Lowest-paying jobs in Fresno

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#50. Food preparation workers

- Median annual wage: $36,220
- Median hourly wage: $17.41
- Total employment: 1,980 people (4.2 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#49. Sewing machine operators

- Median annual wage: $36,110
- Median hourly wage: $17.36
- Total employment: 100 people (0.22 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#48. Museum technicians and conservators

- Median annual wage: $36,050
- Median hourly wage: $17.33
- Total employment: 50 people (0.1 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#47. Orderlies

- Median annual wage: $36,040
- Median hourly wage: $17.33
- Total employment: 210 people (0.45 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#45. Laundry and dry-cleaning workers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $35,900
- Median hourly wage: $17.26
- Total employment: 490 people (1.03 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#45. Grounds maintenance workers, all other (tie)

- Median annual wage: $35,900
- Median hourly wage: $17.26
- Total employment: Not available

#43. Cleaners of vehicles and equipment (tie)

- Median annual wage: $35,790
- Median hourly wage: $17.21
- Total employment: 1,970 people (4.18 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#43. Animal caretakers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $35,790
- Median hourly wage: $17.21
- Total employment: 650 people (1.39 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#42. Occupational therapy aides

- Median annual wage: $35,780
- Median hourly wage: $17.20
- Total employment: 40 people (0.07 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $35,710
- Median hourly wage: $17.17
- Total employment: 290 people (0.61 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#40. Food servers, nonrestaurant

- Median annual wage: $35,690
- Median hourly wage: $17.16
- Total employment: 690 people (1.47 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#39. Fast food and counter workers

- Median annual wage: $35,640
- Median hourly wage: $17.14
- Total employment: 12,340 people (26.23 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#38. Concierges

- Median annual wage: $35,610
- Median hourly wage: $17.12
- Total employment: 40 people (0.08 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#37. Maids and housekeeping cleaners

- Median annual wage: $35,560
- Median hourly wage: $17.10
- Total employment: 2,100 people (4.46 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#36. Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists

- Median annual wage: $35,540
- Median hourly wage: $17.09
- Total employment: 360 people (0.76 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#35. Gambling cage workers

- Median annual wage: $35,530
- Median hourly wage: $17.08
- Total employment: 50 people (0.11 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#34. Material moving workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $35,360
- Median hourly wage: $17.00
- Total employment: 220 people (0.46 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#33. Pressers, textile, garment, and related materials

- Median annual wage: $35,340
- Median hourly wage: $16.99
- Total employment: 110 people (0.23 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#32. Food processing workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $35,310
- Median hourly wage: $16.98
- Total employment: 470 people (0.99 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#31. Dietetic technicians

- Median annual wage: $35,300
- Median hourly wage: $16.97
- Total employment: 100 people (0.21 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#30. Production workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $35,280
- Median hourly wage: $16.96
- Total employment: 1,030 people (2.2 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#29. Graders and sorters, agricultural products

- Median annual wage: $35,230
- Median hourly wage: $16.94
- Total employment: 950 people (2.01 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#28. Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks

- Median annual wage: $35,220
- Median hourly wage: $16.93
- Total employment: 510 people (1.08 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#27. Cooks, short order

- Median annual wage: $35,180
- Median hourly wage: $16.91
- Total employment: 610 people (1.3 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#26. Cooks, fast food

- Median annual wage: $35,160
- Median hourly wage: $16.90
- Total employment: 4,610 people (9.81 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#25. Metal workers and plastic workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $35,110
- Median hourly wage: $16.88
- Total employment: 80 people (0.17 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#24. Retail salespersons

- Median annual wage: $35,070
- Median hourly wage: $16.86
- Total employment: 8,830 people (18.76 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#23. Gambling change persons and booth cashiers

- Median annual wage: $34,910
- Median hourly wage: $16.79
- Total employment: 170 people (0.35 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#22. Food preparation and serving related workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $34,820
- Median hourly wage: $16.74
- Total employment: 570 people (1.2 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $34,790
- Median hourly wage: $16.73
- Total employment: 27,680 people (58.83 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#20. Dishwashers

- Median annual wage: $34,590
- Median hourly wage: $16.63
- Total employment: 1,420 people (3.02 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#19. Gambling service workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $34,390
- Median hourly wage: $16.53
- Total employment: 80 people (0.17 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#18. Childcare workers

- Median annual wage: $34,380
- Median hourly wage: $16.53
- Total employment: 1,190 people (2.53 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#17. Cashiers

- Median annual wage: $34,340
- Median hourly wage: $16.51
- Total employment: 9,720 people (20.66 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#16. Packers and packagers, hand

- Median annual wage: $34,330
- Median hourly wage: $16.51
- Total employment: 5,030 people (10.68 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#15. Bartenders

- Median annual wage: $34,210
- Median hourly wage: $16.45
- Total employment: 1,240 people (2.63 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#14. Recreation workers

- Median annual wage: $34,200
- Median hourly wage: $16.44
- Total employment: 910 people (1.93 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $34,130
- Median hourly wage: $16.41
- Total employment: Not available

#12. Skincare specialists

- Median annual wage: $34,020
- Median hourly wage: $16.36
- Total employment: 270 people (0.56 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $33,970
- Median hourly wage: $16.33
- Total employment: 770 people (1.64 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#10. Locker room, coatroom, and dressing room attendants

- Median annual wage: $33,920
- Median hourly wage: $16.31
- Total employment: 60 people (0.14 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#9. Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers

- Median annual wage: $33,770
- Median hourly wage: $16.24
- Total employment: 1,260 people (2.69 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#8. Parking attendants

- Median annual wage: $33,580
- Median hourly wage: $16.15
- Total employment: 130 people (0.27 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#7. Personal care and service workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $33,500
- Median hourly wage: $16.11
- Total employment: 100 people (0.21 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#6. Manicurists and pedicurists

- Median annual wage: $33,470
- Median hourly wage: $16.09
- Total employment: 770 people (1.64 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#5. Ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers

- Median annual wage: $33,410
- Median hourly wage: $16.06
- Total employment: 300 people (0.64 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#4. Waiters and waitresses

- Median annual wage: $33,290
- Median hourly wage: $16.00
- Total employment: 4,500 people (9.56 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Amusement and recreation attendants (tie)

- Median annual wage: $33,280
- Median hourly wage: $16.00
- Total employment: 1,330 people (2.83 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Gambling dealers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $33,280
- Median hourly wage: $16.00
- Total employment: 500 people (1.06 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Home health and personal care aides (tie)

- Median annual wage: $33,280
- Median hourly wage: $16.00
- Total employment: 28,680 people (60.97 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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