Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Sussex Delaware
291 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Sussex Delaware belongs to Fast Food and Counter Workers, at $31,200 per year. The highest is $444,830.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $31,200 | 3,350 | |
| 2 | Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $31,200 | 250 | |
| 3 | Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $31,200 | 690 | |
| 4 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $31,200 | 640 | |
| 5 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $31,200 | 420 | |
| 6 | Childcare Workers | $31,200 | 120 | |
| 7 | Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service | $31,200 | 70 | |
| 8 | Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | $31,200 | 130 | |
| 9 | Slaughterers and Meat Packers | $31,200 | — | |
| 10 | Driver/Sales Workers | $31,200 | 110 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Dermatologists | $444,830 | 30 |
| Dentists, General | $319,140 | 50 |
| Physicians, All Other | $312,080 | 130 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $239,200 | — |
| Financial Managers | $187,220 | 210 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $181,190 | — |
| Sales Managers | $161,740 | 180 |
| Pharmacists | $154,240 | 150 |
| Managers, All Other | $153,030 | 110 |
| Human Resources Managers | $150,080 | 40 |
| Computer Network Architects | $141,440 | 60 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $139,950 | 200 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $136,000 | 70 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $135,530 | 220 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $133,610 | 80 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $132,040 | 200 |
| Lawyers | $131,110 | 170 |
| Physician Assistants | $130,750 | 100 |
| General and Operations Managers | $129,410 | 1,060 |
| Facilities Managers | $125,750 | 50 |
| Software Developers | $125,650 | 190 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $121,630 | 90 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $117,250 | — |
| Information Security Analysts | $116,240 | 60 |
| Construction Managers | $115,170 | 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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