Lowest-paying jobs in Redding

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#50. Tire repairers and changers

- Median annual wage: $38,900
- Median hourly wage: $18.70
- Total employment: 100 people (1.48 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#49. Protective service workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $38,810
- Median hourly wage: $18.66
- Total employment: 120 people (1.67 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $38,780
- Median hourly wage: $18.65
- Total employment: 70 people (1.02 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#47. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary

- Median annual wage: $38,540
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 840 people (12.02 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#46. Stockers and order fillers

- Median annual wage: $38,410
- Median hourly wage: $18.47
- Total employment: 1,150 people (16.53 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#45. Preschool teachers, except special education

- Median annual wage: $38,400
- Median hourly wage: $18.46
- Total employment: 230 people (3.27 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#44. Helpers--production workers

- Median annual wage: $38,280
- Median hourly wage: $18.41
- Total employment: 90 people (1.25 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#43. Receptionists and information clerks

- Median annual wage: $38,240
- Median hourly wage: $18.38
- Total employment: 390 people (5.59 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#42. Production workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $38,160
- Median hourly wage: $18.35
- Total employment: 100 people (1.4 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#41. Pest control workers

- Median annual wage: $38,100
- Median hourly wage: $18.32
- Total employment: 140 people (2.03 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#40. Logging workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $37,900
- Median hourly wage: $18.22
- Total employment: 40 people (0.65 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#39. Cooks, restaurant

- Median annual wage: $37,850
- Median hourly wage: $18.20
- Total employment: 590 people (8.44 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#38. Parts salespersons

- Median annual wage: $37,830
- Median hourly wage: $18.19
- Total employment: 210 people (3.05 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#37. Veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $37,350
- Median hourly wage: $17.96
- Total employment: 70 people (1.0 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $37,250
- Median hourly wage: $17.91
- Total employment: 840 people (12.04 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#35. Skincare specialists

- Median annual wage: $37,080
- Median hourly wage: $17.83
- Total employment: 50 people (0.65 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#34. Bakers

- Median annual wage: $36,950
- Median hourly wage: $17.76
- Total employment: 110 people (1.62 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#33. Cooks, fast food

- Median annual wage: $36,780
- Median hourly wage: $17.69
- Total employment: 490 people (7.01 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $36,710
- Median hourly wage: $17.65
- Total employment: 1,170 people (16.86 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#31. Packaging and filling machine operators and tenders

- Median annual wage: $36,410
- Median hourly wage: $17.51
- Total employment: 40 people (0.61 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#30. Laundry and dry-cleaning workers

- Median annual wage: $36,330
- Median hourly wage: $17.46
- Total employment: 60 people (0.85 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#29. Library assistants, clerical

- Median annual wage: $36,250
- Median hourly wage: $17.43
- Total employment: 50 people (0.68 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#28. Automotive and watercraft service attendants

- Median annual wage: $36,070
- Median hourly wage: $17.34
- Total employment: 90 people (1.26 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#27. Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks

- Median annual wage: $36,060
- Median hourly wage: $17.34
- Total employment: 190 people (2.79 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $35,940
- Median hourly wage: $17.28
- Total employment: 190 people (2.78 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#25. Demonstrators and product promoters

- Median annual wage: $35,930
- Median hourly wage: $17.28
- Total employment: 30 people (0.48 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#24. Fast food and counter workers

- Median annual wage: $35,880
- Median hourly wage: $17.25
- Total employment: 1,880 people (27.07 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#23. Cooks, short order

- Median annual wage: $35,790
- Median hourly wage: $17.21
- Total employment: 120 people (1.67 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#22. Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists

- Median annual wage: $35,640
- Median hourly wage: $17.14
- Total employment: 60 people (0.82 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#21. Childcare workers

- Median annual wage: $35,570
- Median hourly wage: $17.10
- Total employment: 250 people (3.62 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#20. Recreation workers

- Median annual wage: $35,490
- Median hourly wage: $17.06
- Total employment: 260 people (3.69 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#19. Retail salespersons

- Median annual wage: $35,440
- Median hourly wage: $17.04
- Total employment: 1,720 people (24.75 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#18. Packers and packagers, hand

- Median annual wage: $35,400
- Median hourly wage: $17.02
- Total employment: 180 people (2.51 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#17. Animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $35,360
- Median hourly wage: $17.00
- Total employment: 130 people (1.91 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $35,320
- Median hourly wage: $16.98
- Total employment: 30 people (0.46 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#15. Shuttle drivers and chauffeurs

- Median annual wage: $35,310
- Median hourly wage: $16.98
- Total employment: 70 people (1.0 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#14. Physical therapist aides

- Median annual wage: $35,280
- Median hourly wage: $16.96
- Total employment: 70 people (0.98 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#13. Food preparation workers

- Median annual wage: $35,090
- Median hourly wage: $16.87
- Total employment: 320 people (4.61 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#12. Maids and housekeeping cleaners

- Median annual wage: $35,000
- Median hourly wage: $16.83
- Total employment: 520 people (7.49 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#11. Cashiers

- Median annual wage: $34,870
- Median hourly wage: $16.76
- Total employment: 2,080 people (29.83 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#10. Cleaners of vehicles and equipment

- Median annual wage: $34,860
- Median hourly wage: $16.76
- Total employment: 200 people (2.89 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#9. Dishwashers

- Median annual wage: $34,840
- Median hourly wage: $16.75
- Total employment: 300 people (4.34 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#8. Food servers, nonrestaurant

- Median annual wage: $34,640
- Median hourly wage: $16.65
- Total employment: 110 people (1.55 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#7. Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers

- Median annual wage: $34,340
- Median hourly wage: $16.51
- Total employment: 220 people (3.15 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#6. Manicurists and pedicurists

- Median annual wage: $34,020
- Median hourly wage: $16.36
- Total employment: 110 people (1.56 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#5. Amusement and recreation attendants

- Median annual wage: $33,960
- Median hourly wage: $16.33
- Total employment: 230 people (3.29 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#4. Bartenders

- Median annual wage: $33,760
- Median hourly wage: $16.23
- Total employment: 250 people (3.64 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $33,750
- Median hourly wage: $16.22
- Total employment: 80 people (1.22 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Waiters and waitresses

- Median annual wage: $33,600
- Median hourly wage: $16.15
- Total employment: 760 people (10.88 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Home health and personal care aides

- Median annual wage: $33,350
- Median hourly wage: $16.03
- Total employment: 5,200 people (74.69 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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