Lowest-paying jobs in Montgomery

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#50. Floral designers

- Median annual wage: $30,520
- Median hourly wage: $14.67
- Total employment: 40 people (0.23 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#49. Counter and rental clerks

- Median annual wage: $30,400
- Median hourly wage: $14.62
- Total employment: 610 people (3.73 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#48. Food batchmakers

- Median annual wage: $30,370
- Median hourly wage: $14.60
- Total employment: 40 people (0.23 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#47. Security guards

- Median annual wage: $30,330
- Median hourly wage: $14.58
- Total employment: 1,380 people (8.45 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#46. Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists

- Median annual wage: $30,070
- Median hourly wage: $14.46
- Total employment: 230 people (1.42 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#45. Shuttle drivers and chauffeurs

- Median annual wage: $29,990
- Median hourly wage: $14.42
- Total employment: 200 people (1.24 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#44. Cooks, restaurant

- Median annual wage: $29,790
- Median hourly wage: $14.32
- Total employment: 1,360 people (8.34 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#43. Parking attendants

- Median annual wage: $29,250
- Median hourly wage: $14.06
- Total employment: 100 people (0.63 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#42. Veterinary technologists and technicians

- Median annual wage: $29,200
- Median hourly wage: $14.04
- Total employment: 170 people (1.07 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#41. Tire repairers and changers

- Median annual wage: $29,100
- Median hourly wage: $13.99
- Total employment: 160 people (1.0 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#40. Receptionists and information clerks

- Median annual wage: $29,060
- Median hourly wage: $13.97
- Total employment: 810 people (4.99 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#39. Tour and travel guides

- Median annual wage: $29,040
- Median hourly wage: $13.96
- Total employment: 60 people (0.38 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#38. Retail salespersons

- Median annual wage: $29,010
- Median hourly wage: $13.95
- Total employment: 4,670 people (28.64 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#37. Refuse and recyclable material collectors

- Median annual wage: $28,970
- Median hourly wage: $13.93
- Total employment: 240 people (1.5 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#36. Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks

- Median annual wage: $28,760
- Median hourly wage: $13.83
- Total employment: 390 people (2.39 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#35. Automotive and watercraft service attendants

- Median annual wage: $28,710
- Median hourly wage: $13.81
- Total employment: 150 people (0.93 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#34. Food servers, nonrestaurant

- Median annual wage: $28,300
- Median hourly wage: $13.61
- Total employment: 200 people (1.21 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#33. Couriers and messengers

- Median annual wage: $28,240
- Median hourly wage: $13.58
- Total employment: 100 people (0.61 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#32. Medical transcriptionists

- Median annual wage: $27,980
- Median hourly wage: $13.45
- Total employment: Not available

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

- Median annual wage: $27,940
- Median hourly wage: $13.43
- Total employment: 2,320 people (14.21 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#30. Laundry and dry-cleaning workers

- Median annual wage: $27,730
- Median hourly wage: $13.33
- Total employment: 170 people (1.07 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#29. Dishwashers

- Median annual wage: $27,620
- Median hourly wage: $13.28
- Total employment: 290 people (1.76 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#28. Animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $27,590
- Median hourly wage: $13.27
- Total employment: 320 people (1.96 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#27. Maids and housekeeping cleaners

- Median annual wage: $27,520
- Median hourly wage: $13.23
- Total employment: 730 people (4.45 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#26. Manicurists and pedicurists

- Median annual wage: $27,340
- Median hourly wage: $13.14
- Total employment: 80 people (0.51 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#25. Cashiers

- Median annual wage: $27,170
- Median hourly wage: $13.06
- Total employment: 3,450 people (21.12 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#24. Residential advisors

- Median annual wage: $26,890
- Median hourly wage: $12.93
- Total employment: 190 people (1.14 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#23. Farmworkers, farm, ranch, and aquacultural animals

- Median annual wage: $26,700
- Median hourly wage: $12.84
- Total employment: 50 people (0.33 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#22. Preschool teachers, except special education

- Median annual wage: $26,670
- Median hourly wage: $12.82
- Total employment: 610 people (3.74 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#21. Physical therapist aides

- Median annual wage: $26,100
- Median hourly wage: $12.55
- Total employment: 60 people (0.39 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#20. Cooks, short order

- Median annual wage: $25,470
- Median hourly wage: $12.25
- Total employment: 80 people (0.51 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $23,870
- Median hourly wage: $11.47
- Total employment: 320 people (1.94 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#18. Cooks, fast food

- Median annual wage: $23,790
- Median hourly wage: $11.44
- Total employment: 2,020 people (12.36 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#17. Substitute teachers, short-term

- Median annual wage: $23,730
- Median hourly wage: $11.41
- Total employment: Not available

#16. Home health and personal care aides

- Median annual wage: $23,610
- Median hourly wage: $11.35
- Total employment: 1,840 people (11.3 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#15. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary

- Median annual wage: $23,240
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 670 people (4.1 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#14. Recreation workers

- Median annual wage: $23,230
- Median hourly wage: $11.17
- Total employment: 400 people (2.43 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#13. Fast food and counter workers

- Median annual wage: $22,890
- Median hourly wage: $11.01
- Total employment: 3,050 people (18.68 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#12. Library assistants, clerical

- Median annual wage: $22,830
- Median hourly wage: $10.98
- Total employment: 50 people (0.31 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#11. Bartenders

- Median annual wage: $22,820
- Median hourly wage: $10.97
- Total employment: 370 people (2.29 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#10. Food preparation workers

- Median annual wage: $22,420
- Median hourly wage: $10.78
- Total employment: 1,330 people (8.15 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#9. Cooks, institution and cafeteria

- Median annual wage: $22,250
- Median hourly wage: $10.70
- Total employment: 740 people (4.53 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#8. Amusement and recreation attendants

- Median annual wage: $22,080
- Median hourly wage: $10.61
- Total employment: 710 people (4.37 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#7. Teaching assistants, postsecondary

- Median annual wage: $21,960
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 90 people (0.53 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#6. Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers

- Median annual wage: $21,810
- Median hourly wage: $10.49
- Total employment: 310 people (1.92 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#5. Waiters and waitresses

- Median annual wage: $21,760
- Median hourly wage: $10.46
- Total employment: 2,230 people (13.64 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#4. Childcare workers

- Median annual wage: $21,730
- Median hourly wage: $10.45
- Total employment: 660 people (4.04 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $20,800
- Median hourly wage: $10.00
- Total employment: 100 people (0.63 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Crossing guards and flaggers

- Median annual wage: $20,580
- Median hourly wage: $9.90
- Total employment: 70 people (0.43 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Bus drivers, school

- Median annual wage: $17,580
- Median hourly wage: $8.45
- Total employment: 620 people (3.77 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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