Lowest-paying jobs in Prescott Valley

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#50. Molding, coremaking, and casting machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic

- Median annual wage: $37,920
- Median hourly wage: $18.23
- Total employment: 150 people (2.13 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#49. Tour and travel guides

- Median annual wage: $37,810
- Median hourly wage: $18.18
- Total employment: 210 people (2.92 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#48. Packers and packagers, hand

- Median annual wage: $37,760
- Median hourly wage: $18.15
- Total employment: 210 people (2.92 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#47. Driver/sales workers

- Median annual wage: $37,740
- Median hourly wage: $18.14
- Total employment: 230 people (3.29 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#46. Bus drivers, school

- Median annual wage: $37,480
- Median hourly wage: $18.02
- Total employment: 140 people (2.03 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#45. Landscaping and groundskeeping workers

- Median annual wage: $37,460
- Median hourly wage: $18.01
- Total employment: 570 people (8.1 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#44. Data entry keyers

- Median annual wage: $37,150
- Median hourly wage: $17.86
- Total employment: 40 people (0.52 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#43. Receptionists and information clerks

- Median annual wage: $37,130
- Median hourly wage: $17.85
- Total employment: 720 people (10.11 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#42. Packaging and filling machine operators and tenders

- Median annual wage: $36,860
- Median hourly wage: $17.72
- Total employment: 80 people (1.17 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#41. Bakers

- Median annual wage: $36,780
- Median hourly wage: $17.68
- Total employment: 90 people (1.23 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#40. Reservation and transportation ticket agents and travel clerks

- Median annual wage: $36,730
- Median hourly wage: $17.66
- Total employment: 30 people (0.47 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#39. Veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $36,630
- Median hourly wage: $17.61
- Total employment: 60 people (0.92 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#38. Pest control workers

- Median annual wage: $36,600
- Median hourly wage: $17.60
- Total employment: 80 people (1.06 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#37. Parts salespersons

- Median annual wage: $36,360
- Median hourly wage: $17.48
- Total employment: 120 people (1.68 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#36. Library assistants, clerical

- Median annual wage: $36,200
- Median hourly wage: $17.40
- Total employment: 40 people (0.61 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#35. Bartenders

- Median annual wage: $36,170
- Median hourly wage: $17.39
- Total employment: 400 people (5.59 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $36,090
- Median hourly wage: $17.35
- Total employment: Not available

#33. Merchandise displayers and window trimmers

- Median annual wage: $36,050
- Median hourly wage: $17.33
- Total employment: 60 people (0.92 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#32. Helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters

- Median annual wage: $36,020
- Median hourly wage: $17.32
- Total employment: 60 people (0.85 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#31. Cooks, restaurant

- Median annual wage: $35,880
- Median hourly wage: $17.25
- Total employment: 1,160 people (16.42 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#29. Substitute teachers, short-term (tie)

- Median annual wage: $35,860
- Median hourly wage: $17.24
- Total employment: 80 people (1.08 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#29. Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners (tie)

- Median annual wage: $35,860
- Median hourly wage: $17.24
- Total employment: 880 people (12.34 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#28. Waiters and waitresses

- Median annual wage: $35,680
- Median hourly wage: $17.15
- Total employment: 1,930 people (27.19 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#27. Home health and personal care aides

- Median annual wage: $35,550
- Median hourly wage: $17.09
- Total employment: 1,160 people (16.35 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#26. Cleaners of vehicles and equipment

- Median annual wage: $35,530
- Median hourly wage: $17.08
- Total employment: 150 people (2.14 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#24. Medical equipment preparers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $35,450
- Median hourly wage: $17.05
- Total employment: 60 people (0.88 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#24. Preschool teachers, except special education (tie)

- Median annual wage: $35,450
- Median hourly wage: $17.05
- Total employment: 180 people (2.54 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#23. Retail salespersons

- Median annual wage: $35,190
- Median hourly wage: $16.92
- Total employment: 2,530 people (35.66 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#22. Recreation workers

- Median annual wage: $35,010
- Median hourly wage: $16.83
- Total employment: 210 people (2.93 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $34,810
- Median hourly wage: $16.74
- Total employment: 30 people (0.48 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#20. Dishwashers

- Median annual wage: $34,710
- Median hourly wage: $16.69
- Total employment: 360 people (5.09 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#19. Animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $34,640
- Median hourly wage: $16.65
- Total employment: 220 people (3.11 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#18. Childcare workers

- Median annual wage: $34,380
- Median hourly wage: $16.53
- Total employment: 40 people (0.59 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#17. Demonstrators and product promoters

- Median annual wage: $34,270
- Median hourly wage: $16.48
- Total employment: 70 people (0.97 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#16. Shuttle drivers and chauffeurs

- Median annual wage: $34,210
- Median hourly wage: $16.45
- Total employment: 240 people (3.43 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#15. Food servers, nonrestaurant

- Median annual wage: $34,150
- Median hourly wage: $16.42
- Total employment: 130 people (1.81 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#13. Maids and housekeeping cleaners (tie)

- Median annual wage: $34,120
- Median hourly wage: $16.40
- Total employment: 880 people (12.38 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#13. Food preparation workers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $34,120
- Median hourly wage: $16.41
- Total employment: 460 people (6.43 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $34,110
- Median hourly wage: $16.40
- Total employment: 270 people (3.86 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#11. Residential advisors

- Median annual wage: $34,030
- Median hourly wage: $16.36
- Total employment: 50 people (0.7 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#10. Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers

- Median annual wage: $33,960
- Median hourly wage: $16.33
- Total employment: 230 people (3.28 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#9. Laundry and dry-cleaning workers

- Median annual wage: $33,810
- Median hourly wage: $16.25
- Total employment: 70 people (1.0 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#8. Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks

- Median annual wage: $33,770
- Median hourly wage: $16.23
- Total employment: 300 people (4.23 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#7. Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists

- Median annual wage: $33,520
- Median hourly wage: $16.12
- Total employment: 130 people (1.89 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#6. Cashiers

- Median annual wage: $32,740
- Median hourly wage: $15.74
- Total employment: 2,520 people (35.48 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $32,710
- Median hourly wage: $15.73
- Total employment: 40 people (0.61 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#4. Physical therapist aides

- Median annual wage: $31,750
- Median hourly wage: $15.27
- Total employment: 40 people (0.52 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Fast food and counter workers

- Median annual wage: $31,270
- Median hourly wage: $15.03
- Total employment: 2,020 people (28.53 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary

- Median annual wage: $31,130
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 670 people (9.42 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Amusement and recreation attendants

- Median annual wage: $30,860
- Median hourly wage: $14.84
- Total employment: 110 people (1.6 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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