Lowest-paying jobs in Mobile

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#50. Nursing assistants

- Median annual wage: $31,440
- Median hourly wage: $15.11
- Total employment: 2,020 people (11.95 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#49. Cleaners of vehicles and equipment

- Median annual wage: $31,390
- Median hourly wage: $15.09
- Total employment: 750 people (4.41 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#48. Floral designers

- Median annual wage: $31,360
- Median hourly wage: $15.08
- Total employment: 50 people (0.32 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#47. Parts salespersons

- Median annual wage: $30,830
- Median hourly wage: $14.82
- Total employment: 460 people (2.69 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#46. Security guards

- Median annual wage: $30,610
- Median hourly wage: $14.72
- Total employment: 1,220 people (7.18 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#45. Couriers and messengers

- Median annual wage: $30,430
- Median hourly wage: $14.63
- Total employment: 120 people (0.68 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#44. Receptionists and information clerks

- Median annual wage: $30,210
- Median hourly wage: $14.53
- Total employment: 900 people (5.34 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#43. Sewing machine operators

- Median annual wage: $30,100
- Median hourly wage: $14.47
- Total employment: 60 people (0.35 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#42. Counter and rental clerks

- Median annual wage: $29,950
- Median hourly wage: $14.40
- Total employment: 620 people (3.64 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#41. Shuttle drivers and chauffeurs

- Median annual wage: $29,920
- Median hourly wage: $14.38
- Total employment: 130 people (0.77 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#40. Preschool teachers, except special education

- Median annual wage: $29,910
- Median hourly wage: $14.38
- Total employment: 920 people (5.46 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#38. Tutors (tie)

- Median annual wage: $29,770
- Median hourly wage: $14.31
- Total employment: 60 people (0.35 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#38. Cooks, restaurant (tie)

- Median annual wage: $29,770
- Median hourly wage: $14.31
- Total employment: 1,450 people (8.59 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#37. Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists

- Median annual wage: $29,730
- Median hourly wage: $14.30
- Total employment: 320 people (1.92 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#36. Bakers

- Median annual wage: $29,230
- Median hourly wage: $14.05
- Total employment: 220 people (1.31 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#35. Orderlies

- Median annual wage: $29,110
- Median hourly wage: $13.99
- Total employment: 30 people (0.2 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#34. Retail salespersons

- Median annual wage: $29,070
- Median hourly wage: $13.98
- Total employment: 4,860 people (28.73 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#33. Tire repairers and changers

- Median annual wage: $28,980
- Median hourly wage: $13.93
- Total employment: 170 people (1.0 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#32. Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks

- Median annual wage: $28,840
- Median hourly wage: $13.86
- Total employment: 380 people (2.22 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#31. Animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $28,760
- Median hourly wage: $13.83
- Total employment: 320 people (1.86 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#30. Food servers, nonrestaurant

- Median annual wage: $28,600
- Median hourly wage: $13.75
- Total employment: 280 people (1.63 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#29. Residential advisors

- Median annual wage: $28,040
- Median hourly wage: $13.48
- Total employment: 90 people (0.56 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#28. Laundry and dry-cleaning workers

- Median annual wage: $27,950
- Median hourly wage: $13.44
- Total employment: 200 people (1.18 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#27. Tour and travel guides

- Median annual wage: $27,920
- Median hourly wage: $13.42
- Total employment: 60 people (0.37 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#26. Home health and personal care aides

- Median annual wage: $27,910
- Median hourly wage: $13.42
- Total employment: 2,010 people (11.89 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $27,900
- Median hourly wage: $13.41
- Total employment: 2,500 people (14.76 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#24. Automotive and watercraft service attendants

- Median annual wage: $27,860
- Median hourly wage: $13.40
- Total employment: 190 people (1.14 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#23. Cooks, institution and cafeteria

- Median annual wage: $27,850
- Median hourly wage: $13.39
- Total employment: 600 people (3.55 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#22. Maids and housekeeping cleaners

- Median annual wage: $27,660
- Median hourly wage: $13.30
- Total employment: 740 people (4.38 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#21. Dishwashers

- Median annual wage: $26,720
- Median hourly wage: $12.85
- Total employment: 330 people (1.94 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#20. Ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers

- Median annual wage: $26,260
- Median hourly wage: $12.62
- Total employment: 90 people (0.52 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#19. Cooks, fast food

- Median annual wage: $25,760
- Median hourly wage: $12.38
- Total employment: 1,740 people (10.31 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#18. Cooks, short order

- Median annual wage: $25,340
- Median hourly wage: $12.18
- Total employment: Not available

#17. Cashiers

- Median annual wage: $25,100
- Median hourly wage: $12.07
- Total employment: 4,100 people (24.23 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#16. Packers and packagers, hand

- Median annual wage: $24,930
- Median hourly wage: $11.99
- Total employment: 470 people (2.76 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#15. Food preparation workers

- Median annual wage: $24,590
- Median hourly wage: $11.82
- Total employment: 1,300 people (7.66 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#14. Library assistants, clerical

- Median annual wage: $24,470
- Median hourly wage: $11.77
- Total employment: 40 people (0.22 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#13. Substitute teachers, short-term

- Median annual wage: $24,010
- Median hourly wage: $11.54
- Total employment: 410 people (2.42 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $23,490
- Median hourly wage: $11.30
- Total employment: 320 people (1.89 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#11. Fast food and counter workers

- Median annual wage: $23,190
- Median hourly wage: $11.15
- Total employment: 3,030 people (17.93 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#10. Parking attendants

- Median annual wage: $23,020
- Median hourly wage: $11.07
- Total employment: 100 people (0.58 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $23,000
- Median hourly wage: $11.06
- Total employment: 250 people (1.48 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#8. Bartenders

- Median annual wage: $22,990
- Median hourly wage: $11.05
- Total employment: 600 people (3.56 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#7. Physical therapist aides

- Median annual wage: $22,290
- Median hourly wage: $10.72
- Total employment: 50 people (0.27 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#6. Waiters and waitresses

- Median annual wage: $22,190
- Median hourly wage: $10.67
- Total employment: 2,510 people (14.84 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#5. Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers

- Median annual wage: $22,160
- Median hourly wage: $10.66
- Total employment: 290 people (1.74 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#4. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary

- Median annual wage: $22,080
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 800 people (4.75 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Childcare workers

- Median annual wage: $21,950
- Median hourly wage: $10.55
- Total employment: 410 people (2.41 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Amusement and recreation attendants

- Median annual wage: $21,030
- Median hourly wage: $10.11
- Total employment: 360 people (2.1 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Bus drivers, school

- Median annual wage: $17,820
- Median hourly wage: $8.57
- Total employment: 840 people (4.98 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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