Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Alexandria
227 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Alexandria belongs to Waiters and Waitresses, at $15,080 per year. The highest is $349,010.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waiters and Waitresses | $15,080 | 750 | |
| 2 | Bartenders | $17,840 | 160 | |
| 3 | Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $20,730 | 480 | |
| 4 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $21,120 | 120 | |
| 5 | Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $21,690 | 280 | |
| 6 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $21,760 | 1,490 | |
| 7 | Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | $21,980 | 130 | |
| 8 | Food Preparation Workers | $22,080 | 980 | |
| 9 | Childcare Workers | $22,350 | 280 | |
| 10 | Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $22,410 | 60 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $349,010 | 160 |
| Pharmacists | $134,340 | 220 |
| Physician Assistants | $132,710 | 50 |
| Chief Executives | $125,270 | 50 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $123,080 | 230 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $121,750 | 50 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $115,920 | 70 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $112,060 | 50 |
| Lawyers | $108,720 | 200 |
| Financial Managers | $107,030 | 170 |
| Veterinarians | $104,580 | 30 |
| Physical Therapists | $103,380 | 160 |
| Power Plant Operators | $102,830 | 40 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $102,550 | 380 |
| Human Resources Managers | $100,240 | 30 |
| Managers, All Other | $99,890 | 350 |
| Occupational Therapists | $98,490 | 100 |
| Construction Managers | $98,410 | 80 |
| General and Operations Managers | $98,360 | 1,040 |
| Software Developers | $95,510 | 50 |
| Engineers, All Other | $95,000 | 120 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $93,250 | 80 |
| Civil Engineers | $92,290 | 60 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | $91,890 | 30 |
| Management Analysts | $91,560 | 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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