Lowest-paying jobs in Sierra Vista

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#50. Veterinary technologists and technicians

- Median annual wage: $37,730
- Median hourly wage: $18.14
- Total employment: 40 people (1.23 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#49. Bus drivers, school

- Median annual wage: $37,540
- Median hourly wage: $18.05
- Total employment: 120 people (3.59 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#48. First-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers

- Median annual wage: $37,370
- Median hourly wage: $17.97
- Total employment: 230 people (6.72 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#47. Nursing assistants

- Median annual wage: $37,220
- Median hourly wage: $17.89
- Total employment: 180 people (5.42 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#46. Security guards

- Median annual wage: $36,990
- Median hourly wage: $17.78
- Total employment: 300 people (8.91 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#45. Industrial truck and tractor operators

- Median annual wage: $36,980
- Median hourly wage: $17.78
- Total employment: 40 people (1.1 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#44. Landscaping and groundskeeping workers

- Median annual wage: $36,770
- Median hourly wage: $17.68
- Total employment: 150 people (4.34 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#43. Parts salespersons

- Median annual wage: $36,700
- Median hourly wage: $17.64
- Total employment: 40 people (1.27 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#42. Recreation workers

- Median annual wage: $36,510
- Median hourly wage: $17.56
- Total employment: 80 people (2.4 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#41. Shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks

- Median annual wage: $36,440
- Median hourly wage: $17.52
- Total employment: 130 people (3.68 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#40. Pest control workers

- Median annual wage: $36,410
- Median hourly wage: $17.51
- Total employment: 40 people (1.25 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#39. Refuse and recyclable material collectors

- Median annual wage: $36,310
- Median hourly wage: $17.46
- Total employment: 50 people (1.47 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#38. Butchers and meat cutters

- Median annual wage: $36,190
- Median hourly wage: $17.40
- Total employment: 50 people (1.46 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#37. Cooks, institution and cafeteria

- Median annual wage: $36,150
- Median hourly wage: $17.38
- Total employment: 110 people (3.31 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#36. Driver/sales workers

- Median annual wage: $36,100
- Median hourly wage: $17.36
- Total employment: 120 people (3.39 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#35. Stockers and order fillers

- Median annual wage: $35,880
- Median hourly wage: $17.25
- Total employment: 650 people (19.08 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#34. Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand

- Median annual wage: $35,870
- Median hourly wage: $17.25
- Total employment: 280 people (8.24 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#33. Court, municipal, and license clerks

- Median annual wage: $35,370
- Median hourly wage: $17.01
- Total employment: 80 people (2.33 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#32. Food servers, nonrestaurant

- Median annual wage: $35,290
- Median hourly wage: $16.97
- Total employment: 50 people (1.6 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#31. Tire repairers and changers

- Median annual wage: $35,210
- Median hourly wage: $16.93
- Total employment: 50 people (1.38 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#30. Receptionists and information clerks

- Median annual wage: $35,120
- Median hourly wage: $16.89
- Total employment: 240 people (7.11 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#29. Bakers

- Median annual wage: $35,090
- Median hourly wage: $16.87
- Total employment: 40 people (1.11 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#28. Tour and travel guides

- Median annual wage: $34,770
- Median hourly wage: $16.71
- Total employment: 40 people (1.03 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#27. Emergency medical technicians

- Median annual wage: $34,710
- Median hourly wage: $16.69
- Total employment: 60 people (1.62 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#26. Customer service representatives

- Median annual wage: $34,640
- Median hourly wage: $16.66
- Total employment: 530 people (15.53 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#25. Interviewers, except eligibility and loan

- Median annual wage: $34,610
- Median hourly wage: $16.64
- Total employment: 80 people (2.31 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#24. Waiters and waitresses

- Median annual wage: $34,460
- Median hourly wage: $16.57
- Total employment: 580 people (17.01 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#23. Substitute teachers, short-term

- Median annual wage: $34,220
- Median hourly wage: $16.45
- Total employment: 130 people (3.81 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#22. Home health and personal care aides

- Median annual wage: $34,060
- Median hourly wage: $16.37
- Total employment: 390 people (11.41 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#21. Farmworkers and laborers, crop, nursery, and greenhouse

- Median annual wage: $33,950
- Median hourly wage: $16.32
- Total employment: 150 people (4.26 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#20. Cooks, restaurant

- Median annual wage: $33,670
- Median hourly wage: $16.19
- Total employment: 360 people (10.45 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#19. Animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $33,440
- Median hourly wage: $16.08
- Total employment: 60 people (1.68 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#18. Shuttle drivers and chauffeurs

- Median annual wage: $33,400
- Median hourly wage: $16.06
- Total employment: 90 people (2.5 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#17. Cleaners of vehicles and equipment

- Median annual wage: $33,350
- Median hourly wage: $16.03
- Total employment: 30 people (1.02 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#16. Merchandise displayers and window trimmers

- Median annual wage: $32,930
- Median hourly wage: $15.83
- Total employment: 60 people (1.91 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#15. Retail salespersons

- Median annual wage: $32,860
- Median hourly wage: $15.80
- Total employment: 1,010 people (29.54 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#14. Food preparation workers

- Median annual wage: $32,810
- Median hourly wage: $15.78
- Total employment: 180 people (5.14 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#13. Bartenders

- Median annual wage: $31,700
- Median hourly wage: $15.24
- Total employment: 190 people (5.71 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#12. Packers and packagers, hand

- Median annual wage: $31,490
- Median hourly wage: $15.14
- Total employment: 40 people (1.04 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#11. Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers

- Median annual wage: $31,370
- Median hourly wage: $15.08
- Total employment: 160 people (4.64 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $31,260
- Median hourly wage: $15.03
- Total employment: 380 people (11.05 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $31,120
- Median hourly wage: $14.96
- Total employment: 80 people (2.38 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#8. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary

- Median annual wage: $31,090
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 490 people (14.32 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#7. Preschool teachers, except special education

- Median annual wage: $30,860
- Median hourly wage: $14.84
- Total employment: 100 people (2.93 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#6. Cashiers

- Median annual wage: $30,480
- Median hourly wage: $14.66
- Total employment: 1,180 people (34.71 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#5. Library assistants, clerical

- Median annual wage: $30,330
- Median hourly wage: $14.58
- Total employment: 30 people (0.93 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#4. Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks

- Median annual wage: $30,300
- Median hourly wage: $14.57
- Total employment: 110 people (3.36 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Maids and housekeeping cleaners

- Median annual wage: $29,960
- Median hourly wage: $14.40
- Total employment: 300 people (8.87 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Dishwashers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $29,850
- Median hourly wage: $14.35
- Total employment: 80 people (2.3 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Fast food and counter workers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $29,850
- Median hourly wage: $14.35
- Total employment: 830 people (24.42 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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