Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Rocky Mount
246 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Rocky Mount belongs to Driver/Sales Workers, at $21,220 per year. The highest is $332,950.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Driver/Sales Workers | $21,220 | 120 | |
| 2 | Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers | $21,470 | — | |
| 3 | Cooks, Fast Food | $23,710 | 1,260 | |
| 4 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $23,770 | 120 | |
| 5 | Recreation Workers | $24,840 | 180 | |
| 6 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $25,990 | 110 | |
| 7 | Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors | $26,580 | 150 | |
| 8 | Cashiers | $26,610 | 1,630 | |
| 9 | Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $26,820 | 100 | |
| 10 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $26,850 | 880 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $332,950 | 50 |
| Marketing Managers | $162,220 | 60 |
| Dentists, General | $161,810 | 40 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $155,170 | 60 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $137,120 | 110 |
| Financial Managers | $133,480 | 140 |
| Pharmacists | $133,320 | 130 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $130,720 | 180 |
| Software Developers | $130,600 | 120 |
| Managers, All Other | $121,580 | 180 |
| Sales Managers | $118,080 | 140 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $117,880 | 40 |
| Physician Assistants | $116,930 | 50 |
| Data Scientists | $111,870 | 30 |
| Human Resources Managers | $111,120 | 60 |
| Construction Managers | $111,060 | 190 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $106,950 | 80 |
| Facilities Managers | $104,700 | 50 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $104,570 | 150 |
| Electrical Engineers | $104,230 | 60 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $104,150 | 40 |
| Physical Therapists | $103,030 | 80 |
| Engineers, All Other | $100,910 | 60 |
| Occupational Therapists | $100,780 | 40 |
| Lawyers | $99,420 | 100 |
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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