Lowest-paying jobs in Fort Wayne

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#50. Cooks, institution and cafeteria

- Median annual wage: $35,010
- Median hourly wage: $16.83
- Total employment: 800 people (3.57 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#49. Stockers and order fillers

- Median annual wage: $34,870
- Median hourly wage: $16.77
- Total employment: 4,610 people (20.59 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $34,810
- Median hourly wage: $16.74
- Total employment: 3,360 people (15.02 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#47. Motor vehicle operators, all other

- Median annual wage: $34,800
- Median hourly wage: $16.73
- Total employment: 30 people (0.15 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#46. Funeral attendants

- Median annual wage: $34,710
- Median hourly wage: $16.69
- Total employment: 70 people (0.33 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#45. Cooks, restaurant

- Median annual wage: $34,550
- Median hourly wage: $16.61
- Total employment: 2,130 people (9.49 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#44. Preschool teachers, except special education

- Median annual wage: $34,520
- Median hourly wage: $16.60
- Total employment: 390 people (1.75 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#43. Veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $34,440
- Median hourly wage: $16.56
- Total employment: 160 people (0.7 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#42. Bakers

- Median annual wage: $34,360
- Median hourly wage: $16.52
- Total employment: 200 people (0.89 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#41. Cleaners of vehicles and equipment

- Median annual wage: $33,490
- Median hourly wage: $16.10
- Total employment: 550 people (2.44 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#40. Sales and related workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $33,280
- Median hourly wage: $16.00
- Total employment: 40 people (0.2 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#38. Counter and rental clerks (tie)

- Median annual wage: $33,260
- Median hourly wage: $15.99
- Total employment: 660 people (2.93 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#38. Coaches and scouts (tie)

- Median annual wage: $33,260
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 360 people (1.61 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#37. Driver/sales workers

- Median annual wage: $32,170
- Median hourly wage: $15.47
- Total employment: 1,020 people (4.56 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#36. Shuttle drivers and chauffeurs

- Median annual wage: $32,040
- Median hourly wage: $15.41
- Total employment: 340 people (1.51 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#35. Automotive and watercraft service attendants

- Median annual wage: $31,830
- Median hourly wage: $15.31
- Total employment: 220 people (0.96 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#34. Food servers, nonrestaurant

- Median annual wage: $31,570
- Median hourly wage: $15.18
- Total employment: 450 people (2.0 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#33. Parking attendants

- Median annual wage: $31,500
- Median hourly wage: $15.14
- Total employment: 250 people (1.13 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#32. Airfield operations specialists

- Median annual wage: $31,200
- Median hourly wage: $15.00
- Total employment: 50 people (0.2 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#31. Home health and personal care aides

- Median annual wage: $30,580
- Median hourly wage: $14.70
- Total employment: 4,110 people (18.34 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#30. Food preparation workers

- Median annual wage: $30,510
- Median hourly wage: $14.67
- Total employment: 850 people (3.79 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#29. Ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers

- Median annual wage: $30,450
- Median hourly wage: $14.64
- Total employment: 180 people (0.79 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#28. School bus monitors

- Median annual wage: $30,380
- Median hourly wage: $14.61
- Total employment: 90 people (0.4 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#27. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary

- Median annual wage: $30,360
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 1,460 people (6.5 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#26. Maids and housekeeping cleaners

- Median annual wage: $30,270
- Median hourly wage: $14.56
- Total employment: 850 people (3.79 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#25. Library assistants, clerical

- Median annual wage: $30,120
- Median hourly wage: $14.48
- Total employment: 60 people (0.28 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#24. Floral designers

- Median annual wage: $30,000
- Median hourly wage: $14.43
- Total employment: 50 people (0.24 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#23. Tour and travel guides

- Median annual wage: $29,910
- Median hourly wage: $14.38
- Total employment: 30 people (0.15 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#22. Exercise trainers and group fitness instructors

- Median annual wage: $29,880
- Median hourly wage: $14.36
- Total employment: 450 people (2.0 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#21. Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks

- Median annual wage: $29,650
- Median hourly wage: $14.26
- Total employment: 240 people (1.08 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#19. Concierges (tie)

- Median annual wage: $29,580
- Median hourly wage: $14.22
- Total employment: 30 people (0.14 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#19. Retail salespersons (tie)

- Median annual wage: $29,580
- Median hourly wage: $14.22
- Total employment: 5,740 people (25.62 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#18. Laundry and dry-cleaning workers

- Median annual wage: $29,570
- Median hourly wage: $14.22
- Total employment: 270 people (1.19 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#17. Cooks, short order

- Median annual wage: $29,340
- Median hourly wage: $14.11
- Total employment: 190 people (0.85 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#16. Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists

- Median annual wage: $29,270
- Median hourly wage: $14.07
- Total employment: 440 people (1.96 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#15. Childcare workers

- Median annual wage: $28,950
- Median hourly wage: $13.92
- Total employment: 590 people (2.63 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#14. Cooks, fast food

- Median annual wage: $28,800
- Median hourly wage: $13.85
- Total employment: 340 people (1.51 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#13. Recreation workers

- Median annual wage: $28,660
- Median hourly wage: $13.78
- Total employment: 340 people (1.51 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#12. Cashiers

- Median annual wage: $28,590
- Median hourly wage: $13.75
- Total employment: 4,290 people (19.14 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#11. Library technicians

- Median annual wage: $28,330
- Median hourly wage: $13.62
- Total employment: 250 people (1.12 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#10. Animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $28,280
- Median hourly wage: $13.60
- Total employment: 370 people (1.66 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#9. Waiters and waitresses

- Median annual wage: $28,170
- Median hourly wage: $13.54
- Total employment: 3,290 people (14.68 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#8. Dishwashers

- Median annual wage: $28,110
- Median hourly wage: $13.51
- Total employment: 420 people (1.87 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $27,980
- Median hourly wage: $13.45
- Total employment: 250 people (1.14 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#6. Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers

- Median annual wage: $27,970
- Median hourly wage: $13.45
- Total employment: 710 people (3.19 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#5. Fast food and counter workers

- Median annual wage: $27,770
- Median hourly wage: $13.35
- Total employment: 6,960 people (31.06 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $27,630
- Median hourly wage: $13.29
- Total employment: 700 people (3.11 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Physical therapist aides

- Median annual wage: $26,530
- Median hourly wage: $12.76
- Total employment: 100 people (0.46 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Amusement and recreation attendants

- Median annual wage: $26,520
- Median hourly wage: $12.75
- Total employment: 440 people (1.98 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Bartenders

- Median annual wage: $22,430
- Median hourly wage: $10.78
- Total employment: 930 people (4.16 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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