Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Southern Ohio
378 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Southern Ohio belongs to Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers, at $22,790 per year. The highest is $317,860.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $22,790 | 60 | |
| 2 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $26,060 | 430 | |
| 3 | Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $26,140 | 80 | |
| 4 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $26,350 | 180 | |
| 5 | Bartenders | $26,630 | 800 | |
| 6 | Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $26,860 | 50 | |
| 7 | Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other | $27,100 | 60 | |
| 8 | Dishwashers | $27,150 | 310 | |
| 9 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $27,200 | 6,270 | |
| 10 | Cooks, Short Order | $27,590 | 430 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $317,860 | 490 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $253,780 | 90 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $249,990 | 50 |
| Psychiatrists | $228,570 | 40 |
| Dentists, General | $172,230 | 50 |
| Commercial Pilots | $170,140 | 110 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $160,870 | 130 |
| Chief Executives | $150,110 | 80 |
| Fundraising Managers | $139,960 | 40 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $135,210 | 180 |
| Information Security Analysts | $135,210 | 70 |
| Pharmacists | $132,650 | 380 |
| Aerospace Engineers | $131,600 | 30 |
| Physician Assistants | $128,910 | 100 |
| Optometrists | $128,230 | 40 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $122,890 | 490 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $122,420 | 40 |
| Human Resources Managers | $121,570 | 110 |
| Financial Managers | $120,010 | 460 |
| Purchasing Managers | $117,060 | 60 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $114,800 | 40 |
| Marketing Managers | $110,380 | 100 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $109,770 | 440 |
| Software Developers | $109,580 | 270 |
| Engineers, All Other | $108,480 | 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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