Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Lima
217 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Lima belongs to Amusement and Recreation Attendants, at $25,190 per year. The highest is $239,200.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $25,190 | 100 | |
| 2 | Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other | $25,850 | 40 | |
| 3 | Cooks, Fast Food | $26,210 | 140 | |
| 4 | Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $26,220 | 40 | |
| 5 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $27,320 | 1,830 | |
| 6 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $27,470 | 120 | |
| 7 | Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers | $28,040 | 50 | |
| 8 | Cashiers | $28,230 | 940 | |
| 9 | Dishwashers | $28,480 | 130 | |
| 10 | Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $28,580 | 110 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $239,200 | 30 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $223,700 | 40 |
| Physicians, All Other | $208,000 | 220 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $152,770 | 50 |
| Chief Executives | $150,740 | 30 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $140,030 | 70 |
| Pharmacists | $137,460 | 140 |
| Financial Managers | $125,380 | 150 |
| Physician Assistants | $125,100 | 110 |
| Marketing Managers | $122,260 | 60 |
| Managers, All Other | $121,000 | 30 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $120,350 | 210 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $117,990 | 150 |
| Human Resources Managers | $115,800 | 50 |
| Software Developers | $114,600 | 140 |
| Purchasing Managers | $114,430 | 40 |
| Sales Managers | $114,100 | 160 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $105,690 | 260 |
| Industrial Engineers | $105,140 | 310 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $99,290 | 50 |
| Civil Engineers | $98,990 | 90 |
| Physical Therapists | $97,880 | 110 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $97,240 | 120 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $94,960 | 90 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $94,580 | 30 |
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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