Lowest-paying jobs in San Luis Obispo

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#50. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary

- Median annual wage: $39,070
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 1,060 people (8.77 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#49. Office and administrative support workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $38,890
- Median hourly wage: $18.70
- Total employment: 270 people (2.21 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#48. Concierges

- Median annual wage: $38,860
- Median hourly wage: $18.68
- Total employment: 40 people (0.36 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#47. Pharmacy aides

- Median annual wage: $38,700
- Median hourly wage: $18.61
- Total employment: 40 people (0.34 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $38,620
- Median hourly wage: $18.57
- Total employment: 1,170 people (9.68 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#45. Stockers and order fillers

- Median annual wage: $38,600
- Median hourly wage: $18.56
- Total employment: 1,670 people (13.77 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#44. Automotive and watercraft service attendants

- Median annual wage: $38,340
- Median hourly wage: $18.43
- Total employment: 80 people (0.68 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#43. Bakers

- Median annual wage: $38,280
- Median hourly wage: $18.40
- Total employment: 370 people (3.02 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#42. Cooks, short order

- Median annual wage: $38,000
- Median hourly wage: $18.27
- Total employment: 210 people (1.73 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $37,880
- Median hourly wage: $18.21
- Total employment: 1,610 people (13.3 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#40. Demonstrators and product promoters

- Median annual wage: $37,820
- Median hourly wage: $18.19
- Total employment: 580 people (4.79 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#39. Tire repairers and changers

- Median annual wage: $37,530
- Median hourly wage: $18.05
- Total employment: 90 people (0.74 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#38. Retail salespersons

- Median annual wage: $37,510
- Median hourly wage: $18.03
- Total employment: 3,190 people (26.32 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#37. Food batchmakers

- Median annual wage: $37,490
- Median hourly wage: $18.03
- Total employment: 90 people (0.7 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#36. Laundry and dry-cleaning workers

- Median annual wage: $37,440
- Median hourly wage: $18.00
- Total employment: 150 people (1.28 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#35. Tutors

- Median annual wage: $37,350
- Median hourly wage: $17.96
- Total employment: 300 people (2.51 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#34. Animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $37,150
- Median hourly wage: $17.86
- Total employment: 290 people (2.43 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#33. Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists

- Median annual wage: $37,100
- Median hourly wage: $17.84
- Total employment: 90 people (0.72 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $37,010
- Median hourly wage: $17.80
- Total employment: 3,330 people (27.49 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#31. Food servers, nonrestaurant

- Median annual wage: $36,950
- Median hourly wage: $17.76
- Total employment: 240 people (2.0 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#30. Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks

- Median annual wage: $36,920
- Median hourly wage: $17.75
- Total employment: 720 people (5.94 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#29. Fast food and counter workers

- Median annual wage: $36,900
- Median hourly wage: $17.74
- Total employment: 3,450 people (28.53 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#28. Food preparation workers

- Median annual wage: $36,890
- Median hourly wage: $17.73
- Total employment: 810 people (6.73 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#27. Childcare workers

- Median annual wage: $36,870
- Median hourly wage: $17.73
- Total employment: 250 people (2.09 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#26. Maids and housekeeping cleaners

- Median annual wage: $36,620
- Median hourly wage: $17.61
- Total employment: 1,420 people (11.77 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#25. Cleaners of vehicles and equipment

- Median annual wage: $36,540
- Median hourly wage: $17.57
- Total employment: 320 people (2.67 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#24. Library assistants, clerical

- Median annual wage: $36,410
- Median hourly wage: $17.51
- Total employment: 90 people (0.73 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#23. Personal care and service workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $36,400
- Median hourly wage: $17.50
- Total employment: 40 people (0.36 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#22. Cooks, fast food

- Median annual wage: $36,390
- Median hourly wage: $17.50
- Total employment: 1,000 people (8.26 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#21. Production workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $36,380
- Median hourly wage: $17.49
- Total employment: 140 people (1.19 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $36,150
- Median hourly wage: $17.38
- Total employment: 90 people (0.71 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#19. Material moving workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $36,060
- Median hourly wage: $17.34
- Total employment: 40 people (0.32 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#18. Cashiers

- Median annual wage: $35,970
- Median hourly wage: $17.29
- Total employment: 3,030 people (25.05 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $35,960
- Median hourly wage: $17.29
- Total employment: 200 people (1.63 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#16. Dishwashers

- Median annual wage: $35,910
- Median hourly wage: $17.26
- Total employment: 760 people (6.28 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#15. Skincare specialists

- Median annual wage: $35,830
- Median hourly wage: $17.23
- Total employment: 70 people (0.58 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#14. Packers and packagers, hand

- Median annual wage: $35,580
- Median hourly wage: $17.11
- Total employment: 390 people (3.26 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#13. Physical therapist aides

- Median annual wage: $35,450
- Median hourly wage: $17.04
- Total employment: 70 people (0.61 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $35,290
- Median hourly wage: $16.97
- Total employment: 220 people (1.85 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#11. Ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers

- Median annual wage: $35,260
- Median hourly wage: $16.95
- Total employment: 100 people (0.81 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#10. Recreation workers

- Median annual wage: $35,140
- Median hourly wage: $16.90
- Total employment: 300 people (2.52 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#9. Manicurists and pedicurists

- Median annual wage: $35,130
- Median hourly wage: $16.89
- Total employment: 120 people (0.96 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#8. Bartenders

- Median annual wage: $34,800
- Median hourly wage: $16.73
- Total employment: 750 people (6.21 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#7. Amusement and recreation attendants

- Median annual wage: $34,640
- Median hourly wage: $16.65
- Total employment: 590 people (4.91 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $34,630
- Median hourly wage: $16.65
- Total employment: 540 people (4.46 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#5. Waiters and waitresses

- Median annual wage: $34,540
- Median hourly wage: $16.61
- Total employment: 2,860 people (23.65 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#4. Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers

- Median annual wage: $34,350
- Median hourly wage: $16.52
- Total employment: 1,020 people (8.39 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Baggage porters and bellhops

- Median annual wage: $34,120
- Median hourly wage: $16.41
- Total employment: 50 people (0.39 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Home health and personal care aides

- Median annual wage: $33,330
- Median hourly wage: $16.02
- Total employment: 3,640 people (30.09 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Umpires, referees, and other sports officials

- Median annual wage: $33,280
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: Not available

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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