Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Austin
598 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Austin belongs to Bartenders, at $23,670 per year. The highest is $362,620.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bartenders | $23,670 | 7,130 | |
| 2 | Costume Attendants | $26,380 | 80 | |
| 3 | Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other | $26,820 | 100 | |
| 4 | Waiters and Waitresses | $27,260 | 19,170 | |
| 5 | Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $27,260 | 6,050 | |
| 6 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $27,760 | 2,560 | |
| 7 | Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $28,370 | 12,490 | |
| 8 | Childcare Workers | $28,470 | 3,400 | |
| 9 | Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $28,520 | 1,350 | |
| 10 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $29,130 | 3,250 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, Pathologists | $362,620 | — |
| Cardiologists | $341,080 | 90 |
| Chief Executives | $288,150 | 950 |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | $281,940 | — |
| Physicians, All Other | $276,600 | 1,550 |
| Surgeons, All Other | $271,390 | — |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $263,070 | 250 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $256,940 | 220 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $244,990 | 480 |
| Psychiatrists | $236,340 | 150 |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $210,750 | 150 |
| Dentists, General | $188,190 | 820 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $176,990 | 11,050 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $176,540 | 3,130 |
| Pediatricians, General | $175,680 | — |
| Petroleum Engineers | $168,860 | 150 |
| Financial Managers | $167,180 | 7,210 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $165,530 | 3,850 |
| Marketing Managers | $164,920 | 7,170 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $162,960 | 1,960 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $153,990 | 710 |
| Lawyers | $153,330 | 7,540 |
| Sales Managers | $151,760 | 9,880 |
| Pharmacists | $151,290 | 1,800 |
| Compensation and Benefits Managers | $148,650 | 310 |
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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