Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in St. Joseph
232 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in St. Joseph belongs to Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop, at $28,600 per year. The highest is $400,000.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $28,600 | 110 | |
| 2 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $28,600 | 130 | |
| 3 | Library Assistants, Clerical | $28,600 | 40 | |
| 4 | Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $28,730 | 40 | |
| 5 | Food Preparation Workers | $28,960 | 440 | |
| 6 | Bartenders | $29,000 | 210 | |
| 7 | Childcare Workers | $29,130 | 260 | |
| 8 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $29,430 | 640 | |
| 9 | Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $29,460 | 110 | |
| 10 | Cooks, Fast Food | $29,620 | 1,020 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine Physicians | $400,000 | 80 |
| Physicians, All Other | $217,670 | 60 |
| Dentists, General | $207,450 | 50 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $138,340 | 50 |
| Physician Assistants | $138,060 | 50 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $134,810 | 40 |
| Pharmacists | $131,720 | 120 |
| Chief Executives | $131,540 | 50 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $130,170 | 80 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $128,710 | 140 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $128,370 | 180 |
| Managers, All Other | $125,750 | 150 |
| Marketing Managers | $123,480 | 60 |
| Financial Managers | $123,420 | 150 |
| Veterinarians | $118,290 | 40 |
| Construction Managers | $116,540 | 70 |
| Human Resources Managers | $115,270 | 40 |
| Facilities Managers | $108,920 | 50 |
| Sales Managers | $106,130 | 120 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $104,540 | 70 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | $100,720 | 60 |
| Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | $100,340 | 90 |
| Physical Therapists | $99,310 | 90 |
| Software Developers | $98,570 | 90 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $98,080 | 200 |
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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