Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Panama City
302 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Panama City belongs to Physicians, All Other, at $258,380 per year. The lowest published median is $27,040.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $258,380 | 120 | |
| 2 | Nurse Anesthetists | $207,470 | 110 | |
| 3 | Dentists, General | $172,180 | 60 | |
| 4 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $155,360 | 130 | |
| 5 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $138,670 | 130 | |
| 6 | Purchasing Managers | $135,260 | 30 | |
| 7 | Industrial Production Managers | $134,280 | 80 | |
| 8 | Pharmacists | $130,540 | 180 | |
| 9 | Human Resources Managers | $127,610 | 60 | |
| 10 | Lawyers | $126,670 | 290 | |
| 11 | Chief Executives | $125,460 | 130 | |
| 12 | Marketing Managers | $124,960 | 70 | |
| 13 | Physician Assistants | $124,170 | 80 | |
| 14 | Financial Managers | $123,350 | 250 | |
| 15 | Computer Network Architects | $121,580 | 70 | |
| 16 | Computer Hardware Engineers | $121,160 | 110 | |
| 17 | Software Developers | $121,150 | 400 | |
| 18 | Nurse Practitioners | $119,640 | 190 | |
| 19 | Operations Research Analysts | $118,810 | 80 | |
| 20 | Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $118,480 | 220 | |
| 21 | Information Security Analysts | $116,880 | 170 | |
| 22 | Engineers, All Other | $115,210 | 460 | |
| 23 | Electrical Engineers | $112,700 | 120 | |
| 24 | Sales Managers | $112,560 | 250 | |
| 25 | Computer Occupations, All Other | $106,330 | 190 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | $27,040 | 230 |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $27,170 | 210 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,050 | 3,030 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $28,260 | 310 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $28,680 | 430 |
| Cashiers | $29,080 | 2,580 |
| Sewing Machine Operators | $29,590 | 40 |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $29,620 | 960 |
| Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters | $29,640 | — |
| Dishwashers | $30,010 | 470 |
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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