Lowest-paying jobs in Florence

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#50. Parts salespersons

- Median annual wage: $30,990
- Median hourly wage: $14.90
- Total employment: 140 people (2.52 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#49. Printing press operators

- Median annual wage: $30,890
- Median hourly wage: $14.85
- Total employment: 60 people (1.1 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#48. Stockers and order fillers

- Median annual wage: $30,870
- Median hourly wage: $14.84
- Total employment: 1,190 people (21.41 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#47. Receptionists and information clerks

- Median annual wage: $30,170
- Median hourly wage: $14.50
- Total employment: 360 people (6.47 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#46. Butchers and meat cutters

- Median annual wage: $30,040
- Median hourly wage: $14.44
- Total employment: 60 people (1.06 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#45. Nursing assistants

- Median annual wage: $29,980
- Median hourly wage: $14.41
- Total employment: 670 people (12.0 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#44. Helpers--production workers

- Median annual wage: $29,850
- Median hourly wage: $14.35
- Total employment: 100 people (1.72 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#43. Veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $29,720
- Median hourly wage: $14.29
- Total employment: 40 people (0.68 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#42. Security guards

- Median annual wage: $29,470
- Median hourly wage: $14.17
- Total employment: 170 people (3.04 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#41. Recreation workers

- Median annual wage: $29,460
- Median hourly wage: $14.16
- Total employment: 160 people (2.79 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#40. Woodworking machine setters, operators, and tenders, except sawing

- Median annual wage: $29,440
- Median hourly wage: $14.15
- Total employment: 90 people (1.61 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#39. Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists

- Median annual wage: $29,310
- Median hourly wage: $14.09
- Total employment: 60 people (1.1 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $28,910
- Median hourly wage: $13.90
- Total employment: 60 people (1.09 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#37. Cleaners of vehicles and equipment

- Median annual wage: $28,810
- Median hourly wage: $13.85
- Total employment: 150 people (2.66 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#36. Cooks, restaurant

- Median annual wage: $28,800
- Median hourly wage: $13.85
- Total employment: 660 people (11.95 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#35. Sewing machine operators

- Median annual wage: $28,730
- Median hourly wage: $13.81
- Total employment: 40 people (0.76 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#34. Veterinary technologists and technicians

- Median annual wage: $28,500
- Median hourly wage: $13.70
- Total employment: 50 people (0.97 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#33. Office clerks, general

- Median annual wage: $28,460
- Median hourly wage: $13.68
- Total employment: 370 people (6.67 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#32. Retail salespersons

- Median annual wage: $28,420
- Median hourly wage: $13.67
- Total employment: 2,080 people (37.43 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#31. Tire repairers and changers

- Median annual wage: $28,090
- Median hourly wage: $13.50
- Total employment: 50 people (0.85 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#30. Cooks, institution and cafeteria

- Median annual wage: $27,490
- Median hourly wage: $13.22
- Total employment: 210 people (3.82 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#29. Shuttle drivers and chauffeurs

- Median annual wage: $27,470
- Median hourly wage: $13.21
- Total employment: 30 people (0.59 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#28. Animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $27,460
- Median hourly wage: $13.20
- Total employment: 120 people (2.11 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $27,270
- Median hourly wage: $13.11
- Total employment: 720 people (13.05 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#26. Laundry and dry-cleaning workers

- Median annual wage: $27,180
- Median hourly wage: $13.07
- Total employment: 40 people (0.79 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#25. Medical transcriptionists

- Median annual wage: $27,000
- Median hourly wage: $12.98
- Total employment: 40 people (0.64 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#24. Automotive and watercraft service attendants

- Median annual wage: $26,900
- Median hourly wage: $12.94
- Total employment: 90 people (1.61 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#23. Dishwashers

- Median annual wage: $26,790
- Median hourly wage: $12.88
- Total employment: 110 people (1.95 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#22. Food servers, nonrestaurant

- Median annual wage: $26,710
- Median hourly wage: $12.84
- Total employment: 110 people (1.97 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#21. Packers and packagers, hand

- Median annual wage: $26,610
- Median hourly wage: $12.79
- Total employment: 100 people (1.85 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#20. Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks

- Median annual wage: $26,200
- Median hourly wage: $12.60
- Total employment: 90 people (1.57 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#19. Cashiers

- Median annual wage: $25,490
- Median hourly wage: $12.26
- Total employment: 1,660 people (29.94 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#18. Maids and housekeeping cleaners

- Median annual wage: $25,400
- Median hourly wage: $12.21
- Total employment: 170 people (3.02 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#17. Cooks, short order

- Median annual wage: $24,270
- Median hourly wage: $11.67
- Total employment: 40 people (0.72 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#16. Cooks, fast food

- Median annual wage: $23,880
- Median hourly wage: $11.48
- Total employment: 920 people (16.53 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#15. Home health and personal care aides

- Median annual wage: $23,520
- Median hourly wage: $11.31
- Total employment: 690 people (12.36 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#14. Legislators

- Median annual wage: $22,880
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 30 people (0.55 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#13. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary

- Median annual wage: $22,740
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 260 people (4.68 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $22,680
- Median hourly wage: $10.90
- Total employment: 160 people (2.9 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#11. Waiters and waitresses

- Median annual wage: $22,500
- Median hourly wage: $10.82
- Total employment: 1,080 people (19.52 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#10. Food preparation workers

- Median annual wage: $22,410
- Median hourly wage: $10.78
- Total employment: 420 people (7.56 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#9. Fast food and counter workers

- Median annual wage: $22,350
- Median hourly wage: $10.75
- Total employment: 1,140 people (20.57 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#8. Bartenders

- Median annual wage: $21,360
- Median hourly wage: $10.27
- Total employment: 170 people (3.07 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#7. Childcare workers

- Median annual wage: $21,030
- Median hourly wage: $10.11
- Total employment: 120 people (2.15 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#6. Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers

- Median annual wage: $20,980
- Median hourly wage: $10.09
- Total employment: 150 people (2.66 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#5. Library assistants, clerical

- Median annual wage: $20,480
- Median hourly wage: $9.84
- Total employment: 30 people (0.56 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#4. Amusement and recreation attendants

- Median annual wage: $20,160
- Median hourly wage: $9.69
- Total employment: 190 people (3.43 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Residential advisors

- Median annual wage: $18,990
- Median hourly wage: $9.13
- Total employment: 60 people (1.02 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Teaching assistants, postsecondary

- Median annual wage: $18,760
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 550 people (9.84 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Bus drivers, school

- Median annual wage: $17,500
- Median hourly wage: $8.41
- Total employment: 310 people (5.61 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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