May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Dayton
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH
515 occupations
Across 515 occupations with published wages in Dayton, anesthesiologists record the highest median at $455,300 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Dayton
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 11,860 | $27,680 |
| Registered Nurses | 11,640 | $82,510 |
| General and Operations Managers | 10,180 | $98,030 |
| Retail Salespersons | 9,170 | $30,360 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 8,770 | $36,750 |
| Cashiers | 7,300 | $28,750 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 7,070 | $34,980 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 6,510 | $40,280 |
| Office Clerks, General | 5,980 | $42,840 |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 5,770 | $39,940 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $25,580 | 350 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $26,200 | 820 |
| Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials | $26,400 | 50 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $26,950 | 580 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $26,990 | 1,020 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $27,420 | 290 |
| School Bus Monitors | $27,450 | 50 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $27,680 | 11,860 |
| Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other | $27,900 | 140 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $28,030 | 360 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.