Lowest-paying jobs in Augusta

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#50. Cooks, restaurant

- Median annual wage: $30,750
- Median hourly wage: $14.79
- Total employment: 2,250 people (9.81 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#49. Food preparation workers

- Median annual wage: $30,530
- Median hourly wage: $14.68
- Total employment: 1,190 people (5.19 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#48. Motor vehicle operators, all other

- Median annual wage: $29,970
- Median hourly wage: $14.41
- Total employment: 70 people (0.32 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#47. Crossing guards and flaggers

- Median annual wage: $29,920
- Median hourly wage: $14.39
- Total employment: 50 people (0.2 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $29,820
- Median hourly wage: $14.34
- Total employment: 3,150 people (13.71 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#45. Recreation workers

- Median annual wage: $29,800
- Median hourly wage: $14.33
- Total employment: 370 people (1.6 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#44. Shuttle drivers and chauffeurs

- Median annual wage: $29,610
- Median hourly wage: $14.24
- Total employment: 230 people (1.02 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#43. Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys

- Median annual wage: $29,460
- Median hourly wage: $14.16
- Total employment: 40 people (0.16 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#42. Library assistants, clerical

- Median annual wage: $29,420
- Median hourly wage: $14.15
- Total employment: 60 people (0.26 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#41. Educational instruction and library workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $29,310
- Median hourly wage: $14.09
- Total employment: 900 people (3.92 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#40. Animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $29,030
- Median hourly wage: $13.96
- Total employment: 450 people (1.95 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#39. Floral designers

- Median annual wage: $28,910
- Median hourly wage: $13.90
- Total employment: 50 people (0.23 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#38. Dishwashers

- Median annual wage: $28,790
- Median hourly wage: $13.84
- Total employment: 630 people (2.75 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#37. Cleaners of vehicles and equipment

- Median annual wage: $28,780
- Median hourly wage: $13.84
- Total employment: 690 people (3.02 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#36. Food servers, nonrestaurant

- Median annual wage: $28,650
- Median hourly wage: $13.77
- Total employment: 270 people (1.18 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#35. Bakers

- Median annual wage: $28,620
- Median hourly wage: $13.76
- Total employment: 340 people (1.46 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#34. Parking attendants

- Median annual wage: $28,610
- Median hourly wage: $13.75
- Total employment: 60 people (0.25 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#33. Physical therapist aides

- Median annual wage: $28,530
- Median hourly wage: $13.72
- Total employment: 80 people (0.34 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#32. Pressers, textile, garment, and related materials

- Median annual wage: $28,490
- Median hourly wage: $13.70
- Total employment: 40 people (0.16 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#30. Retail salespersons (tie)

- Median annual wage: $28,300
- Median hourly wage: $13.60
- Total employment: 6,970 people (30.35 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#30. Sewing machine operators (tie)

- Median annual wage: $28,300
- Median hourly wage: $13.61
- Total employment: 150 people (0.66 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#29. Childcare workers

- Median annual wage: $28,090
- Median hourly wage: $13.50
- Total employment: 1,980 people (8.62 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#28. Multiple machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic

- Median annual wage: $28,080
- Median hourly wage: $13.50
- Total employment: 310 people (1.36 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#27. Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists

- Median annual wage: $27,940
- Median hourly wage: $13.44
- Total employment: 270 people (1.17 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#26. Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks

- Median annual wage: $27,820
- Median hourly wage: $13.37
- Total employment: 470 people (2.07 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#25. Automotive and watercraft service attendants

- Median annual wage: $27,620
- Median hourly wage: $13.28
- Total employment: 160 people (0.71 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#24. Maids and housekeeping cleaners

- Median annual wage: $27,410
- Median hourly wage: $13.18
- Total employment: 1,090 people (4.74 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#23. Home health and personal care aides

- Median annual wage: $27,240
- Median hourly wage: $13.10
- Total employment: 3,510 people (15.29 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#22. Cooks, fast food

- Median annual wage: $26,870
- Median hourly wage: $12.92
- Total employment: 590 people (2.56 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#21. Cashiers

- Median annual wage: $26,820
- Median hourly wage: $12.89
- Total employment: 5,650 people (24.6 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#20. Laundry and dry-cleaning workers

- Median annual wage: $26,350
- Median hourly wage: $12.67
- Total employment: 240 people (1.06 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#19. Coaches and scouts

- Median annual wage: $26,230
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 210 people (0.9 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#18. Amusement and recreation attendants

- Median annual wage: $26,110
- Median hourly wage: $12.56
- Total employment: 470 people (2.04 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $25,840
- Median hourly wage: $12.43
- Total employment: 90 people (0.38 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#16. Baggage porters and bellhops

- Median annual wage: $25,710
- Median hourly wage: $12.36
- Total employment: 60 people (0.25 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#15. Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers

- Median annual wage: $25,630
- Median hourly wage: $12.32
- Total employment: 500 people (2.18 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#14. Cooks, short order

- Median annual wage: $25,210
- Median hourly wage: $12.12
- Total employment: 220 people (0.97 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#13. Library technicians

- Median annual wage: $25,200
- Median hourly wage: $12.12
- Total employment: 110 people (0.46 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#12. Fast food and counter workers

- Median annual wage: $24,960
- Median hourly wage: $12.00
- Total employment: 9,020 people (39.29 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $24,040
- Median hourly wage: $11.56
- Total employment: 80 people (0.33 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#10. Protective service workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $23,750
- Median hourly wage: $11.42
- Total employment: Not available

#9. Driver/sales workers

- Median annual wage: $23,450
- Median hourly wage: $11.28
- Total employment: 660 people (2.89 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#8. Ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers

- Median annual wage: $23,400
- Median hourly wage: $11.25
- Total employment: 50 people (0.22 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $23,370
- Median hourly wage: $11.24
- Total employment: 660 people (2.9 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#6. Manicurists and pedicurists

- Median annual wage: $23,180
- Median hourly wage: $11.14
- Total employment: 90 people (0.4 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#5. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary

- Median annual wage: $23,020
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 2,240 people (9.75 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#4. Personal care and service workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $22,920
- Median hourly wage: $11.02
- Total employment: 60 people (0.25 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. School bus monitors

- Median annual wage: $21,980
- Median hourly wage: $10.57
- Total employment: 200 people (0.88 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Bartenders

- Median annual wage: $20,500
- Median hourly wage: $9.86
- Total employment: 860 people (3.73 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Waiters and waitresses

- Median annual wage: $18,200
- Median hourly wage: $8.75
- Total employment: 3,680 people (16.05 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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