Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Worcester
481 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Worcester belongs to Surgeons, All Other, at $517,150 per year. The lowest published median is $31,200.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Surgeons, All Other | $517,150 | 150 | |
| 2 | Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $391,930 | 60 | |
| 3 | Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $387,810 | 30 | |
| 4 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $369,930 | 180 | |
| 5 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $336,350 | 60 | |
| 6 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | $319,420 | 170 | |
| 7 | Physicians, All Other | $304,380 | — | |
| 8 | Psychiatrists | $244,190 | 110 | |
| 9 | Family Medicine Physicians | $229,710 | 230 | |
| 10 | Pediatricians, General | $213,200 | 200 | |
| 11 | Natural Sciences Managers | $212,600 | 490 | |
| 12 | Dentists, General | $202,110 | 320 | |
| 13 | Marketing Managers | $199,280 | 590 | |
| 14 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $193,890 | 1,150 | |
| 15 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $179,150 | 630 | |
| 16 | Financial Managers | $170,940 | 1,560 | |
| 17 | Managers, All Other | $164,730 | 570 | |
| 18 | Sales Managers | $162,810 | 950 | |
| 19 | Compensation and Benefits Managers | $160,990 | 40 | |
| 20 | Human Resources Managers | $160,470 | 460 | |
| 21 | Purchasing Managers | $157,810 | 130 | |
| 22 | Public Relations Managers | $156,850 | 130 | |
| 23 | Physicists | $153,990 | 40 | |
| 24 | Physician Assistants | $152,860 | 470 | |
| 25 | Materials Scientists | $151,070 | 80 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Food Batchmakers | $31,200 | 480 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $32,150 | 150 |
| Information and Record Clerks, All Other | $32,300 | 300 |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | $33,350 | 1,970 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $33,620 | 970 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $33,680 | 560 |
| Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials | $34,530 | 40 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $34,610 | 8,800 |
| Manicurists and Pedicurists | $34,680 | 380 |
| Cashiers | $34,770 | 6,930 |
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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