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  • Best-Paying Jobs

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    Where the Money Is Not

    The mean annual pay for all jobs is $39,190. In all, the lowest paying 25 occupations employ 15.6 million people in America; the best paying jobs employ 3 million. The lowest paid of all? People who cook, prepare and serve in fast-food joints, followed by dishwashers and busboys.
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  • Cooks, fast food

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    Cooks, Fast Food

    Mean Annual Wage: $15,960
    One-Year Change: 3.0%
    No. in Employment: 612,020
    Top-Paying Industry: General Medical and Surgical Hospitals ($21,560*)
    Top-Paying State: District of Columbia ($22,760*)
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  • Dishwashers

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    Dishwashers

    Mean Annual Wage: $16,190
    One-Year Change: 2.7%
    No. in Employment: 502,770
    Top-Paying Industry: General Medical and Surgical Hospitals ($20,200*)
    Top-Paying State: District of Columbia ($20,220*)
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    Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers

    Mean Annual Wage: $16,320
    One-Year Change: 3.3%
    No. in Employment: 401,790
    Top-Paying Industry: Facilities Support Services ($21,230*)
    Top-Paying State: Hawaii ($22,200*)
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    Counter Attendants

    Mean Annual Wage: $16,950
    One-Year Change: 3.5%
    No. in Employment: 524,410
    Top-Paying Industry: State Government ($28,070*)
    Top-Paying State: District of Columbia ($22,420*)
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  • Best Paying Jobs: Gaming dealers

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    Gaming Dealers

    Mean Annual Wage: $17,010
    One-Year Change: 6.0%
    No. in Employment: 82,960
    Top-Paying Industry: Spectator Sports ($23,930*)
    Top-Paying State: Washington ($25,550*)
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