Lowest-paying jobs in Tuscaloosa

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#50. Social and human service assistants

- Median annual wage: $33,470
- Median hourly wage: $16.09
- Total employment: 240 people (2.24 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#49. Psychiatric aides

- Median annual wage: $32,620
- Median hourly wage: $15.68
- Total employment: 550 people (5.06 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#48. Tutors

- Median annual wage: $32,450
- Median hourly wage: $15.60
- Total employment: 80 people (0.78 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#47. Nursing assistants

- Median annual wage: $31,920
- Median hourly wage: $15.35
- Total employment: 1,370 people (12.62 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#46. Medical equipment preparers

- Median annual wage: $31,840
- Median hourly wage: $15.31
- Total employment: 30 people (0.32 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#45. Interviewers, except eligibility and loan

- Median annual wage: $31,740
- Median hourly wage: $15.26
- Total employment: 170 people (1.54 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#44. Office clerks, general

- Median annual wage: $31,520
- Median hourly wage: $15.16
- Total employment: 1,060 people (9.75 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#43. Stockers and order fillers

- Median annual wage: $31,410
- Median hourly wage: $15.10
- Total employment: 1,700 people (15.66 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#42. Switchboard operators, including answering service

- Median annual wage: $31,290
- Median hourly wage: $15.05
- Total employment: 40 people (0.41 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $31,220
- Median hourly wage: $15.01
- Total employment: 1,450 people (13.39 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#40. Phlebotomists

- Median annual wage: $31,110
- Median hourly wage: $14.96
- Total employment: 140 people (1.26 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#39. Counter and rental clerks

- Median annual wage: $31,060
- Median hourly wage: $14.94
- Total employment: 450 people (4.12 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#38. Veterinary technologists and technicians

- Median annual wage: $31,030
- Median hourly wage: $14.92
- Total employment: 60 people (0.54 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#37. Physical therapist aides

- Median annual wage: $30,990
- Median hourly wage: $14.90
- Total employment: 70 people (0.66 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#36. Tire repairers and changers

- Median annual wage: $30,810
- Median hourly wage: $14.81
- Total employment: 110 people (1.04 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#35. Shuttle drivers and chauffeurs

- Median annual wage: $30,710
- Median hourly wage: $14.76
- Total employment: 100 people (0.94 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#34. Residential advisors

- Median annual wage: $30,630
- Median hourly wage: $14.72
- Total employment: 110 people (1.0 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#33. Cooks, restaurant

- Median annual wage: $30,340
- Median hourly wage: $14.59
- Total employment: 1,040 people (9.55 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#32. Receptionists and information clerks

- Median annual wage: $30,310
- Median hourly wage: $14.57
- Total employment: 550 people (5.11 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#31. Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists

- Median annual wage: $30,160
- Median hourly wage: $14.50
- Total employment: 160 people (1.49 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#30. Self-enrichment teachers

- Median annual wage: $30,090
- Median hourly wage: $14.46
- Total employment: 130 people (1.2 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#29. Teaching assistants, postsecondary

- Median annual wage: $29,960
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 50 people (0.43 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#28. Cooks, institution and cafeteria

- Median annual wage: $29,940
- Median hourly wage: $14.40
- Total employment: 540 people (4.94 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#27. Retail salespersons

- Median annual wage: $29,170
- Median hourly wage: $14.02
- Total employment: 2,980 people (27.48 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#26. Automotive and watercraft service attendants

- Median annual wage: $29,050
- Median hourly wage: $13.96
- Total employment: 110 people (1.06 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#25. Legislators

- Median annual wage: $28,980
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 50 people (0.5 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#24. Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks

- Median annual wage: $28,830
- Median hourly wage: $13.86
- Total employment: 250 people (2.28 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#23. Food preparation workers

- Median annual wage: $28,800
- Median hourly wage: $13.85
- Total employment: 680 people (6.26 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#22. Laundry and dry-cleaning workers

- Median annual wage: $28,690
- Median hourly wage: $13.79
- Total employment: 190 people (1.76 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#21. Food servers, nonrestaurant

- Median annual wage: $28,230
- Median hourly wage: $13.57
- Total employment: 250 people (2.28 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#20. Home health and personal care aides

- Median annual wage: $28,050
- Median hourly wage: $13.49
- Total employment: 1,410 people (12.98 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#19. Preschool teachers, except special education

- Median annual wage: $27,580
- Median hourly wage: $13.26
- Total employment: 280 people (2.58 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#18. Cashiers

- Median annual wage: $27,450
- Median hourly wage: $13.20
- Total employment: 2,610 people (24.05 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#17. Maids and housekeeping cleaners

- Median annual wage: $27,250
- Median hourly wage: $13.10
- Total employment: 510 people (4.68 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#16. Animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $27,200
- Median hourly wage: $13.08
- Total employment: 120 people (1.06 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#15. Dishwashers

- Median annual wage: $26,890
- Median hourly wage: $12.93
- Total employment: 290 people (2.72 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#14. Recreation workers

- Median annual wage: $26,630
- Median hourly wage: $12.80
- Total employment: 220 people (2.05 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#13. Cooks, fast food

- Median annual wage: $26,560
- Median hourly wage: $12.77
- Total employment: 1,340 people (12.37 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#12. Packers and packagers, hand

- Median annual wage: $26,500
- Median hourly wage: $12.74
- Total employment: 240 people (2.21 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#11. Couriers and messengers

- Median annual wage: $26,140
- Median hourly wage: $12.57
- Total employment: 60 people (0.54 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#10. Childcare workers

- Median annual wage: $26,000
- Median hourly wage: $12.50
- Total employment: 210 people (1.97 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: 290 people (2.69 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#8. Fast food and counter workers

- Median annual wage: $23,850
- Median hourly wage: $11.47
- Total employment: 2,160 people (19.97 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#7. Waiters and waitresses

- Median annual wage: $22,740
- Median hourly wage: $10.93
- Total employment: 1,810 people (16.68 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $22,470
- Median hourly wage: $10.81
- Total employment: 280 people (2.54 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#5. Bartenders

- Median annual wage: $22,420
- Median hourly wage: $10.78
- Total employment: 460 people (4.21 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#4. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary

- Median annual wage: $22,390
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 550 people (5.07 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers

- Median annual wage: $22,380
- Median hourly wage: $10.76
- Total employment: 260 people (2.43 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Amusement and recreation attendants

- Median annual wage: $21,550
- Median hourly wage: $10.36
- Total employment: 280 people (2.59 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Bus drivers, school

- Median annual wage: $19,390
- Median hourly wage: $9.32
- Total employment: 590 people (5.41 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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