Lowest-paying jobs in Indianapolis

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#50. Switchboard operators, including answering service

- Median annual wage: $36,060
- Median hourly wage: $17.34
- Total employment: 130 people (0.12 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#48. Funeral attendants (tie)

- Median annual wage: $36,040
- Median hourly wage: $17.33
- Total employment: 260 people (0.24 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#48. Cooks, restaurant (tie)

- Median annual wage: $36,040
- Median hourly wage: $17.33
- Total employment: 9,210 people (8.4 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#47. Word processors and typists

- Median annual wage: $36,010
- Median hourly wage: $17.31
- Total employment: 70 people (0.06 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#46. Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists

- Median annual wage: $35,940
- Median hourly wage: $17.28
- Total employment: 2,350 people (2.14 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#45. Stockers and order fillers

- Median annual wage: $35,740
- Median hourly wage: $17.18
- Total employment: 22,000 people (20.06 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $35,600
- Median hourly wage: $17.12
- Total employment: 16,290 people (14.85 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#43. Floral designers

- Median annual wage: $35,210
- Median hourly wage: $16.93
- Total employment: 240 people (0.22 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#42. Merchandise displayers and window trimmers

- Median annual wage: $35,110
- Median hourly wage: $16.88
- Total employment: 1,170 people (1.06 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#41. Concierges

- Median annual wage: $34,970
- Median hourly wage: $16.81
- Total employment: Not available

#40. Sales and related workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $34,860
- Median hourly wage: $16.76
- Total employment: 330 people (0.3 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#38. Automotive and watercraft service attendants (tie)

- Median annual wage: $34,690
- Median hourly wage: $16.68
- Total employment: 1,190 people (1.08 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#38. Religious workers, all other (tie)

- Median annual wage: $34,690
- Median hourly wage: $16.68
- Total employment: 40 people (0.04 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#37. Shuttle drivers and chauffeurs

- Median annual wage: $34,330
- Median hourly wage: $16.51
- Total employment: 1,480 people (1.35 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#36. Telemarketers

- Median annual wage: $34,270
- Median hourly wage: $16.47
- Total employment: 110 people (0.1 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#35. Cleaners of vehicles and equipment

- Median annual wage: $34,110
- Median hourly wage: $16.40
- Total employment: 2,580 people (2.35 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#34. Tour and travel guides

- Median annual wage: $33,860
- Median hourly wage: $16.28
- Total employment: 340 people (0.31 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#33. Food servers, nonrestaurant

- Median annual wage: $33,170
- Median hourly wage: $15.95
- Total employment: 1,300 people (1.18 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#32. Library technicians

- Median annual wage: $32,980
- Median hourly wage: $15.86
- Total employment: 180 people (0.17 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#31. Physical therapist aides

- Median annual wage: $32,930
- Median hourly wage: $15.83
- Total employment: 240 people (0.22 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#30. School bus monitors

- Median annual wage: $32,850
- Median hourly wage: $15.79
- Total employment: 720 people (0.66 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#29. Dietetic technicians

- Median annual wage: $32,740
- Median hourly wage: $15.74
- Total employment: 170 people (0.15 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#28. Baggage porters and bellhops

- Median annual wage: $32,050
- Median hourly wage: $15.41
- Total employment: 110 people (0.1 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#27. Maids and housekeeping cleaners

- Median annual wage: $31,640
- Median hourly wage: $15.21
- Total employment: 5,160 people (4.7 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#26. Home health and personal care aides

- Median annual wage: $31,490
- Median hourly wage: $15.14
- Total employment: 21,760 people (19.84 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#25. Food preparation workers

- Median annual wage: $31,180
- Median hourly wage: $14.99
- Total employment: 5,150 people (4.7 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#24. Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks

- Median annual wage: $30,910
- Median hourly wage: $14.86
- Total employment: 1,550 people (1.41 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#23. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary

- Median annual wage: $30,890
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 8,190 people (7.47 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#22. Retail salespersons

- Median annual wage: $30,710
- Median hourly wage: $14.77
- Total employment: 28,710 people (26.17 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#21. Cooks, short order

- Median annual wage: $30,700
- Median hourly wage: $14.76
- Total employment: 630 people (0.57 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#20. Parking attendants

- Median annual wage: $30,560
- Median hourly wage: $14.69
- Total employment: 1,210 people (1.1 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#19. Cooks, fast food

- Median annual wage: $30,440
- Median hourly wage: $14.64
- Total employment: 1,770 people (1.61 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#18. Laundry and dry-cleaning workers

- Median annual wage: $29,720
- Median hourly wage: $14.29
- Total employment: 1,590 people (1.45 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $29,650
- Median hourly wage: $14.26
- Total employment: 3,720 people (3.39 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#16. Childcare workers

- Median annual wage: $29,620
- Median hourly wage: $14.24
- Total employment: 3,110 people (2.83 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $29,530
- Median hourly wage: $14.20
- Total employment: 1,270 people (1.16 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#14. Recreation workers

- Median annual wage: $29,490
- Median hourly wage: $14.18
- Total employment: 2,210 people (2.01 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#13. Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers

- Median annual wage: $29,320
- Median hourly wage: $14.10
- Total employment: 4,000 people (3.65 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#12. Ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers

- Median annual wage: $29,210
- Median hourly wage: $14.04
- Total employment: 1,100 people (1.0 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#11. Animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $29,090
- Median hourly wage: $13.99
- Total employment: 2,630 people (2.4 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#10. Cashiers

- Median annual wage: $29,010
- Median hourly wage: $13.95
- Total employment: 20,070 people (18.3 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#9. Fast food and counter workers

- Median annual wage: $28,760
- Median hourly wage: $13.83
- Total employment: 30,950 people (28.22 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#8. Dishwashers

- Median annual wage: $28,580
- Median hourly wage: $13.74
- Total employment: 2,290 people (2.09 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#7. Waiters and waitresses

- Median annual wage: $28,180
- Median hourly wage: $13.55
- Total employment: 15,910 people (14.51 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#6. Personal care and service workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $28,110
- Median hourly wage: $13.52
- Total employment: 60 people (0.06 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#5. Motor vehicle operators, all other

- Median annual wage: $27,380
- Median hourly wage: $13.16
- Total employment: 230 people (0.21 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#4. Library assistants, clerical

- Median annual wage: $26,920
- Median hourly wage: $12.94
- Total employment: 310 people (0.28 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Amusement and recreation attendants

- Median annual wage: $26,650
- Median hourly wage: $12.81
- Total employment: 2,410 people (2.2 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Bartenders

- Median annual wage: $23,610
- Median hourly wage: $11.35
- Total employment: 4,030 people (3.67 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Gambling change persons and booth cashiers

- Median annual wage: $20,380
- Median hourly wage: $9.80
- Total employment: 90 people (0.08 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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