Lowest-paying jobs in Tallahassee

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#50. Eligibility interviewers, government programs

- Median annual wage: $34,400
- Median hourly wage: $16.54
- Total employment: 150 people (0.82 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#49. Security guards

- Median annual wage: $34,340
- Median hourly wage: $16.51
- Total employment: 810 people (4.42 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#48. Highway maintenance workers

- Median annual wage: $34,290
- Median hourly wage: $16.49
- Total employment: 30 people (0.17 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#47. Cooks, institution and cafeteria

- Median annual wage: $34,230
- Median hourly wage: $16.46
- Total employment: 370 people (2.02 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#46. Cooks, restaurant

- Median annual wage: $34,170
- Median hourly wage: $16.43
- Total employment: 1,620 people (8.8 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#45. Driver/sales workers

- Median annual wage: $34,120
- Median hourly wage: $16.41
- Total employment: 250 people (1.34 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#44. Nursing assistants

- Median annual wage: $34,070
- Median hourly wage: $16.38
- Total employment: 1,270 people (6.89 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#43. Merchandise displayers and window trimmers

- Median annual wage: $33,740
- Median hourly wage: $16.22
- Total employment: 170 people (0.91 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#42. Crossing guards and flaggers

- Median annual wage: $33,620
- Median hourly wage: $16.17
- Total employment: 130 people (0.73 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#40. Stockers and order fillers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $33,400
- Median hourly wage: $16.06
- Total employment: 2,710 people (14.73 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#40. Motor vehicle operators, all other (tie)

- Median annual wage: $33,400
- Median hourly wage: $16.06
- Total employment: 70 people (0.37 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#39. Parts salespersons

- Median annual wage: $33,360
- Median hourly wage: $16.04
- Total employment: 250 people (1.34 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#38. Helpers--production workers

- Median annual wage: $33,270
- Median hourly wage: $16.00
- Total employment: 140 people (0.76 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#37. Receptionists and information clerks

- Median annual wage: $32,980
- Median hourly wage: $15.86
- Total employment: 1,140 people (6.18 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#36. Photographers

- Median annual wage: $32,940
- Median hourly wage: $15.84
- Total employment: 100 people (0.56 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#35. Substitute teachers, short-term

- Median annual wage: $32,920
- Median hourly wage: $15.83
- Total employment: 180 people (0.98 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#34. Food preparation workers

- Median annual wage: $32,760
- Median hourly wage: $15.75
- Total employment: 1,250 people (6.81 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#33. Home health and personal care aides

- Median annual wage: $32,570
- Median hourly wage: $15.66
- Total employment: 1,980 people (10.75 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#32. Dietetic technicians

- Median annual wage: $32,360
- Median hourly wage: $15.56
- Total employment: 30 people (0.16 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#31. Tire repairers and changers

- Median annual wage: $31,530
- Median hourly wage: $15.16
- Total employment: 130 people (0.72 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#30. Recreation workers

- Median annual wage: $31,200
- Median hourly wage: $15.00
- Total employment: 280 people (1.52 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#29. Cooks, short order

- Median annual wage: $30,490
- Median hourly wage: $14.66
- Total employment: 130 people (0.7 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#28. Shuttle drivers and chauffeurs

- Median annual wage: $30,460
- Median hourly wage: $14.64
- Total employment: 150 people (0.83 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#27. Couriers and messengers

- Median annual wage: $30,160
- Median hourly wage: $14.50
- Total employment: 100 people (0.56 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#26. Automotive and watercraft service attendants

- Median annual wage: $29,970
- Median hourly wage: $14.41
- Total employment: 120 people (0.67 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#25. Cleaners of vehicles and equipment

- Median annual wage: $29,960
- Median hourly wage: $14.40
- Total employment: 270 people (1.49 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#24. Sewing machine operators

- Median annual wage: $29,800
- Median hourly wage: $14.33
- Total employment: 40 people (0.21 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#23. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary

- Median annual wage: $29,600
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 1,010 people (5.5 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#22. Retail salespersons

- Median annual wage: $29,160
- Median hourly wage: $14.02
- Total employment: 5,060 people (27.46 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#21. Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks

- Median annual wage: $29,030
- Median hourly wage: $13.96
- Total employment: 340 people (1.84 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#20. Preschool teachers, except special education

- Median annual wage: $28,790
- Median hourly wage: $13.84
- Total employment: 590 people (3.23 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#19. Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists

- Median annual wage: $28,640
- Median hourly wage: $13.77
- Total employment: 470 people (2.58 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#18. Dishwashers

- Median annual wage: $28,620
- Median hourly wage: $13.76
- Total employment: 540 people (2.91 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $28,450
- Median hourly wage: $13.68
- Total employment: 2,500 people (13.6 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#16. Animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $28,410
- Median hourly wage: $13.66
- Total employment: 260 people (1.39 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#15. Parking attendants

- Median annual wage: $28,300
- Median hourly wage: $13.61
- Total employment: 70 people (0.36 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#14. Childcare workers

- Median annual wage: $28,240
- Median hourly wage: $13.58
- Total employment: 290 people (1.59 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#13. Maids and housekeeping cleaners

- Median annual wage: $28,230
- Median hourly wage: $13.57
- Total employment: 1,170 people (6.33 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#12. Laundry and dry-cleaning workers

- Median annual wage: $28,150
- Median hourly wage: $13.54
- Total employment: 160 people (0.88 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#11. Food servers, nonrestaurant

- Median annual wage: $27,980
- Median hourly wage: $13.45
- Total employment: 190 people (1.03 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $27,930
- Median hourly wage: $13.43
- Total employment: 100 people (0.55 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#9. Bartenders

- Median annual wage: $27,800
- Median hourly wage: $13.37
- Total employment: 740 people (4.04 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#8. Cashiers

- Median annual wage: $27,760
- Median hourly wage: $13.35
- Total employment: 3,410 people (18.5 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#7. Waiters and waitresses

- Median annual wage: $27,610
- Median hourly wage: $13.27
- Total employment: 2,660 people (14.45 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#6. Amusement and recreation attendants

- Median annual wage: $27,050
- Median hourly wage: $13.00
- Total employment: 270 people (1.45 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#5. Physical therapist aides

- Median annual wage: $26,980
- Median hourly wage: $12.97
- Total employment: 50 people (0.25 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#4. Fast food and counter workers

- Median annual wage: $26,720
- Median hourly wage: $12.85
- Total employment: 6,060 people (32.88 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Personal care and service workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $26,440
- Median hourly wage: $12.71
- Total employment: 40 people (0.2 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $26,320
- Median hourly wage: $12.66
- Total employment: 540 people (2.91 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Packers and packagers, hand

- Median annual wage: $26,130
- Median hourly wage: $12.56
- Total employment: 460 people (2.51 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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