Lowest-paying jobs in Napa

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

- Median annual wage: $45,640
- Median hourly wage: $21.94
- Total employment: 1,070 people (13.65 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#49. Receptionists and information clerks

- Median annual wage: $45,440
- Median hourly wage: $21.85
- Total employment: 300 people (3.88 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#48. Shuttle drivers and chauffeurs

- Median annual wage: $45,320
- Median hourly wage: $21.79
- Total employment: 130 people (1.71 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#47. Veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $45,280
- Median hourly wage: $21.77
- Total employment: 50 people (0.65 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#46. Rehabilitation counselors

- Median annual wage: $45,250
- Median hourly wage: $21.76
- Total employment: 120 people (1.52 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $44,960
- Median hourly wage: $21.62
- Total employment: 40 people (0.47 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#44. Counter and rental clerks

- Median annual wage: $44,730
- Median hourly wage: $21.50
- Total employment: 210 people (2.62 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#43. Couriers and messengers

- Median annual wage: $44,720
- Median hourly wage: $21.50
- Total employment: 30 people (0.44 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $44,680
- Median hourly wage: $21.48
- Total employment: 3,680 people (46.86 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#41. Retail salespersons (tie)

- Median annual wage: $44,680
- Median hourly wage: $21.48
- Total employment: 2,140 people (27.22 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#40. Maids and housekeeping cleaners

- Median annual wage: $43,940
- Median hourly wage: $21.13
- Total employment: 1,010 people (12.92 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#39. Security guards

- Median annual wage: $43,560
- Median hourly wage: $20.94
- Total employment: 840 people (10.71 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#38. Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks

- Median annual wage: $43,540
- Median hourly wage: $20.93
- Total employment: 370 people (4.72 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $43,440
- Median hourly wage: $20.89
- Total employment: 1,100 people (13.98 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#36. Food preparation workers

- Median annual wage: $43,260
- Median hourly wage: $20.80
- Total employment: 530 people (6.76 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#35. Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists

- Median annual wage: $43,040
- Median hourly wage: $20.69
- Total employment: 60 people (0.78 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#34. Bakers

- Median annual wage: $42,920
- Median hourly wage: $20.64
- Total employment: 190 people (2.39 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#33. Miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators

- Median annual wage: $42,180
- Median hourly wage: $20.28
- Total employment: 330 people (4.17 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#32. Tour and travel guides

- Median annual wage: $41,340
- Median hourly wage: $19.88
- Total employment: 180 people (2.35 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#31. Tutors

- Median annual wage: $41,260
- Median hourly wage: $19.84
- Total employment: 60 people (0.82 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#30. Stockers and order fillers

- Median annual wage: $40,490
- Median hourly wage: $19.47
- Total employment: 1,060 people (13.46 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#29. Laundry and dry-cleaning workers

- Median annual wage: $40,350
- Median hourly wage: $19.40
- Total employment: 190 people (2.41 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#28. Cooks, short order

- Median annual wage: $39,650
- Median hourly wage: $19.06
- Total employment: 130 people (1.7 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#27. Recreation workers

- Median annual wage: $39,220
- Median hourly wage: $18.86
- Total employment: 230 people (2.97 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#26. Cooks, fast food

- Median annual wage: $39,210
- Median hourly wage: $18.85
- Total employment: 360 people (4.62 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#25. Food servers, nonrestaurant

- Median annual wage: $39,150
- Median hourly wage: $18.82
- Total employment: 160 people (2.06 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#24. Parts salespersons

- Median annual wage: $39,040
- Median hourly wage: $18.77
- Total employment: 80 people (0.96 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $38,930
- Median hourly wage: $18.71
- Total employment: 50 people (0.67 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#21. Cleaners of vehicles and equipment (tie)

- Median annual wage: $38,770
- Median hourly wage: $18.64
- Total employment: 120 people (1.49 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#21. Animal caretakers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $38,770
- Median hourly wage: $18.64
- Total employment: 110 people (1.46 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#20. Parking attendants

- Median annual wage: $38,670
- Median hourly wage: $18.59
- Total employment: 60 people (0.74 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#19. Dishwashers

- Median annual wage: $38,640
- Median hourly wage: $18.58
- Total employment: 590 people (7.57 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#18. Skincare specialists

- Median annual wage: $38,520
- Median hourly wage: $18.52
- Total employment: 100 people (1.3 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#17. Personal care and service workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $38,490
- Median hourly wage: $18.51
- Total employment: 60 people (0.73 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#16. Fast food and counter workers

- Median annual wage: $38,270
- Median hourly wage: $18.40
- Total employment: 1,540 people (19.68 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#15. Massage therapists

- Median annual wage: $38,170
- Median hourly wage: $18.35
- Total employment: 250 people (3.15 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#14. Food processing workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $37,920
- Median hourly wage: $18.23
- Total employment: 60 people (0.73 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#13. Childcare workers

- Median annual wage: $37,900
- Median hourly wage: $18.22
- Total employment: 150 people (1.9 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#12. Cashiers

- Median annual wage: $37,860
- Median hourly wage: $18.20
- Total employment: 1,510 people (19.3 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $37,790
- Median hourly wage: $18.17
- Total employment: 300 people (3.79 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#10. Baggage porters and bellhops

- Median annual wage: $37,460
- Median hourly wage: $18.01
- Total employment: 110 people (1.42 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#9. Packers and packagers, hand

- Median annual wage: $37,280
- Median hourly wage: $17.93
- Total employment: 230 people (2.88 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#8. Manicurists and pedicurists

- Median annual wage: $37,190
- Median hourly wage: $17.88
- Total employment: 110 people (1.43 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $37,180
- Median hourly wage: $17.88
- Total employment: 510 people (6.52 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#6. Waiters and waitresses

- Median annual wage: $37,090
- Median hourly wage: $17.83
- Total employment: 2,290 people (29.18 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#5. Ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers

- Median annual wage: $36,810
- Median hourly wage: $17.70
- Total employment: 40 people (0.47 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#4. Bartenders

- Median annual wage: $36,720
- Median hourly wage: $17.66
- Total employment: 550 people (7.0 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Home health and personal care aides

- Median annual wage: $36,650
- Median hourly wage: $17.62
- Total employment: 2,560 people (32.63 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers

- Median annual wage: $36,330
- Median hourly wage: $17.47
- Total employment: 830 people (10.54 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Amusement and recreation attendants

- Median annual wage: $36,250
- Median hourly wage: $17.43
- Total employment: 270 people (3.41 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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