Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Wilmington
413 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Wilmington belongs to Chief Executives, at $298,730 per year. The lowest published median is $21,830.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chief Executives | $298,730 | 30 | |
| 2 | Physicians, All Other | $252,960 | 450 | |
| 3 | Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $239,200 | 90 | |
| 4 | Surgeons, All Other | $239,200 | — | |
| 5 | Nurse Anesthetists | $218,830 | 150 | |
| 6 | Family Medicine Physicians | $207,000 | — | |
| 7 | Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $187,380 | 170 | |
| 8 | Dentists, General | $185,720 | 220 | |
| 9 | Commercial Pilots | $172,320 | 40 | |
| 10 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $169,810 | 190 | |
| 11 | Natural Sciences Managers | $166,910 | 330 | |
| 12 | Optometrists | $163,800 | 120 | |
| 13 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $160,980 | 420 | |
| 14 | Marketing Managers | $153,860 | 170 | |
| 15 | Financial Managers | $152,150 | 510 | |
| 16 | Pharmacists | $151,790 | 480 | |
| 17 | Purchasing Managers | $145,730 | 60 | |
| 18 | Information Security Analysts | $145,170 | 230 | |
| 19 | Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary | $144,160 | 40 | |
| 20 | Human Resources Managers | $140,960 | 130 | |
| 21 | Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $139,410 | 50 | |
| 22 | Sales Managers | $133,400 | 520 | |
| 23 | Veterinarians | $131,670 | 190 | |
| 24 | Database Architects | $131,470 | 50 | |
| 25 | Physician Assistants | $131,270 | 270 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $21,830 | 1,110 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $27,070 | 260 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $27,320 | 650 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $27,460 | 5,100 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $27,500 | 3,880 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $28,250 | 1,070 |
| Sewing Machine Operators | $28,510 | 110 |
| Cashiers | $28,520 | 4,860 |
| Funeral Attendants | $28,650 | 40 |
| Childcare Workers | $29,040 | 480 |
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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