Lowest-paying jobs in Dothan

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#50. Printing press operators

- Median annual wage: $30,180
- Median hourly wage: $14.51
- Total employment: 40 people (0.65 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#48. Parts salespersons (tie)

- Median annual wage: $30,160
- Median hourly wage: $14.50
- Total employment: 250 people (4.12 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#48. Exercise trainers and group fitness instructors (tie)

- Median annual wage: $30,160
- Median hourly wage: $14.50
- Total employment: 70 people (1.11 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#47. Sewing machine operators

- Median annual wage: $29,890
- Median hourly wage: $14.37
- Total employment: 180 people (3.0 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#46. Miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators

- Median annual wage: $29,730
- Median hourly wage: $14.30
- Total employment: 610 people (10.2 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#45. Receptionists and information clerks

- Median annual wage: $29,100
- Median hourly wage: $13.99
- Total employment: 440 people (7.37 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#44. Counter and rental clerks

- Median annual wage: $28,950
- Median hourly wage: $13.92
- Total employment: 220 people (3.71 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#43. Packers and packagers, hand

- Median annual wage: $28,770
- Median hourly wage: $13.83
- Total employment: 210 people (3.46 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#42. Cleaners of vehicles and equipment

- Median annual wage: $28,530
- Median hourly wage: $13.71
- Total employment: 160 people (2.73 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#41. Cooks, restaurant

- Median annual wage: $28,500
- Median hourly wage: $13.70
- Total employment: 580 people (9.58 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#40. Agricultural inspectors

- Median annual wage: $28,440
- Median hourly wage: $13.68
- Total employment: 90 people (1.54 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#39. Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists

- Median annual wage: $28,360
- Median hourly wage: $13.63
- Total employment: 100 people (1.73 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#38. Veterinary technologists and technicians

- Median annual wage: $28,100
- Median hourly wage: $13.51
- Total employment: 70 people (1.21 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#37. Switchboard operators, including answering service

- Median annual wage: $27,730
- Median hourly wage: $13.33
- Total employment: 40 people (0.6 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#36. Retail salespersons

- Median annual wage: $27,690
- Median hourly wage: $13.31
- Total employment: 2,340 people (38.78 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#35. Cooks, institution and cafeteria

- Median annual wage: $27,670
- Median hourly wage: $13.31
- Total employment: 230 people (3.79 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#34. Medical equipment preparers

- Median annual wage: $27,620
- Median hourly wage: $13.28
- Total employment: 80 people (1.35 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#33. Agricultural equipment operators

- Median annual wage: $27,350
- Median hourly wage: $13.15
- Total employment: 40 people (0.63 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#32. Automotive and watercraft service attendants

- Median annual wage: $27,330
- Median hourly wage: $13.14
- Total employment: 70 people (1.23 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#31. Animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $27,210
- Median hourly wage: $13.08
- Total employment: 140 people (2.32 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#30. Dishwashers

- Median annual wage: $27,160
- Median hourly wage: $13.06
- Total employment: 90 people (1.56 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#29. Nursing assistants

- Median annual wage: $27,080
- Median hourly wage: $13.02
- Total employment: 890 people (14.82 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#28. Office clerks, general

- Median annual wage: $27,030
- Median hourly wage: $13.00
- Total employment: 460 people (7.56 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#27. Manicurists and pedicurists

- Median annual wage: $27,010
- Median hourly wage: $12.98
- Total employment: 40 people (0.71 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#26. Residential advisors

- Median annual wage: $26,960
- Median hourly wage: $12.96
- Total employment: 80 people (1.37 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#25. Preschool teachers, except special education

- Median annual wage: $26,680
- Median hourly wage: $12.83
- Total employment: 230 people (3.84 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $26,660
- Median hourly wage: $12.82
- Total employment: 680 people (11.25 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#23. Shuttle drivers and chauffeurs

- Median annual wage: $26,350
- Median hourly wage: $12.67
- Total employment: 50 people (0.82 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#22. Food servers, nonrestaurant

- Median annual wage: $26,250
- Median hourly wage: $12.62
- Total employment: 230 people (3.81 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#21. Home health and personal care aides

- Median annual wage: $25,770
- Median hourly wage: $12.39
- Total employment: 840 people (13.99 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#20. Social and human service assistants

- Median annual wage: $25,350
- Median hourly wage: $12.19
- Total employment: 150 people (2.48 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#19. Physical therapist aides

- Median annual wage: $24,640
- Median hourly wage: $11.85
- Total employment: 30 people (0.58 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#18. Laundry and dry-cleaning workers

- Median annual wage: $24,510
- Median hourly wage: $11.78
- Total employment: 90 people (1.55 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#17. Recreation workers

- Median annual wage: $24,410
- Median hourly wage: $11.73
- Total employment: 200 people (3.34 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#16. Cashiers

- Median annual wage: $23,610
- Median hourly wage: $11.35
- Total employment: 1,820 people (30.27 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#15. Maids and housekeeping cleaners

- Median annual wage: $23,220
- Median hourly wage: $11.17
- Total employment: 280 people (4.58 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#14. Substitute teachers, short-term

- Median annual wage: $22,960
- Median hourly wage: $11.04
- Total employment: 140 people (2.31 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#13. Cooks, fast food

- Median annual wage: $22,880
- Median hourly wage: $11.00
- Total employment: 790 people (13.05 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $22,650
- Median hourly wage: $10.89
- Total employment: 130 people (2.12 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#11. Food preparation workers

- Median annual wage: $22,600
- Median hourly wage: $10.87
- Total employment: 520 people (8.68 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#10. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary

- Median annual wage: $22,550
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 320 people (5.39 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#9. Fast food and counter workers

- Median annual wage: $22,290
- Median hourly wage: $10.72
- Total employment: 1,200 people (19.95 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#8. Waiters and waitresses

- Median annual wage: $21,830
- Median hourly wage: $10.50
- Total employment: 940 people (15.58 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#7. Bartenders

- Median annual wage: $21,750
- Median hourly wage: $10.46
- Total employment: 170 people (2.75 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#6. Childcare workers

- Median annual wage: $21,570
- Median hourly wage: $10.37
- Total employment: 160 people (2.6 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#5. Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers

- Median annual wage: $21,300
- Median hourly wage: $10.24
- Total employment: 130 people (2.14 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#4. Legislators

- Median annual wage: $20,940
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 40 people (0.63 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Amusement and recreation attendants

- Median annual wage: $18,100
- Median hourly wage: $8.70
- Total employment: 220 people (3.7 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Bus drivers, school

- Median annual wage: $16,700
- Median hourly wage: $8.03
- Total employment: 370 people (6.2 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Parking attendants

- Median annual wage: $16,640
- Median hourly wage: $8.00
- Total employment: 50 people (0.75 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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