Lowest-paying jobs in Wichita

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#50. Animal trainers

- Median annual wage: $32,850
- Median hourly wage: $15.79
- Total employment: 50 people (0.17 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#49. Shuttle drivers and chauffeurs

- Median annual wage: $32,690
- Median hourly wage: $15.71
- Total employment: 440 people (1.43 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#48. Substitute teachers, short-term

- Median annual wage: $32,340
- Median hourly wage: $15.55
- Total employment: 1,710 people (5.58 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#47. Emergency medical technicians

- Median annual wage: $32,240
- Median hourly wage: $15.50
- Total employment: 290 people (0.96 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#46. Sales and related workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $32,120
- Median hourly wage: $15.44
- Total employment: Not available

#45. Automotive and watercraft service attendants

- Median annual wage: $31,490
- Median hourly wage: $15.14
- Total employment: 240 people (0.79 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#44. Library assistants, clerical

- Median annual wage: $31,370
- Median hourly wage: $15.08
- Total employment: 230 people (0.77 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#43. Sewing machine operators

- Median annual wage: $31,360
- Median hourly wage: $15.08
- Total employment: 230 people (0.75 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#42. Cooks, restaurant

- Median annual wage: $31,350
- Median hourly wage: $15.07
- Total employment: 2,970 people (9.68 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $31,130
- Median hourly wage: $14.96
- Total employment: 3,510 people (11.45 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#40. Bakers

- Median annual wage: $31,060
- Median hourly wage: $14.93
- Total employment: 200 people (0.65 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#39. Cooks, institution and cafeteria

- Median annual wage: $30,740
- Median hourly wage: $14.78
- Total employment: 1,270 people (4.13 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#38. Manicurists and pedicurists

- Median annual wage: $30,540
- Median hourly wage: $14.68
- Total employment: 420 people (1.36 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#37. Retail salespersons

- Median annual wage: $30,260
- Median hourly wage: $14.55
- Total employment: 7,060 people (23.0 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#36. Demonstrators and product promoters

- Median annual wage: $30,130
- Median hourly wage: $14.48
- Total employment: 120 people (0.39 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#35. Office clerks, general

- Median annual wage: $29,990
- Median hourly wage: $14.42
- Total employment: 520 people (1.69 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#33. Laundry and dry-cleaning workers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $29,950
- Median hourly wage: $14.40
- Total employment: 360 people (1.17 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#33. Funeral attendants (tie)

- Median annual wage: $29,950
- Median hourly wage: $14.40
- Total employment: 70 people (0.23 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#32. Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists

- Median annual wage: $29,890
- Median hourly wage: $14.37
- Total employment: 540 people (1.76 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#31. Maids and housekeeping cleaners

- Median annual wage: $29,760
- Median hourly wage: $14.31
- Total employment: 1,360 people (4.43 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#30. Floral designers

- Median annual wage: $29,580
- Median hourly wage: $14.22
- Total employment: 80 people (0.25 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#29. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary

- Median annual wage: $29,560
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 4,780 people (15.59 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#28. Bartenders

- Median annual wage: $29,000
- Median hourly wage: $13.94
- Total employment: 1,410 people (4.59 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#27. Food preparation workers

- Median annual wage: $28,960
- Median hourly wage: $13.92
- Total employment: 1,260 people (4.12 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#26. Home health and personal care aides

- Median annual wage: $28,900
- Median hourly wage: $13.89
- Total employment: 5,350 people (17.44 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#25. Coaches and scouts

- Median annual wage: $28,750
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 680 people (2.21 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#24. School bus monitors

- Median annual wage: $28,700
- Median hourly wage: $13.80
- Total employment: 410 people (1.35 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#23. Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks

- Median annual wage: $28,690
- Median hourly wage: $13.79
- Total employment: 360 people (1.17 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#22. Pharmacy aides

- Median annual wage: $28,550
- Median hourly wage: $13.73
- Total employment: 160 people (0.52 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#21. Umpires, referees, and other sports officials

- Median annual wage: $28,510
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 80 people (0.27 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#20. Dishwashers

- Median annual wage: $28,260
- Median hourly wage: $13.59
- Total employment: 460 people (1.49 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#18. Parking attendants (tie)

- Median annual wage: $28,230
- Median hourly wage: $13.57
- Total employment: 40 people (0.12 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $28,230
- Median hourly wage: $13.57
- Total employment: 610 people (1.99 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#17. Pressers, textile, garment, and related materials

- Median annual wage: $28,220
- Median hourly wage: $13.57
- Total employment: 40 people (0.12 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#16. Veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $28,110
- Median hourly wage: $13.51
- Total employment: 290 people (0.94 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#15. Animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $27,980
- Median hourly wage: $13.45
- Total employment: 770 people (2.51 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#14. Recreation workers

- Median annual wage: $27,820
- Median hourly wage: $13.37
- Total employment: 700 people (2.29 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#13. Childcare workers

- Median annual wage: $27,570
- Median hourly wage: $13.26
- Total employment: 1,530 people (4.98 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#12. Cashiers

- Median annual wage: $27,360
- Median hourly wage: $13.16
- Total employment: 7,750 people (25.25 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#11. Fast food and counter workers

- Median annual wage: $27,090
- Median hourly wage: $13.02
- Total employment: 10,510 people (34.24 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#10. Cooks, fast food

- Median annual wage: $26,590
- Median hourly wage: $12.78
- Total employment: 550 people (1.8 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $26,360
- Median hourly wage: $12.68
- Total employment: 1,000 people (3.27 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#8. Cooks, short order

- Median annual wage: $26,170
- Median hourly wage: $12.58
- Total employment: Not available

#7. Physical therapist aides

- Median annual wage: $24,960
- Median hourly wage: $12.00
- Total employment: 50 people (0.15 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#6. Ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers

- Median annual wage: $23,170
- Median hourly wage: $11.14
- Total employment: 150 people (0.5 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#4. Amusement and recreation attendants (tie)

- Median annual wage: $21,780
- Median hourly wage: $10.47
- Total employment: 740 people (2.42 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#4. Food servers, nonrestaurant (tie)

- Median annual wage: $21,780
- Median hourly wage: $10.47
- Total employment: Not available

#3. Motor vehicle operators, all other

- Median annual wage: $21,670
- Median hourly wage: $10.42
- Total employment: 80 people (0.25 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Print binding and finishing workers

- Median annual wage: $20,510
- Median hourly wage: $9.86
- Total employment: 110 people (0.37 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Set and exhibit designers

- Median annual wage: $16,730
- Median hourly wage: $8.05
- Total employment: Not available

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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