Lowest-paying jobs in Decatur

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#50. Packaging and filling machine operators and tenders

- Median annual wage: $34,850
- Median hourly wage: $16.75
- Total employment: 190 people (3.13 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#49. Merchandise displayers and window trimmers

- Median annual wage: $34,810
- Median hourly wage: $16.74
- Total employment: 100 people (1.63 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#48. Interviewers, except eligibility and loan

- Median annual wage: $34,780
- Median hourly wage: $16.72
- Total employment: 30 people (0.53 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#47. Social and human service assistants

- Median annual wage: $34,670
- Median hourly wage: $16.67
- Total employment: 110 people (1.94 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#46. Recreation workers

- Median annual wage: $34,660
- Median hourly wage: $16.66
- Total employment: 90 people (1.44 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#45. Medical assistants

- Median annual wage: $34,580
- Median hourly wage: $16.63
- Total employment: 310 people (5.28 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#44. Packers and packagers, hand

- Median annual wage: $34,130
- Median hourly wage: $16.41
- Total employment: 270 people (4.53 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#43. Nursing assistants

- Median annual wage: $34,120
- Median hourly wage: $16.40
- Total employment: 380 people (6.47 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#42. Printing press operators

- Median annual wage: $33,550
- Median hourly wage: $16.13
- Total employment: 50 people (0.85 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#41. Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists

- Median annual wage: $32,050
- Median hourly wage: $15.41
- Total employment: 80 people (1.43 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $31,900
- Median hourly wage: $15.34
- Total employment: 1,090 people (18.43 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#39. Sewing machine operators

- Median annual wage: $31,710
- Median hourly wage: $15.25
- Total employment: 70 people (1.14 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#38. Tire repairers and changers

- Median annual wage: $31,500
- Median hourly wage: $15.15
- Total employment: 50 people (0.82 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#37. Stockers and order fillers

- Median annual wage: $31,390
- Median hourly wage: $15.09
- Total employment: 1,090 people (18.49 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#36. Receptionists and information clerks

- Median annual wage: $31,310
- Median hourly wage: $15.05
- Total employment: 260 people (4.32 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#35. Electrical, electronic, and electromechanical assemblers, except coil winders, tapers, and finishers

- Median annual wage: $31,250
- Median hourly wage: $15.02
- Total employment: 250 people (4.17 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#34. Parts salespersons

- Median annual wage: $31,200
- Median hourly wage: $15.00
- Total employment: 150 people (2.51 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#33. Veterinary technologists and technicians

- Median annual wage: $31,010
- Median hourly wage: $14.91
- Total employment: 50 people (0.91 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#32. Cooks, restaurant

- Median annual wage: $30,790
- Median hourly wage: $14.80
- Total employment: 460 people (7.75 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#31. Retail salespersons

- Median annual wage: $30,770
- Median hourly wage: $14.79
- Total employment: 1,460 people (24.67 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#30. Shuttle drivers and chauffeurs

- Median annual wage: $30,330
- Median hourly wage: $14.58
- Total employment: 60 people (1.08 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#29. Office clerks, general

- Median annual wage: $30,100
- Median hourly wage: $14.47
- Total employment: 330 people (5.49 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#28. Cleaners of vehicles and equipment

- Median annual wage: $29,780
- Median hourly wage: $14.32
- Total employment: 220 people (3.7 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#27. Residential advisors

- Median annual wage: $29,640
- Median hourly wage: $14.25
- Total employment: 70 people (1.17 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#26. Laundry and dry-cleaning workers

- Median annual wage: $29,630
- Median hourly wage: $14.24
- Total employment: 60 people (0.94 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#25. Animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $29,190
- Median hourly wage: $14.04
- Total employment: 100 people (1.61 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#24. Food servers, nonrestaurant

- Median annual wage: $28,610
- Median hourly wage: $13.76
- Total employment: 80 people (1.42 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#23. Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks

- Median annual wage: $28,490
- Median hourly wage: $13.70
- Total employment: 80 people (1.35 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#22. Counter and rental clerks

- Median annual wage: $28,430
- Median hourly wage: $13.67
- Total employment: 190 people (3.17 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#21. Coaches and scouts

- Median annual wage: $28,420
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 40 people (0.71 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#20. Automotive and watercraft service attendants

- Median annual wage: $28,410
- Median hourly wage: $13.66
- Total employment: 60 people (1.08 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#19. Dishwashers

- Median annual wage: $27,800
- Median hourly wage: $13.36
- Total employment: 90 people (1.47 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#18. Maids and housekeeping cleaners

- Median annual wage: $27,630
- Median hourly wage: $13.28
- Total employment: 200 people (3.33 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#17. Home health and personal care aides

- Median annual wage: $27,600
- Median hourly wage: $13.27
- Total employment: 1,010 people (17.15 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#16. Cooks, fast food

- Median annual wage: $27,360
- Median hourly wage: $13.16
- Total employment: 760 people (12.91 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#15. Cashiers

- Median annual wage: $26,960
- Median hourly wage: $12.96
- Total employment: 1,340 people (22.71 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#14. Substitute teachers, short-term

- Median annual wage: $25,600
- Median hourly wage: $12.31
- Total employment: 360 people (6.12 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#13. Fast food and counter workers

- Median annual wage: $25,520
- Median hourly wage: $12.27
- Total employment: 1,050 people (17.77 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#12. Legislators

- Median annual wage: $24,980
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 30 people (0.56 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $24,570
- Median hourly wage: $11.81
- Total employment: 120 people (1.99 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#10. Bartenders

- Median annual wage: $24,350
- Median hourly wage: $11.71
- Total employment: 90 people (1.55 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#9. Cooks, institution and cafeteria

- Median annual wage: $23,870
- Median hourly wage: $11.47
- Total employment: 270 people (4.51 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#8. Food preparation workers

- Median annual wage: $23,730
- Median hourly wage: $11.41
- Total employment: 370 people (6.21 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#7. Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers

- Median annual wage: $23,190
- Median hourly wage: $11.15
- Total employment: 80 people (1.29 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#6. Childcare workers

- Median annual wage: $22,380
- Median hourly wage: $10.76
- Total employment: 100 people (1.66 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#5. Amusement and recreation attendants

- Median annual wage: $21,840
- Median hourly wage: $10.50
- Total employment: 90 people (1.51 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#4. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary

- Median annual wage: $21,750
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 310 people (5.26 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Meat, poultry, and fish cutters and trimmers

- Median annual wage: $21,650
- Median hourly wage: $10.41
- Total employment: 920 people (15.61 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Waiters and waitresses

- Median annual wage: $21,260
- Median hourly wage: $10.22
- Total employment: 750 people (12.68 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Bus drivers, school

- Median annual wage: $18,090
- Median hourly wage: $8.70
- Total employment: 260 people (4.35 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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