Lowest-paying jobs in New Orleans

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#50. Bakers

- Median annual wage: $30,570
- Median hourly wage: $14.70
- Total employment: 450 people (1.03 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#49. Couriers and messengers

- Median annual wage: $30,540
- Median hourly wage: $14.68
- Total employment: 300 people (0.68 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#48. Food processing workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $30,250
- Median hourly wage: $14.54
- Total employment: 600 people (1.37 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#47. Sewing machine operators

- Median annual wage: $30,190
- Median hourly wage: $14.51
- Total employment: 130 people (0.3 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#46. Parts salespersons

- Median annual wage: $30,060
- Median hourly wage: $14.45
- Total employment: 930 people (2.11 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#45. Retail salespersons

- Median annual wage: $29,840
- Median hourly wage: $14.35
- Total employment: 11,980 people (27.15 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#44. Recreation workers

- Median annual wage: $29,610
- Median hourly wage: $14.24
- Total employment: 730 people (1.65 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#43. Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks

- Median annual wage: $29,530
- Median hourly wage: $14.20
- Total employment: 1,740 people (3.94 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#42. Manicurists and pedicurists

- Median annual wage: $29,380
- Median hourly wage: $14.12
- Total employment: 640 people (1.45 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#41. Laundry and dry-cleaning workers

- Median annual wage: $29,300
- Median hourly wage: $14.09
- Total employment: 950 people (2.16 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#40. Automotive and watercraft service attendants

- Median annual wage: $29,280
- Median hourly wage: $14.08
- Total employment: 190 people (0.43 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#39. Directors, religious activities and education

- Median annual wage: $29,150
- Median hourly wage: $14.02
- Total employment: Not available

#37. Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners (tie)

- Median annual wage: $29,120
- Median hourly wage: $14.00
- Total employment: 6,060 people (13.74 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#37. Grounds maintenance workers, all other (tie)

- Median annual wage: $29,120
- Median hourly wage: $14.00
- Total employment: Not available

#36. Cooks, institution and cafeteria

- Median annual wage: $29,030
- Median hourly wage: $13.96
- Total employment: 1,300 people (2.94 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#35. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary

- Median annual wage: $28,770
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 2,730 people (6.18 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#34. Cleaners of vehicles and equipment

- Median annual wage: $28,750
- Median hourly wage: $13.82
- Total employment: 780 people (1.77 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#33. Gambling service workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $28,720
- Median hourly wage: $13.81
- Total employment: 220 people (0.51 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#32. Food preparation and serving related workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $28,490
- Median hourly wage: $13.70
- Total employment: 1,220 people (2.76 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#31. Gambling and sports book writers and runners

- Median annual wage: $28,480
- Median hourly wage: $13.69
- Total employment: 120 people (0.27 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#30. Gambling change persons and booth cashiers

- Median annual wage: $28,210
- Median hourly wage: $13.56
- Total employment: 240 people (0.54 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#29. Animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $28,010
- Median hourly wage: $13.47
- Total employment: 890 people (2.02 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#28. Meat, poultry, and fish cutters and trimmers

- Median annual wage: $27,970
- Median hourly wage: $13.45
- Total employment: 300 people (0.69 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#27. Cooks, short order

- Median annual wage: $27,950
- Median hourly wage: $13.44
- Total employment: 800 people (1.81 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#26. Packers and packagers, hand

- Median annual wage: $27,790
- Median hourly wage: $13.36
- Total employment: 440 people (1.01 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#25. Orderlies

- Median annual wage: $27,740
- Median hourly wage: $13.34
- Total employment: 80 people (0.17 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#24. Maids and housekeeping cleaners

- Median annual wage: $27,660
- Median hourly wage: $13.30
- Total employment: 3,430 people (7.78 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#23. Food servers, nonrestaurant

- Median annual wage: $27,160
- Median hourly wage: $13.06
- Total employment: 1,190 people (2.69 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#22. Dishwashers

- Median annual wage: $26,850
- Median hourly wage: $12.91
- Total employment: 1,640 people (3.72 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#21. Fast food and counter workers

- Median annual wage: $26,710
- Median hourly wage: $12.84
- Total employment: 8,090 people (18.33 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#20. Cashiers

- Median annual wage: $26,690
- Median hourly wage: $12.83
- Total employment: 10,750 people (24.36 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#19. Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys

- Median annual wage: $26,360
- Median hourly wage: $12.67
- Total employment: 40 people (0.09 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#18. Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists

- Median annual wage: $26,100
- Median hourly wage: $12.55
- Total employment: 530 people (1.21 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#17. Ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers

- Median annual wage: $25,640
- Median hourly wage: $12.33
- Total employment: 360 people (0.81 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $25,600
- Median hourly wage: $12.31
- Total employment: 140 people (0.32 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#15. School bus monitors

- Median annual wage: $25,370
- Median hourly wage: $12.20
- Total employment: 250 people (0.56 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#14. Amusement and recreation attendants

- Median annual wage: $25,330
- Median hourly wage: $12.18
- Total employment: 560 people (1.27 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#13. Baggage porters and bellhops

- Median annual wage: $25,320
- Median hourly wage: $12.17
- Total employment: 330 people (0.75 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#12. Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers

- Median annual wage: $24,610
- Median hourly wage: $11.83
- Total employment: 1,830 people (4.14 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#11. Food preparation workers

- Median annual wage: $24,150
- Median hourly wage: $11.61
- Total employment: 7,870 people (17.83 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#10. Childcare workers

- Median annual wage: $23,630
- Median hourly wage: $11.36
- Total employment: 1,880 people (4.26 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#9. Parking attendants

- Median annual wage: $23,280
- Median hourly wage: $11.19
- Total employment: 1,410 people (3.2 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#8. Shampooers

- Median annual wage: $22,350
- Median hourly wage: $10.74
- Total employment: Not available

#7. Physical therapist aides

- Median annual wage: $22,280
- Median hourly wage: $10.71
- Total employment: 330 people (0.76 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#6. Teaching assistants, postsecondary

- Median annual wage: $22,060
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 40 people (0.1 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $21,700
- Median hourly wage: $10.44
- Total employment: 1,920 people (4.34 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#4. Home health and personal care aides

- Median annual wage: $21,620
- Median hourly wage: $10.39
- Total employment: 6,380 people (14.45 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Bartenders

- Median annual wage: $21,220
- Median hourly wage: $10.20
- Total employment: 3,520 people (7.98 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Waiters and waitresses

- Median annual wage: $18,380
- Median hourly wage: $8.84
- Total employment: 10,030 people (22.72 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Locker room, coatroom, and dressing room attendants

- Median annual wage: $17,240
- Median hourly wage: $8.29
- Total employment: 40 people (0.1 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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