Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Sandusky
208 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Sandusky belongs to Cooks, Short Order, at $27,560 per year. The highest is $209,150.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cooks, Short Order | $27,560 | 110 | |
| 2 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $27,590 | 2,070 | |
| 3 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $27,900 | 250 | |
| 4 | Dishwashers | $28,040 | 260 | |
| 5 | Tour and Travel Guides | $28,070 | 40 | |
| 6 | Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $28,490 | 230 | |
| 7 | Cashiers | $28,530 | 1,690 | |
| 8 | Animal Caretakers | $28,970 | 70 | |
| 9 | Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $29,030 | 100 | |
| 10 | Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $29,280 | 160 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $209,150 | 90 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $149,370 | 60 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $135,940 | 50 |
| Pharmacists | $131,630 | 90 |
| Financial Managers | $127,100 | 150 |
| Human Resources Managers | $122,930 | 50 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $121,230 | 90 |
| Chief Executives | $120,030 | 30 |
| Managers, All Other | $119,250 | 60 |
| Sales Managers | $118,950 | 130 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $110,110 | 160 |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $109,300 | 60 |
| Software Developers | $108,250 | 90 |
| Physical Therapists | $102,210 | 50 |
| Marketing Managers | $101,700 | 50 |
| Lawyers | $101,270 | 130 |
| Civil Engineers | $101,060 | 30 |
| Electrical Engineers | $100,900 | 60 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $99,900 | 150 |
| Construction Managers | $99,520 | 100 |
| Management Analysts | $97,750 | 60 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $96,580 | 140 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $96,260 | 150 |
| Industrial Engineers | $95,720 | 210 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | $94,960 | 50 |
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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