Lowest-paying jobs in Michigan City

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#50. Grinding, lapping, polishing, and buffing machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic

- Median annual wage: $37,840
- Median hourly wage: $18.19
- Total employment: 220 people (5.45 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#49. Opticians, dispensing

- Median annual wage: $37,620
- Median hourly wage: $18.09
- Total employment: 40 people (0.85 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#48. Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand

- Median annual wage: $37,580
- Median hourly wage: $18.07
- Total employment: 790 people (19.05 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#47. Counter and rental clerks

- Median annual wage: $37,370
- Median hourly wage: $17.97
- Total employment: 80 people (2.02 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $36,980
- Median hourly wage: $17.78
- Total employment: 130 people (3.19 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#44. Parts salespersons (tie)

- Median annual wage: $36,860
- Median hourly wage: $17.72
- Total employment: 120 people (2.95 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#44. Nursing assistants (tie)

- Median annual wage: $36,860
- Median hourly wage: $17.72
- Total employment: 340 people (8.3 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#43. Residential advisors

- Median annual wage: $36,590
- Median hourly wage: $17.59
- Total employment: 40 people (0.9 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#42. Stockers and order fillers

- Median annual wage: $36,580
- Median hourly wage: $17.59
- Total employment: 740 people (17.94 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#41. Butchers and meat cutters

- Median annual wage: $36,530
- Median hourly wage: $17.56
- Total employment: 50 people (1.13 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#40. Tellers

- Median annual wage: $36,480
- Median hourly wage: $17.54
- Total employment: 120 people (3.01 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#39. Landscaping and groundskeeping workers

- Median annual wage: $35,960
- Median hourly wage: $17.29
- Total employment: 300 people (7.31 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#38. Couriers and messengers

- Median annual wage: $35,610
- Median hourly wage: $17.12
- Total employment: 30 people (0.75 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#37. Merchandise displayers and window trimmers

- Median annual wage: $35,380
- Median hourly wage: $17.01
- Total employment: 40 people (0.92 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#36. Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists

- Median annual wage: $35,370
- Median hourly wage: $17.01
- Total employment: 100 people (2.34 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#35. Receptionists and information clerks

- Median annual wage: $35,350
- Median hourly wage: $17.00
- Total employment: 210 people (5.03 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#34. Cooks, institution and cafeteria

- Median annual wage: $35,320
- Median hourly wage: $16.98
- Total employment: 130 people (3.03 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#33. Library technicians

- Median annual wage: $35,140
- Median hourly wage: $16.89
- Total employment: 30 people (0.77 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $34,560
- Median hourly wage: $16.61
- Total employment: 570 people (13.74 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#31. Bill and account collectors

- Median annual wage: $34,380
- Median hourly wage: $16.53
- Total employment: 90 people (2.27 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#30. Laundry and dry-cleaning workers

- Median annual wage: $34,360
- Median hourly wage: $16.52
- Total employment: 30 people (0.73 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#29. Recreation workers

- Median annual wage: $34,320
- Median hourly wage: $16.50
- Total employment: 140 people (3.49 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#28. Cooks, restaurant

- Median annual wage: $34,310
- Median hourly wage: $16.50
- Total employment: 460 people (11.26 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#27. Packers and packagers, hand

- Median annual wage: $33,990
- Median hourly wage: $16.34
- Total employment: 330 people (7.98 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#26. Security guards

- Median annual wage: $33,680
- Median hourly wage: $16.19
- Total employment: 140 people (3.32 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#25. Substitute teachers, short-term

- Median annual wage: $33,140
- Median hourly wage: $15.93
- Total employment: 180 people (4.33 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#24. Home health and personal care aides

- Median annual wage: $33,080
- Median hourly wage: $15.90
- Total employment: 720 people (17.52 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#23. Automotive and watercraft service attendants

- Median annual wage: $32,040
- Median hourly wage: $15.41
- Total employment: 60 people (1.41 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#22. Coaches and scouts

- Median annual wage: $31,280
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 40 people (0.95 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#21. Shuttle drivers and chauffeurs

- Median annual wage: $31,250
- Median hourly wage: $15.02
- Total employment: 60 people (1.46 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#20. Cleaners of vehicles and equipment

- Median annual wage: $31,060
- Median hourly wage: $14.93
- Total employment: 90 people (2.17 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#19. Cooks, short order

- Median annual wage: $30,730
- Median hourly wage: $14.77
- Total employment: 40 people (1.08 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#18. Maids and housekeeping cleaners

- Median annual wage: $30,180
- Median hourly wage: $14.51
- Total employment: 170 people (4.07 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#17. Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks

- Median annual wage: $29,720
- Median hourly wage: $14.29
- Total employment: 70 people (1.75 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#16. Preschool teachers, except special education

- Median annual wage: $29,380
- Median hourly wage: $14.13
- Total employment: 40 people (0.97 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#15. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary

- Median annual wage: $28,990
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 350 people (8.44 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#14. Driver/sales workers

- Median annual wage: $28,900
- Median hourly wage: $13.90
- Total employment: 170 people (4.12 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#13. Retail salespersons

- Median annual wage: $28,770
- Median hourly wage: $13.83
- Total employment: 1,550 people (37.53 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#12. Cooks, fast food

- Median annual wage: $28,580
- Median hourly wage: $13.74
- Total employment: 120 people (2.97 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#11. Dishwashers

- Median annual wage: $28,400
- Median hourly wage: $13.66
- Total employment: 110 people (2.65 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#10. Food preparation workers

- Median annual wage: $28,270
- Median hourly wage: $13.59
- Total employment: 270 people (6.44 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#9. Animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $27,920
- Median hourly wage: $13.42
- Total employment: 120 people (2.85 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#8. Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers

- Median annual wage: $27,900
- Median hourly wage: $13.41
- Total employment: 160 people (3.9 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#7. Cashiers

- Median annual wage: $27,800
- Median hourly wage: $13.37
- Total employment: 1,080 people (26.07 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#6. Fast food and counter workers

- Median annual wage: $27,550
- Median hourly wage: $13.25
- Total employment: 1,370 people (33.14 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#5. Childcare workers

- Median annual wage: $27,490
- Median hourly wage: $13.22
- Total employment: 70 people (1.73 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#4. Waiters and waitresses

- Median annual wage: $27,410
- Median hourly wage: $13.18
- Total employment: 730 people (17.72 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Amusement and recreation attendants

- Median annual wage: $27,090
- Median hourly wage: $13.03
- Total employment: 60 people (1.5 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $26,280
- Median hourly wage: $12.63
- Total employment: 160 people (3.87 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Bartenders

- Median annual wage: $21,430
- Median hourly wage: $10.30
- Total employment: 290 people (7.08 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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