Lowest-paying jobs in Waterloo

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#50. Phlebotomists

- Median annual wage: $36,950
- Median hourly wage: $17.77
- Total employment: 70 people (0.8 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#49. Chefs and head cooks

- Median annual wage: $36,760
- Median hourly wage: $17.67
- Total employment: 70 people (0.81 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#48. Bill and account collectors

- Median annual wage: $36,750
- Median hourly wage: $17.67
- Total employment: 200 people (2.31 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#47. Security guards

- Median annual wage: $36,690
- Median hourly wage: $17.64
- Total employment: 330 people (3.81 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#46. Landscaping and groundskeeping workers

- Median annual wage: $36,650
- Median hourly wage: $17.62
- Total employment: 430 people (5.08 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#45. Sales and related workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $36,390
- Median hourly wage: $17.49
- Total employment: 40 people (0.51 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#44. First-line supervisors of personal service workers

- Median annual wage: $36,340
- Median hourly wage: $17.47
- Total employment: 70 people (0.83 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#43. Exercise trainers and group fitness instructors

- Median annual wage: $36,130
- Median hourly wage: $17.37
- Total employment: 120 people (1.4 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#42. Personal care and service workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $36,030
- Median hourly wage: $17.32
- Total employment: 80 people (0.88 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#41. Butchers and meat cutters

- Median annual wage: $35,960
- Median hourly wage: $17.29
- Total employment: 200 people (2.33 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#40. Receptionists and information clerks

- Median annual wage: $35,220
- Median hourly wage: $16.93
- Total employment: 290 people (3.34 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#39. Cooks, restaurant

- Median annual wage: $35,170
- Median hourly wage: $16.91
- Total employment: 780 people (9.14 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#38. Funeral attendants

- Median annual wage: $35,050
- Median hourly wage: $16.85
- Total employment: 30 people (0.37 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#37. Home health and personal care aides

- Median annual wage: $34,630
- Median hourly wage: $16.65
- Total employment: 1,250 people (14.66 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#36. Couriers and messengers

- Median annual wage: $34,600
- Median hourly wage: $16.64
- Total employment: 40 people (0.52 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $34,500
- Median hourly wage: $16.59
- Total employment: 30 people (0.35 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#34. Merchandise displayers and window trimmers

- Median annual wage: $34,440
- Median hourly wage: $16.56
- Total employment: 110 people (1.3 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#33. Cooks, institution and cafeteria

- Median annual wage: $34,410
- Median hourly wage: $16.54
- Total employment: 570 people (6.66 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#32. Counter and rental clerks

- Median annual wage: $34,150
- Median hourly wage: $16.42
- Total employment: 70 people (0.88 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#31. Bakers

- Median annual wage: $33,690
- Median hourly wage: $16.20
- Total employment: 130 people (1.51 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#30. Pharmacy aides

- Median annual wage: $33,430
- Median hourly wage: $16.07
- Total employment: 30 people (0.37 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#29. Cleaners of vehicles and equipment

- Median annual wage: $33,230
- Median hourly wage: $15.98
- Total employment: 200 people (2.33 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#28. Tutors

- Median annual wage: $31,720
- Median hourly wage: $15.25
- Total employment: 30 people (0.4 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#27. Real estate sales agents

- Median annual wage: $31,170
- Median hourly wage: $14.99
- Total employment: 30 people (0.36 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#26. Maids and housekeeping cleaners

- Median annual wage: $30,960
- Median hourly wage: $14.89
- Total employment: 550 people (6.5 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#25. Food preparation workers

- Median annual wage: $30,510
- Median hourly wage: $14.67
- Total employment: 270 people (3.22 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#24. Cooks, short order

- Median annual wage: $30,320
- Median hourly wage: $14.58
- Total employment: 120 people (1.36 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#23. Retail salespersons

- Median annual wage: $29,920
- Median hourly wage: $14.39
- Total employment: 2,150 people (25.13 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#22. Veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $29,840
- Median hourly wage: $14.35
- Total employment: 60 people (0.73 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#21. Shuttle drivers and chauffeurs

- Median annual wage: $29,750
- Median hourly wage: $14.31
- Total employment: 120 people (1.43 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#20. Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks

- Median annual wage: $29,410
- Median hourly wage: $14.14
- Total employment: 150 people (1.79 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#19. Laundry and dry-cleaning workers

- Median annual wage: $29,290
- Median hourly wage: $14.08
- Total employment: 120 people (1.36 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#18. Cashiers

- Median annual wage: $29,270
- Median hourly wage: $14.07
- Total employment: 2,560 people (29.94 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#17. Recreation workers

- Median annual wage: $29,260
- Median hourly wage: $14.07
- Total employment: 120 people (1.44 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#16. Farmworkers and laborers, crop, nursery, and greenhouse

- Median annual wage: $29,170
- Median hourly wage: $14.02
- Total employment: 50 people (0.56 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#15. Preschool teachers, except special education

- Median annual wage: $28,650
- Median hourly wage: $13.77
- Total employment: 280 people (3.3 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#14. Cooks, fast food

- Median annual wage: $28,230
- Median hourly wage: $13.57
- Total employment: 310 people (3.57 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#13. Fast food and counter workers

- Median annual wage: $28,080
- Median hourly wage: $13.50
- Total employment: 2,080 people (24.36 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#12. Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers

- Median annual wage: $28,070
- Median hourly wage: $13.50
- Total employment: 180 people (2.12 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $27,830
- Median hourly wage: $13.38
- Total employment: 200 people (2.32 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#10. Food servers, nonrestaurant

- Median annual wage: $27,720
- Median hourly wage: $13.33
- Total employment: 290 people (3.45 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#8. Childcare workers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $27,380
- Median hourly wage: $13.16
- Total employment: 410 people (4.82 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#8. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary (tie)

- Median annual wage: $27,380
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 1,180 people (13.85 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#7. Dishwashers

- Median annual wage: $25,770
- Median hourly wage: $12.39
- Total employment: 150 people (1.76 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#6. Waiters and waitresses

- Median annual wage: $25,470
- Median hourly wage: $12.25
- Total employment: 1,190 people (13.88 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#5. Amusement and recreation attendants

- Median annual wage: $25,060
- Median hourly wage: $12.05
- Total employment: 280 people (3.29 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $24,310
- Median hourly wage: $11.69
- Total employment: 30 people (0.39 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $22,610
- Median hourly wage: $10.87
- Total employment: 420 people (4.96 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Library assistants, clerical

- Median annual wage: $22,460
- Median hourly wage: $10.80
- Total employment: 50 people (0.58 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Bartenders

- Median annual wage: $22,000
- Median hourly wage: $10.58
- Total employment: 490 people (5.78 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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