Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Hammond
197 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Hammond belongs to Waiters and Waitresses, at $15,080 per year. The highest is $332,610.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waiters and Waitresses | $15,080 | 1,050 | |
| 2 | Bartenders | $20,650 | 220 | |
| 3 | Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $20,680 | 190 | |
| 4 | Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $20,930 | 510 | |
| 5 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $21,520 | 230 | |
| 6 | Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $21,980 | 1,750 | |
| 7 | Childcare Workers | $22,150 | 350 | |
| 8 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $22,350 | 1,560 | |
| 9 | Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $22,600 | 140 | |
| 10 | Food Preparation Workers | $22,740 | 870 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $332,610 | 100 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $304,640 | 40 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $134,740 | 30 |
| Pharmacists | $133,580 | 140 |
| Financial Managers | $124,800 | 110 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $123,350 | 160 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $119,580 | 40 |
| Software Developers | $118,590 | 60 |
| Veterinarians | $112,140 | 40 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $108,750 | 40 |
| Engineers, All Other | $104,140 | 50 |
| Human Resources Managers | $103,380 | 30 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $101,790 | 200 |
| Facilities Managers | $100,090 | 30 |
| Sales Managers | $100,080 | 90 |
| Physical Therapists | $98,930 | 130 |
| Managers, All Other | $98,260 | 160 |
| Construction Managers | $96,490 | 50 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $93,070 | 70 |
| Management Analysts | $91,280 | 50 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $91,200 | 80 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $89,440 | 40 |
| General and Operations Managers | $87,990 | 990 |
| Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians | $87,170 | 40 |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $84,050 | 630 |
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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