Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Mobile
373 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Mobile belongs to Bus Drivers, School, at $18,000 per year. The highest is $375,250.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bus Drivers, School | $18,000 | 770 | |
| 2 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $22,180 | 380 | |
| 3 | Childcare Workers | $22,350 | 370 | |
| 4 | Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $22,770 | 330 | |
| 5 | Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $23,400 | 830 | |
| 6 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $23,510 | 3,160 | |
| 7 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $25,070 | 460 | |
| 8 | Physical Therapist Aides | $25,690 | 40 | |
| 9 | Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | $25,720 | 290 | |
| 10 | Tour and Travel Guides | $26,450 | 60 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $375,250 | 340 |
| Cardiologists | $239,200 | 30 |
| Dentists, General | $207,010 | 100 |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $176,620 | 30 |
| Chief Executives | $171,130 | 50 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $164,020 | 370 |
| Commercial Pilots | $137,960 | 50 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $137,650 | 500 |
| Chemical Engineers | $137,170 | 150 |
| Financial Managers | $135,780 | 530 |
| Pharmacists | $134,570 | 440 |
| Lawyers | $130,490 | 560 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $128,770 | 290 |
| Facilities Managers | $127,420 | 90 |
| Managers, All Other | $126,440 | 100 |
| Computer Network Architects | $126,080 | 180 |
| Purchasing Managers | $125,500 | 120 |
| Sales Managers | $124,050 | 380 |
| Software Developers | $122,540 | 1,050 |
| Information Security Analysts | $121,810 | 170 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $119,430 | 30 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $118,990 | 150 |
| Engineers, All Other | $114,850 | 30 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $114,610 | 130 |
| Human Resources Managers | $110,250 | 160 |
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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