Lowest-paying jobs in Daphne

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#50. Helpers--production workers

- Median annual wage: $32,050
- Median hourly wage: $15.41
- Total employment: 110 people (1.31 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#49. Data entry keyers

- Median annual wage: $31,890
- Median hourly wage: $15.33
- Total employment: 40 people (0.42 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#48. Counter and rental clerks

- Median annual wage: $31,880
- Median hourly wage: $15.33
- Total employment: 580 people (6.91 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#47. Helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers

- Median annual wage: $31,770
- Median hourly wage: $15.27
- Total employment: 100 people (1.13 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#46. Recreation workers

- Median annual wage: $31,650
- Median hourly wage: $15.22
- Total employment: 280 people (3.39 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#45. Library assistants, clerical

- Median annual wage: $31,450
- Median hourly wage: $15.12
- Total employment: 40 people (0.45 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#44. Security guards

- Median annual wage: $31,410
- Median hourly wage: $15.10
- Total employment: 810 people (9.66 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#43. Parts salespersons

- Median annual wage: $31,040
- Median hourly wage: $14.92
- Total employment: 250 people (2.95 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#42. Receptionists and information clerks

- Median annual wage: $30,820
- Median hourly wage: $14.82
- Total employment: 470 people (5.56 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#41. Switchboard operators, including answering service

- Median annual wage: $30,740
- Median hourly wage: $14.78
- Total employment: 30 people (0.41 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#40. Interviewers, except eligibility and loan

- Median annual wage: $30,700
- Median hourly wage: $14.76
- Total employment: 90 people (1.04 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#39. Automotive and watercraft service attendants

- Median annual wage: $30,580
- Median hourly wage: $14.70
- Total employment: 120 people (1.48 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#38. Sewing machine operators

- Median annual wage: $30,400
- Median hourly wage: $14.61
- Total employment: 90 people (1.04 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#37. Shuttle drivers and chauffeurs

- Median annual wage: $30,210
- Median hourly wage: $14.53
- Total employment: 60 people (0.74 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#36. Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners

- Median annual wage: $30,180
- Median hourly wage: $14.51
- Total employment: 1,080 people (12.86 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#35. Cooks, restaurant

- Median annual wage: $30,100
- Median hourly wage: $14.47
- Total employment: 1,680 people (20.0 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#34. Tire repairers and changers

- Median annual wage: $29,920
- Median hourly wage: $14.39
- Total employment: 80 people (0.93 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#33. Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks

- Median annual wage: $29,790
- Median hourly wage: $14.32
- Total employment: 370 people (4.36 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#32. Tutors

- Median annual wage: $29,680
- Median hourly wage: $14.27
- Total employment: 30 people (0.41 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#31. Veterinary technologists and technicians

- Median annual wage: $29,640
- Median hourly wage: $14.25
- Total employment: 110 people (1.34 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#30. Animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $29,510
- Median hourly wage: $14.19
- Total employment: 300 people (3.6 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#29. Retail salespersons

- Median annual wage: $29,170
- Median hourly wage: $14.03
- Total employment: 4,460 people (53.07 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#28. Dishwashers

- Median annual wage: $28,840
- Median hourly wage: $13.86
- Total employment: 250 people (2.97 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#27. Laundry and dry-cleaning workers

- Median annual wage: $28,700
- Median hourly wage: $13.80
- Total employment: 140 people (1.65 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#26. Cooks, institution and cafeteria

- Median annual wage: $28,450
- Median hourly wage: $13.68
- Total employment: 340 people (4.04 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#24. Driver/sales workers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $28,350
- Median hourly wage: $13.63
- Total employment: 270 people (3.26 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#24. Maids and housekeeping cleaners (tie)

- Median annual wage: $28,350
- Median hourly wage: $13.63
- Total employment: 680 people (8.04 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#23. Office clerks, general

- Median annual wage: $28,060
- Median hourly wage: $13.49
- Total employment: 530 people (6.31 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#22. Manicurists and pedicurists

- Median annual wage: $28,020
- Median hourly wage: $13.47
- Total employment: 100 people (1.14 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#21. Home health and personal care aides

- Median annual wage: $27,970
- Median hourly wage: $13.45
- Total employment: 1,090 people (12.92 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#20. Food preparation workers

- Median annual wage: $27,960
- Median hourly wage: $13.44
- Total employment: 830 people (9.87 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#18. Preschool teachers, except special education (tie)

- Median annual wage: $27,810
- Median hourly wage: $13.37
- Total employment: 310 people (3.66 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#18. Food servers, nonrestaurant (tie)

- Median annual wage: $27,810
- Median hourly wage: $13.37
- Total employment: 140 people (1.65 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#17. Cashiers

- Median annual wage: $27,140
- Median hourly wage: $13.05
- Total employment: 2,880 people (34.22 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#16. Packers and packagers, hand

- Median annual wage: $26,340
- Median hourly wage: $12.67
- Total employment: 200 people (2.38 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#15. Residential advisors

- Median annual wage: $26,210
- Median hourly wage: $12.60
- Total employment: 90 people (1.07 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#14. Cooks, fast food

- Median annual wage: $26,190
- Median hourly wage: $12.59
- Total employment: 1,060 people (12.62 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#13. Hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop

- Median annual wage: $26,040
- Median hourly wage: $12.52
- Total employment: 470 people (5.65 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#12. Cooks, short order

- Median annual wage: $25,770
- Median hourly wage: $12.39
- Total employment: 90 people (1.07 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#11. Substitute teachers, short-term

- Median annual wage: $24,320
- Median hourly wage: $11.69
- Total employment: 1,180 people (13.97 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#10. Legislators

- Median annual wage: $24,270
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 60 people (0.65 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#9. Childcare workers

- Median annual wage: $23,370
- Median hourly wage: $11.24
- Total employment: 230 people (2.69 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#8. Fast food and counter workers

- Median annual wage: $23,360
- Median hourly wage: $11.23
- Total employment: 2,060 people (24.55 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#7. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary

- Median annual wage: $23,200
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 470 people (5.56 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#6. Amusement and recreation attendants

- Median annual wage: $22,850
- Median hourly wage: $10.99
- Total employment: 650 people (7.72 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#5. Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers

- Median annual wage: $22,300
- Median hourly wage: $10.72
- Total employment: 380 people (4.58 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#4. Waiters and waitresses

- Median annual wage: $21,990
- Median hourly wage: $10.57
- Total employment: 2,960 people (35.23 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Teaching assistants, postsecondary

- Median annual wage: $21,980
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 50 people (0.65 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Bartenders

- Median annual wage: $21,910
- Median hourly wage: $10.54
- Total employment: 610 people (7.29 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Bus drivers, school

- Median annual wage: $17,740
- Median hourly wage: $8.53
- Total employment: 400 people (4.77 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jill Jaracz, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 364 metros.

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