Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Decatur
184 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Decatur belongs to Bartenders, at $31,200 per year. The highest is $429,340.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bartenders | $31,200 | 320 | |
| 2 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $31,200 | 970 | |
| 3 | Waiters and Waitresses | $31,200 | 530 | |
| 4 | Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $31,200 | 100 | |
| 5 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $31,200 | 90 | |
| 6 | Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | $31,200 | 110 | |
| 7 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $31,250 | 110 | |
| 8 | Cashiers | $31,320 | 1,210 | |
| 9 | Recreation Workers | $31,590 | 70 | |
| 10 | Animal Caretakers | $31,670 | 100 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $429,340 | — |
| Chief Executives | $212,400 | 30 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $183,860 | 50 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $160,460 | 110 |
| Pharmacists | $145,960 | 60 |
| Managers, All Other | $133,290 | 80 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $132,250 | 120 |
| Financial Managers | $131,250 | 220 |
| Marketing Managers | $129,310 | 50 |
| Human Resources Managers | $128,460 | 50 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $128,370 | 60 |
| Sales Managers | $126,880 | 110 |
| Physical Therapists | $125,600 | 40 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $110,820 | 80 |
| Software Developers | $110,300 | 70 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $106,470 | 150 |
| Construction Managers | $104,160 | 280 |
| Labor Relations Specialists | $103,780 | 70 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $103,730 | 120 |
| Management Analysts | $103,690 | 90 |
| Electrical Engineers | $103,030 | 50 |
| Project Management Specialists | $102,870 | 60 |
| Lawyers | $100,790 | 70 |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | $100,520 | 100 |
| Civil Engineers | $96,170 | 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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