Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Duluth
372 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Duluth belongs to Waiters and Waitresses, at $23,150 per year. The highest is $434,190.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waiters and Waitresses | $23,150 | 2,100 | |
| 2 | Bartenders | $23,540 | 1,630 | |
| 3 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $26,900 | 450 | |
| 4 | Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $27,000 | 400 | |
| 5 | Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $27,420 | 60 | |
| 6 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $29,260 | 2,910 | |
| 7 | Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $29,710 | 90 | |
| 8 | Gambling Service Workers, All Other | $29,910 | 110 | |
| 9 | Cooks, Short Order | $29,960 | 80 | |
| 10 | Dishwashers | $30,220 | 410 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $434,190 | 50 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $368,210 | 30 |
| Physicians, All Other | $364,710 | 130 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $333,090 | 50 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $260,760 | 60 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $256,200 | 110 |
| Dentists, General | $200,210 | 90 |
| Chief Executives | $158,260 | 240 |
| Pharmacists | $154,860 | 330 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $150,190 | 110 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $149,710 | 180 |
| Marketing Managers | $142,080 | 100 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $136,530 | 420 |
| Physician Assistants | $135,860 | 200 |
| Lawyers | $129,120 | 260 |
| Financial Managers | $126,800 | 420 |
| Veterinarians | $126,650 | 90 |
| Human Resources Managers | $124,290 | 100 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $123,090 | 170 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $113,500 | 70 |
| Sales Managers | $113,360 | 290 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $111,630 | 170 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $109,870 | 180 |
| Construction Managers | $108,980 | 250 |
| Environmental Engineers | $107,120 | 60 |
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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