Lowest-paying jobs in Modesto

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#50. Tutors

- Median annual wage: $39,720
- Median hourly wage: $19.10
- Total employment: 380 people (1.96 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#49. Childcare workers

- Median annual wage: $39,610
- Median hourly wage: $19.04
- Total employment: 490 people (2.54 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#48. Agricultural equipment operators

- Median annual wage: $39,490
- Median hourly wage: $18.98
- Total employment: 280 people (1.43 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $39,300
- Median hourly wage: $18.89
- Total employment: 2,440 people (12.54 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#46. Woodworking machine setters, operators, and tenders, except sawing

- Median annual wage: $39,230
- Median hourly wage: $18.86
- Total employment: 120 people (0.63 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#45. Automotive and watercraft service attendants

- Median annual wage: $39,070
- Median hourly wage: $18.78
- Total employment: 160 people (0.84 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#44. Maids and housekeeping cleaners

- Median annual wage: $38,900
- Median hourly wage: $18.70
- Total employment: 1,010 people (5.21 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#43. Cooks, restaurant

- Median annual wage: $38,770
- Median hourly wage: $18.64
- Total employment: 1,550 people (7.97 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $38,750
- Median hourly wage: $18.63
- Total employment: 4,620 people (23.75 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#41. Security guards

- Median annual wage: $38,690
- Median hourly wage: $18.60
- Total employment: 1,090 people (5.6 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#40. Sawing machine setters, operators, and tenders, wood

- Median annual wage: $38,650
- Median hourly wage: $18.58
- Total employment: 50 people (0.28 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#39. Veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $38,410
- Median hourly wage: $18.47
- Total employment: 200 people (1.05 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#38. Material moving workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $37,810
- Median hourly wage: $18.18
- Total employment: 120 people (0.62 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#36. Farmworkers, farm, ranch, and aquacultural animals (tie)

- Median annual wage: $37,720
- Median hourly wage: $18.13
- Total employment: 110 people (0.55 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#36. Lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $37,720
- Median hourly wage: $18.14
- Total employment: 80 people (0.43 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#35. Fast food and counter workers

- Median annual wage: $37,430
- Median hourly wage: $18.00
- Total employment: 7,250 people (37.25 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#34. Teaching assistants, postsecondary

- Median annual wage: $37,270
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 80 people (0.39 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#33. Laundry and dry-cleaning workers

- Median annual wage: $37,070
- Median hourly wage: $17.82
- Total employment: 160 people (0.81 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#32. Motor vehicle operators, all other

- Median annual wage: $36,910
- Median hourly wage: $17.74
- Total employment: 30 people (0.18 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#31. Graders and sorters, agricultural products

- Median annual wage: $36,870
- Median hourly wage: $17.73
- Total employment: 270 people (1.37 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#30. Funeral attendants

- Median annual wage: $36,850
- Median hourly wage: $17.72
- Total employment: 40 people (0.19 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#29. Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists

- Median annual wage: $36,810
- Median hourly wage: $17.70
- Total employment: 280 people (1.45 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#28. Meat, poultry, and fish cutters and trimmers

- Median annual wage: $36,750
- Median hourly wage: $17.67
- Total employment: 220 people (1.12 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#27. Cleaners of vehicles and equipment

- Median annual wage: $36,700
- Median hourly wage: $17.65
- Total employment: 920 people (4.75 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#26. Pharmacy aides

- Median annual wage: $36,670
- Median hourly wage: $17.63
- Total employment: 90 people (0.44 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#25. Cooks, fast food

- Median annual wage: $36,650
- Median hourly wage: $17.62
- Total employment: 1,700 people (8.76 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#24. Bakers

- Median annual wage: $36,620
- Median hourly wage: $17.61
- Total employment: 450 people (2.3 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#23. Demonstrators and product promoters

- Median annual wage: $36,530
- Median hourly wage: $17.56
- Total employment: 110 people (0.58 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#22. Animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $36,400
- Median hourly wage: $17.50
- Total employment: 290 people (1.51 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#21. Food preparation workers

- Median annual wage: $36,320
- Median hourly wage: $17.46
- Total employment: 1,080 people (5.54 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#20. Retail salespersons

- Median annual wage: $36,210
- Median hourly wage: $17.41
- Total employment: 4,910 people (25.23 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#19. Skincare specialists

- Median annual wage: $36,130
- Median hourly wage: $17.37
- Total employment: 150 people (0.79 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#18. Cashiers

- Median annual wage: $36,030
- Median hourly wage: $17.32
- Total employment: 4,980 people (25.6 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#17. Cooks, short order

- Median annual wage: $35,940
- Median hourly wage: $17.28
- Total employment: 370 people (1.92 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#16. Food servers, nonrestaurant

- Median annual wage: $35,890
- Median hourly wage: $17.26
- Total employment: 370 people (1.92 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#15. Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks

- Median annual wage: $35,750
- Median hourly wage: $17.19
- Total employment: 150 people (0.75 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#14. Recreation workers

- Median annual wage: $35,500
- Median hourly wage: $17.07
- Total employment: 910 people (4.68 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#13. Telemarketers

- Median annual wage: $35,490
- Median hourly wage: $17.06
- Total employment: 40 people (0.2 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#12. Personal care and service workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $35,450
- Median hourly wage: $17.04
- Total employment: 40 people (0.18 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#11. Dishwashers

- Median annual wage: $35,400
- Median hourly wage: $17.02
- Total employment: 760 people (3.91 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#10. Physical therapist aides

- Median annual wage: $35,360
- Median hourly wage: $17.00
- Total employment: 110 people (0.57 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#9. Ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers

- Median annual wage: $34,750
- Median hourly wage: $16.71
- Total employment: 80 people (0.43 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#8. Bartenders

- Median annual wage: $34,670
- Median hourly wage: $16.67
- Total employment: 580 people (2.97 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $34,600
- Median hourly wage: $16.63
- Total employment: 200 people (1.01 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#6. Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers

- Median annual wage: $34,350
- Median hourly wage: $16.52
- Total employment: 650 people (3.33 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#5. Amusement and recreation attendants

- Median annual wage: $34,340
- Median hourly wage: $16.51
- Total employment: 320 people (1.66 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#4. Waiters and waitresses

- Median annual wage: $34,310
- Median hourly wage: $16.50
- Total employment: 2,280 people (11.7 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $34,220
- Median hourly wage: $16.45
- Total employment: 460 people (2.34 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Manicurists and pedicurists

- Median annual wage: $33,420
- Median hourly wage: $16.07
- Total employment: 360 people (1.85 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Home health and personal care aides

- Median annual wage: $33,380
- Median hourly wage: $16.05
- Total employment: 8,370 people (43.02 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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