Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Northwestern Region of Texas
375 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Northwestern Region of Texas belongs to Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers, at $21,170 per year. The highest is $301,850.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $21,170 | 430 | |
| 2 | Waiters and Waitresses | $22,120 | 1,860 | |
| 3 | Cooks, Fast Food | $22,170 | 560 | |
| 4 | Childcare Workers | $22,540 | 240 | |
| 5 | Farm and Home Management Educators | $22,900 | 50 | |
| 6 | Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $22,980 | 80 | |
| 7 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $23,280 | 220 | |
| 8 | School Bus Monitors | $23,540 | 90 | |
| 9 | Cooks, Short Order | $23,600 | 130 | |
| 10 | Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $25,250 | 60 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine Physicians | $301,850 | 40 |
| Physicians, All Other | $275,390 | 160 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $165,600 | 140 |
| Physician Assistants | $159,210 | 80 |
| Dentists, General | $157,900 | 40 |
| Chief Executives | $157,800 | 200 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $151,340 | 190 |
| Financial Managers | $139,840 | 560 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $139,480 | 310 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $136,110 | 470 |
| Marketing Managers | $135,390 | 130 |
| Pharmacists | $130,180 | 210 |
| Optometrists | $128,700 | 30 |
| Managers, All Other | $126,440 | 580 |
| Chemical Engineers | $125,990 | 40 |
| Software Developers | $123,380 | 250 |
| Computer Programmers | $121,120 | 40 |
| Electrical Engineers | $120,000 | 210 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $119,220 | 90 |
| Information Security Analysts | $118,460 | 30 |
| Purchasing Managers | $117,560 | 70 |
| Physical Therapists | $116,920 | 230 |
| Sales Engineers | $116,210 | 50 |
| Sales Managers | $113,110 | 440 |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | $109,700 | 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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