Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Killeen
348 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Killeen belongs to Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers, at $19,990 per year. The highest is $220,940.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $19,990 | 480 | |
| 2 | Bartenders | $21,280 | 450 | |
| 3 | Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $22,590 | 180 | |
| 4 | Waiters and Waitresses | $22,910 | 1,900 | |
| 5 | Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $22,940 | 1,950 | |
| 6 | Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | $23,710 | 350 | |
| 7 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $24,240 | 310 | |
| 8 | Cooks, All Other | $25,940 | 40 | |
| 9 | Childcare Workers | $25,960 | 480 | |
| 10 | School Bus Monitors | $25,990 | 50 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $220,940 | 80 |
| Optometrists | $160,460 | 30 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $158,560 | 70 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $154,180 | 320 |
| Pharmacists | $149,790 | 350 |
| Dentists, General | $147,360 | 120 |
| Financial Managers | $140,310 | 460 |
| Physician Assistants | $140,200 | 350 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $138,670 | 480 |
| Human Resources Managers | $135,580 | 210 |
| Psychologists, All Other | $129,960 | 50 |
| Lawyers | $129,430 | 260 |
| Managers, All Other | $124,100 | 310 |
| Sales Managers | $123,890 | 420 |
| Sales Engineers | $123,770 | 40 |
| Purchasing Managers | $123,590 | 70 |
| Veterinarians | $123,390 | 80 |
| Software Developers | $123,320 | 470 |
| Marketing Managers | $122,220 | 240 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $119,710 | 1,030 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $119,430 | 60 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $117,830 | 60 |
| Electrical Engineers | $112,580 | 80 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $109,780 | 160 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $108,220 | 190 |
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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