Lowest-paying jobs in Santa Rosa

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#50. Library assistants, clerical

- Median annual wage: $43,220
- Median hourly wage: $20.78
- Total employment: 220 people (1.05 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#49. Packaging and filling machine operators and tenders

- Median annual wage: $43,190
- Median hourly wage: $20.76
- Total employment: 880 people (4.28 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $43,170
- Median hourly wage: $20.76
- Total employment: 80 people (0.39 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#47. Bakers

- Median annual wage: $42,730
- Median hourly wage: $20.54
- Total employment: 590 people (2.87 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#46. Rehabilitation counselors

- Median annual wage: $42,570
- Median hourly wage: $20.47
- Total employment: 130 people (0.62 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#45. Production workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $42,430
- Median hourly wage: $20.40
- Total employment: 400 people (1.95 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $42,390
- Median hourly wage: $20.38
- Total employment: 110 people (0.52 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#43. Mail clerks and mail machine operators, except postal service

- Median annual wage: $42,180
- Median hourly wage: $20.28
- Total employment: 40 people (0.18 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#42. Stockers and order fillers

- Median annual wage: $41,830
- Median hourly wage: $20.11
- Total employment: 2,750 people (13.44 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#41. Shuttle drivers and chauffeurs

- Median annual wage: $40,820
- Median hourly wage: $19.62
- Total employment: 370 people (1.79 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#40. Food preparation workers

- Median annual wage: $40,810
- Median hourly wage: $19.62
- Total employment: 1,340 people (6.51 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#39. Automotive and watercraft service attendants

- Median annual wage: $40,790
- Median hourly wage: $19.61
- Total employment: 120 people (0.6 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#38. Material moving workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $40,750
- Median hourly wage: $19.59
- Total employment: 90 people (0.45 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#37. Reservation and transportation ticket agents and travel clerks

- Median annual wage: $39,680
- Median hourly wage: $19.08
- Total employment: 110 people (0.52 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#36. Maids and housekeeping cleaners

- Median annual wage: $39,650
- Median hourly wage: $19.06
- Total employment: 1,720 people (8.37 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#35. Personal care and service workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $39,490
- Median hourly wage: $18.98
- Total employment: 70 people (0.35 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#34. Childcare workers

- Median annual wage: $39,460
- Median hourly wage: $18.97
- Total employment: 610 people (2.98 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#33. Dietetic technicians

- Median annual wage: $39,450
- Median hourly wage: $18.97
- Total employment: 60 people (0.28 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#32. Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks

- Median annual wage: $39,390
- Median hourly wage: $18.94
- Total employment: 570 people (2.78 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#31. Cooks, fast food

- Median annual wage: $39,260
- Median hourly wage: $18.88
- Total employment: 1,120 people (5.45 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#30. Laundry and dry-cleaning workers

- Median annual wage: $38,800
- Median hourly wage: $18.65
- Total employment: 290 people (1.39 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#29. Packers and packagers, hand

- Median annual wage: $38,790
- Median hourly wage: $18.65
- Total employment: 830 people (4.05 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#28. Cleaners of vehicles and equipment

- Median annual wage: $38,770
- Median hourly wage: $18.64
- Total employment: 590 people (2.87 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#27. Retail salespersons

- Median annual wage: $38,760
- Median hourly wage: $18.64
- Total employment: 5,120 people (24.99 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#26. Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists

- Median annual wage: $38,630
- Median hourly wage: $18.57
- Total employment: 260 people (1.28 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#25. Bartenders

- Median annual wage: $38,620
- Median hourly wage: $18.57
- Total employment: 1,170 people (5.69 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#24. Baggage porters and bellhops

- Median annual wage: $38,460
- Median hourly wage: $18.49
- Total employment: 50 people (0.22 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $38,380
- Median hourly wage: $18.45
- Total employment: 230 people (1.11 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#22. Skincare specialists

- Median annual wage: $38,360
- Median hourly wage: $18.44
- Total employment: 220 people (1.05 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $38,230
- Median hourly wage: $18.38
- Total employment: 3,530 people (17.21 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#20. Animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $38,210
- Median hourly wage: $18.37
- Total employment: 630 people (3.09 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#19. Sewing machine operators

- Median annual wage: $38,190
- Median hourly wage: $18.36
- Total employment: 110 people (0.52 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#18. Recreation workers

- Median annual wage: $38,160
- Median hourly wage: $18.35
- Total employment: 860 people (4.17 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#17. Food servers, nonrestaurant

- Median annual wage: $38,140
- Median hourly wage: $18.34
- Total employment: 410 people (2.0 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#16. Fast food and counter workers

- Median annual wage: $38,090
- Median hourly wage: $18.31
- Total employment: 5,160 people (25.18 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#14. Cooks, all other (tie)

- Median annual wage: $37,980
- Median hourly wage: $18.26
- Total employment: 120 people (0.6 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#14. Dishwashers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $37,980
- Median hourly wage: $18.26
- Total employment: 1,320 people (6.46 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#13. Social science research assistants

- Median annual wage: $37,830
- Median hourly wage: $18.19
- Total employment: 60 people (0.27 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#12. Cashiers

- Median annual wage: $37,780
- Median hourly wage: $18.16
- Total employment: 5,210 people (25.44 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $37,680
- Median hourly wage: $18.11
- Total employment: 330 people (1.63 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#10. Tutors

- Median annual wage: $37,450
- Median hourly wage: $18.00
- Total employment: 220 people (1.08 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#9. Physical therapist aides

- Median annual wage: $37,140
- Median hourly wage: $17.86
- Total employment: 60 people (0.28 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#8. Parking attendants

- Median annual wage: $37,050
- Median hourly wage: $17.81
- Total employment: 80 people (0.4 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#7. Manicurists and pedicurists

- Median annual wage: $36,910
- Median hourly wage: $17.75
- Total employment: 350 people (1.69 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $36,630
- Median hourly wage: $17.61
- Total employment: 720 people (3.52 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#5. Amusement and recreation attendants

- Median annual wage: $36,430
- Median hourly wage: $17.52
- Total employment: 690 people (3.39 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#4. Waiters and waitresses

- Median annual wage: $36,310
- Median hourly wage: $17.46
- Total employment: 4,050 people (19.74 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers

- Median annual wage: $36,080
- Median hourly wage: $17.35
- Total employment: 1,180 people (5.75 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers

- Median annual wage: $35,570
- Median hourly wage: $17.10
- Total employment: 180 people (0.9 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Home health and personal care aides

- Median annual wage: $34,900
- Median hourly wage: $16.78
- Total employment: 8,980 people (43.82 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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