Lowest-paying jobs in Bloomington, Illinois

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#50. Opticians, dispensing

- Median annual wage: $36,320
- Median hourly wage: $17.46
- Total employment: 90 people (1.0 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#49. Teaching assistants, postsecondary

- Median annual wage: $36,220
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: Not available

#48. Data entry keyers

- Median annual wage: $36,060
- Median hourly wage: $17.34
- Total employment: 80 people (0.92 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#47. Laundry and dry-cleaning workers

- Median annual wage: $35,860
- Median hourly wage: $17.24
- Total employment: 110 people (1.2 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#46. Preschool teachers, except special education

- Median annual wage: $35,810
- Median hourly wage: $17.22
- Total employment: 320 people (3.54 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#45. Butchers and meat cutters

- Median annual wage: $35,680
- Median hourly wage: $17.15
- Total employment: 50 people (0.59 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#43. Veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $35,490
- Median hourly wage: $17.06
- Total employment: 80 people (0.94 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#43. Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners (tie)

- Median annual wage: $35,490
- Median hourly wage: $17.06
- Total employment: 1,710 people (18.93 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#42. Parking attendants

- Median annual wage: $35,450
- Median hourly wage: $17.04
- Total employment: 50 people (0.52 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#41. Receptionists and information clerks

- Median annual wage: $35,290
- Median hourly wage: $16.97
- Total employment: 550 people (6.09 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#40. Ophthalmic medical technicians

- Median annual wage: $35,170
- Median hourly wage: $16.91
- Total employment: 30 people (0.37 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#39. Substitute teachers, short-term

- Median annual wage: $35,120
- Median hourly wage: $16.89
- Total employment: 410 people (4.51 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#38. Packaging and filling machine operators and tenders

- Median annual wage: $35,020
- Median hourly wage: $16.84
- Total employment: 120 people (1.29 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#37. Cooks, restaurant

- Median annual wage: $34,800
- Median hourly wage: $16.73
- Total employment: 910 people (10.11 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#36. Security guards

- Median annual wage: $34,570
- Median hourly wage: $16.62
- Total employment: 560 people (6.2 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#35. Parts salespersons

- Median annual wage: $34,380
- Median hourly wage: $16.53
- Total employment: 100 people (1.1 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#34. Counter and rental clerks

- Median annual wage: $34,230
- Median hourly wage: $16.46
- Total employment: 220 people (2.49 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#33. Bakers

- Median annual wage: $33,380
- Median hourly wage: $16.05
- Total employment: 100 people (1.08 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#32. Manicurists and pedicurists

- Median annual wage: $33,360
- Median hourly wage: $16.04
- Total employment: 50 people (0.55 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#31. Mail clerks and mail machine operators, except postal service

- Median annual wage: $33,280
- Median hourly wage: $16.00
- Total employment: 50 people (0.53 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#30. Automotive and watercraft service attendants

- Median annual wage: $33,230
- Median hourly wage: $15.98
- Total employment: 60 people (0.68 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#29. Self-enrichment teachers

- Median annual wage: $32,760
- Median hourly wage: $15.75
- Total employment: 180 people (1.99 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#28. Food servers, nonrestaurant

- Median annual wage: $32,670
- Median hourly wage: $15.71
- Total employment: 190 people (2.08 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#27. Cleaners of vehicles and equipment

- Median annual wage: $32,500
- Median hourly wage: $15.63
- Total employment: 150 people (1.67 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#26. Recreation workers

- Median annual wage: $31,910
- Median hourly wage: $15.34
- Total employment: 330 people (3.66 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#25. Packers and packagers, hand

- Median annual wage: $31,630
- Median hourly wage: $15.21
- Total employment: 120 people (1.36 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#24. Driver/sales workers

- Median annual wage: $31,440
- Median hourly wage: $15.12
- Total employment: 450 people (4.95 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#23. Ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers

- Median annual wage: $31,410
- Median hourly wage: $15.10
- Total employment: Not available

#22. Food preparation workers

- Median annual wage: $31,300
- Median hourly wage: $15.05
- Total employment: 380 people (4.19 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#21. Childcare workers

- Median annual wage: $31,220
- Median hourly wage: $15.01
- Total employment: 430 people (4.78 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#20. Retail salespersons

- Median annual wage: $31,200
- Median hourly wage: $15.00
- Total employment: 1,880 people (20.83 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#19. Library assistants, clerical

- Median annual wage: $31,190
- Median hourly wage: $15.00
- Total employment: 80 people (0.84 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#18. Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists

- Median annual wage: $30,930
- Median hourly wage: $14.87
- Total employment: 100 people (1.13 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#17. Maids and housekeeping cleaners

- Median annual wage: $30,920
- Median hourly wage: $14.86
- Total employment: 430 people (4.71 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#16. Dishwashers

- Median annual wage: $30,730
- Median hourly wage: $14.78
- Total employment: 270 people (2.98 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#15. Library technicians

- Median annual wage: $30,510
- Median hourly wage: $14.67
- Total employment: 60 people (0.64 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#14. Animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $30,350
- Median hourly wage: $14.59
- Total employment: 190 people (2.14 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#13. Shuttle drivers and chauffeurs

- Median annual wage: $30,300
- Median hourly wage: $14.57
- Total employment: 100 people (1.13 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#12. Amusement and recreation attendants

- Median annual wage: $29,970
- Median hourly wage: $14.41
- Total employment: 210 people (2.33 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#11. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary

- Median annual wage: $29,950
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 770 people (8.58 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#10. Cashiers

- Median annual wage: $29,690
- Median hourly wage: $14.28
- Total employment: 1,880 people (20.81 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#9. Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks

- Median annual wage: $29,660
- Median hourly wage: $14.26
- Total employment: 170 people (1.89 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#8. Fast food and counter workers

- Median annual wage: $29,610
- Median hourly wage: $14.24
- Total employment: 2,660 people (29.55 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#7. Tutors

- Median annual wage: $29,470
- Median hourly wage: $14.17
- Total employment: 110 people (1.18 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Bartenders (tie)

- Median annual wage: $29,120
- Median hourly wage: $14.00
- Total employment: 480 people (5.36 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop (tie)

- Median annual wage: $29,120
- Median hourly wage: $14.00
- Total employment: 310 people (3.46 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Waiters and waitresses (tie)

- Median annual wage: $29,120
- Median hourly wage: $14.00
- Total employment: 1,540 people (17.07 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Food preparation and serving related workers, all other (tie)

- Median annual wage: $29,120
- Median hourly wage: $14.00
- Total employment: 60 people (0.64 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $29,120
- Median hourly wage: $14.00
- Total employment: 910 people (10.08 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $29,120
- Median hourly wage: $14.00
- Total employment: 310 people (3.44 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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