Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Wheeling
257 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Wheeling belongs to Cooks, Fast Food, at $23,110 per year. The highest is $321,820.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cooks, Fast Food | $23,110 | 810 | |
| 2 | Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $24,320 | 60 | |
| 3 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $24,650 | 130 | |
| 4 | Tour and Travel Guides | $24,960 | 30 | |
| 5 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $26,080 | 190 | |
| 6 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $26,150 | 1,300 | |
| 7 | Dishwashers | $26,180 | 190 | |
| 8 | Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $26,700 | 160 | |
| 9 | Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $26,890 | 80 | |
| 10 | Cashiers | $27,500 | 1,710 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $321,820 | 80 |
| Chief Executives | $172,470 | 100 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $136,520 | 90 |
| Pharmacists | $133,030 | 150 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $128,640 | 150 |
| Physician Assistants | $126,770 | 50 |
| Lawyers | $124,990 | 240 |
| Engineers, All Other | $122,470 | 50 |
| Veterinarians | $118,600 | 30 |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | $117,670 | 30 |
| Electrical Engineers | $115,850 | 50 |
| Managers, All Other | $114,920 | 220 |
| Information Security Analysts | $112,570 | 30 |
| Software Developers | $112,340 | 60 |
| Financial Managers | $110,000 | 200 |
| Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | $108,060 | 140 |
| Construction Managers | $107,130 | 90 |
| Human Resources Managers | $103,880 | 50 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $103,000 | 80 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $102,580 | 200 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | $101,750 | 60 |
| Physical Therapists | $100,920 | 120 |
| Occupational Therapists | $100,680 | 70 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $99,090 | 80 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | $98,440 | 80 |
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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