Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Dallas
713 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Dallas belongs to Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers, at $21,050 per year. The highest is $666,930.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $21,050 | 18,600 | |
| 2 | Waiters and Waitresses | $24,160 | 53,460 | |
| 3 | Bartenders | $24,170 | 18,300 | |
| 4 | Cooks, Short Order | $25,320 | 1,770 | |
| 5 | Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other | $25,980 | 390 | |
| 6 | Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $26,900 | 58,580 | |
| 7 | Costume Attendants | $27,090 | — | |
| 8 | Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $27,230 | 4,020 | |
| 9 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,070 | 128,380 | |
| 10 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $28,080 | 8,490 |
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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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