Lowest-paying jobs in Vallejo

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#50. Emergency medical technicians

- Median annual wage: $43,740
- Median hourly wage: $21.03
- Total employment: 380 people (2.68 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#49. Sewing machine operators

- Median annual wage: $43,180
- Median hourly wage: $20.76
- Total employment: 30 people (0.22 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#48. Maids and housekeeping cleaners

- Median annual wage: $42,760
- Median hourly wage: $20.56
- Total employment: 900 people (6.29 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#47. Security guards

- Median annual wage: $41,760
- Median hourly wage: $20.08
- Total employment: 990 people (6.93 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#46. Legislators

- Median annual wage: $41,220
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 40 people (0.25 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#45. Agricultural equipment operators

- Median annual wage: $41,140
- Median hourly wage: $19.78
- Total employment: 50 people (0.38 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#44. Self-enrichment teachers

- Median annual wage: $41,090
- Median hourly wage: $19.75
- Total employment: 260 people (1.81 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#43. Bakers

- Median annual wage: $41,030
- Median hourly wage: $19.73
- Total employment: 300 people (2.12 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#42. Tire repairers and changers

- Median annual wage: $40,220
- Median hourly wage: $19.34
- Total employment: 230 people (1.57 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#41. Stockers and order fillers

- Median annual wage: $40,110
- Median hourly wage: $19.29
- Total employment: 2,650 people (18.52 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#40. Tutors

- Median annual wage: $40,090
- Median hourly wage: $19.27
- Total employment: 300 people (2.08 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#39. Protective service workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $39,960
- Median hourly wage: $19.21
- Total employment: 170 people (1.2 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $39,720
- Median hourly wage: $19.09
- Total employment: 160 people (1.11 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $39,470
- Median hourly wage: $18.97
- Total employment: 1,590 people (11.1 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#36. Electrical, electronic, and electromechanical assemblers, except coil winders, tapers, and finishers

- Median annual wage: $39,190
- Median hourly wage: $18.84
- Total employment: 120 people (0.81 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#35. Food processing workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $39,180
- Median hourly wage: $18.84
- Total employment: 130 people (0.92 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#34. Cooks, fast food

- Median annual wage: $39,110
- Median hourly wage: $18.80
- Total employment: 1,250 people (8.75 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#33. Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists

- Median annual wage: $39,040
- Median hourly wage: $18.77
- Total employment: 180 people (1.23 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#32. Food cooking machine operators and tenders

- Median annual wage: $38,990
- Median hourly wage: $18.75
- Total employment: 60 people (0.39 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#31. Automotive and watercraft service attendants

- Median annual wage: $38,940
- Median hourly wage: $18.72
- Total employment: 110 people (0.75 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#30. Shuttle drivers and chauffeurs

- Median annual wage: $38,790
- Median hourly wage: $18.65
- Total employment: 350 people (2.47 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#29. Dietetic technicians

- Median annual wage: $38,530
- Median hourly wage: $18.52
- Total employment: 70 people (0.46 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $38,440
- Median hourly wage: $18.48
- Total employment: 50 people (0.32 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $38,180
- Median hourly wage: $18.36
- Total employment: Not available

#26. Childcare workers

- Median annual wage: $37,930
- Median hourly wage: $18.24
- Total employment: 500 people (3.5 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#25. Cooks, short order

- Median annual wage: $37,890
- Median hourly wage: $18.22
- Total employment: 310 people (2.14 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#24. Food preparation workers

- Median annual wage: $37,790
- Median hourly wage: $18.17
- Total employment: 760 people (5.32 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#23. Skincare specialists

- Median annual wage: $37,740
- Median hourly wage: $18.15
- Total employment: 100 people (0.71 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#22. Cleaners of vehicles and equipment

- Median annual wage: $37,730
- Median hourly wage: $18.14
- Total employment: 550 people (3.88 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#21. Material moving workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $37,700
- Median hourly wage: $18.12
- Total employment: 90 people (0.6 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#20. Fast food and counter workers

- Median annual wage: $37,680
- Median hourly wage: $18.11
- Total employment: 4,550 people (31.8 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#19. Retail salespersons

- Median annual wage: $37,450
- Median hourly wage: $18.01
- Total employment: 3,940 people (27.59 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#18. Food servers, nonrestaurant

- Median annual wage: $37,440
- Median hourly wage: $18.00
- Total employment: 260 people (1.83 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#17. Animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $37,430
- Median hourly wage: $17.99
- Total employment: 250 people (1.77 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#16. Recreation workers

- Median annual wage: $37,290
- Median hourly wage: $17.93
- Total employment: 510 people (3.59 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#15. Physical therapist aides

- Median annual wage: $37,280
- Median hourly wage: $17.92
- Total employment: 40 people (0.3 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#14. Cashiers

- Median annual wage: $37,240
- Median hourly wage: $17.90
- Total employment: 3,660 people (25.57 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#13. Helpers--roofers

- Median annual wage: $37,120
- Median hourly wage: $17.84
- Total employment: Not available

#12. Packers and packagers, hand

- Median annual wage: $37,010
- Median hourly wage: $17.79
- Total employment: 750 people (5.26 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#10. Dishwashers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $36,930
- Median hourly wage: $17.76
- Total employment: 520 people (3.67 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#10. Laundry and dry-cleaning workers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $36,930
- Median hourly wage: $17.76
- Total employment: 160 people (1.14 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#9. Amusement and recreation attendants

- Median annual wage: $36,660
- Median hourly wage: $17.63
- Total employment: 560 people (3.94 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $36,340
- Median hourly wage: $17.47
- Total employment: 150 people (1.08 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#7. Waiters and waitresses

- Median annual wage: $36,180
- Median hourly wage: $17.39
- Total employment: 1,810 people (12.65 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#6. Bartenders

- Median annual wage: $36,150
- Median hourly wage: $17.38
- Total employment: 470 people (3.3 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#5. Manicurists and pedicurists

- Median annual wage: $36,100
- Median hourly wage: $17.36
- Total employment: 460 people (3.2 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#4. Food batchmakers

- Median annual wage: $35,990
- Median hourly wage: $17.30
- Total employment: 280 people (1.93 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $35,950
- Median hourly wage: $17.28
- Total employment: 290 people (2.03 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers

- Median annual wage: $35,680
- Median hourly wage: $17.15
- Total employment: 510 people (3.59 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Home health and personal care aides

- Median annual wage: $33,530
- Median hourly wage: $16.12
- Total employment: 7,430 people (51.98 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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