Employment and wages for the highest and lowest paying occupations, May 2011

Occupations with the highest median wage, May 2011
Occupation title Median wage (1) Employment

Anesthesiologists

 (2) 33,310

Surgeons

 (2) 42,340

Obstetricians and Gynecologists

 (3) 20,540

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons

 (3) 5,800

Orthodontists

 (3) 5,040

Physicians and Surgeons, All Other

 (3) 305,590

Internists, General

 $ 183,170 46,740

Psychiatrists

 $ 170,350 23,140

Family and General Practitioners

 $ 167,000 101,800

Chief Executives

 $ 166,910 267,370

Dentists, All Other Specialists

 $ 162,260 4,850

Pediatricians, General

 $ 158,170 29,640

Dentists, General

 $ 142,740 90,950

Petroleum Engineers

 $ 122,280 30,880

Architectural and Engineering Managers

 $ 122,190 184,530

Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates

 $ 120,130 26,570

Podiatrists

 $ 119,250 9,210

Computer and Information Systems Managers

 $ 118,010 300,830

Marketing Managers

 $ 116,010 168,410

Natural Sciences Managers

 $ 114,770 47,510

(1) The median wage is the wage where half the workers in the occupation earn more and half earn less. The OES program can not estimate percentile wages above $187,200.
(2) At least 75 percent of workers in this occupaiton have wages above $187,200 per year
(3) At least 50 percent of workers in this occuapiton have wages above $187,200 per year


Occupations with the lowest median wages, May 2011
Occupation title Median wage Employment

Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food

 $ 18,230 2,799,430

Cooks, Fast Food

 $ 18,300 502,450

Dishwashers

 $ 18,360 504,280

Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers

 $ 18,420 391,290

Shampooers

 $ 18,420 13,240

Gaming Dealers

 $ 18,460 88,370

Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop

 $ 18,510 441,830

Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop

 $ 18,560 329,070

Waiters and Waitresses

 $ 18,570 2,289,010

Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers

 $ 18,610 105,560

Amusement and Recreation Attendants

 $ 18,650 253,110

Models

 $ 18,670 2,760

Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse

 $ 18,690 233,280

Cashiers

 $ 18,820 3,314,870

Bartenders

 $ 18,850 512,230

Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers

 $ 18,900 123,140

Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products

 $ 19,080 40,970

Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants

 $ 19,250 18,410

Food Preparation Workers

 $ 19,270 775,140

Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners

 $ 19,390 877,980

 

Last Modified Date: March 27, 2012