Lowest-paying jobs in Palm Bay

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#50. Parts salespersons

- Median annual wage: $34,890
- Median hourly wage: $16.77
- Total employment: 410 people (1.68 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#49. Library assistants, clerical

- Median annual wage: $34,820
- Median hourly wage: $16.74
- Total employment: 140 people (0.56 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#47. Packaging and filling machine operators and tenders (tie)

- Median annual wage: $34,700
- Median hourly wage: $16.69
- Total employment: 170 people (0.72 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#47. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary (tie)

- Median annual wage: $34,700
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 1,230 people (5.07 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#46. Stockers and order fillers

- Median annual wage: $34,560
- Median hourly wage: $16.62
- Total employment: 3,760 people (15.51 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#45. Library technicians

- Median annual wage: $34,370
- Median hourly wage: $16.53
- Total employment: 40 people (0.17 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#44. Interviewers, except eligibility and loan

- Median annual wage: $34,300
- Median hourly wage: $16.49
- Total employment: 230 people (0.97 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#43. Crossing guards and flaggers

- Median annual wage: $34,110
- Median hourly wage: $16.40
- Total employment: 160 people (0.65 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#42. Recreation workers

- Median annual wage: $33,810
- Median hourly wage: $16.26
- Total employment: 430 people (1.78 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#41. Cooks, short order

- Median annual wage: $33,700
- Median hourly wage: $16.20
- Total employment: 160 people (0.64 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#40. Preschool teachers, except special education

- Median annual wage: $33,650
- Median hourly wage: $16.18
- Total employment: 920 people (3.79 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#39. Sales and related workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $33,610
- Median hourly wage: $16.16
- Total employment: 100 people (0.43 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#38. Shuttle drivers and chauffeurs

- Median annual wage: $33,570
- Median hourly wage: $16.14
- Total employment: 300 people (1.24 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#37. Orderlies

- Median annual wage: $33,540
- Median hourly wage: $16.12
- Total employment: 130 people (0.52 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#36. Tire repairers and changers

- Median annual wage: $33,210
- Median hourly wage: $15.97
- Total employment: 240 people (0.99 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#35. Home health and personal care aides

- Median annual wage: $33,180
- Median hourly wage: $15.95
- Total employment: 2,330 people (9.61 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#34. Merchandise displayers and window trimmers

- Median annual wage: $32,830
- Median hourly wage: $15.78
- Total employment: 340 people (1.4 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $32,760
- Median hourly wage: $15.75
- Total employment: 40 people (0.17 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#32. Sewing machine operators

- Median annual wage: $32,740
- Median hourly wage: $15.74
- Total employment: 120 people (0.48 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#31. Food preparation workers

- Median annual wage: $31,950
- Median hourly wage: $15.36
- Total employment: 2,270 people (9.39 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#29. Automotive and watercraft service attendants (tie)

- Median annual wage: $31,910
- Median hourly wage: $15.34
- Total employment: 170 people (0.7 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#29. Childcare workers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $31,910
- Median hourly wage: $15.34
- Total employment: 620 people (2.57 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $31,700
- Median hourly wage: $15.24
- Total employment: 2,890 people (11.91 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#27. Switchboard operators, including answering service

- Median annual wage: $31,670
- Median hourly wage: $15.23
- Total employment: 60 people (0.26 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#26. Concierges

- Median annual wage: $31,640
- Median hourly wage: $15.21
- Total employment: 50 people (0.19 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $31,550
- Median hourly wage: $15.17
- Total employment: 160 people (0.67 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#24. Cleaners of vehicles and equipment

- Median annual wage: $31,260
- Median hourly wage: $15.03
- Total employment: 680 people (2.79 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#23. Photographers

- Median annual wage: $31,200
- Median hourly wage: $15.00
- Total employment: 70 people (0.3 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#22. Medical transcriptionists

- Median annual wage: $31,050
- Median hourly wage: $14.93
- Total employment: 120 people (0.48 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#21. Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists

- Median annual wage: $30,980
- Median hourly wage: $14.89
- Total employment: 690 people (2.84 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#20. Food servers, nonrestaurant

- Median annual wage: $30,960
- Median hourly wage: $14.88
- Total employment: 260 people (1.07 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#19. Retail salespersons

- Median annual wage: $30,730
- Median hourly wage: $14.78
- Total employment: 7,550 people (31.16 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#18. Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks

- Median annual wage: $30,670
- Median hourly wage: $14.75
- Total employment: 360 people (1.49 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#17. Animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $30,520
- Median hourly wage: $14.67
- Total employment: 540 people (2.24 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#16. Maids and housekeeping cleaners

- Median annual wage: $30,160
- Median hourly wage: $14.50
- Total employment: 1,230 people (5.09 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#15. Bartenders

- Median annual wage: $29,650
- Median hourly wage: $14.26
- Total employment: 1,370 people (5.68 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#14. Physical therapist aides

- Median annual wage: $29,640
- Median hourly wage: $14.25
- Total employment: 40 people (0.17 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#13. Dishwashers

- Median annual wage: $29,340
- Median hourly wage: $14.11
- Total employment: 980 people (4.04 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#12. Parking attendants

- Median annual wage: $29,210
- Median hourly wage: $14.04
- Total employment: 140 people (0.58 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#11. Laundry and dry-cleaning workers

- Median annual wage: $29,200
- Median hourly wage: $14.04
- Total employment: 230 people (0.96 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#10. Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers

- Median annual wage: $29,150
- Median hourly wage: $14.02
- Total employment: 880 people (3.65 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#9. Waiters and waitresses

- Median annual wage: $28,860
- Median hourly wage: $13.87
- Total employment: 5,650 people (23.33 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#8. Cashiers

- Median annual wage: $28,710
- Median hourly wage: $13.80
- Total employment: 4,770 people (19.71 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#7. Ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers

- Median annual wage: $28,250
- Median hourly wage: $13.58
- Total employment: 160 people (0.64 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#6. Fast food and counter workers

- Median annual wage: $27,960
- Median hourly wage: $13.44
- Total employment: 7,450 people (30.77 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#5. Amusement and recreation attendants

- Median annual wage: $27,860
- Median hourly wage: $13.39
- Total employment: 590 people (2.45 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $27,760
- Median hourly wage: $13.34
- Total employment: 850 people (3.51 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Packers and packagers, hand

- Median annual wage: $26,770
- Median hourly wage: $12.87
- Total employment: 730 people (3.0 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Pharmacy aides

- Median annual wage: $26,290
- Median hourly wage: $12.64
- Total employment: Not available

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

- Median annual wage: $24,960
- Median hourly wage: $12.00
- Total employment: 150 people (0.62 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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