Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Dayton
515 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Dayton belongs to Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers, at $25,580 per year. The highest is $455,300.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $25,580 | 350 | |
| 2 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $26,200 | 820 | |
| 3 | Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials | $26,400 | 50 | |
| 4 | Cooks, Fast Food | $26,950 | 580 | |
| 5 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $26,990 | 1,020 | |
| 6 | Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $27,420 | 290 | |
| 7 | School Bus Monitors | $27,450 | 50 | |
| 8 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $27,680 | 11,860 | |
| 9 | Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other | $27,900 | 140 | |
| 10 | Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $28,030 | 360 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesiologists | $455,300 | — |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $454,760 | 200 |
| Physicians, All Other | $315,380 | 1,740 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $242,420 | 150 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $222,190 | 180 |
| Chief Executives | $210,670 | 200 |
| Pediatricians, General | $209,790 | 40 |
| Dentists, General | $181,990 | 180 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $163,700 | 660 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $160,040 | 1,110 |
| Physicists | $151,050 | 130 |
| Engineers, All Other | $142,080 | 1,650 |
| Physical Scientists, All Other | $142,080 | 120 |
| Optometrists | $139,000 | 70 |
| Physician Assistants | $138,400 | 510 |
| Managers, All Other | $137,780 | 570 |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | $137,300 | 160 |
| Materials Engineers | $137,290 | 260 |
| Financial Managers | $137,140 | 1,290 |
| Pharmacists | $136,110 | 830 |
| Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | $135,130 | 60 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $135,000 | 1,040 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $134,800 | 100 |
| Psychologists, All Other | $133,850 | 120 |
| Sales Managers | $133,450 | 1,400 |
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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