Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Wilmington
413 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Wilmington belongs to Amusement and Recreation Attendants, at $21,830 per year. The highest is $298,730.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $21,830 | 1,110 | |
| 2 | Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $27,070 | 260 | |
| 3 | Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $27,320 | 650 | |
| 4 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $27,460 | 5,100 | |
| 5 | Cooks, Fast Food | $27,500 | 3,880 | |
| 6 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $28,250 | 1,070 | |
| 7 | Sewing Machine Operators | $28,510 | 110 | |
| 8 | Cashiers | $28,520 | 4,860 | |
| 9 | Funeral Attendants | $28,650 | 40 | |
| 10 | Childcare Workers | $29,040 | 480 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $298,730 | 30 |
| Physicians, All Other | $252,960 | 450 |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $239,200 | 90 |
| Surgeons, All Other | $239,200 | — |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $218,830 | 150 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $207,000 | — |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $187,380 | 170 |
| Dentists, General | $185,720 | 220 |
| Commercial Pilots | $172,320 | 40 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $169,810 | 190 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $166,910 | 330 |
| Optometrists | $163,800 | 120 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $160,980 | 420 |
| Marketing Managers | $153,860 | 170 |
| Financial Managers | $152,150 | 510 |
| Pharmacists | $151,790 | 480 |
| Purchasing Managers | $145,730 | 60 |
| Information Security Analysts | $145,170 | 230 |
| Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary | $144,160 | 40 |
| Human Resources Managers | $140,960 | 130 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $139,410 | 50 |
| Sales Managers | $133,400 | 520 |
| Veterinarians | $131,670 | 190 |
| Database Architects | $131,470 | 50 |
| Physician Assistants | $131,270 | 270 |
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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