Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Syracuse
518 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Syracuse belongs to Physical Therapist Aides, at $32,240 per year. The highest is $460,900.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physical Therapist Aides | $32,240 | 60 | |
| 2 | Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $32,870 | 330 | |
| 3 | Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $33,220 | 400 | |
| 4 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $33,290 | 620 | |
| 5 | Food Batchmakers | $33,330 | 260 | |
| 6 | Manicurists and Pedicurists | $33,530 | 440 | |
| 7 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $33,560 | 570 | |
| 8 | Bicycle Repairers | $33,640 | 40 | |
| 9 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $33,940 | 6,750 | |
| 10 | Cashiers | $33,950 | 6,140 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiologists | $460,900 | 30 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $320,350 | 50 |
| Physicians, All Other | $286,920 | 540 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $269,270 | 200 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $239,200 | 40 |
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $239,000 | 40 |
| Chief Executives | $216,610 | 240 |
| Dentists, General | $191,830 | 190 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $191,510 | 100 |
| Podiatrists | $182,830 | 40 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $181,980 | 170 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $172,270 | 120 |
| Pediatricians, General | $170,780 | 60 |
| Sales Managers | $170,090 | 640 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $169,980 | 470 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $169,760 | 740 |
| Financial Managers | $169,270 | 1,220 |
| Marketing Managers | $155,360 | 660 |
| Optometrists | $153,790 | 100 |
| Pharmacists | $149,510 | 740 |
| Managers, All Other | $148,810 | 430 |
| Human Resources Managers | $146,160 | 290 |
| Training and Development Managers | $144,410 | 70 |
| Public Relations Managers | $143,980 | 90 |
| Nuclear Engineers | $141,200 | 110 |
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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