Lowest-paying jobs in Yuba City

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#50. Psychiatric technicians

- Median annual wage: $41,160
- Median hourly wage: $19.79
- Total employment: 150 people (2.95 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#49. Tutors

- Median annual wage: $40,970
- Median hourly wage: $19.70
- Total employment: 100 people (1.91 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#48. Demonstrators and product promoters

- Median annual wage: $40,640
- Median hourly wage: $19.54
- Total employment: 40 people (0.72 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#47. Tire repairers and changers

- Median annual wage: $40,120
- Median hourly wage: $19.29
- Total employment: 60 people (1.13 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#46. Receptionists and information clerks

- Median annual wage: $40,070
- Median hourly wage: $19.27
- Total employment: 260 people (5.07 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#45. Agricultural equipment operators

- Median annual wage: $39,630
- Median hourly wage: $19.06
- Total employment: 80 people (1.54 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#44. Counter and rental clerks

- Median annual wage: $39,520
- Median hourly wage: $19.00
- Total employment: 190 people (3.66 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#43. Packaging and filling machine operators and tenders

- Median annual wage: $39,190
- Median hourly wage: $18.84
- Total employment: 90 people (1.77 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#42. Office and administrative support workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $39,140
- Median hourly wage: $18.82
- Total employment: 160 people (3.18 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#41. Cooks, institution and cafeteria

- Median annual wage: $38,480
- Median hourly wage: $18.50
- Total employment: 100 people (2.06 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#40. Cooks, restaurant

- Median annual wage: $38,410
- Median hourly wage: $18.47
- Total employment: 460 people (8.99 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $38,310
- Median hourly wage: $18.42
- Total employment: 540 people (10.65 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $38,250
- Median hourly wage: $18.39
- Total employment: 660 people (12.9 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#37. Veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $38,220
- Median hourly wage: $18.37
- Total employment: 40 people (0.71 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#36. Merchandise displayers and window trimmers

- Median annual wage: $38,080
- Median hourly wage: $18.31
- Total employment: 60 people (1.28 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#35. Recreation workers

- Median annual wage: $38,020
- Median hourly wage: $18.28
- Total employment: 80 people (1.5 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#34. Helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers

- Median annual wage: $38,010
- Median hourly wage: $18.27
- Total employment: 40 people (0.79 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#33. Stockers and order fillers

- Median annual wage: $37,630
- Median hourly wage: $18.09
- Total employment: 990 people (19.52 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#32. Security guards

- Median annual wage: $37,560
- Median hourly wage: $18.06
- Total employment: 470 people (9.19 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#31. Cooks, short order

- Median annual wage: $37,290
- Median hourly wage: $17.93
- Total employment: 100 people (1.94 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#30. Animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $37,250
- Median hourly wage: $17.91
- Total employment: 70 people (1.34 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#29. Automotive and watercraft service attendants

- Median annual wage: $37,180
- Median hourly wage: $17.88
- Total employment: 50 people (0.89 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#28. Computer programmers

- Median annual wage: $37,110
- Median hourly wage: $17.84
- Total employment: Not available

#27. Packers and packagers, hand

- Median annual wage: $37,100
- Median hourly wage: $17.84
- Total employment: 270 people (5.28 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#26. Parts salespersons

- Median annual wage: $37,060
- Median hourly wage: $17.82
- Total employment: 140 people (2.75 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#25. Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks

- Median annual wage: $37,040
- Median hourly wage: $17.81
- Total employment: 60 people (1.21 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#24. Graders and sorters, agricultural products

- Median annual wage: $36,910
- Median hourly wage: $17.75
- Total employment: 70 people (1.34 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#23. Shuttle drivers and chauffeurs

- Median annual wage: $36,900
- Median hourly wage: $17.74
- Total employment: 50 people (0.94 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#22. Cooks, fast food

- Median annual wage: $36,820
- Median hourly wage: $17.70
- Total employment: 440 people (8.62 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#21. Fast food and counter workers

- Median annual wage: $36,780
- Median hourly wage: $17.68
- Total employment: 1,590 people (31.21 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#20. Protective service workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $36,750
- Median hourly wage: $17.67
- Total employment: 110 people (2.15 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#19. Sawing machine setters, operators, and tenders, wood

- Median annual wage: $36,680
- Median hourly wage: $17.64
- Total employment: Not available

#18. Cleaners of vehicles and equipment

- Median annual wage: $36,130
- Median hourly wage: $17.37
- Total employment: 130 people (2.48 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#17. Maids and housekeeping cleaners

- Median annual wage: $36,090
- Median hourly wage: $17.35
- Total employment: 230 people (4.47 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#16. Food preparation workers

- Median annual wage: $35,910
- Median hourly wage: $17.27
- Total employment: 330 people (6.45 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#15. Tax preparers

- Median annual wage: $35,880
- Median hourly wage: $17.25
- Total employment: 30 people (0.63 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#14. Retail salespersons

- Median annual wage: $35,830
- Median hourly wage: $17.23
- Total employment: 1,110 people (21.91 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $35,760
- Median hourly wage: $17.19
- Total employment: 920 people (18.19 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#12. Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists

- Median annual wage: $35,750
- Median hourly wage: $17.19
- Total employment: 50 people (0.95 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#11. Childcare workers

- Median annual wage: $35,640
- Median hourly wage: $17.14
- Total employment: 190 people (3.69 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#10. Food servers, nonrestaurant

- Median annual wage: $35,200
- Median hourly wage: $16.92
- Total employment: 100 people (1.95 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#9. Dishwashers

- Median annual wage: $35,040
- Median hourly wage: $16.85
- Total employment: 220 people (4.32 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#8. Cashiers

- Median annual wage: $34,960
- Median hourly wage: $16.81
- Total employment: 1,540 people (30.35 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $34,390
- Median hourly wage: $16.54
- Total employment: 100 people (2.03 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#6. Waiters and waitresses

- Median annual wage: $33,690
- Median hourly wage: $16.20
- Total employment: 530 people (10.43 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $33,590
- Median hourly wage: $16.15
- Total employment: 40 people (0.86 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#4. Home health and personal care aides

- Median annual wage: $33,400
- Median hourly wage: $16.06
- Total employment: 2,990 people (58.86 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Bartenders

- Median annual wage: $33,390
- Median hourly wage: $16.05
- Total employment: 170 people (3.28 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Amusement and recreation attendants (tie)

- Median annual wage: $33,280
- Median hourly wage: $16.00
- Total employment: 120 people (2.43 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $33,280
- Median hourly wage: $16.00
- Total employment: 140 people (2.73 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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