published median is $23,100.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $347,620 | 200 | |
| 2 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $317,680 | 180 | |
| 3 | Pediatricians, General | $287,040 | 80 | |
| 4 | Nurse Anesthetists | $262,240 | — | |
| 5 | Family Medicine Physicians | $256,770 | — | |
| 6 | Anesthesiologists | $239,200 | 70 | |
| 7 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | $239,200 | 40 | |
| 8 | Radiologists | $239,200 | — | |
| 9 | Surgeons, All Other | $239,200 | — | |
| 10 | Podiatrists | $222,530 | — | |
| 11 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $212,050 | 970 | |
| 12 | Chief Executives | $196,990 | 190 | |
| 13 | Dentists, General | $177,970 | 190 | |
| 14 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $175,530 | 1,470 | |
| 15 | Industrial Production Managers | $174,360 | 700 | |
| 16 | Computer Hardware Engineers | $174,140 | 130 | |
| 17 | Purchasing Managers | $165,870 | 240 | |
| 18 | Marketing Managers | $162,850 | 360 | |
| 19 | Software Developers | $162,090 | 4,370 | |
| 20 | Sales Managers | $161,410 | 680 | |
| 21 | Natural Sciences Managers | $160,040 | 50 | |
| 22 | Electrical Engineers | $159,360 | 1,050 | |
| 23 | Commercial Pilots | $157,210 | 40 | |
| 24 | Managers, All Other | $152,690 | 470 | |
| 25 | Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | $152,360 | 40 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary | $23,100 | 200 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $24,960 | 460 |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | $27,370 | 70 |
| Bartenders | $29,050 | 1,080 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $29,650 | 240 |
| Telemarketers | $29,680 | — |
| Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials | $30,390 | 30 |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | $30,690 | 1,030 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $30,840 | 710 |
| Office Machine Operators, Except Computer | $31,040 | 100 |
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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