Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Raleigh
571 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Raleigh belongs to Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers, at $24,960 per year. The highest is $354,130.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $24,960 | 1,850 | |
| 2 | Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $27,380 | 990 | |
| 3 | Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $27,940 | 820 | |
| 4 | Cooks, Fast Food | $28,220 | 11,500 | |
| 5 | Childcare Workers | $28,680 | 2,070 | |
| 6 | Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other | $29,000 | — | |
| 7 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $29,080 | 12,790 | |
| 8 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $29,150 | 2,460 | |
| 9 | Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials | $29,380 | 90 | |
| 10 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $29,390 | 2,420 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $354,130 | 1,190 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $291,060 | 440 |
| Chief Executives | $286,050 | 360 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $239,200 | — |
| Physicians, Pathologists | $239,200 | — |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $239,200 | 120 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $218,830 | — |
| Pediatricians, General | $214,680 | 220 |
| Dentists, General | $207,380 | 1,000 |
| Podiatrists | $185,800 | 60 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $173,960 | 6,010 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $173,510 | 1,640 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $169,780 | 1,850 |
| Psychiatrists | $168,880 | 130 |
| Marketing Managers | $167,640 | 2,390 |
| Sales Managers | $163,520 | 3,280 |
| Optometrists | $163,290 | 240 |
| Financial Managers | $163,130 | 3,690 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $162,800 | 510 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $155,250 | — |
| Psychologists, All Other | $152,980 | 30 |
| Statisticians | $152,880 | 210 |
| Managers, All Other | $147,370 | 4,320 |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | $147,370 | 110 |
| Human Resources Managers | $144,190 | 1,080 |
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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