Lowest-paying jobs in Huntsville

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#50. Machine feeders and offbearers

- Median annual wage: $33,060
- Median hourly wage: $15.90
- Total employment: 60 people (0.23 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#49. Bakers

- Median annual wage: $33,040
- Median hourly wage: $15.88
- Total employment: 210 people (0.8 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#48. Helpers--production workers

- Median annual wage: $32,970
- Median hourly wage: $15.85
- Total employment: 440 people (1.7 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#47. Nursing assistants

- Median annual wage: $32,360
- Median hourly wage: $15.56
- Total employment: 2,590 people (9.95 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#46. Veterinary technologists and technicians

- Median annual wage: $32,070
- Median hourly wage: $15.42
- Total employment: 310 people (1.19 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#45. Office clerks, general

- Median annual wage: $31,530
- Median hourly wage: $15.16
- Total employment: 1,170 people (4.49 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#44. Couriers and messengers

- Median annual wage: $31,340
- Median hourly wage: $15.07
- Total employment: 110 people (0.42 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#43. Tire repairers and changers

- Median annual wage: $31,290
- Median hourly wage: $15.04
- Total employment: 210 people (0.82 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#42. Retail salespersons

- Median annual wage: $31,210
- Median hourly wage: $15.01
- Total employment: 6,860 people (26.36 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#41. Protective service workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $31,160
- Median hourly wage: $14.98
- Total employment: 100 people (0.38 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#40. Real estate sales agents

- Median annual wage: $31,010
- Median hourly wage: $14.91
- Total employment: 300 people (1.14 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#39. Laundry and dry-cleaning workers

- Median annual wage: $30,930
- Median hourly wage: $14.87
- Total employment: 320 people (1.23 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#38. Shuttle drivers and chauffeurs

- Median annual wage: $30,760
- Median hourly wage: $14.79
- Total employment: 160 people (0.62 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#37. Veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $30,440
- Median hourly wage: $14.64
- Total employment: 150 people (0.59 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#36. Tour and travel guides

- Median annual wage: $30,240
- Median hourly wage: $14.54
- Total employment: 60 people (0.23 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $30,210
- Median hourly wage: $14.52
- Total employment: 2,770 people (10.66 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#34. Cleaners of vehicles and equipment

- Median annual wage: $30,170
- Median hourly wage: $14.51
- Total employment: 820 people (3.13 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#33. Recreation workers

- Median annual wage: $30,140
- Median hourly wage: $14.49
- Total employment: 440 people (1.71 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#32. Legislators

- Median annual wage: $29,990
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 60 people (0.22 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#31. Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists

- Median annual wage: $29,660
- Median hourly wage: $14.26
- Total employment: 550 people (2.11 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#30. Dishwashers

- Median annual wage: $29,530
- Median hourly wage: $14.20
- Total employment: 420 people (1.62 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#29. Lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers

- Median annual wage: $29,440
- Median hourly wage: $14.15
- Total employment: 90 people (0.35 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#28. Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks

- Median annual wage: $29,300
- Median hourly wage: $14.09
- Total employment: 390 people (1.49 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#27. Cooks, institution and cafeteria

- Median annual wage: $29,280
- Median hourly wage: $14.08
- Total employment: 880 people (3.4 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#26. Automotive and watercraft service attendants

- Median annual wage: $29,230
- Median hourly wage: $14.06
- Total employment: 230 people (0.87 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#25. Food servers, nonrestaurant

- Median annual wage: $29,220
- Median hourly wage: $14.05
- Total employment: 310 people (1.21 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#24. Cooks, short order

- Median annual wage: $28,940
- Median hourly wage: $13.91
- Total employment: 130 people (0.49 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#23. Animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $28,640
- Median hourly wage: $13.77
- Total employment: 500 people (1.92 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#22. Parking attendants

- Median annual wage: $28,370
- Median hourly wage: $13.64
- Total employment: 100 people (0.37 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#21. Cashiers

- Median annual wage: $28,170
- Median hourly wage: $13.54
- Total employment: 4,630 people (17.8 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#20. Home health and personal care aides

- Median annual wage: $28,140
- Median hourly wage: $13.53
- Total employment: 2,000 people (7.67 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#19. Preschool teachers, except special education

- Median annual wage: $27,980
- Median hourly wage: $13.45
- Total employment: 560 people (2.16 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#18. Cooks, fast food

- Median annual wage: $27,910
- Median hourly wage: $13.42
- Total employment: 2,990 people (11.49 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#17. Packers and packagers, hand

- Median annual wage: $27,620
- Median hourly wage: $13.28
- Total employment: 610 people (2.36 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#16. Maids and housekeeping cleaners

- Median annual wage: $27,600
- Median hourly wage: $13.27
- Total employment: 800 people (3.07 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#15. Residential advisors

- Median annual wage: $27,560
- Median hourly wage: $13.25
- Total employment: 240 people (0.93 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#14. Pressers, textile, garment, and related materials

- Median annual wage: $27,540
- Median hourly wage: $13.24
- Total employment: 40 people (0.14 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $27,400
- Median hourly wage: $13.17
- Total employment: 530 people (2.02 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#12. Food preparation workers

- Median annual wage: $27,040
- Median hourly wage: $13.00
- Total employment: 1,630 people (6.25 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#11. Physical therapist aides

- Median annual wage: $26,740
- Median hourly wage: $12.85
- Total employment: 80 people (0.31 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#10. Fast food and counter workers

- Median annual wage: $26,710
- Median hourly wage: $12.84
- Total employment: 4,490 people (17.25 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#9. Substitute teachers, short-term

- Median annual wage: $24,320
- Median hourly wage: $11.69
- Total employment: Not available

#8. Childcare workers

- Median annual wage: $23,710
- Median hourly wage: $11.40
- Total employment: 430 people (1.65 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#7. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary

- Median annual wage: $23,250
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 890 people (3.42 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#6. Waiters and waitresses

- Median annual wage: $23,120
- Median hourly wage: $11.11
- Total employment: 3,070 people (11.79 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#5. Bartenders

- Median annual wage: $22,800
- Median hourly wage: $10.96
- Total employment: 770 people (2.97 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#4. Amusement and recreation attendants

- Median annual wage: $22,200
- Median hourly wage: $10.68
- Total employment: 890 people (3.41 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers

- Median annual wage: $22,100
- Median hourly wage: $10.63
- Total employment: 490 people (1.89 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Bus drivers, school

- Median annual wage: $18,500
- Median hourly wage: $8.90
- Total employment: 1,080 people (4.14 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Teaching assistants, postsecondary

- Median annual wage: $17,790
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 580 people (2.24 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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