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#50. Conveyor operators and tenders

- Median annual wage: $44,080
- Median hourly wage: $21.19
- Total employment: 310 people (0.13 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#49. Recreation workers

- Median annual wage: $44,070
- Median hourly wage: $21.19
- Total employment: 6,330 people (2.63 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#48. Passenger attendants

- Median annual wage: $43,710
- Median hourly wage: $21.01
- Total employment: 520 people (0.21 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $43,530
- Median hourly wage: $20.93
- Total employment: 31,140 people (12.94 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#46. Driver/sales workers

- Median annual wage: $43,480
- Median hourly wage: $20.91
- Total employment: 4,720 people (1.96 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#45. Sewing machine operators

- Median annual wage: $43,460
- Median hourly wage: $20.89
- Total employment: 970 people (0.4 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#44. Cleaners of vehicles and equipment

- Median annual wage: $43,400
- Median hourly wage: $20.86
- Total employment: 5,200 people (2.16 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#43. Food batchmakers

- Median annual wage: $43,280
- Median hourly wage: $20.81
- Total employment: 1,720 people (0.72 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#42. Massage therapists

- Median annual wage: $43,110
- Median hourly wage: $20.72
- Total employment: 1,680 people (0.7 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#41. Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $42,970
- Median hourly wage: $20.66
- Total employment: 90 people (0.04 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#40. Material moving workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $42,880
- Median hourly wage: $20.62
- Total employment: 990 people (0.41 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#39. Etchers and engravers

- Median annual wage: $42,800
- Median hourly wage: $20.58
- Total employment: 100 people (0.04 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#38. Animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $42,590
- Median hourly wage: $20.48
- Total employment: 3,520 people (1.46 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#37. Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists

- Median annual wage: $42,500
- Median hourly wage: $20.43
- Total employment: 3,220 people (1.34 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#36. Retail salespersons

- Median annual wage: $42,490
- Median hourly wage: $20.43
- Total employment: 37,380 people (15.54 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#35. Cutters and trimmers, hand

- Median annual wage: $42,420
- Median hourly wage: $20.40
- Total employment: 40 people (0.02 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#34. Parking attendants

- Median annual wage: $42,300
- Median hourly wage: $20.34
- Total employment: 3,860 people (1.6 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#33. Gambling change persons and booth cashiers

- Median annual wage: $42,280
- Median hourly wage: $20.33
- Total employment: 60 people (0.02 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#32. Demonstrators and product promoters

- Median annual wage: $42,170
- Median hourly wage: $20.28
- Total employment: 1,720 people (0.71 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#31. Cooks, fast food

- Median annual wage: $41,980
- Median hourly wage: $20.18
- Total employment: 10,540 people (4.38 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#30. Protective service workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $41,930
- Median hourly wage: $20.16
- Total employment: 2,410 people (1.0 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $41,720
- Median hourly wage: $20.06
- Total employment: 210 people (0.09 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#28. Laundry and dry-cleaning workers

- Median annual wage: $41,650
- Median hourly wage: $20.02
- Total employment: 2,480 people (1.03 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#27. Cooks, all other

- Median annual wage: $41,600
- Median hourly wage: $20.00
- Total employment: 940 people (0.39 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#26. Food processing workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $41,570
- Median hourly wage: $19.99
- Total employment: 830 people (0.35 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#25. Physical therapist aides

- Median annual wage: $41,430
- Median hourly wage: $19.92
- Total employment: 790 people (0.33 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#24. Personal care and service workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $41,390
- Median hourly wage: $19.90
- Total employment: 730 people (0.3 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $41,020
- Median hourly wage: $19.72
- Total employment: 690 people (0.28 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#21. Packers and packagers, hand (tie)

- Median annual wage: $40,750
- Median hourly wage: $19.59
- Total employment: 5,620 people (2.33 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#21. Pressers, textile, garment, and related materials (tie)

- Median annual wage: $40,750
- Median hourly wage: $19.59
- Total employment: 580 people (0.24 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#20. Fast food and counter workers

- Median annual wage: $40,470
- Median hourly wage: $19.46
- Total employment: 47,330 people (19.68 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $40,280
- Median hourly wage: $19.37
- Total employment: 2,170 people (0.9 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#18. Dishwashers

- Median annual wage: $40,180
- Median hourly wage: $19.32
- Total employment: 8,440 people (3.51 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#17. Gambling service workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $40,060
- Median hourly wage: $19.26
- Total employment: 70 people (0.03 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#16. Food preparation workers

- Median annual wage: $39,660
- Median hourly wage: $19.07
- Total employment: 12,470 people (5.18 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#15. Ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers

- Median annual wage: $39,580
- Median hourly wage: $19.03
- Total employment: 1,870 people (0.78 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#14. Cashiers

- Median annual wage: $39,520
- Median hourly wage: $19.00
- Total employment: 40,350 people (16.77 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#13. Amusement and recreation attendants

- Median annual wage: $39,050
- Median hourly wage: $18.78
- Total employment: 5,560 people (2.31 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $38,960
- Median hourly wage: $18.73
- Total employment: 3,670 people (1.52 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#11. Taxi drivers

- Median annual wage: $38,500
- Median hourly wage: $18.51
- Total employment: Not available

#10. Bartenders

- Median annual wage: $38,430
- Median hourly wage: $18.48
- Total employment: 11,590 people (4.82 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#9. Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers

- Median annual wage: $38,270
- Median hourly wage: $18.40
- Total employment: 10,440 people (4.34 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $38,160
- Median hourly wage: $18.35
- Total employment: 5,090 people (2.11 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#7. Waiters and waitresses

- Median annual wage: $37,360
- Median hourly wage: $17.96
- Total employment: 30,450 people (12.66 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#6. Gambling cage workers

- Median annual wage: $37,120
- Median hourly wage: $17.85
- Total employment: 80 people (0.04 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#5. Ambulance drivers and attendants, except emergency medical technicians

- Median annual wage: $36,860
- Median hourly wage: $17.72
- Total employment: 100 people (0.04 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#4. Manicurists and pedicurists

- Median annual wage: $36,490
- Median hourly wage: $17.54
- Total employment: 4,090 people (1.7 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Gambling and sports book writers and runners

- Median annual wage: $36,400
- Median hourly wage: $17.50
- Total employment: 100 people (0.04 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Home health and personal care aides

- Median annual wage: $35,870
- Median hourly wage: $17.24
- Total employment: 109,070 people (45.34 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Gambling dealers

- Median annual wage: $35,240
- Median hourly wage: $16.94
- Total employment: 1,260 people (0.52 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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