Lowest-paying jobs in Punta Gorda

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#50. Helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers

- Median annual wage: $38,120
- Median hourly wage: $18.33
- Total employment: 70 people (1.26 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#49. Driver/sales workers

- Median annual wage: $37,890
- Median hourly wage: $18.22
- Total employment: 150 people (2.7 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#48. Customer service representatives

- Median annual wage: $37,720
- Median hourly wage: $18.13
- Total employment: 880 people (15.73 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#47. Shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks

- Median annual wage: $37,710
- Median hourly wage: $18.13
- Total employment: 180 people (3.25 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#46. Merchandise displayers and window trimmers

- Median annual wage: $37,490
- Median hourly wage: $18.02
- Total employment: 60 people (1.03 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#45. Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand

- Median annual wage: $37,360
- Median hourly wage: $17.96
- Total employment: 770 people (13.69 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#44. Bus drivers, school

- Median annual wage: $37,100
- Median hourly wage: $17.84
- Total employment: 120 people (2.18 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#43. Counter and rental clerks

- Median annual wage: $36,960
- Median hourly wage: $17.77
- Total employment: 190 people (3.33 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#42. Nursing assistants

- Median annual wage: $36,610
- Median hourly wage: $17.60
- Total employment: 770 people (13.74 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#41. Helpers, construction trades, all other

- Median annual wage: $36,480
- Median hourly wage: $17.54
- Total employment: 30 people (0.61 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#40. Bakers

- Median annual wage: $36,420
- Median hourly wage: $17.51
- Total employment: 80 people (1.49 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#39. Cooks, restaurant

- Median annual wage: $36,360
- Median hourly wage: $17.48
- Total employment: 990 people (17.68 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#38. Receptionists and information clerks

- Median annual wage: $36,290
- Median hourly wage: $17.45
- Total employment: 560 people (9.98 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#37. Veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $36,080
- Median hourly wage: $17.34
- Total employment: 60 people (1.09 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#36. Landscaping and groundskeeping workers

- Median annual wage: $35,910
- Median hourly wage: $17.26
- Total employment: 630 people (11.17 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#35. Shuttle drivers and chauffeurs

- Median annual wage: $35,580
- Median hourly wage: $17.11
- Total employment: 70 people (1.21 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#34. Food preparation workers

- Median annual wage: $35,470
- Median hourly wage: $17.05
- Total employment: 680 people (12.08 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#33. Aircraft service attendants

- Median annual wage: $35,340
- Median hourly wage: $16.99
- Total employment: 40 people (0.79 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#32. Parts salespersons

- Median annual wage: $35,220
- Median hourly wage: $16.94
- Total employment: 110 people (2.01 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#31. Cooks, institution and cafeteria

- Median annual wage: $35,150
- Median hourly wage: $16.90
- Total employment: 190 people (3.39 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#30. Security guards

- Median annual wage: $34,970
- Median hourly wage: $16.81
- Total employment: 170 people (3.12 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#29. Preschool teachers, except special education

- Median annual wage: $34,660
- Median hourly wage: $16.66
- Total employment: 120 people (2.08 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#28. Recreation workers

- Median annual wage: $34,100
- Median hourly wage: $16.40
- Total employment: 110 people (2.03 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#27. Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks

- Median annual wage: $33,980
- Median hourly wage: $16.34
- Total employment: 130 people (2.23 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#26. Tire repairers and changers

- Median annual wage: $33,900
- Median hourly wage: $16.30
- Total employment: 70 people (1.24 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $33,840
- Median hourly wage: $16.27
- Total employment: 650 people (11.64 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#24. Childcare workers

- Median annual wage: $33,260
- Median hourly wage: $15.99
- Total employment: 130 people (2.39 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#22. Couriers and messengers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $33,200
- Median hourly wage: $15.96
- Total employment: 30 people (0.56 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#22. Home health and personal care aides (tie)

- Median annual wage: $33,200
- Median hourly wage: $15.96
- Total employment: 570 people (10.24 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#21. Plasterers and stucco masons

- Median annual wage: $32,610
- Median hourly wage: $15.68
- Total employment: 60 people (1.07 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#20. Retail salespersons

- Median annual wage: $32,510
- Median hourly wage: $15.63
- Total employment: 2,460 people (43.87 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#19. Cleaners of vehicles and equipment

- Median annual wage: $32,370
- Median hourly wage: $15.56
- Total employment: 190 people (3.38 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#18. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary

- Median annual wage: $32,230
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 440 people (7.85 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#17. Laundry and dry-cleaning workers

- Median annual wage: $31,390
- Median hourly wage: $15.09
- Total employment: 60 people (0.99 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#16. Cooks, fast food

- Median annual wage: $30,580
- Median hourly wage: $14.70
- Total employment: 120 people (2.2 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#15. Manicurists and pedicurists

- Median annual wage: $30,560
- Median hourly wage: $14.69
- Total employment: 30 people (0.61 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#14. Maids and housekeeping cleaners

- Median annual wage: $30,470
- Median hourly wage: $14.65
- Total employment: 440 people (7.8 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#13. Cashiers

- Median annual wage: $30,240
- Median hourly wage: $14.54
- Total employment: 1,590 people (28.43 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#12. Waiters and waitresses

- Median annual wage: $29,320
- Median hourly wage: $14.10
- Total employment: 1,750 people (31.29 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#11. Dishwashers

- Median annual wage: $29,310
- Median hourly wage: $14.09
- Total employment: 320 people (5.66 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#10. Food servers, nonrestaurant

- Median annual wage: $29,280
- Median hourly wage: $14.08
- Total employment: 80 people (1.4 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#9. Animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $29,220
- Median hourly wage: $14.05
- Total employment: 160 people (2.78 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#8. Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers

- Median annual wage: $29,170
- Median hourly wage: $14.02
- Total employment: 240 people (4.31 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $28,770
- Median hourly wage: $13.83
- Total employment: 40 people (0.71 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#6. Bartenders

- Median annual wage: $28,430
- Median hourly wage: $13.67
- Total employment: 430 people (7.65 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#5. Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists

- Median annual wage: $28,410
- Median hourly wage: $13.66
- Total employment: 170 people (2.96 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#4. Fast food and counter workers

- Median annual wage: $27,870
- Median hourly wage: $13.40
- Total employment: 1,530 people (27.25 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $27,380
- Median hourly wage: $13.16
- Total employment: 290 people (5.22 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Amusement and recreation attendants

- Median annual wage: $26,940
- Median hourly wage: $12.95
- Total employment: 220 people (3.91 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Packers and packagers, hand

- Median annual wage: $26,930
- Median hourly wage: $12.95
- Total employment: 250 people (4.45 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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