Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Lexington
469 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Lexington belongs to Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers, at $24,090 per year. The highest is $558,180.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $24,090 | 550 | |
| 2 | Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $24,990 | 210 | |
| 3 | Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other | $25,020 | 50 | |
| 4 | Cooks, Fast Food | $26,840 | 3,040 | |
| 5 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $26,940 | 560 | |
| 6 | Food Preparation Workers | $27,340 | 2,310 | |
| 7 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $27,920 | 910 | |
| 8 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $27,990 | 5,500 | |
| 9 | Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | $28,380 | 150 | |
| 10 | Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $29,180 | — |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiologists | $558,180 | 140 |
| Physicians, All Other | $283,730 | 820 |
| Anesthesiologists | $273,190 | 230 |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $256,240 | 80 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $242,700 | 270 |
| Physicians, Pathologists | $239,200 | — |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $237,650 | 210 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $220,690 | 30 |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $208,770 | — |
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $182,490 | 30 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $180,790 | 470 |
| Chief Executives | $179,520 | 270 |
| Pediatricians, General | $165,300 | 250 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $161,450 | 100 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $161,170 | 390 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $148,180 | 160 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $144,160 | 470 |
| Fundraising Managers | $140,090 | 60 |
| Optometrists | $139,060 | 40 |
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | $138,980 | 50 |
| Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary | $138,890 | 80 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $137,250 | 200 |
| Pharmacists | $136,530 | 1,060 |
| Financial Managers | $135,760 | 940 |
| Psychiatrists | $132,450 | 70 |
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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