Lowest-paying jobs in Lexington

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#50. Floral designers

- Median annual wage: $34,680
- Median hourly wage: $16.68
- Total employment: 60 people (0.2 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#49. Cooks, restaurant

- Median annual wage: $34,520
- Median hourly wage: $16.60
- Total employment: 2,390 people (8.45 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#48. Demonstrators and product promoters

- Median annual wage: $34,250
- Median hourly wage: $16.46
- Total employment: 50 people (0.16 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#47. Tour and travel guides

- Median annual wage: $33,920
- Median hourly wage: $16.31
- Total employment: 80 people (0.28 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#46. Crossing guards and flaggers

- Median annual wage: $33,870
- Median hourly wage: $16.28
- Total employment: 150 people (0.54 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#44. Bakers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $33,690
- Median hourly wage: $16.20
- Total employment: 310 people (1.1 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#44. Farmworkers, farm, ranch, and aquacultural animals (tie)

- Median annual wage: $33,690
- Median hourly wage: $16.20
- Total employment: 290 people (1.02 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#43. Home health and personal care aides

- Median annual wage: $33,520
- Median hourly wage: $16.12
- Total employment: 2,890 people (10.21 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#42. Dietetic technicians

- Median annual wage: $33,180
- Median hourly wage: $15.95
- Total employment: 80 people (0.29 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $32,780
- Median hourly wage: $15.76
- Total employment: 200 people (0.69 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#40. Receptionists and information clerks

- Median annual wage: $32,630
- Median hourly wage: $15.69
- Total employment: 1,740 people (6.16 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#39. Shuttle drivers and chauffeurs

- Median annual wage: $32,510
- Median hourly wage: $15.63
- Total employment: 300 people (1.07 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $32,340
- Median hourly wage: $15.55
- Total employment: 3,860 people (13.64 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#37. Plating machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic

- Median annual wage: $32,250
- Median hourly wage: $15.51
- Total employment: 60 people (0.23 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $31,720
- Median hourly wage: $15.25
- Total employment: 130 people (0.45 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#35. Veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $31,620
- Median hourly wage: $15.20
- Total employment: 220 people (0.78 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#34. Recreation workers

- Median annual wage: $31,210
- Median hourly wage: $15.00
- Total employment: 400 people (1.41 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#33. Parking attendants

- Median annual wage: $31,200
- Median hourly wage: $15.00
- Total employment: 210 people (0.73 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $30,780
- Median hourly wage: $14.80
- Total employment: 90 people (0.33 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#31. Cleaners of vehicles and equipment

- Median annual wage: $30,730
- Median hourly wage: $14.77
- Total employment: 690 people (2.43 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#30. Automotive and watercraft service attendants

- Median annual wage: $30,680
- Median hourly wage: $14.75
- Total employment: 100 people (0.34 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#29. Preschool teachers, except special education

- Median annual wage: $30,220
- Median hourly wage: $14.53
- Total employment: 920 people (3.26 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#28. Bartenders

- Median annual wage: $30,110
- Median hourly wage: $14.47
- Total employment: 1,230 people (4.35 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#27. Library technicians

- Median annual wage: $30,030
- Median hourly wage: $14.44
- Total employment: 230 people (0.8 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#26. Concierges

- Median annual wage: $29,860
- Median hourly wage: $14.36
- Total employment: 120 people (0.42 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#25. Maids and housekeeping cleaners

- Median annual wage: $29,630
- Median hourly wage: $14.25
- Total employment: 1,510 people (5.33 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#24. Retail salespersons

- Median annual wage: $29,580
- Median hourly wage: $14.22
- Total employment: 6,920 people (24.47 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#23. Animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $29,510
- Median hourly wage: $14.19
- Total employment: 2,610 people (9.23 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#22. Childcare workers

- Median annual wage: $29,360
- Median hourly wage: $14.11
- Total employment: 1,100 people (3.9 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#21. Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks

- Median annual wage: $29,250
- Median hourly wage: $14.06
- Total employment: 690 people (2.43 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#20. Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists

- Median annual wage: $29,140
- Median hourly wage: $14.01
- Total employment: 500 people (1.75 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#19. Food servers, nonrestaurant

- Median annual wage: $29,080
- Median hourly wage: $13.98
- Total employment: 390 people (1.38 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#18. Laundry and dry-cleaning workers

- Median annual wage: $29,030
- Median hourly wage: $13.96
- Total employment: 410 people (1.46 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#16. Dishwashers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $28,750
- Median hourly wage: $13.82
- Total employment: 880 people (3.09 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#16. Motor vehicle operators, all other (tie)

- Median annual wage: $28,750
- Median hourly wage: $13.82
- Total employment: 60 people (0.21 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#15. Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers

- Median annual wage: $28,710
- Median hourly wage: $13.80
- Total employment: 410 people (1.47 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#14. Funeral attendants

- Median annual wage: $28,550
- Median hourly wage: $13.73
- Total employment: 40 people (0.14 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#13. Animal trainers

- Median annual wage: $28,460
- Median hourly wage: $13.69
- Total employment: 130 people (0.46 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#12. Residential advisors

- Median annual wage: $28,320
- Median hourly wage: $13.62
- Total employment: 210 people (0.73 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#11. Cashiers

- Median annual wage: $27,810
- Median hourly wage: $13.37
- Total employment: 5,500 people (19.44 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#10. Fast food and counter workers

- Median annual wage: $27,740
- Median hourly wage: $13.34
- Total employment: 5,540 people (19.57 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#9. Tutors

- Median annual wage: $27,490
- Median hourly wage: $13.21
- Total employment: 90 people (0.31 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#8. Food preparation workers

- Median annual wage: $26,980
- Median hourly wage: $12.97
- Total employment: 2,120 people (7.5 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $26,440
- Median hourly wage: $12.71
- Total employment: 990 people (3.5 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#6. Amusement and recreation attendants

- Median annual wage: $26,220
- Median hourly wage: $12.61
- Total employment: 400 people (1.42 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#5. Cooks, fast food

- Median annual wage: $26,050
- Median hourly wage: $12.52
- Total employment: 2,900 people (10.26 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#4. Skincare specialists

- Median annual wage: $24,540
- Median hourly wage: $11.80
- Total employment: 150 people (0.54 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers

- Median annual wage: $23,900
- Median hourly wage: $11.49
- Total employment: 270 people (0.95 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Waiters and waitresses

- Median annual wage: $22,290
- Median hourly wage: $10.72
- Total employment: 5,110 people (18.05 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Library assistants, clerical

- Median annual wage: $21,660
- Median hourly wage: $10.41
- Total employment: 80 people (0.3 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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