Lowest-paying jobs in Elkhart

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

- Median annual wage: $37,380
- Median hourly wage: $17.97
- Total employment: 30 people (0.24 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#49. Meat, poultry, and fish cutters and trimmers

- Median annual wage: $37,360
- Median hourly wage: $17.96
- Total employment: 40 people (0.34 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#48. Electrical, electronic, and electromechanical assemblers, except coil winders, tapers, and finishers

- Median annual wage: $37,260
- Median hourly wage: $17.91
- Total employment: 340 people (2.64 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#47. Landscaping and groundskeeping workers

- Median annual wage: $37,170
- Median hourly wage: $17.87
- Total employment: 480 people (3.74 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#46. Tire repairers and changers

- Median annual wage: $37,100
- Median hourly wage: $17.84
- Total employment: 110 people (0.85 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $36,940
- Median hourly wage: $17.76
- Total employment: 1,260 people (9.82 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#44. Bakers

- Median annual wage: $36,810
- Median hourly wage: $17.70
- Total employment: 170 people (1.3 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#43. Receptionists and information clerks

- Median annual wage: $36,780
- Median hourly wage: $17.68
- Total employment: 430 people (3.38 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#42. Adhesive bonding machine operators and tenders

- Median annual wage: $36,440
- Median hourly wage: $17.52
- Total employment: 160 people (1.22 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#41. Self-enrichment teachers

- Median annual wage: $36,320
- Median hourly wage: $17.46
- Total employment: 90 people (0.73 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#40. Recreation workers

- Median annual wage: $36,190
- Median hourly wage: $17.40
- Total employment: 120 people (0.96 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#39. Security guards

- Median annual wage: $36,040
- Median hourly wage: $17.33
- Total employment: 510 people (3.96 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#38. Veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $35,880
- Median hourly wage: $17.25
- Total employment: 60 people (0.48 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#37. Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $35,760
- Median hourly wage: $17.19
- Total employment: 50 people (0.38 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#36. Stockers and order fillers

- Median annual wage: $35,670
- Median hourly wage: $17.15
- Total employment: 1,960 people (15.27 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#35. Counter and rental clerks

- Median annual wage: $35,630
- Median hourly wage: $17.13
- Total employment: 220 people (1.71 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#34. Crossing guards and flaggers

- Median annual wage: $35,560
- Median hourly wage: $17.10
- Total employment: 90 people (0.73 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#33. Cooks, restaurant

- Median annual wage: $35,130
- Median hourly wage: $16.89
- Total employment: 710 people (5.52 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#32. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary

- Median annual wage: $35,060
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 790 people (6.18 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#31. Substitute teachers, short-term

- Median annual wage: $34,670
- Median hourly wage: $16.67
- Total employment: 330 people (2.6 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#30. Home health and personal care aides

- Median annual wage: $34,600
- Median hourly wage: $16.64
- Total employment: 910 people (7.09 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#29. Food servers, nonrestaurant

- Median annual wage: $34,090
- Median hourly wage: $16.39
- Total employment: 120 people (0.94 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#28. Merchandise displayers and window trimmers

- Median annual wage: $34,060
- Median hourly wage: $16.38
- Total employment: 80 people (0.62 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#27. Parking attendants

- Median annual wage: $32,690
- Median hourly wage: $15.72
- Total employment: 40 people (0.34 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#26. Shuttle drivers and chauffeurs

- Median annual wage: $32,480
- Median hourly wage: $15.62
- Total employment: 110 people (0.86 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#25. Cooks, institution and cafeteria

- Median annual wage: $32,440
- Median hourly wage: $15.60
- Total employment: 600 people (4.63 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#24. Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists

- Median annual wage: $32,390
- Median hourly wage: $15.57
- Total employment: 110 people (0.88 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#23. Retail salespersons

- Median annual wage: $32,310
- Median hourly wage: $15.54
- Total employment: 2,220 people (17.26 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#22. Driver/sales workers

- Median annual wage: $32,120
- Median hourly wage: $15.44
- Total employment: 340 people (2.65 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#21. Automotive and watercraft service attendants

- Median annual wage: $31,980
- Median hourly wage: $15.38
- Total employment: 70 people (0.53 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#20. School bus monitors

- Median annual wage: $31,470
- Median hourly wage: $15.13
- Total employment: 70 people (0.51 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#19. Preschool teachers, except special education

- Median annual wage: $30,960
- Median hourly wage: $14.88
- Total employment: 150 people (1.2 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#18. Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks

- Median annual wage: $30,760
- Median hourly wage: $14.79
- Total employment: 160 people (1.21 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#17. Cooks, short order

- Median annual wage: $30,250
- Median hourly wage: $14.55
- Total employment: 50 people (0.35 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#16. Food preparation workers

- Median annual wage: $30,200
- Median hourly wage: $14.52
- Total employment: 490 people (3.79 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#15. Maids and housekeeping cleaners

- Median annual wage: $29,340
- Median hourly wage: $14.11
- Total employment: 400 people (3.08 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#14. Dishwashers

- Median annual wage: $29,300
- Median hourly wage: $14.09
- Total employment: 160 people (1.26 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#13. Childcare workers

- Median annual wage: $29,290
- Median hourly wage: $14.08
- Total employment: 120 people (0.97 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#12. Laundry and dry-cleaning workers

- Median annual wage: $29,060
- Median hourly wage: $13.97
- Total employment: 70 people (0.57 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#11. Cashiers

- Median annual wage: $28,910
- Median hourly wage: $13.90
- Total employment: 2,260 people (17.55 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#10. Library assistants, clerical

- Median annual wage: $28,880
- Median hourly wage: $13.88
- Total employment: 60 people (0.49 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#9. Fast food and counter workers

- Median annual wage: $28,430
- Median hourly wage: $13.67
- Total employment: 2,760 people (21.49 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#8. Animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $28,340
- Median hourly wage: $13.63
- Total employment: 100 people (0.79 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $28,120
- Median hourly wage: $13.52
- Total employment: 210 people (1.65 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#6. Waiters and waitresses

- Median annual wage: $27,910
- Median hourly wage: $13.42
- Total employment: 1,040 people (8.1 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#5. Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers

- Median annual wage: $27,680
- Median hourly wage: $13.31
- Total employment: 360 people (2.77 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#4. Floral designers

- Median annual wage: $27,530
- Median hourly wage: $13.24
- Total employment: 30 people (0.26 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Amusement and recreation attendants

- Median annual wage: $26,280
- Median hourly wage: $12.64
- Total employment: 80 people (0.63 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Floor layers, except carpet, wood, and hard tiles

- Median annual wage: $25,120
- Median hourly wage: $12.08
- Total employment: 150 people (1.18 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Bartenders

- Median annual wage: $23,420
- Median hourly wage: $11.26
- Total employment: 230 people (1.82 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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