Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Niles
239 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Niles belongs to Library Technicians, at $27,650 per year. The highest is $229,740.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Library Technicians | $27,650 | 30 | |
| 2 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $27,650 | 280 | |
| 3 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $27,740 | 1,670 | |
| 4 | Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants | $28,050 | 50 | |
| 5 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $28,130 | 210 | |
| 6 | Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $28,170 | 100 | |
| 7 | Cooks, Fast Food | $28,240 | 320 | |
| 8 | Childcare Workers | $28,400 | 230 | |
| 9 | Cashiers | $29,550 | 1,610 | |
| 10 | Food Preparation Workers | $29,640 | 340 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine Physicians | $229,740 | 40 |
| Chief Executives | $210,620 | 60 |
| Dentists, General | $165,950 | 40 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $162,310 | 150 |
| Marketing Managers | $159,810 | 90 |
| Managers, All Other | $150,350 | 90 |
| Human Resources Managers | $148,360 | 70 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $146,850 | 240 |
| Pharmacists | $140,290 | 90 |
| Sales Managers | $136,880 | 240 |
| Physician Assistants | $128,480 | 60 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $127,700 | 90 |
| Financial Managers | $127,650 | 260 |
| Lawyers | $123,030 | 110 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | $113,680 | 70 |
| Software Developers | $111,720 | 160 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $109,470 | 240 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $106,660 | 140 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $106,630 | 140 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $106,320 | 550 |
| Physical Therapists | $106,020 | 80 |
| Electrical Engineers | $104,310 | 130 |
| Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door | $103,580 | 60 |
| Purchasing Managers | $100,890 | 40 |
| Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | $99,850 | 60 |
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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