Lowest-paying jobs in Norwich

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#50. Counter and rental clerks

- Median annual wage: $38,110
- Median hourly wage: $18.32
- Total employment: 230 people (1.81 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#49. Floral designers

- Median annual wage: $37,950
- Median hourly wage: $18.25
- Total employment: 30 people (0.24 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#48. Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists

- Median annual wage: $37,810
- Median hourly wage: $18.18
- Total employment: 270 people (2.18 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#46. Security guards (tie)

- Median annual wage: $37,460
- Median hourly wage: $18.01
- Total employment: 900 people (7.22 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#46. Crossing guards and flaggers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $37,460
- Median hourly wage: $18.01
- Total employment: 130 people (1.01 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#45. Reservation and transportation ticket agents and travel clerks

- Median annual wage: $37,380
- Median hourly wage: $17.97
- Total employment: 60 people (0.49 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#42. Receptionists and information clerks (tie)

- Median annual wage: $37,330
- Median hourly wage: $17.95
- Total employment: 1,030 people (8.24 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#42. Cooks, restaurant (tie)

- Median annual wage: $37,330
- Median hourly wage: $17.95
- Total employment: 1,560 people (12.55 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#42. Veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $37,330
- Median hourly wage: $17.95
- Total employment: 50 people (0.43 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#41. Substitute teachers, short-term

- Median annual wage: $36,940
- Median hourly wage: $17.76
- Total employment: 360 people (2.86 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#40. Recreation workers

- Median annual wage: $36,930
- Median hourly wage: $17.76
- Total employment: 300 people (2.43 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#39. Pharmacy aides

- Median annual wage: $36,860
- Median hourly wage: $17.72
- Total employment: 60 people (0.5 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#38. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary

- Median annual wage: $36,730
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 1,720 people (13.81 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#37. Parts salespersons

- Median annual wage: $36,480
- Median hourly wage: $17.54
- Total employment: 200 people (1.63 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#35. Driver/sales workers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $36,470
- Median hourly wage: $17.53
- Total employment: 260 people (2.06 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#35. Stockers and order fillers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $36,470
- Median hourly wage: $17.53
- Total employment: 2,060 people (16.54 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#34. Waiters and waitresses

- Median annual wage: $36,290
- Median hourly wage: $17.45
- Total employment: 2,540 people (20.37 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#33. Bakers

- Median annual wage: $35,730
- Median hourly wage: $17.18
- Total employment: 210 people (1.71 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#32. Baggage porters and bellhops

- Median annual wage: $35,520
- Median hourly wage: $17.08
- Total employment: 40 people (0.32 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#31. Library assistants, clerical

- Median annual wage: $35,510
- Median hourly wage: $17.07
- Total employment: 130 people (1.07 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $35,430
- Median hourly wage: $17.03
- Total employment: 90 people (0.69 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#29. Food servers, nonrestaurant

- Median annual wage: $35,320
- Median hourly wage: $16.98
- Total employment: 330 people (2.64 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#28. Laundry and dry-cleaning workers

- Median annual wage: $35,300
- Median hourly wage: $16.97
- Total employment: 170 people (1.35 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#27. Maids and housekeeping cleaners

- Median annual wage: $35,210
- Median hourly wage: $16.93
- Total employment: 1,140 people (9.19 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#26. Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks

- Median annual wage: $35,190
- Median hourly wage: $16.92
- Total employment: 260 people (2.1 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#25. Animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $35,060
- Median hourly wage: $16.85
- Total employment: 250 people (2.01 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#23. Animal trainers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $35,040
- Median hourly wage: $16.85
- Total employment: 60 people (0.5 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#23. Cleaners of vehicles and equipment (tie)

- Median annual wage: $35,040
- Median hourly wage: $16.85
- Total employment: 170 people (1.35 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#22. Retail salespersons

- Median annual wage: $34,900
- Median hourly wage: $16.78
- Total employment: 3,440 people (27.64 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $34,820
- Median hourly wage: $16.74
- Total employment: 2,200 people (17.67 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#20. Food preparation workers

- Median annual wage: $34,750
- Median hourly wage: $16.71
- Total employment: 940 people (7.53 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $34,650
- Median hourly wage: $16.66
- Total employment: 100 people (0.82 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#18. Dishwashers

- Median annual wage: $34,630
- Median hourly wage: $16.65
- Total employment: 590 people (4.7 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#17. Childcare workers

- Median annual wage: $34,550
- Median hourly wage: $16.61
- Total employment: 650 people (5.26 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#16. Gambling service workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $34,530
- Median hourly wage: $16.60
- Total employment: Not available

#15. Packers and packagers, hand

- Median annual wage: $34,320
- Median hourly wage: $16.50
- Total employment: 230 people (1.81 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#14. Bartenders

- Median annual wage: $34,230
- Median hourly wage: $16.46
- Total employment: 990 people (7.98 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#13. Cooks, short order

- Median annual wage: $33,760
- Median hourly wage: $16.23
- Total employment: 60 people (0.46 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#12. Office and administrative support workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $33,750
- Median hourly wage: $16.22
- Total employment: 320 people (2.58 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#11. Cashiers

- Median annual wage: $33,680
- Median hourly wage: $16.19
- Total employment: 2,970 people (23.86 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#10. Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers

- Median annual wage: $33,660
- Median hourly wage: $16.19
- Total employment: 890 people (7.14 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#9. Dietetic technicians

- Median annual wage: $33,460
- Median hourly wage: $16.09
- Total employment: 40 people (0.36 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#7. Fast food and counter workers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $33,430
- Median hourly wage: $16.07
- Total employment: 2,720 people (21.82 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#7. Food preparation and serving related workers, all other (tie)

- Median annual wage: $33,430
- Median hourly wage: $16.07
- Total employment: 100 people (0.78 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $33,310
- Median hourly wage: $16.01
- Total employment: 630 people (5.04 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#5. Parking attendants

- Median annual wage: $32,840
- Median hourly wage: $15.79
- Total employment: 180 people (1.41 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $32,710
- Median hourly wage: $15.73
- Total employment: 40 people (0.29 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: 240 people (1.9 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: 160 people (1.3 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $32,640
- Median hourly wage: $15.69
- Total employment: 90 people (0.71 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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