Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Fayetteville
329 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Fayetteville belongs to Driver/Sales Workers, at $17,850 per year. The highest is $331,760.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Driver/Sales Workers | $17,850 | 750 | |
| 2 | Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $23,050 | 110 | |
| 3 | Cooks, Fast Food | $23,430 | 3,890 | |
| 4 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $26,660 | 400 | |
| 5 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $26,720 | 270 | |
| 6 | Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $27,380 | 240 | |
| 7 | Cashiers | $27,390 | 3,400 | |
| 8 | Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | $27,470 | 40 | |
| 9 | Food Preparation Workers | $27,590 | 930 | |
| 10 | Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | $28,050 | 120 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse Anesthetists | $331,760 | 90 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $243,080 | 40 |
| Physicians, All Other | $239,200 | 730 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $204,470 | 50 |
| Dentists, General | $196,470 | 110 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $165,260 | 50 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $159,730 | 80 |
| Psychiatrists | $155,250 | 40 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $151,490 | 260 |
| Purchasing Managers | $147,370 | 30 |
| Marketing Managers | $140,730 | 70 |
| Pharmacists | $140,220 | 400 |
| Financial Managers | $138,040 | 250 |
| Physician Assistants | $134,300 | 220 |
| Managers, All Other | $132,180 | 550 |
| Psychologists, All Other | $129,830 | 50 |
| Human Resources Managers | $128,540 | 90 |
| Veterinarians | $128,190 | 60 |
| Commercial Pilots | $128,170 | 40 |
| Engineers, All Other | $125,980 | 80 |
| Software Developers | $122,900 | 420 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $121,410 | 210 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $120,310 | 710 |
| Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other | $114,130 | 60 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $112,680 | 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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