Lowest-paying jobs in Pensacola

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#50. Production workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $34,260
- Median hourly wage: $16.47
- Total employment: 150 people (0.8 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#49. Sewing machine operators

- Median annual wage: $33,980
- Median hourly wage: $16.34
- Total employment: 60 people (0.33 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#48. Food preparation workers

- Median annual wage: $33,740
- Median hourly wage: $16.22
- Total employment: 1,400 people (7.39 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#47. Cutting and slicing machine setters, operators, and tenders

- Median annual wage: $33,360
- Median hourly wage: $16.04
- Total employment: 40 people (0.2 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#46. Orderlies

- Median annual wage: $33,120
- Median hourly wage: $15.92
- Total employment: 30 people (0.17 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#45. Switchboard operators, including answering service

- Median annual wage: $32,940
- Median hourly wage: $15.84
- Total employment: 50 people (0.27 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#44. Tire repairers and changers

- Median annual wage: $32,860
- Median hourly wage: $15.80
- Total employment: 160 people (0.87 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#43. Pharmacy aides

- Median annual wage: $32,570
- Median hourly wage: $15.66
- Total employment: 40 people (0.2 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#42. Parts salespersons

- Median annual wage: $32,200
- Median hourly wage: $15.48
- Total employment: 360 people (1.89 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#41. Crossing guards and flaggers

- Median annual wage: $32,180
- Median hourly wage: $15.47
- Total employment: 80 people (0.42 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $32,070
- Median hourly wage: $15.42
- Total employment: 100 people (0.52 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#39. Bakers

- Median annual wage: $32,040
- Median hourly wage: $15.40
- Total employment: 210 people (1.09 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#38. Cooks, short order

- Median annual wage: $32,000
- Median hourly wage: $15.39
- Total employment: 120 people (0.62 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#37. Recreation workers

- Median annual wage: $31,980
- Median hourly wage: $15.38
- Total employment: 230 people (1.21 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#36. Motor vehicle operators, all other

- Median annual wage: $31,740
- Median hourly wage: $15.26
- Total employment: 60 people (0.33 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#35. Floral designers

- Median annual wage: $30,990
- Median hourly wage: $14.90
- Total employment: 60 people (0.32 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#34. Retail salespersons

- Median annual wage: $30,810
- Median hourly wage: $14.81
- Total employment: 6,340 people (33.56 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#33. Home health and personal care aides

- Median annual wage: $30,710
- Median hourly wage: $14.76
- Total employment: 1,820 people (9.64 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#32. Substitute teachers, short-term

- Median annual wage: $30,590
- Median hourly wage: $14.71
- Total employment: 150 people (0.78 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#31. Automotive and watercraft service attendants

- Median annual wage: $30,380
- Median hourly wage: $14.61
- Total employment: 180 people (0.97 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#30. Shuttle drivers and chauffeurs

- Median annual wage: $30,190
- Median hourly wage: $14.52
- Total employment: 180 people (0.96 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $30,150
- Median hourly wage: $14.49
- Total employment: 60 people (0.33 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#28. Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks

- Median annual wage: $29,990
- Median hourly wage: $14.42
- Total employment: 390 people (2.06 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#27. Cleaners of vehicles and equipment

- Median annual wage: $29,870
- Median hourly wage: $14.36
- Total employment: 570 people (3.01 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#26. Preschool teachers, except special education

- Median annual wage: $29,830
- Median hourly wage: $14.34
- Total employment: 600 people (3.19 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#25. Funeral attendants

- Median annual wage: $29,760
- Median hourly wage: $14.31
- Total employment: 40 people (0.24 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#24. Laundry and dry-cleaning workers

- Median annual wage: $29,680
- Median hourly wage: $14.27
- Total employment: 550 people (2.91 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#23. Bartenders

- Median annual wage: $29,620
- Median hourly wage: $14.24
- Total employment: 1,240 people (6.58 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#22. Cooks, fast food

- Median annual wage: $29,570
- Median hourly wage: $14.21
- Total employment: 350 people (1.83 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $29,440
- Median hourly wage: $14.16
- Total employment: 2,700 people (14.3 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#20. Maids and housekeeping cleaners

- Median annual wage: $29,410
- Median hourly wage: $14.14
- Total employment: 1,380 people (7.29 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#19. Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists

- Median annual wage: $29,380
- Median hourly wage: $14.12
- Total employment: 420 people (2.21 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $29,190
- Median hourly wage: $14.03
- Total employment: 80 people (0.45 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#16. Food servers, nonrestaurant (tie)

- Median annual wage: $29,110
- Median hourly wage: $14.00
- Total employment: 170 people (0.9 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#16. Animal caretakers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $29,110
- Median hourly wage: $14.00
- Total employment: 260 people (1.37 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#15. Dishwashers

- Median annual wage: $28,560
- Median hourly wage: $13.73
- Total employment: 650 people (3.42 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#14. Cashiers

- Median annual wage: $28,470
- Median hourly wage: $13.69
- Total employment: 4,420 people (23.38 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#13. Waiters and waitresses

- Median annual wage: $28,440
- Median hourly wage: $13.67
- Total employment: 4,330 people (22.92 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#11. Childcare workers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $28,370
- Median hourly wage: $13.64
- Total employment: 350 people (1.88 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#11. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary (tie)

- Median annual wage: $28,370
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 960 people (5.1 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#10. Ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers

- Median annual wage: $28,300
- Median hourly wage: $13.61
- Total employment: 150 people (0.77 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#9. Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers

- Median annual wage: $28,270
- Median hourly wage: $13.59
- Total employment: 950 people (5.04 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $27,630
- Median hourly wage: $13.28
- Total employment: 750 people (4.0 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#7. Parking attendants

- Median annual wage: $27,620
- Median hourly wage: $13.28
- Total employment: 160 people (0.86 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#6. Fast food and counter workers

- Median annual wage: $27,410
- Median hourly wage: $13.18
- Total employment: 7,180 people (38.03 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $27,280
- Median hourly wage: $13.12
- Total employment: 60 people (0.34 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#4. Amusement and recreation attendants

- Median annual wage: $26,900
- Median hourly wage: $12.93
- Total employment: 390 people (2.06 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Packers and packagers, hand

- Median annual wage: $26,500
- Median hourly wage: $12.74
- Total employment: 330 people (1.72 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Library assistants, clerical

- Median annual wage: $26,450
- Median hourly wage: $12.72
- Total employment: 70 people (0.38 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Personal care and service workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $24,960
- Median hourly wage: $12.00
- Total employment: 90 people (0.45 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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