Lowest-paying jobs in New Haven

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#50. Religious workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $38,010
- Median hourly wage: $18.27
- Total employment: Not available

#49. Library assistants, clerical

- Median annual wage: $37,910
- Median hourly wage: $18.22
- Total employment: 260 people (0.92 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#48. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary

- Median annual wage: $37,830
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 3,410 people (12.01 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#47. Home health and personal care aides

- Median annual wage: $37,750
- Median hourly wage: $18.15
- Total employment: 5,090 people (17.94 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#46. Cooks, restaurant

- Median annual wage: $37,640
- Median hourly wage: $18.10
- Total employment: 2,140 people (7.53 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#45. Sewing machine operators

- Median annual wage: $37,580
- Median hourly wage: $18.07
- Total employment: 40 people (0.15 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#44. School bus monitors

- Median annual wage: $37,330
- Median hourly wage: $17.95
- Total employment: 190 people (0.67 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $37,270
- Median hourly wage: $17.92
- Total employment: 40 people (0.14 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $37,250
- Median hourly wage: $17.91
- Total employment: 6,510 people (22.92 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#41. Print binding and finishing workers

- Median annual wage: $36,940
- Median hourly wage: $17.76
- Total employment: 140 people (0.48 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#40. Waiters and waitresses

- Median annual wage: $36,730
- Median hourly wage: $17.66
- Total employment: 3,250 people (11.45 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#39. Packaging and filling machine operators and tenders

- Median annual wage: $36,610
- Median hourly wage: $17.60
- Total employment: 250 people (0.9 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#38. Food batchmakers

- Median annual wage: $36,580
- Median hourly wage: $17.59
- Total employment: 310 people (1.08 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#37. Switchboard operators, including answering service

- Median annual wage: $36,560
- Median hourly wage: $17.58
- Total employment: 90 people (0.31 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#36. Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks

- Median annual wage: $36,520
- Median hourly wage: $17.56
- Total employment: 270 people (0.97 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#35. Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists

- Median annual wage: $36,390
- Median hourly wage: $17.50
- Total employment: 630 people (2.22 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#34. Counter and rental clerks

- Median annual wage: $36,270
- Median hourly wage: $17.44
- Total employment: 660 people (2.32 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#33. Parts salespersons

- Median annual wage: $36,230
- Median hourly wage: $17.42
- Total employment: 530 people (1.87 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#32. Laundry and dry-cleaning workers

- Median annual wage: $36,180
- Median hourly wage: $17.39
- Total employment: 270 people (0.95 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#31. Shuttle drivers and chauffeurs

- Median annual wage: $35,950
- Median hourly wage: $17.28
- Total employment: 520 people (1.84 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#30. Pharmacy aides

- Median annual wage: $35,940
- Median hourly wage: $17.28
- Total employment: 80 people (0.29 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#29. Concierges

- Median annual wage: $35,900
- Median hourly wage: $17.26
- Total employment: 40 people (0.14 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#27. Bakers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $35,770
- Median hourly wage: $17.20
- Total employment: Not available

#27. Driver/sales workers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $35,770
- Median hourly wage: $17.20
- Total employment: 560 people (1.99 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#26. Food preparation workers

- Median annual wage: $35,630
- Median hourly wage: $17.13
- Total employment: 2,070 people (7.29 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#25. Physical therapist aides

- Median annual wage: $35,280
- Median hourly wage: $16.96
- Total employment: 90 people (0.33 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#24. Food servers, nonrestaurant

- Median annual wage: $35,270
- Median hourly wage: $16.96
- Total employment: 760 people (2.66 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#23. Parking attendants

- Median annual wage: $35,210
- Median hourly wage: $16.93
- Total employment: 140 people (0.48 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#22. Animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $35,200
- Median hourly wage: $16.93
- Total employment: 360 people (1.27 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#21. Orderlies

- Median annual wage: $35,110
- Median hourly wage: $16.88
- Total employment: 240 people (0.83 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#20. Retail salespersons

- Median annual wage: $34,990
- Median hourly wage: $16.82
- Total employment: 6,660 people (23.46 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#19. Maids and housekeeping cleaners

- Median annual wage: $34,940
- Median hourly wage: $16.80
- Total employment: 1,000 people (3.52 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#18. Packers and packagers, hand

- Median annual wage: $34,820
- Median hourly wage: $16.74
- Total employment: 1,070 people (3.76 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#17. Dishwashers

- Median annual wage: $34,690
- Median hourly wage: $16.68
- Total employment: 1,190 people (4.19 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#16. Childcare workers

- Median annual wage: $34,530
- Median hourly wage: $16.60
- Total employment: 1,550 people (5.47 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#15. Ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers

- Median annual wage: $34,400
- Median hourly wage: $16.54
- Total employment: 170 people (0.61 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#14. Recreation workers

- Median annual wage: $34,270
- Median hourly wage: $16.48
- Total employment: 710 people (2.5 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#13. Tire repairers and changers

- Median annual wage: $34,230
- Median hourly wage: $16.46
- Total employment: 90 people (0.3 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $34,190
- Median hourly wage: $16.44
- Total employment: 150 people (0.54 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $34,160
- Median hourly wage: $16.42
- Total employment: 200 people (0.72 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#10. Cashiers

- Median annual wage: $34,020
- Median hourly wage: $16.36
- Total employment: 4,950 people (17.43 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#9. Fast food and counter workers

- Median annual wage: $33,670
- Median hourly wage: $16.19
- Total employment: 5,400 people (19.02 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#8. Bartenders

- Median annual wage: $33,520
- Median hourly wage: $16.11
- Total employment: 1,340 people (4.71 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#7. Cleaners of vehicles and equipment

- Median annual wage: $33,440
- Median hourly wage: $16.08
- Total employment: 530 people (1.88 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#6. Tour and travel guides

- Median annual wage: $33,400
- Median hourly wage: $16.06
- Total employment: 60 people (0.22 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $33,300
- Median hourly wage: $16.01
- Total employment: 590 people (2.07 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#4. Cooks, fast food

- Median annual wage: $32,920
- Median hourly wage: $15.83
- Total employment: 760 people (2.66 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers

- Median annual wage: $32,670
- Median hourly wage: $15.71
- Total employment: 1,140 people (4.03 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Manicurists and pedicurists (tie)

- Median annual wage: $32,640
- Median hourly wage: $15.69
- Total employment: 650 people (2.3 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Amusement and recreation attendants (tie)

- Median annual wage: $32,640
- Median hourly wage: $15.69
- Total employment: 280 people (1.0 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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