Lowest-paying jobs in Pocatello

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#50. Office clerks, general

- Median annual wage: $38,750
- Median hourly wage: $18.63
- Total employment: Not available

#49. Life, physical, and social science technicians, all other

- Median annual wage: $38,630
- Median hourly wage: $18.57
- Total employment: 40 people (1.15 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#48. Medical assistants

- Median annual wage: $38,050
- Median hourly wage: $18.29
- Total employment: 310 people (8.25 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#47. Tire repairers and changers

- Median annual wage: $37,970
- Median hourly wage: $18.25
- Total employment: 50 people (1.24 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#46. Shuttle drivers and chauffeurs

- Median annual wage: $37,810
- Median hourly wage: $18.18
- Total employment: 60 people (1.51 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#45. Office and administrative support workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $37,760
- Median hourly wage: $18.15
- Total employment: 60 people (1.53 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#44. Rehabilitation counselors

- Median annual wage: $37,630
- Median hourly wage: $18.09
- Total employment: 70 people (1.77 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#43. Clinical laboratory technologists and technicians

- Median annual wage: $37,550
- Median hourly wage: $18.05
- Total employment: 90 people (2.51 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#42. Counter and rental clerks

- Median annual wage: $37,420
- Median hourly wage: $17.99
- Total employment: 80 people (2.01 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#41. First-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers

- Median annual wage: $37,390
- Median hourly wage: $17.98
- Total employment: 370 people (9.83 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#40. Dental assistants

- Median annual wage: $37,300
- Median hourly wage: $17.93
- Total employment: 180 people (4.9 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#38. Merchandise displayers and window trimmers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $36,990
- Median hourly wage: $17.78
- Total employment: 70 people (1.81 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#38. Tellers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $36,990
- Median hourly wage: $17.79
- Total employment: 150 people (3.92 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#37. Packers and packagers, hand

- Median annual wage: $36,710
- Median hourly wage: $17.65
- Total employment: 110 people (3.03 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#36. Customer service representatives

- Median annual wage: $36,520
- Median hourly wage: $17.56
- Total employment: 1,130 people (30.2 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#35. Stockers and order fillers

- Median annual wage: $35,910
- Median hourly wage: $17.26
- Total employment: 580 people (15.41 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#34. Veterinary technologists and technicians

- Median annual wage: $35,460
- Median hourly wage: $17.05
- Total employment: 30 people (0.8 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#33. Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers

- Median annual wage: $35,320
- Median hourly wage: $16.98
- Total employment: 140 people (3.72 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#32. Landscaping and groundskeeping workers

- Median annual wage: $35,030
- Median hourly wage: $16.84
- Total employment: 190 people (5.21 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#31. Nursing assistants

- Median annual wage: $34,900
- Median hourly wage: $16.78
- Total employment: 460 people (12.22 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $34,820
- Median hourly wage: $16.74
- Total employment: 580 people (15.38 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#29. Receptionists and information clerks

- Median annual wage: $34,460
- Median hourly wage: $16.57
- Total employment: 330 people (8.76 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#28. Parts salespersons

- Median annual wage: $34,390
- Median hourly wage: $16.54
- Total employment: 70 people (1.91 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#27. Cleaners of vehicles and equipment

- Median annual wage: $34,330
- Median hourly wage: $16.51
- Total employment: 140 people (3.74 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#26. First-line supervisors of personal service workers

- Median annual wage: $34,190
- Median hourly wage: $16.44
- Total employment: 60 people (1.57 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#25. Security guards

- Median annual wage: $34,180
- Median hourly wage: $16.43
- Total employment: 90 people (2.47 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#24. Home health and personal care aides

- Median annual wage: $33,860
- Median hourly wage: $16.28
- Total employment: 1,080 people (28.87 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $33,490
- Median hourly wage: $16.10
- Total employment: 680 people (18.06 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#22. Driver/sales workers

- Median annual wage: $32,990
- Median hourly wage: $15.86
- Total employment: 100 people (2.54 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#21. Maids and housekeeping cleaners

- Median annual wage: $31,770
- Median hourly wage: $15.28
- Total employment: 340 people (9.06 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#20. Cooks, institution and cafeteria

- Median annual wage: $31,710
- Median hourly wage: $15.24
- Total employment: 160 people (4.23 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#19. Recreation workers

- Median annual wage: $30,950
- Median hourly wage: $14.88
- Total employment: 160 people (4.27 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#18. Bakers

- Median annual wage: $30,600
- Median hourly wage: $14.71
- Total employment: 50 people (1.45 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#17. Cooks, restaurant

- Median annual wage: $30,580
- Median hourly wage: $14.70
- Total employment: 370 people (9.87 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#16. Self-enrichment teachers

- Median annual wage: $30,400
- Median hourly wage: $14.62
- Total employment: 100 people (2.76 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#15. Retail salespersons

- Median annual wage: $29,930
- Median hourly wage: $14.39
- Total employment: 1,030 people (27.63 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#14. Animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $29,910
- Median hourly wage: $14.38
- Total employment: 130 people (3.35 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#13. Library assistants, clerical

- Median annual wage: $29,790
- Median hourly wage: $14.32
- Total employment: 30 people (0.89 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#12. Waiters and waitresses

- Median annual wage: $29,490
- Median hourly wage: $14.18
- Total employment: 470 people (12.56 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#11. Cashiers

- Median annual wage: $28,680
- Median hourly wage: $13.79
- Total employment: 910 people (24.3 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#10. Food preparation workers

- Median annual wage: $28,280
- Median hourly wage: $13.60
- Total employment: 200 people (5.25 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#9. Fast food and counter workers

- Median annual wage: $27,880
- Median hourly wage: $13.40
- Total employment: 1,420 people (37.89 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#8. Childcare workers

- Median annual wage: $27,060
- Median hourly wage: $13.01
- Total employment: 270 people (7.09 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#7. Physical therapist aides

- Median annual wage: $26,920
- Median hourly wage: $12.94
- Total employment: 60 people (1.59 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#6. Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers

- Median annual wage: $26,520
- Median hourly wage: $12.75
- Total employment: 50 people (1.36 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#5. Dishwashers

- Median annual wage: $26,190
- Median hourly wage: $12.59
- Total employment: 110 people (2.85 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $24,000
- Median hourly wage: $11.54
- Total employment: 40 people (0.96 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $23,420
- Median hourly wage: $11.26
- Total employment: 100 people (2.73 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Amusement and recreation attendants

- Median annual wage: $21,840
- Median hourly wage: $10.50
- Total employment: 70 people (1.76 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Bartenders

- Median annual wage: $21,400
- Median hourly wage: $10.29
- Total employment: 160 people (4.18 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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