SnapshotUpdated April 2026
Most Underpaid Professions
High-employment jobs with the lowest median pay
Welder is among the most underpaid professions, earning $57K median despite 112,560 workers nationwide.
| # | Name | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Welder $57K median, 112,560 employed nationwide | 56,534 |
| 2 | Automotive Technician $57K median, 250,390 employed nationwide | 56,837 |
| 3 | Carpenter $62K median, 283,690 employed nationwide | 62,464 |
| 4 | Clinical Laboratory Technologist $66K median, 140,220 employed nationwide | 65,767 |
| 5 | Graphic Designer $67K median, 105,110 employed nationwide | 66,852 |
| 6 | Paralegal $69K median, 191,690 employed nationwide | 68,717 |
| 7 | Plumber $71K median, 182,540 employed nationwide | 70,862 |
| 8 | Electrician $73K median, 301,510 employed nationwide | 73,317 |
| 9 | Elementary School Teacher $74K median, 538,340 employed nationwide | 73,584 |
| 10 | Public Relations Specialist $74K median, 147,800 employed nationwide | 74,078 |
Welder is among the most underpaid professions, earning $57K median despite 112,560 workers nationwide.
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