Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Midland
297 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Midland belongs to Bartenders, at $21,980 per year. The highest is $417,970.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bartenders | $21,980 | 430 | |
| 2 | Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $23,410 | 400 | |
| 3 | Waiters and Waitresses | $23,700 | 1,560 | |
| 4 | Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $26,850 | 1,460 | |
| 5 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $27,430 | 150 | |
| 6 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $27,600 | 300 | |
| 7 | Food Batchmakers | $28,330 | 30 | |
| 8 | Cooks, Short Order | $28,390 | 90 | |
| 9 | Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders | $28,530 | 120 | |
| 10 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,650 | 3,240 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $417,970 | 160 |
| Chief Executives | $389,330 | 100 |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | $219,140 | 370 |
| Commercial Pilots | $198,480 | 50 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $174,040 | 310 |
| Financial Managers | $172,520 | 800 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $172,070 | 940 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $169,240 | 260 |
| Public Relations Managers | $163,180 | 50 |
| Lawyers | $163,090 | 280 |
| Pharmacists | $161,260 | 130 |
| Physician Assistants | $158,200 | 60 |
| Managers, All Other | $154,630 | 760 |
| Marketing Managers | $149,510 | 290 |
| Human Resources Managers | $148,080 | 160 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $146,610 | 100 |
| Training and Development Managers | $144,240 | 40 |
| Industrial Engineers | $141,120 | 320 |
| Sales Managers | $139,380 | 590 |
| Sales Engineers | $138,930 | 70 |
| Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | $137,030 | 60 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $135,200 | 220 |
| General and Operations Managers | $132,420 | 4,830 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $132,060 | 30 |
| Chemists | $131,860 | 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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