Lowest-paying jobs in Davenport

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#50. Cooks, institution and cafeteria

- Median annual wage: $34,310
- Median hourly wage: $16.50
- Total employment: 870 people (4.81 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#49. Packers and packagers, hand

- Median annual wage: $34,080
- Median hourly wage: $16.39
- Total employment: 660 people (3.65 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#48. Ophthalmic laboratory technicians

- Median annual wage: $33,600
- Median hourly wage: $16.15
- Total employment: 40 people (0.2 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#47. Switchboard operators, including answering service

- Median annual wage: $33,530
- Median hourly wage: $16.12
- Total employment: 30 people (0.17 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#46. Home health and personal care aides

- Median annual wage: $33,490
- Median hourly wage: $16.10
- Total employment: 2,180 people (12.09 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#45. Bakers

- Median annual wage: $33,230
- Median hourly wage: $15.98
- Total employment: 270 people (1.48 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#44. Sales and related workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $33,070
- Median hourly wage: $15.90
- Total employment: 80 people (0.46 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#43. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary

- Median annual wage: $32,960
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 2,030 people (11.27 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#42. Barbers

- Median annual wage: $32,510
- Median hourly wage: $15.63
- Total employment: 30 people (0.17 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#41. Gambling cage workers

- Median annual wage: $32,290
- Median hourly wage: $15.52
- Total employment: 30 people (0.18 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#40. Cooks, short order

- Median annual wage: $32,280
- Median hourly wage: $15.52
- Total employment: 160 people (0.88 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#39. Library assistants, clerical

- Median annual wage: $32,220
- Median hourly wage: $15.49
- Total employment: 160 people (0.87 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#38. Gambling change persons and booth cashiers

- Median annual wage: $32,000
- Median hourly wage: $15.39
- Total employment: 40 people (0.2 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#37. School bus monitors

- Median annual wage: $31,880
- Median hourly wage: $15.33
- Total employment: 130 people (0.72 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#36. Parking attendants

- Median annual wage: $31,520
- Median hourly wage: $15.15
- Total employment: 90 people (0.49 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#35. Laundry and dry-cleaning workers

- Median annual wage: $31,400
- Median hourly wage: $15.10
- Total employment: 270 people (1.5 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#33. Shuttle drivers and chauffeurs (tie)

- Median annual wage: $31,370
- Median hourly wage: $15.08
- Total employment: 280 people (1.53 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#33. Food servers, nonrestaurant (tie)

- Median annual wage: $31,370
- Median hourly wage: $15.08
- Total employment: 570 people (3.19 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#32. Floral designers

- Median annual wage: $31,260
- Median hourly wage: $15.03
- Total employment: 70 people (0.38 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#31. Maids and housekeeping cleaners

- Median annual wage: $31,150
- Median hourly wage: $14.98
- Total employment: 970 people (5.36 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#30. Manicurists and pedicurists

- Median annual wage: $31,000
- Median hourly wage: $14.90
- Total employment: 30 people (0.17 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#29. Childcare workers

- Median annual wage: $30,850
- Median hourly wage: $14.83
- Total employment: 710 people (3.97 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#28. Recreation workers

- Median annual wage: $30,750
- Median hourly wage: $14.79
- Total employment: 390 people (2.16 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#27. Bailiffs

- Median annual wage: $30,570
- Median hourly wage: $14.70
- Total employment: 50 people (0.25 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#26. Retail salespersons

- Median annual wage: $30,490
- Median hourly wage: $14.66
- Total employment: 4,520 people (25.14 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#25. Special education teachers, preschool

- Median annual wage: $30,460
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: Not available

#24. Tutors

- Median annual wage: $30,430
- Median hourly wage: $14.63
- Total employment: 130 people (0.75 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#23. Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks

- Median annual wage: $30,410
- Median hourly wage: $14.62
- Total employment: 290 people (1.61 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#22. Food preparation workers

- Median annual wage: $30,210
- Median hourly wage: $14.52
- Total employment: 680 people (3.81 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#21. Veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $30,140
- Median hourly wage: $14.49
- Total employment: 110 people (0.59 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#20. Tour and travel guides

- Median annual wage: $30,110
- Median hourly wage: $14.48
- Total employment: 30 people (0.17 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#19. Food preparation and serving related workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $30,050
- Median hourly wage: $14.45
- Total employment: 40 people (0.22 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#18. Cleaners of vehicles and equipment

- Median annual wage: $29,650
- Median hourly wage: $14.26
- Total employment: 560 people (3.14 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#17. Automotive and watercraft service attendants

- Median annual wage: $29,640
- Median hourly wage: $14.25
- Total employment: 90 people (0.53 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#16. Cashiers

- Median annual wage: $29,520
- Median hourly wage: $14.19
- Total employment: 4,340 people (24.14 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#15. Animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $29,200
- Median hourly wage: $14.04
- Total employment: 280 people (1.58 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Waiters and waitresses (tie)

- Median annual wage: $29,120
- Median hourly wage: $14.00
- Total employment: 2,700 people (14.99 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Gambling dealers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $29,120
- Median hourly wage: $14.00
- Total employment: 160 people (0.87 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Exercise trainers and group fitness instructors (tie)

- Median annual wage: $29,120
- Median hourly wage: $14.00
- Total employment: 370 people (2.06 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Bartenders (tie)

- Median annual wage: $29,120
- Median hourly wage: $14.00
- Total employment: 1,320 people (7.36 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Fast food and counter workers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $29,120
- Median hourly wage: $14.00
- Total employment: 5,020 people (27.91 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $29,120
- Median hourly wage: $14.00
- Total employment: 340 people (1.87 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop (tie)

- Median annual wage: $29,120
- Median hourly wage: $14.00
- Total employment: 400 people (2.24 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $29,120
- Median hourly wage: $14.00
- Total employment: 140 people (0.78 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Production workers, all other (tie)

- Median annual wage: $29,120
- Median hourly wage: $14.00
- Total employment: Not available

#3. Dishwashers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $29,120
- Median hourly wage: $14.00
- Total employment: 400 people (2.22 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Cooks, fast food (tie)

- Median annual wage: $29,120
- Median hourly wage: $14.00
- Total employment: 580 people (3.21 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Telemarketers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $29,120
- Median hourly wage: $14.00
- Total employment: 180 people (1.01 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Umpires, referees, and other sports officials

- Median annual wage: $28,530
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 40 people (0.21 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Amusement and recreation attendants

- Median annual wage: $28,280
- Median hourly wage: $13.60
- Total employment: 440 people (2.45 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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