Lowest-paying jobs in Bowling Green

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#50. Social and human service assistants

- Median annual wage: $35,420
- Median hourly wage: $17.03
- Total employment: 220 people (2.77 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#49. Couriers and messengers

- Median annual wage: $35,350
- Median hourly wage: $17.00
- Total employment: 40 people (0.5 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#48. Ophthalmic medical technicians

- Median annual wage: $35,310
- Median hourly wage: $16.98
- Total employment: 130 people (1.58 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#47. Merchandise displayers and window trimmers

- Median annual wage: $34,920
- Median hourly wage: $16.79
- Total employment: 250 people (3.08 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#46. Tire repairers and changers

- Median annual wage: $34,770
- Median hourly wage: $16.72
- Total employment: 50 people (0.66 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#45. Sewing machine operators

- Median annual wage: $34,690
- Median hourly wage: $16.68
- Total employment: 40 people (0.46 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#44. Counter and rental clerks

- Median annual wage: $33,760
- Median hourly wage: $16.23
- Total employment: 110 people (1.31 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#43. Stockers and order fillers

- Median annual wage: $33,060
- Median hourly wage: $15.90
- Total employment: 1,710 people (21.21 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $33,020
- Median hourly wage: $15.88
- Total employment: 690 people (8.59 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#41. Parts salespersons

- Median annual wage: $32,870
- Median hourly wage: $15.80
- Total employment: 200 people (2.49 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#40. Packers and packagers, hand

- Median annual wage: $32,650
- Median hourly wage: $15.70
- Total employment: 330 people (4.06 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#39. Audio and video technicians

- Median annual wage: $32,440
- Median hourly wage: $15.60
- Total employment: 40 people (0.46 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#38. Shuttle drivers and chauffeurs

- Median annual wage: $31,640
- Median hourly wage: $15.21
- Total employment: 60 people (0.7 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#37. Veterinary technologists and technicians

- Median annual wage: $31,500
- Median hourly wage: $15.14
- Total employment: 70 people (0.91 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#36. Residential advisors

- Median annual wage: $31,190
- Median hourly wage: $15.00
- Total employment: 80 people (0.97 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#35. Cooks, institution and cafeteria

- Median annual wage: $30,850
- Median hourly wage: $14.83
- Total employment: 500 people (6.19 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#34. First-line supervisors of housekeeping and janitorial workers

- Median annual wage: $30,700
- Median hourly wage: $14.76
- Total employment: 120 people (1.49 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#33. Cooks, restaurant

- Median annual wage: $30,180
- Median hourly wage: $14.51
- Total employment: 560 people (6.96 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#32. Butchers and meat cutters

- Median annual wage: $29,900
- Median hourly wage: $14.38
- Total employment: 50 people (0.64 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#31. Self-enrichment teachers

- Median annual wage: $29,670
- Median hourly wage: $14.27
- Total employment: 70 people (0.89 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#30. Receptionists and information clerks

- Median annual wage: $29,630
- Median hourly wage: $14.24
- Total employment: 520 people (6.44 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $29,540
- Median hourly wage: $14.20
- Total employment: 40 people (0.54 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#28. Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys

- Median annual wage: $29,210
- Median hourly wage: $14.04
- Total employment: 40 people (0.44 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#26. Cleaners of vehicles and equipment (tie)

- Median annual wage: $29,190
- Median hourly wage: $14.03
- Total employment: 290 people (3.6 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#26. Preschool teachers, except special education (tie)

- Median annual wage: $29,190
- Median hourly wage: $14.04
- Total employment: 270 people (3.36 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#25. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary

- Median annual wage: $28,860
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 550 people (6.89 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#24. Dishwashers

- Median annual wage: $28,800
- Median hourly wage: $13.84
- Total employment: 230 people (2.8 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#23. Retail salespersons

- Median annual wage: $28,730
- Median hourly wage: $13.81
- Total employment: 2,410 people (29.92 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#22. Teachers and instructors, all other

- Median annual wage: $28,680
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 170 people (2.11 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#21. Library technicians

- Median annual wage: $28,350
- Median hourly wage: $13.63
- Total employment: 160 people (2.04 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#20. Maids and housekeeping cleaners

- Median annual wage: $28,120
- Median hourly wage: $13.52
- Total employment: 450 people (5.54 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#19. Recreation workers

- Median annual wage: $27,820
- Median hourly wage: $13.38
- Total employment: 170 people (2.07 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#18. Childcare workers

- Median annual wage: $27,790
- Median hourly wage: $13.36
- Total employment: 240 people (2.97 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#17. Fast food and counter workers

- Median annual wage: $27,580
- Median hourly wage: $13.26
- Total employment: 2,250 people (28.01 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#16. Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks

- Median annual wage: $27,390
- Median hourly wage: $13.17
- Total employment: 160 people (1.94 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#15. Laundry and dry-cleaning workers

- Median annual wage: $27,350
- Median hourly wage: $13.15
- Total employment: 100 people (1.24 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#14. Amusement and recreation attendants

- Median annual wage: $27,200
- Median hourly wage: $13.08
- Total employment: 110 people (1.41 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#13. Animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $27,180
- Median hourly wage: $13.07
- Total employment: 150 people (1.84 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $26,930
- Median hourly wage: $12.95
- Total employment: 60 people (0.79 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#11. Cashiers

- Median annual wage: $26,390
- Median hourly wage: $12.69
- Total employment: 1,550 people (19.25 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#10. Food servers, nonrestaurant

- Median annual wage: $26,380
- Median hourly wage: $12.68
- Total employment: 70 people (0.82 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#9. Bartenders

- Median annual wage: $25,970
- Median hourly wage: $12.49
- Total employment: 230 people (2.91 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#8. Cooks, short order

- Median annual wage: $25,630
- Median hourly wage: $12.32
- Total employment: 50 people (0.66 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#7. Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers

- Median annual wage: $25,220
- Median hourly wage: $12.13
- Total employment: 110 people (1.37 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#6. Driver/sales workers

- Median annual wage: $24,320
- Median hourly wage: $11.69
- Total employment: 330 people (4.1 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#5. Food preparation workers

- Median annual wage: $24,080
- Median hourly wage: $11.58
- Total employment: 610 people (7.6 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $23,890
- Median hourly wage: $11.49
- Total employment: 300 people (3.69 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Cooks, fast food

- Median annual wage: $23,350
- Median hourly wage: $11.22
- Total employment: 910 people (11.31 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers

- Median annual wage: $21,120
- Median hourly wage: $10.15
- Total employment: 40 people (0.51 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Waiters and waitresses

- Median annual wage: $20,950
- Median hourly wage: $10.07
- Total employment: 1,260 people (15.61 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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