Lowest-paying jobs in Evansville

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#50. Landscaping and groundskeeping workers

- Median annual wage: $35,550
- Median hourly wage: $17.09
- Total employment: 710 people (5.26 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#49. Funeral attendants

- Median annual wage: $35,360
- Median hourly wage: $17.00
- Total employment: 60 people (0.43 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $35,320
- Median hourly wage: $16.98
- Total employment: 50 people (0.36 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#47. Couriers and messengers

- Median annual wage: $35,160
- Median hourly wage: $16.91
- Total employment: 60 people (0.44 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#46. Tire repairers and changers

- Median annual wage: $34,900
- Median hourly wage: $16.78
- Total employment: 100 people (0.72 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#45. Security guards

- Median annual wage: $34,660
- Median hourly wage: $16.66
- Total employment: 720 people (5.33 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#44. Environmental science and protection technicians, including health

- Median annual wage: $34,620
- Median hourly wage: $16.65
- Total employment: 30 people (0.24 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#43. Cooks, institution and cafeteria

- Median annual wage: $34,520
- Median hourly wage: $16.60
- Total employment: 550 people (4.08 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#41. Helpers--production workers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $34,300
- Median hourly wage: $16.49
- Total employment: 110 people (0.8 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $34,300
- Median hourly wage: $16.49
- Total employment: 100 people (0.75 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#40. Library assistants, clerical

- Median annual wage: $34,260
- Median hourly wage: $16.47
- Total employment: 90 people (0.69 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#39. Preschool teachers, except special education

- Median annual wage: $34,060
- Median hourly wage: $16.38
- Total employment: 290 people (2.13 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#38. Sewing machine operators

- Median annual wage: $34,030
- Median hourly wage: $16.36
- Total employment: 120 people (0.93 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#37. Library technicians

- Median annual wage: $33,920
- Median hourly wage: $16.31
- Total employment: 120 people (0.92 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#36. Receptionists and information clerks

- Median annual wage: $33,800
- Median hourly wage: $16.25
- Total employment: 920 people (6.81 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#35. Exercise trainers and group fitness instructors

- Median annual wage: $33,520
- Median hourly wage: $16.12
- Total employment: 300 people (2.2 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#34. School bus monitors

- Median annual wage: $33,240
- Median hourly wage: $15.98
- Total employment: 90 people (0.7 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#33. Cleaners of vehicles and equipment

- Median annual wage: $32,880
- Median hourly wage: $15.81
- Total employment: 350 people (2.61 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#32. Switchboard operators, including answering service

- Median annual wage: $32,770
- Median hourly wage: $15.75
- Total employment: 40 people (0.31 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#31. Stockers and order fillers

- Median annual wage: $32,760
- Median hourly wage: $15.75
- Total employment: 2,250 people (16.69 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#30. Coaches and scouts

- Median annual wage: $32,440
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 420 people (3.1 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#29. Food servers, nonrestaurant

- Median annual wage: $32,410
- Median hourly wage: $15.58
- Total employment: 180 people (1.37 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $31,580
- Median hourly wage: $15.18
- Total employment: 2,440 people (18.04 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#27. Shuttle drivers and chauffeurs

- Median annual wage: $31,470
- Median hourly wage: $15.13
- Total employment: 210 people (1.59 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#26. Cooks, restaurant

- Median annual wage: $31,090
- Median hourly wage: $14.95
- Total employment: 1,340 people (9.93 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#25. Home health and personal care aides

- Median annual wage: $30,310
- Median hourly wage: $14.57
- Total employment: 1,820 people (13.45 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#23. Laundry and dry-cleaning workers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $30,120
- Median hourly wage: $14.48
- Total employment: 220 people (1.66 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#23. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary (tie)

- Median annual wage: $30,120
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 840 people (6.23 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#22. Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks

- Median annual wage: $29,820
- Median hourly wage: $14.34
- Total employment: 180 people (1.34 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#20. Maids and housekeeping cleaners (tie)

- Median annual wage: $29,730
- Median hourly wage: $14.29
- Total employment: 590 people (4.39 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $29,730
- Median hourly wage: $14.29
- Total employment: 280 people (2.08 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#19. Food preparation workers

- Median annual wage: $29,220
- Median hourly wage: $14.05
- Total employment: 820 people (6.06 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#18. Physical therapist aides

- Median annual wage: $29,170
- Median hourly wage: $14.03
- Total employment: 60 people (0.42 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#17. Retail salespersons

- Median annual wage: $29,140
- Median hourly wage: $14.01
- Total employment: 4,190 people (31.08 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#16. Automotive and watercraft service attendants

- Median annual wage: $29,110
- Median hourly wage: $13.99
- Total employment: 120 people (0.87 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#15. Manicurists and pedicurists

- Median annual wage: $28,740
- Median hourly wage: $13.82
- Total employment: 40 people (0.32 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#14. Childcare workers

- Median annual wage: $28,730
- Median hourly wage: $13.81
- Total employment: 500 people (3.68 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#13. Parking attendants

- Median annual wage: $28,530
- Median hourly wage: $13.71
- Total employment: 180 people (1.3 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#12. Recreation workers

- Median annual wage: $28,380
- Median hourly wage: $13.64
- Total employment: 260 people (1.94 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#11. Cashiers

- Median annual wage: $28,270
- Median hourly wage: $13.59
- Total employment: 2,870 people (21.29 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#10. Dishwashers

- Median annual wage: $28,040
- Median hourly wage: $13.48
- Total employment: 270 people (2.0 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $27,800
- Median hourly wage: $13.36
- Total employment: 230 people (1.69 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#8. Animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $27,750
- Median hourly wage: $13.34
- Total employment: 320 people (2.34 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $27,520
- Median hourly wage: $13.23
- Total employment: 460 people (3.44 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#6. Fast food and counter workers

- Median annual wage: $27,130
- Median hourly wage: $13.04
- Total employment: 4,680 people (34.68 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#5. Amusement and recreation attendants

- Median annual wage: $26,660
- Median hourly wage: $12.82
- Total employment: 330 people (2.47 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#4. Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers

- Median annual wage: $26,510
- Median hourly wage: $12.74
- Total employment: 430 people (3.21 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Waiters and waitresses

- Median annual wage: $26,480
- Median hourly wage: $12.73
- Total employment: 2,090 people (15.49 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers

- Median annual wage: $22,940
- Median hourly wage: $11.03
- Total employment: 160 people (1.21 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Bartenders

- Median annual wage: $21,740
- Median hourly wage: $10.45
- Total employment: 590 people (4.4 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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