Lowest-paying jobs in Dubuque

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#50. Office and administrative support workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $39,360
- Median hourly wage: $18.92
- Total employment: 40 people (0.66 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#49. First-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers

- Median annual wage: $39,310
- Median hourly wage: $18.90
- Total employment: 450 people (7.57 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#48. Pharmacy technicians

- Median annual wage: $39,300
- Median hourly wage: $18.89
- Total employment: 230 people (3.96 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#46. Self-enrichment teachers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $38,980
- Median hourly wage: $18.74
- Total employment: 110 people (1.9 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#46. Veterinary technologists and technicians (tie)

- Median annual wage: $38,980
- Median hourly wage: $18.74
- Total employment: 30 people (0.53 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#45. Sewing machine operators

- Median annual wage: $38,820
- Median hourly wage: $18.67
- Total employment: 50 people (0.91 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#44. Emergency medical technicians

- Median annual wage: $38,400
- Median hourly wage: $18.46
- Total employment: 40 people (0.6 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#43. Tellers

- Median annual wage: $38,340
- Median hourly wage: $18.44
- Total employment: 220 people (3.75 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#42. Medical secretaries and administrative assistants

- Median annual wage: $38,320
- Median hourly wage: $18.42
- Total employment: 420 people (7.04 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#41. Printing press operators

- Median annual wage: $37,710
- Median hourly wage: $18.13
- Total employment: 70 people (1.2 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $37,260
- Median hourly wage: $17.91
- Total employment: 40 people (0.63 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#39. Phlebotomists

- Median annual wage: $37,030
- Median hourly wage: $17.81
- Total employment: 70 people (1.22 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#38. Recreation workers

- Median annual wage: $36,750
- Median hourly wage: $17.67
- Total employment: 70 people (1.16 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#37. Receptionists and information clerks

- Median annual wage: $36,680
- Median hourly wage: $17.64
- Total employment: 240 people (4.14 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#36. Helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers

- Median annual wage: $36,640
- Median hourly wage: $17.62
- Total employment: 50 people (0.77 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#35. Counter and rental clerks

- Median annual wage: $36,480
- Median hourly wage: $17.54
- Total employment: 40 people (0.75 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#34. Couriers and messengers

- Median annual wage: $36,290
- Median hourly wage: $17.45
- Total employment: 60 people (0.94 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#33. Butchers and meat cutters

- Median annual wage: $36,010
- Median hourly wage: $17.31
- Total employment: 100 people (1.68 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#32. Human resources assistants, except payroll and timekeeping

- Median annual wage: $35,970
- Median hourly wage: $17.29
- Total employment: 100 people (1.76 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#31. Packers and packagers, hand

- Median annual wage: $35,940
- Median hourly wage: $17.28
- Total employment: 140 people (2.36 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $35,910
- Median hourly wage: $17.26
- Total employment: 630 people (10.73 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#29. First-line supervisors of personal service workers

- Median annual wage: $35,790
- Median hourly wage: $17.21
- Total employment: 60 people (1.01 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#28. Cooks, restaurant

- Median annual wage: $35,760
- Median hourly wage: $17.19
- Total employment: 440 people (7.49 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#27. Cooks, institution and cafeteria

- Median annual wage: $35,670
- Median hourly wage: $17.15
- Total employment: 340 people (5.71 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#26. Residential advisors

- Median annual wage: $33,710
- Median hourly wage: $16.21
- Total employment: 60 people (1.07 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#25. Exercise trainers and group fitness instructors

- Median annual wage: $33,150
- Median hourly wage: $15.94
- Total employment: 70 people (1.25 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#24. Laundry and dry-cleaning workers

- Median annual wage: $32,680
- Median hourly wage: $15.71
- Total employment: 70 people (1.12 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#23. Cooks, short order

- Median annual wage: $32,520
- Median hourly wage: $15.63
- Total employment: 80 people (1.43 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#22. Maids and housekeeping cleaners

- Median annual wage: $32,280
- Median hourly wage: $15.52
- Total employment: 370 people (6.33 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#21. Food preparation workers

- Median annual wage: $31,560
- Median hourly wage: $15.17
- Total employment: 210 people (3.58 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#20. Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks

- Median annual wage: $31,440
- Median hourly wage: $15.11
- Total employment: 90 people (1.52 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#19. Food servers, nonrestaurant

- Median annual wage: $31,310
- Median hourly wage: $15.06
- Total employment: 180 people (3.06 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#18. Ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers

- Median annual wage: $31,200
- Median hourly wage: $15.00
- Total employment: 40 people (0.63 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#17. Childcare workers

- Median annual wage: $30,260
- Median hourly wage: $14.55
- Total employment: 350 people (5.93 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#16. Cleaners of vehicles and equipment

- Median annual wage: $30,060
- Median hourly wage: $14.45
- Total employment: 190 people (3.17 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#15. Shuttle drivers and chauffeurs

- Median annual wage: $29,910
- Median hourly wage: $14.38
- Total employment: 60 people (1.07 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#14. Cashiers

- Median annual wage: $29,320
- Median hourly wage: $14.10
- Total employment: 1,250 people (21.18 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#13. Retail salespersons

- Median annual wage: $28,980
- Median hourly wage: $13.93
- Total employment: 1,710 people (28.94 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#12. Preschool teachers, except special education

- Median annual wage: $28,950
- Median hourly wage: $13.92
- Total employment: 210 people (3.56 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#11. Cooks, fast food

- Median annual wage: $28,730
- Median hourly wage: $13.81
- Total employment: 220 people (3.69 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#10. Animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $28,670
- Median hourly wage: $13.79
- Total employment: 80 people (1.3 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#9. Fast food and counter workers

- Median annual wage: $28,510
- Median hourly wage: $13.71
- Total employment: 1,360 people (23.08 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $28,450
- Median hourly wage: $13.68
- Total employment: 110 people (1.78 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#7. Dishwashers

- Median annual wage: $28,420
- Median hourly wage: $13.66
- Total employment: 130 people (2.17 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#6. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary

- Median annual wage: $28,200
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 710 people (12.05 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#5. Waiters and waitresses

- Median annual wage: $27,070
- Median hourly wage: $13.02
- Total employment: 810 people (13.79 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $26,270
- Median hourly wage: $12.63
- Total employment: 50 people (0.93 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Amusement and recreation attendants

- Median annual wage: $26,220
- Median hourly wage: $12.61
- Total employment: 150 people (2.48 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers

- Median annual wage: $25,270
- Median hourly wage: $12.15
- Total employment: 120 people (2.01 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Bartenders

- Median annual wage: $23,750
- Median hourly wage: $11.42
- Total employment: 400 people (6.75 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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