Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Staunton
208 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Staunton belongs to Amusement and Recreation Attendants, at $27,400 per year. The highest is $239,680.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $27,400 | 50 | |
| 2 | Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $28,520 | 1,090 | |
| 3 | Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $28,640 | 120 | |
| 4 | Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | $28,750 | 320 | |
| 5 | Animal Caretakers | $28,940 | 120 | |
| 6 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $29,310 | 1,470 | |
| 7 | Cashiers | $29,530 | 1,330 | |
| 8 | Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $29,880 | 310 | |
| 9 | Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks | $30,070 | 120 | |
| 10 | Dishwashers | $30,130 | 160 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $239,680 | 70 |
| Chief Executives | $225,760 | 40 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $160,610 | 60 |
| Dentists, General | $158,820 | 40 |
| Sales Managers | $146,080 | 70 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $144,480 | 40 |
| Pharmacists | $138,030 | 110 |
| Financial Managers | $137,420 | 120 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $133,900 | 40 |
| Human Resources Managers | $133,190 | 50 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,200 | 140 |
| Physician Assistants | $128,580 | 60 |
| Information Security Analysts | $127,860 | 30 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $125,710 | 100 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $125,100 | 60 |
| Managers, All Other | $117,480 | 80 |
| Software Developers | $115,610 | 140 |
| Electrical Engineers | $114,280 | 40 |
| Construction Managers | $103,750 | 70 |
| Lawyers | $103,530 | 80 |
| Physical Therapists | $102,840 | 100 |
| Industrial Engineers | $100,980 | 110 |
| Dental Hygienists | $100,350 | 60 |
| Veterinarians | $97,960 | 60 |
| Civil Engineers | $97,530 | 90 |
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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