Lowest-paying jobs in Bloomington

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#50. Library technicians

- Median annual wage: $37,510
- Median hourly wage: $18.04
- Total employment: 60 people (0.79 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#49. Meeting, convention, and event planners

- Median annual wage: $37,430
- Median hourly wage: $17.99
- Total employment: 60 people (0.81 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $36,820
- Median hourly wage: $17.70
- Total employment: 1,070 people (14.63 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#47. Miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators

- Median annual wage: $36,800
- Median hourly wage: $17.69
- Total employment: 2,740 people (37.5 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#46. Tellers

- Median annual wage: $36,750
- Median hourly wage: $17.67
- Total employment: 190 people (2.56 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#45. Nursing assistants

- Median annual wage: $36,670
- Median hourly wage: $17.63
- Total employment: 580 people (7.93 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#44. Occupational therapy aides

- Median annual wage: $36,530
- Median hourly wage: $17.56
- Total employment: Not available

#43. Landscaping and groundskeeping workers

- Median annual wage: $36,490
- Median hourly wage: $17.54
- Total employment: 600 people (8.19 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#42. Exercise trainers and group fitness instructors

- Median annual wage: $36,380
- Median hourly wage: $17.49
- Total employment: 150 people (2.03 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#41. Counter and rental clerks

- Median annual wage: $36,190
- Median hourly wage: $17.40
- Total employment: 310 people (4.2 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#40. Cooks, institution and cafeteria

- Median annual wage: $36,160
- Median hourly wage: $17.38
- Total employment: 400 people (5.45 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#39. Crossing guards and flaggers

- Median annual wage: $36,120
- Median hourly wage: $17.36
- Total employment: 40 people (0.51 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#37. Couriers and messengers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $35,980
- Median hourly wage: $17.30
- Total employment: 40 people (0.56 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#37. Butchers and meat cutters (tie)

- Median annual wage: $35,980
- Median hourly wage: $17.30
- Total employment: 40 people (0.58 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#36. Merchandise displayers and window trimmers

- Median annual wage: $35,810
- Median hourly wage: $17.22
- Total employment: 60 people (0.89 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#35. Security guards

- Median annual wage: $35,640
- Median hourly wage: $17.13
- Total employment: 560 people (7.64 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#34. File clerks

- Median annual wage: $35,590
- Median hourly wage: $17.11
- Total employment: 50 people (0.74 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#33. Stockers and order fillers

- Median annual wage: $35,200
- Median hourly wage: $16.92
- Total employment: 1,070 people (14.59 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#32. Parts salespersons

- Median annual wage: $34,950
- Median hourly wage: $16.81
- Total employment: 130 people (1.81 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#31. Preschool teachers, except special education

- Median annual wage: $34,810
- Median hourly wage: $16.74
- Total employment: 140 people (1.92 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#30. Veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $34,570
- Median hourly wage: $16.62
- Total employment: 70 people (0.97 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#29. Cooks, restaurant

- Median annual wage: $34,150
- Median hourly wage: $16.42
- Total employment: 960 people (13.09 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#28. Receptionists and information clerks

- Median annual wage: $33,900
- Median hourly wage: $16.30
- Total employment: 380 people (5.24 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#27. Bakers

- Median annual wage: $33,840
- Median hourly wage: $16.27
- Total employment: 60 people (0.87 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#26. Food servers, nonrestaurant

- Median annual wage: $33,040
- Median hourly wage: $15.89
- Total employment: 130 people (1.71 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#25. Parking attendants

- Median annual wage: $31,720
- Median hourly wage: $15.25
- Total employment: 40 people (0.53 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#24. Shuttle drivers and chauffeurs

- Median annual wage: $30,930
- Median hourly wage: $14.87
- Total employment: 170 people (2.39 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#23. Laundry and dry-cleaning workers

- Median annual wage: $30,810
- Median hourly wage: $14.81
- Total employment: 70 people (1.02 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#22. Recreation workers

- Median annual wage: $30,720
- Median hourly wage: $14.77
- Total employment: 170 people (2.36 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#21. Food preparation workers

- Median annual wage: $30,700
- Median hourly wage: $14.76
- Total employment: 380 people (5.19 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#20. Home health and personal care aides

- Median annual wage: $30,480
- Median hourly wage: $14.65
- Total employment: 1,470 people (20.07 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#19. Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks

- Median annual wage: $29,960
- Median hourly wage: $14.41
- Total employment: 160 people (2.12 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#18. Retail salespersons

- Median annual wage: $29,530
- Median hourly wage: $14.20
- Total employment: 1,930 people (26.44 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#16. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary (tie)

- Median annual wage: $29,410
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 530 people (7.19 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#16. Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists (tie)

- Median annual wage: $29,410
- Median hourly wage: $14.14
- Total employment: 130 people (1.72 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#15. Maids and housekeeping cleaners

- Median annual wage: $29,390
- Median hourly wage: $14.13
- Total employment: 390 people (5.32 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#14. Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers

- Median annual wage: $29,200
- Median hourly wage: $14.04
- Total employment: 380 people (5.25 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#13. Cooks, fast food

- Median annual wage: $29,170
- Median hourly wage: $14.02
- Total employment: 160 people (2.22 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#12. Dishwashers

- Median annual wage: $28,860
- Median hourly wage: $13.88
- Total employment: 220 people (2.97 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#11. Cashiers

- Median annual wage: $28,730
- Median hourly wage: $13.81
- Total employment: 1,380 people (18.85 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#10. Animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $28,720
- Median hourly wage: $13.81
- Total employment: 150 people (2.07 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#9. Ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers

- Median annual wage: $28,530
- Median hourly wage: $13.72
- Total employment: 30 people (0.43 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#8. Childcare workers

- Median annual wage: $28,310
- Median hourly wage: $13.61
- Total employment: 230 people (3.17 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#7. Fast food and counter workers

- Median annual wage: $27,760
- Median hourly wage: $13.34
- Total employment: 2,540 people (34.77 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#6. Library assistants, clerical

- Median annual wage: $26,420
- Median hourly wage: $12.70
- Total employment: 70 people (0.97 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#5. Waiters and waitresses

- Median annual wage: $26,340
- Median hourly wage: $12.66
- Total employment: 1,630 people (22.3 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $26,120
- Median hourly wage: $12.56
- Total employment: 320 people (4.37 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Driver/sales workers

- Median annual wage: $25,510
- Median hourly wage: $12.26
- Total employment: 310 people (4.23 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Amusement and recreation attendants

- Median annual wage: $25,380
- Median hourly wage: $12.20
- Total employment: 110 people (1.51 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Bartenders

- Median annual wage: $22,260
- Median hourly wage: $10.70
- Total employment: 420 people (5.81 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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