Lowest-paying jobs in Stockton

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#50. Pressers, textile, garment, and related materials

- Median annual wage: $38,250
- Median hourly wage: $18.39
- Total employment: 50 people (0.16 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#49. Production workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $38,120
- Median hourly wage: $18.33
- Total employment: 750 people (2.61 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#48. Personal care and service workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $38,080
- Median hourly wage: $18.31
- Total employment: 50 people (0.19 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#47. Library assistants, clerical

- Median annual wage: $38,010
- Median hourly wage: $18.27
- Total employment: 190 people (0.65 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#46. Material moving workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $37,780
- Median hourly wage: $18.16
- Total employment: 200 people (0.68 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#45. Automotive and watercraft service attendants

- Median annual wage: $37,630
- Median hourly wage: $18.09
- Total employment: 200 people (0.71 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#43. Counter and rental clerks (tie)

- Median annual wage: $37,570
- Median hourly wage: $18.06
- Total employment: 1,050 people (3.66 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#43. Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists (tie)

- Median annual wage: $37,570
- Median hourly wage: $18.06
- Total employment: 210 people (0.74 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#42. Security guards

- Median annual wage: $37,420
- Median hourly wage: $17.99
- Total employment: 2,900 people (10.14 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#41. Protective service workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $37,320
- Median hourly wage: $17.94
- Total employment: 700 people (2.44 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#40. Skincare specialists

- Median annual wage: $37,130
- Median hourly wage: $17.85
- Total employment: 130 people (0.44 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#38. Childcare workers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $36,990
- Median hourly wage: $17.78
- Total employment: 540 people (1.89 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#38. Bakers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $36,990
- Median hourly wage: $17.78
- Total employment: 440 people (1.53 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#37. Animal trainers

- Median annual wage: $36,870
- Median hourly wage: $17.73
- Total employment: 30 people (0.12 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#36. Tire repairers and changers

- Median annual wage: $36,820
- Median hourly wage: $17.70
- Total employment: 220 people (0.76 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#35. Fast food and counter workers

- Median annual wage: $36,720
- Median hourly wage: $17.65
- Total employment: 7,560 people (26.39 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#34. Umpires, referees, and other sports officials

- Median annual wage: $36,620
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 100 people (0.35 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#33. Food preparation workers

- Median annual wage: $36,540
- Median hourly wage: $17.57
- Total employment: 1,190 people (4.16 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#32. Concierges

- Median annual wage: $36,530
- Median hourly wage: $17.56
- Total employment: 30 people (0.12 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#31. Cleaners of vehicles and equipment

- Median annual wage: $36,350
- Median hourly wage: $17.48
- Total employment: 1,330 people (4.64 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#30. Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks

- Median annual wage: $36,340
- Median hourly wage: $17.47
- Total employment: 320 people (1.11 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#29. Recreation workers

- Median annual wage: $36,300
- Median hourly wage: $17.45
- Total employment: 1,010 people (3.52 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#28. Maids and housekeeping cleaners

- Median annual wage: $36,290
- Median hourly wage: $17.45
- Total employment: 1,120 people (3.91 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#27. Gambling dealers

- Median annual wage: $36,090
- Median hourly wage: $17.35
- Total employment: 300 people (1.03 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#26. Coaches and scouts

- Median annual wage: $36,040
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 480 people (1.69 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#25. Demonstrators and product promoters

- Median annual wage: $36,020
- Median hourly wage: $17.32
- Total employment: 350 people (1.21 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#24. Food servers, nonrestaurant

- Median annual wage: $35,990
- Median hourly wage: $17.30
- Total employment: 380 people (1.32 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#23. Laundry and dry-cleaning workers

- Median annual wage: $35,900
- Median hourly wage: $17.26
- Total employment: 370 people (1.3 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $35,830
- Median hourly wage: $17.23
- Total employment: 4,810 people (16.8 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#21. Tutors

- Median annual wage: $35,820
- Median hourly wage: $17.22
- Total employment: 820 people (2.85 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#20. Retail salespersons

- Median annual wage: $35,810
- Median hourly wage: $17.22
- Total employment: 5,580 people (19.48 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#19. Animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $35,650
- Median hourly wage: $17.14
- Total employment: 300 people (1.03 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#18. Physical therapist aides

- Median annual wage: $35,560
- Median hourly wage: $17.09
- Total employment: 100 people (0.34 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#17. Cashiers

- Median annual wage: $35,400
- Median hourly wage: $17.02
- Total employment: 6,170 people (21.53 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#16. Manicurists and pedicurists

- Median annual wage: $35,370
- Median hourly wage: $17.00
- Total employment: 580 people (2.04 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#15. Cooks, fast food

- Median annual wage: $35,320
- Median hourly wage: $16.98
- Total employment: 2,380 people (8.29 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#14. Packers and packagers, hand

- Median annual wage: $35,250
- Median hourly wage: $16.95
- Total employment: 3,560 people (12.42 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#13. Cooks, all other

- Median annual wage: $35,230
- Median hourly wage: $16.94
- Total employment: 70 people (0.25 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#12. Cooks, short order

- Median annual wage: $35,140
- Median hourly wage: $16.89
- Total employment: 470 people (1.63 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#11. Dishwashers

- Median annual wage: $34,900
- Median hourly wage: $16.78
- Total employment: 790 people (2.77 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#10. Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers

- Median annual wage: $34,130
- Median hourly wage: $16.41
- Total employment: 820 people (2.86 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#9. Legislators

- Median annual wage: $34,120
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 40 people (0.15 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#8. Ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers

- Median annual wage: $34,080
- Median hourly wage: $16.39
- Total employment: 110 people (0.4 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $33,890
- Median hourly wage: $16.29
- Total employment: 490 people (1.71 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $33,800
- Median hourly wage: $16.25
- Total employment: 210 people (0.72 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#5. Bartenders

- Median annual wage: $33,790
- Median hourly wage: $16.24
- Total employment: 750 people (2.6 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#4. Waiters and waitresses

- Median annual wage: $33,760
- Median hourly wage: $16.23
- Total employment: 2,520 people (8.8 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Amusement and recreation attendants

- Median annual wage: $33,650
- Median hourly wage: $16.18
- Total employment: 440 people (1.53 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Home health and personal care aides

- Median annual wage: $33,380
- Median hourly wage: $16.05
- Total employment: 11,200 people (39.12 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Graders and sorters, agricultural products

- Median annual wage: $33,280
- Median hourly wage: $16.00
- Total employment: 610 people (2.15 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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