Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Salisbury
240 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Salisbury belongs to Physicians, All Other, at $402,980 per year. The lowest published median is $31,200.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $402,980 | 160 | |
| 2 | Surgeons, All Other | $310,560 | 60 | |
| 3 | Natural Sciences Managers | $166,430 | 40 | |
| 4 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $152,820 | 40 | |
| 5 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $152,700 | 80 | |
| 6 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $147,250 | 120 | |
| 7 | Physician Assistants | $142,580 | 90 | |
| 8 | Dentists, General | $136,010 | 30 | |
| 9 | Pharmacists | $133,480 | 130 | |
| 10 | Purchasing Managers | $133,290 | 60 | |
| 11 | Human Resources Managers | $131,660 | 70 | |
| 12 | Financial Managers | $127,860 | 310 | |
| 13 | Lawyers | $127,450 | 150 | |
| 14 | Nurse Practitioners | $125,550 | 190 | |
| 15 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $123,350 | 150 | |
| 16 | Medical and Health Services Managers | $120,890 | 250 | |
| 17 | Industrial Production Managers | $119,870 | 70 | |
| 18 | Marketing Managers | $117,690 | 70 | |
| 19 | Construction Managers | $117,540 | 70 | |
| 20 | Software Developers | $116,380 | 90 | |
| 21 | Sales Managers | $115,470 | 160 | |
| 22 | Managers, All Other | $114,870 | 150 | |
| 23 | Computer Network Architects | $108,950 | 40 | |
| 24 | Physical Therapists | $107,290 | 100 | |
| 25 | Administrative Services Managers | $107,120 | 40 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Cooks, Fast Food | $31,200 | 250 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $31,200 | 1,590 |
| Dishwashers | $31,200 | 170 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $31,200 | 150 |
| Cashiers | $31,200 | 1,200 |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers | $31,200 | 30 |
| Sewing Machine Operators | $31,200 | 130 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $31,460 | 320 |
| Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks | $31,750 | 100 |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $32,010 | 270 |
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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