Lowest-paying jobs in Cape Coral

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#50. Security guards

- Median annual wage: $35,100
- Median hourly wage: $16.88
- Total employment: 2,400 people (7.99 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#48. Sewing machine operators (tie)

- Median annual wage: $34,910
- Median hourly wage: $16.78
- Total employment: 110 people (0.38 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#48. Switchboard operators, including answering service (tie)

- Median annual wage: $34,910
- Median hourly wage: $16.79
- Total employment: 60 people (0.19 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#47. Word processors and typists

- Median annual wage: $34,740
- Median hourly wage: $16.70
- Total employment: 170 people (0.58 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#46. Substitute teachers, short-term

- Median annual wage: $34,610
- Median hourly wage: $16.64
- Total employment: 180 people (0.61 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#45. Cooks, fast food

- Median annual wage: $34,420
- Median hourly wage: $16.55
- Total employment: 320 people (1.07 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#44. Food batchmakers

- Median annual wage: $34,410
- Median hourly wage: $16.54
- Total employment: 40 people (0.14 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $34,320
- Median hourly wage: $16.50
- Total employment: 3,660 people (12.19 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#42. Recreation workers

- Median annual wage: $34,190
- Median hourly wage: $16.44
- Total employment: 600 people (1.99 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#41. Preschool teachers, except special education

- Median annual wage: $34,060
- Median hourly wage: $16.38
- Total employment: 820 people (2.75 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#39. Tire repairers and changers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $33,930
- Median hourly wage: $16.31
- Total employment: 250 people (0.83 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#39. Cleaners of vehicles and equipment (tie)

- Median annual wage: $33,930
- Median hourly wage: $16.31
- Total employment: 1,010 people (3.36 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#38. Cooks, institution and cafeteria

- Median annual wage: $33,780
- Median hourly wage: $16.24
- Total employment: 1,030 people (3.43 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#37. Sales and related workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $33,760
- Median hourly wage: $16.23
- Total employment: 140 people (0.48 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $33,580
- Median hourly wage: $16.15
- Total employment: 180 people (0.59 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#35. Motor vehicle operators, all other

- Median annual wage: $33,520
- Median hourly wage: $16.11
- Total employment: 80 people (0.27 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#34. Cooks, short order

- Median annual wage: $33,460
- Median hourly wage: $16.09
- Total employment: 150 people (0.51 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#33. Automotive and watercraft service attendants

- Median annual wage: $33,400
- Median hourly wage: $16.06
- Total employment: 210 people (0.7 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#32. Home health and personal care aides

- Median annual wage: $33,310
- Median hourly wage: $16.02
- Total employment: 3,050 people (10.16 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#31. Concierges

- Median annual wage: $33,090
- Median hourly wage: $15.91
- Total employment: 40 people (0.13 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#30. Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks

- Median annual wage: $33,010
- Median hourly wage: $15.87
- Total employment: 540 people (1.8 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#29. Mail clerks and mail machine operators, except postal service

- Median annual wage: $32,870
- Median hourly wage: $15.80
- Total employment: 100 people (0.32 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#28. Legislators

- Median annual wage: $32,620
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 40 people (0.14 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#27. Shuttle drivers and chauffeurs

- Median annual wage: $32,300
- Median hourly wage: $15.53
- Total employment: 300 people (1.01 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#26. Locker room, coatroom, and dressing room attendants

- Median annual wage: $32,210
- Median hourly wage: $15.48
- Total employment: 80 people (0.26 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#25. Tour and travel guides

- Median annual wage: $32,050
- Median hourly wage: $15.41
- Total employment: 80 people (0.26 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#24. Bartenders

- Median annual wage: $31,940
- Median hourly wage: $15.36
- Total employment: 1,990 people (6.61 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#23. Maids and housekeeping cleaners

- Median annual wage: $31,880
- Median hourly wage: $15.33
- Total employment: 2,410 people (8.01 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#22. Material moving workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $31,470
- Median hourly wage: $15.13
- Total employment: 50 people (0.15 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#21. Educational instruction and library workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $31,100
- Median hourly wage: $14.95
- Total employment: 80 people (0.28 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#20. Funeral attendants

- Median annual wage: $30,940
- Median hourly wage: $14.88
- Total employment: 50 people (0.17 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#19. Food servers, nonrestaurant

- Median annual wage: $30,920
- Median hourly wage: $14.87
- Total employment: 360 people (1.2 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#18. Retail salespersons

- Median annual wage: $30,880
- Median hourly wage: $14.85
- Total employment: 12,030 people (40.05 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#17. Camera operators, television, video, and film

- Median annual wage: $30,690
- Median hourly wage: $14.75
- Total employment: 50 people (0.15 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#16. Parking attendants

- Median annual wage: $30,660
- Median hourly wage: $14.74
- Total employment: 230 people (0.78 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#15. Animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $30,460
- Median hourly wage: $14.64
- Total employment: 500 people (1.66 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#14. Childcare workers

- Median annual wage: $30,370
- Median hourly wage: $14.60
- Total employment: 410 people (1.36 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#13. Laundry and dry-cleaning workers

- Median annual wage: $30,130
- Median hourly wage: $14.48
- Total employment: 350 people (1.16 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#12. Teaching assistants, postsecondary

- Median annual wage: $29,910
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 60 people (0.21 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#11. Dishwashers

- Median annual wage: $29,740
- Median hourly wage: $14.30
- Total employment: 1,230 people (4.09 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#10. Waiters and waitresses

- Median annual wage: $29,730
- Median hourly wage: $14.29
- Total employment: 7,870 people (26.19 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#9. Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers

- Median annual wage: $29,540
- Median hourly wage: $14.20
- Total employment: 1,430 people (4.75 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#8. Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists

- Median annual wage: $29,270
- Median hourly wage: $14.07
- Total employment: 1,080 people (3.61 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#7. Cashiers

- Median annual wage: $29,110
- Median hourly wage: $14.00
- Total employment: 6,660 people (22.17 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#6. Ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers

- Median annual wage: $28,960
- Median hourly wage: $13.92
- Total employment: 180 people (0.59 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#5. Fast food and counter workers

- Median annual wage: $28,230
- Median hourly wage: $13.57
- Total employment: 7,590 people (25.25 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#4. Amusement and recreation attendants

- Median annual wage: $28,200
- Median hourly wage: $13.56
- Total employment: 1,130 people (3.77 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $27,700
- Median hourly wage: $13.32
- Total employment: 1,520 people (5.06 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Packers and packagers, hand

- Median annual wage: $27,300
- Median hourly wage: $13.12
- Total employment: 1,010 people (3.37 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Baggage porters and bellhops

- Median annual wage: $27,090
- Median hourly wage: $13.02
- Total employment: 90 people (0.29 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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