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Wages by occupation in Dayton, OH
In Dayton, OH, the median annual wage across all occupations was $47,380 in May 2023, with 367,580 people employed, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.
What stands out
In Dayton, OH, the median annual wage across all occupations was $47,380 in May 2023, with 367,580 people employed, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The highest median among detailed occupations is $232,450 for Physicians, Pathologists, the lowest $22,370 for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers. The largest occupation by headcount is Fast Food and Counter Workers with 10,700 jobs at a median of $27,700. Wages are annual, as published by BLS for May of the reference year; '≥ $239,200' marks BLS's top code. Every value links to its fact record.
Highest-paid occupations
Top 30 by median annual wage among detailed occupations.
| Occupation | Employment | Median annual | 10th pct | 90th pct | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physicians, Pathologists 29-1222 | 50 | $232,450 | $101,180 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Physicians, All Other 29-1229 | 1,560 | $218,350 | $61,850 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists 29-1029 | 40 | $204,550 | $58,780 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Nurse Anesthetists 29-1151 | 280 | $197,440 | $177,400 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Dentists, General 29-1021 | 230 | $177,820 | $43,050 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Chief Executives 11-1011 | 250 | $167,020 | $66,660 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Psychiatrists 29-1223 | 30 | $162,630 | $75,870 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers 11-9041 | 470 | $146,240 | $103,130 | $208,070 | evidence → |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers 11-3021 | 910 | $144,700 | $90,980 | $214,610 | evidence → |
| Commercial Pilots 53-2012 | 180 | $136,230 | $65,660 | $208,380 | evidence → |
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval 17-1011 | 250 | $134,510 | $56,640 | $166,970 | evidence → |
| Pharmacists 29-1051 | 940 | $131,860 | $70,350 | $158,450 | evidence → |
| Engineers, All Other 17-2199 | 1,710 | $131,190 | $74,650 | $177,920 | evidence → |
| Physicists 19-2012 | 180 | $131,060 | $84,820 | $224,800 | evidence → |
| Purchasing Managers 11-3061 | 190 | $130,960 | $79,340 | $170,040 | evidence → |
| Physical Scientists, All Other 19-2099 | 130 | $129,540 | $84,610 | $184,200 | evidence → |
| Sales Managers 11-2022 | 850 | $128,080 | $63,610 | $225,250 | evidence → |
| Materials Engineers 17-2131 | 290 | $127,770 | $63,820 | $167,560 | evidence → |
| Optometrists 29-1041 | 70 | $126,840 | $55,960 | $214,910 | evidence → |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 17-2072 | 1,100 | $126,440 | $80,170 | $168,170 | evidence → |
| Financial Managers 11-3031 | 1,440 | $126,430 | $72,820 | $215,790 | evidence → |
| Nurse Practitioners 29-1171 | 890 | $125,550 | $101,020 | $149,990 | evidence → |
| Psychologists, All Other 19-3039 | 120 | $124,260 | $85,740 | $157,910 | evidence → |
| Database Architects 15-1243 | 80 | $124,230 | $49,300 | $168,820 | evidence → |
| Aerospace Engineers 17-2011 | 1,180 | $123,660 | $74,690 | $169,250 | evidence → |
| Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors 17-2111 | 50 | $123,660 | $63,760 | $153,960 | evidence → |
| Marketing Managers 11-2021 | 370 | $123,390 | $72,630 | $213,060 | evidence → |
| Managers, All Other 11-9199 | 790 | $122,150 | $62,150 | $174,760 | evidence → |
| Natural Sciences Managers 11-9121 | 30 | $121,220 | $78,200 | $180,880 | evidence → |
| Biological Scientists, All Other 19-1029 | 80 | $120,930 | $77,050 | $197,750 | evidence → |
Largest occupations by employment
Top 30 by number of jobs.
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