Lowest-paying jobs in Louisville

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#50. Library technicians

- Median annual wage: $35,100
- Median hourly wage: $16.88
- Total employment: Not available

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

- Median annual wage: $35,060
- Median hourly wage: $16.86
- Total employment: 150 people (0.22 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#48. Skincare specialists

- Median annual wage: $34,950
- Median hourly wage: $16.80
- Total employment: 310 people (0.45 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#47. Crossing guards and flaggers

- Median annual wage: $34,890
- Median hourly wage: $16.77
- Total employment: 120 people (0.18 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $34,700
- Median hourly wage: $16.69
- Total employment: 140 people (0.2 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#45. Food and tobacco roasting, baking, and drying machine operators and tenders

- Median annual wage: $34,640
- Median hourly wage: $16.66
- Total employment: 60 people (0.09 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#44. Receptionists and information clerks

- Median annual wage: $34,260
- Median hourly wage: $16.47
- Total employment: 4,290 people (6.25 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#43. Cleaners of vehicles and equipment

- Median annual wage: $34,080
- Median hourly wage: $16.39
- Total employment: 1,580 people (2.3 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#42. Home health and personal care aides

- Median annual wage: $34,070
- Median hourly wage: $16.38
- Total employment: 9,660 people (14.08 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#41. Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists

- Median annual wage: $33,670
- Median hourly wage: $16.19
- Total employment: 900 people (1.31 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $33,260
- Median hourly wage: $15.99
- Total employment: 9,680 people (14.11 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#39. Preschool teachers, except special education

- Median annual wage: $33,230
- Median hourly wage: $15.98
- Total employment: 2,170 people (3.16 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#38. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary

- Median annual wage: $32,760
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 3,720 people (5.42 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#37. School bus monitors

- Median annual wage: $32,240
- Median hourly wage: $15.50
- Total employment: 160 people (0.23 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#36. Sewing machine operators

- Median annual wage: $32,230
- Median hourly wage: $15.49
- Total employment: 580 people (0.84 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#35. Food servers, nonrestaurant

- Median annual wage: $31,950
- Median hourly wage: $15.36
- Total employment: 1,070 people (1.55 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#34. Animal trainers

- Median annual wage: $31,830
- Median hourly wage: $15.30
- Total employment: 120 people (0.18 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#33. Driver/sales workers

- Median annual wage: $31,590
- Median hourly wage: $15.19
- Total employment: 2,710 people (3.94 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#32. Recreation workers

- Median annual wage: $31,100
- Median hourly wage: $14.95
- Total employment: 860 people (1.25 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#31. Counselors, all other

- Median annual wage: $31,000
- Median hourly wage: $14.91
- Total employment: 40 people (0.05 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#30. Concierges

- Median annual wage: $30,980
- Median hourly wage: $14.89
- Total employment: 190 people (0.28 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $30,930
- Median hourly wage: $14.87
- Total employment: 370 people (0.54 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#28. Parking attendants

- Median annual wage: $30,860
- Median hourly wage: $14.84
- Total employment: 450 people (0.66 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#27. Maids and housekeeping cleaners

- Median annual wage: $30,840
- Median hourly wage: $14.83
- Total employment: 3,380 people (4.93 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#26. Automotive and watercraft service attendants

- Median annual wage: $30,680
- Median hourly wage: $14.75
- Total employment: 390 people (0.57 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#25. Funeral attendants

- Median annual wage: $30,670
- Median hourly wage: $14.75
- Total employment: 110 people (0.16 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $30,580
- Median hourly wage: $14.70
- Total employment: 250 people (0.37 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#23. Demonstrators and product promoters

- Median annual wage: $30,490
- Median hourly wage: $14.66
- Total employment: 310 people (0.45 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#21. Floral designers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $30,360
- Median hourly wage: $14.60
- Total employment: 170 people (0.24 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#21. Library assistants, clerical (tie)

- Median annual wage: $30,360
- Median hourly wage: $14.60
- Total employment: 260 people (0.38 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#20. Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks

- Median annual wage: $30,300
- Median hourly wage: $14.57
- Total employment: 1,230 people (1.8 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#19. Laundry and dry-cleaning workers

- Median annual wage: $30,110
- Median hourly wage: $14.48
- Total employment: 950 people (1.39 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#18. Retail salespersons

- Median annual wage: $30,090
- Median hourly wage: $14.47
- Total employment: 16,080 people (23.43 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#17. Animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $29,810
- Median hourly wage: $14.33
- Total employment: 1,910 people (2.79 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#16. Childcare workers

- Median annual wage: $29,550
- Median hourly wage: $14.21
- Total employment: 2,200 people (3.2 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#15. Cashiers

- Median annual wage: $29,110
- Median hourly wage: $14.00
- Total employment: 12,250 people (17.85 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#14. Dishwashers

- Median annual wage: $29,030
- Median hourly wage: $13.96
- Total employment: 1,530 people (2.23 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#13. Residential advisors

- Median annual wage: $28,990
- Median hourly wage: $13.94
- Total employment: 950 people (1.38 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#12. Bartenders

- Median annual wage: $28,910
- Median hourly wage: $13.90
- Total employment: 2,740 people (3.99 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#11. Cooks, short order

- Median annual wage: $28,820
- Median hourly wage: $13.86
- Total employment: 390 people (0.57 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#10. Physical therapist aides

- Median annual wage: $28,770
- Median hourly wage: $13.83
- Total employment: 160 people (0.24 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#9. Fast food and counter workers

- Median annual wage: $28,340
- Median hourly wage: $13.63
- Total employment: 15,970 people (23.28 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#8. Amusement and recreation attendants

- Median annual wage: $28,010
- Median hourly wage: $13.47
- Total employment: 1,290 people (1.88 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#7. Dietetic technicians

- Median annual wage: $27,970
- Median hourly wage: $13.45
- Total employment: 170 people (0.25 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#6. Ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers

- Median annual wage: $27,690
- Median hourly wage: $13.31
- Total employment: 420 people (0.6 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#5. Food preparation workers

- Median annual wage: $27,610
- Median hourly wage: $13.27
- Total employment: 4,920 people (7.17 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#4. Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers

- Median annual wage: $27,280
- Median hourly wage: $13.12
- Total employment: 1,350 people (1.96 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $27,210
- Median hourly wage: $13.08
- Total employment: 2,310 people (3.37 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Cooks, fast food

- Median annual wage: $27,040
- Median hourly wage: $13.00
- Total employment: 4,390 people (6.4 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Waiters and waitresses

- Median annual wage: $25,680
- Median hourly wage: $12.35
- Total employment: 10,250 people (14.94 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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