Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Manhattan
235 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Manhattan belongs to Driver/Sales Workers, at $17,510 per year. The highest is $294,890.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Driver/Sales Workers | $17,510 | — | |
| 2 | Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $21,660 | 50 | |
| 3 | Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $21,770 | 130 | |
| 4 | Dishwashers | $24,370 | 100 | |
| 5 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $26,240 | 190 | |
| 6 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $27,130 | 2,190 | |
| 7 | Bartenders | $27,160 | 250 | |
| 8 | Packers and Packagers, Hand | $27,460 | 50 | |
| 9 | Cooks, Short Order | $27,820 | 70 | |
| 10 | Cashiers | $27,870 | 1,620 |
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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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