Lowest-paying jobs in Boise

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#50. Molding, coremaking, and casting machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic

- Median annual wage: $35,400
- Median hourly wage: $17.02
- Total employment: 80 people (0.22 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#49. Sewing machine operators

- Median annual wage: $35,360
- Median hourly wage: $17.00
- Total employment: 120 people (0.3 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#48. Residential advisors

- Median annual wage: $35,340
- Median hourly wage: $16.99
- Total employment: 190 people (0.5 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#47. Cooks, restaurant

- Median annual wage: $35,280
- Median hourly wage: $16.96
- Total employment: 3,620 people (9.36 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#46. Maids and housekeeping cleaners

- Median annual wage: $35,260
- Median hourly wage: $16.95
- Total employment: 1,950 people (5.06 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#45. Driver/sales workers

- Median annual wage: $35,230
- Median hourly wage: $16.94
- Total employment: 1,030 people (2.66 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#44. Tailors, dressmakers, and custom sewers

- Median annual wage: $35,140
- Median hourly wage: $16.89
- Total employment: 50 people (0.14 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#43. Graders and sorters, agricultural products

- Median annual wage: $35,110
- Median hourly wage: $16.88
- Total employment: 140 people (0.36 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#42. Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks

- Median annual wage: $35,050
- Median hourly wage: $16.85
- Total employment: 570 people (1.47 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $34,820
- Median hourly wage: $16.74
- Total employment: 120 people (0.31 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#40. Parking enforcement workers

- Median annual wage: $34,790
- Median hourly wage: $16.73
- Total employment: 50 people (0.13 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#39. Shuttle drivers and chauffeurs

- Median annual wage: $34,710
- Median hourly wage: $16.69
- Total employment: 350 people (0.9 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#38. Cooks, institution and cafeteria

- Median annual wage: $34,290
- Median hourly wage: $16.48
- Total employment: 1,520 people (3.92 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#37. Food preparation workers

- Median annual wage: $34,140
- Median hourly wage: $16.41
- Total employment: 2,010 people (5.21 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#36. Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists

- Median annual wage: $34,100
- Median hourly wage: $16.39
- Total employment: 1,040 people (2.68 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#35. Retail salespersons

- Median annual wage: $33,880
- Median hourly wage: $16.29
- Total employment: 9,340 people (24.15 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#34. Substitute teachers, short-term

- Median annual wage: $33,800
- Median hourly wage: $16.25
- Total employment: 1,570 people (4.06 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#33. Home health and personal care aides

- Median annual wage: $33,390
- Median hourly wage: $16.05
- Total employment: 7,880 people (20.39 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#32. Broadcast technicians

- Median annual wage: $32,990
- Median hourly wage: $15.86
- Total employment: 100 people (0.27 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#31. Cooks, short order

- Median annual wage: $32,780
- Median hourly wage: $15.76
- Total employment: Not available

#30. Parking attendants

- Median annual wage: $32,380
- Median hourly wage: $15.57
- Total employment: 180 people (0.46 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#29. Motor vehicle operators, all other

- Median annual wage: $32,080
- Median hourly wage: $15.42
- Total employment: 50 people (0.13 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#28. Library assistants, clerical

- Median annual wage: $31,920
- Median hourly wage: $15.35
- Total employment: 240 people (0.62 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#27. Food servers, nonrestaurant

- Median annual wage: $31,620
- Median hourly wage: $15.20
- Total employment: 330 people (0.85 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#26. Waiters and waitresses

- Median annual wage: $31,610
- Median hourly wage: $15.20
- Total employment: 5,120 people (13.24 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $31,590
- Median hourly wage: $15.19
- Total employment: 890 people (2.31 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#24. Ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers

- Median annual wage: $31,530
- Median hourly wage: $15.16
- Total employment: 550 people (1.43 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#22. Dietetic technicians (tie)

- Median annual wage: $31,340
- Median hourly wage: $15.07
- Total employment: 80 people (0.2 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#22. Floral designers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $31,340
- Median hourly wage: $15.07
- Total employment: 150 people (0.38 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#21. Tutors

- Median annual wage: $31,200
- Median hourly wage: $15.00
- Total employment: 390 people (1.01 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#20. Cashiers

- Median annual wage: $31,030
- Median hourly wage: $14.92
- Total employment: 6,620 people (17.13 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#19. Library technicians

- Median annual wage: $30,930
- Median hourly wage: $14.87
- Total employment: 220 people (0.57 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#18. Demonstrators and product promoters

- Median annual wage: $30,920
- Median hourly wage: $14.86
- Total employment: 200 people (0.52 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#17. Animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $30,730
- Median hourly wage: $14.77
- Total employment: 940 people (2.44 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#16. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary

- Median annual wage: $30,070
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 3,150 people (8.15 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#15. Recreation workers

- Median annual wage: $29,910
- Median hourly wage: $14.38
- Total employment: 850 people (2.21 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#14. Childcare workers

- Median annual wage: $29,620
- Median hourly wage: $14.24
- Total employment: 2,570 people (6.66 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#13. Cooks, fast food

- Median annual wage: $29,170
- Median hourly wage: $14.02
- Total employment: 800 people (2.06 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#12. Fast food and counter workers

- Median annual wage: $29,080
- Median hourly wage: $13.98
- Total employment: 10,800 people (27.93 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#11. Dishwashers

- Median annual wage: $28,730
- Median hourly wage: $13.81
- Total employment: 1,150 people (2.98 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#10. Physical therapist aides

- Median annual wage: $28,690
- Median hourly wage: $13.80
- Total employment: 210 people (0.55 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#9. Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers

- Median annual wage: $28,420
- Median hourly wage: $13.66
- Total employment: 480 people (1.24 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#8. Preschool teachers, except special education

- Median annual wage: $28,320
- Median hourly wage: $13.62
- Total employment: 200 people (0.53 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $28,310
- Median hourly wage: $13.61
- Total employment: 280 people (0.73 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#6. Amusement and recreation attendants

- Median annual wage: $28,290
- Median hourly wage: $13.60
- Total employment: 1,030 people (2.66 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $27,440
- Median hourly wage: $13.19
- Total employment: 1,050 people (2.71 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#4. Bartenders

- Median annual wage: $25,910
- Median hourly wage: $12.46
- Total employment: 1,930 people (5.0 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Umpires, referees, and other sports officials

- Median annual wage: $25,230
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 140 people (0.37 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Baggage porters and bellhops

- Median annual wage: $22,100
- Median hourly wage: $10.63
- Total employment: Not available

#1. Legislators

- Median annual wage: $19,900
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 210 people (0.54 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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