Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in El Paso
476 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in El Paso belongs to Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers, at $19,620 per year. The highest is $289,950.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $19,620 | 1,330 | |
| 2 | Bartenders | $19,680 | 1,520 | |
| 3 | Cooks, Short Order | $21,610 | — | |
| 4 | Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $21,730 | 390 | |
| 5 | Waiters and Waitresses | $21,870 | 5,810 | |
| 6 | Sewing Machine Operators | $22,400 | 720 | |
| 7 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $22,800 | 760 | |
| 8 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $23,030 | 13,520 | |
| 9 | Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders | $23,070 | 170 | |
| 10 | Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $23,200 | 14,310 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $289,950 | 560 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $240,990 | 40 |
| Chief Executives | $220,050 | 110 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $213,550 | — |
| Pediatricians, General | $176,710 | 240 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $152,840 | 770 |
| Dentists, General | $150,940 | 160 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $144,360 | 160 |
| Lawyers | $140,550 | 780 |
| Optometrists | $132,240 | 70 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $131,740 | 40 |
| Financial Managers | $131,580 | 920 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $130,210 | 30 |
| Software Developers | $127,310 | 1,360 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $127,110 | 670 |
| Database Architects | $126,700 | 60 |
| Pharmacists | $124,910 | 590 |
| Veterinarians | $123,250 | 70 |
| Managers, All Other | $122,930 | 1,340 |
| Human Resources Managers | $122,780 | 380 |
| Compensation and Benefits Managers | $120,830 | 70 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $116,580 | 340 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $115,820 | 160 |
| Marketing Managers | $114,160 | 490 |
| Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | $112,240 | 40 |
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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