Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Decatur
241 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Decatur belongs to Substitute Teachers, Short-Term, at $17,680 per year. The highest is $351,790.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | $17,680 | 310 | |
| 2 | Bus Drivers, School | $17,720 | 320 | |
| 3 | Childcare Workers | $22,170 | 100 | |
| 4 | Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $23,210 | 310 | |
| 5 | Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $23,290 | 50 | |
| 6 | Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $23,650 | 220 | |
| 7 | Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $23,960 | 30 | |
| 8 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $25,720 | 1,280 | |
| 9 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $26,630 | 150 | |
| 10 | Waiters and Waitresses | $27,010 | 670 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $351,790 | 50 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $165,480 | 160 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $150,030 | 240 |
| Financial Managers | $142,940 | 150 |
| Lawyers | $139,010 | 70 |
| Aerospace Engineers | $138,460 | 100 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $135,870 | 130 |
| Materials Engineers | $134,370 | 50 |
| Sales Managers | $133,480 | 110 |
| Pharmacists | $133,410 | 120 |
| Computer Network Architects | $132,570 | 60 |
| Purchasing Managers | $132,320 | 40 |
| Information Security Analysts | $130,400 | 50 |
| Environmental Engineers | $129,290 | 50 |
| Facilities Managers | $128,880 | 40 |
| Marketing Managers | $128,500 | 40 |
| Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | $125,940 | 90 |
| Electrical Engineers | $124,440 | 160 |
| Human Resources Managers | $123,160 | 50 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $118,450 | 40 |
| General and Operations Managers | $117,380 | 850 |
| Managers, All Other | $116,730 | 50 |
| Power Plant Operators | $115,920 | 30 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $115,750 | 310 |
| Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | $114,470 | 70 |
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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