Lowest-paying jobs in Chico

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#50. Miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators

- Median annual wage: $39,320
- Median hourly wage: $18.90
- Total employment: 240 people (3.07 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#49. Receptionists and information clerks

- Median annual wage: $38,930
- Median hourly wage: $18.71
- Total employment: 350 people (4.52 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#48. Stockers and order fillers

- Median annual wage: $38,790
- Median hourly wage: $18.65
- Total employment: 1,250 people (16.03 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#47. Bakers

- Median annual wage: $38,710
- Median hourly wage: $18.61
- Total employment: 110 people (1.43 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#46. Tire repairers and changers

- Median annual wage: $38,590
- Median hourly wage: $18.55
- Total employment: 70 people (0.89 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#45. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary

- Median annual wage: $38,350
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 960 people (12.23 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#44. Cooks, restaurant

- Median annual wage: $38,020
- Median hourly wage: $18.28
- Total employment: 670 people (8.61 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $37,910
- Median hourly wage: $18.23
- Total employment: 790 people (10.06 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $37,770
- Median hourly wage: $18.16
- Total employment: 1,020 people (13.07 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#41. Security guards

- Median annual wage: $37,270
- Median hourly wage: $17.92
- Total employment: 380 people (4.79 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#40. Automotive and watercraft service attendants

- Median annual wage: $36,960
- Median hourly wage: $17.77
- Total employment: 80 people (0.97 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#39. Graders and sorters, agricultural products

- Median annual wage: $36,770
- Median hourly wage: $17.68
- Total employment: 90 people (1.12 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#38. Skincare specialists

- Median annual wage: $36,750
- Median hourly wage: $17.67
- Total employment: 50 people (0.61 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#37. Parts salespersons

- Median annual wage: $36,620
- Median hourly wage: $17.61
- Total employment: 170 people (2.17 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#36. Residential advisors

- Median annual wage: $36,570
- Median hourly wage: $17.58
- Total employment: 90 people (1.15 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#35. Laundry and dry-cleaning workers

- Median annual wage: $36,480
- Median hourly wage: $17.54
- Total employment: 90 people (1.19 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#34. Material moving workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $36,420
- Median hourly wage: $17.51
- Total employment: 40 people (0.54 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#33. Pharmacy aides

- Median annual wage: $36,410
- Median hourly wage: $17.51
- Total employment: 40 people (0.52 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#32. Protective service workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $36,260
- Median hourly wage: $17.43
- Total employment: 140 people (1.81 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#31. Cooks, fast food

- Median annual wage: $36,060
- Median hourly wage: $17.34
- Total employment: 630 people (8.06 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#30. Maids and housekeeping cleaners

- Median annual wage: $36,000
- Median hourly wage: $17.31
- Total employment: 430 people (5.44 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#29. Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists

- Median annual wage: $35,890
- Median hourly wage: $17.25
- Total employment: 60 people (0.7 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#28. Fast food and counter workers

- Median annual wage: $35,790
- Median hourly wage: $17.21
- Total employment: 2,420 people (30.9 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#27. Food preparation workers

- Median annual wage: $35,680
- Median hourly wage: $17.16
- Total employment: 410 people (5.29 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#26. Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks

- Median annual wage: $35,570
- Median hourly wage: $17.10
- Total employment: 120 people (1.5 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#25. Floral designers

- Median annual wage: $35,540
- Median hourly wage: $17.09
- Total employment: 30 people (0.45 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#24. Childcare workers

- Median annual wage: $35,520
- Median hourly wage: $17.08
- Total employment: 310 people (3.94 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#22. Retail salespersons (tie)

- Median annual wage: $35,490
- Median hourly wage: $17.06
- Total employment: 1,970 people (25.22 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#22. Farmworkers and laborers, crop, nursery, and greenhouse (tie)

- Median annual wage: $35,490
- Median hourly wage: $17.06
- Total employment: 430 people (5.47 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#21. Packers and packagers, hand

- Median annual wage: $35,370
- Median hourly wage: $17.01
- Total employment: 310 people (3.94 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#20. Food servers, nonrestaurant

- Median annual wage: $35,290
- Median hourly wage: $16.97
- Total employment: 120 people (1.59 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#19. Cleaners of vehicles and equipment

- Median annual wage: $34,960
- Median hourly wage: $16.81
- Total employment: 150 people (1.89 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#18. Cooks, short order

- Median annual wage: $34,900
- Median hourly wage: $16.78
- Total employment: 180 people (2.31 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#17. Library assistants, clerical

- Median annual wage: $34,850
- Median hourly wage: $16.75
- Total employment: 100 people (1.33 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#16. Dishwashers

- Median annual wage: $34,830
- Median hourly wage: $16.74
- Total employment: 350 people (4.42 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#15. Cashiers

- Median annual wage: $34,820
- Median hourly wage: $16.74
- Total employment: 2,010 people (25.66 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $34,780
- Median hourly wage: $16.72
- Total employment: 70 people (0.91 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#13. Animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $34,720
- Median hourly wage: $16.69
- Total employment: 180 people (2.25 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#12. Amusement and recreation attendants

- Median annual wage: $34,390
- Median hourly wage: $16.53
- Total employment: 210 people (2.72 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#11. Recreation workers

- Median annual wage: $34,250
- Median hourly wage: $16.47
- Total employment: 460 people (5.86 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#10. Manicurists and pedicurists

- Median annual wage: $34,210
- Median hourly wage: $16.45
- Total employment: 120 people (1.54 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $33,970
- Median hourly wage: $16.33
- Total employment: 200 people (2.52 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#8. Production workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $33,840
- Median hourly wage: $16.27
- Total employment: 80 people (0.97 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#5. Bartenders (tie)

- Median annual wage: $33,760
- Median hourly wage: $16.23
- Total employment: 420 people (5.41 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#5. Food preparation and serving related workers, all other (tie)

- Median annual wage: $33,760
- Median hourly wage: $16.23
- Total employment: 110 people (1.42 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#5. Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $33,760
- Median hourly wage: $16.23
- Total employment: 310 people (4.0 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#4. Personal care and service workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $33,670
- Median hourly wage: $16.19
- Total employment: 30 people (0.42 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Waiters and waitresses

- Median annual wage: $33,560
- Median hourly wage: $16.14
- Total employment: 1,150 people (14.66 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Home health and personal care aides

- Median annual wage: $33,410
- Median hourly wage: $16.06
- Total employment: 5,700 people (72.84 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Tutors

- Median annual wage: $33,280
- Median hourly wage: $16.00
- Total employment: 200 people (2.55 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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