Lowest-paying jobs in Hagerstown

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#50. Receptionists and information clerks

- Median annual wage: $35,410
- Median hourly wage: $17.02
- Total employment: 680 people (6.42 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#49. Bakers

- Median annual wage: $35,370
- Median hourly wage: $17.01
- Total employment: 60 people (0.56 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#47. Data entry keyers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $35,360
- Median hourly wage: $17.00
- Total employment: 60 people (0.56 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#47. Helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $35,360
- Median hourly wage: $17.00
- Total employment: 80 people (0.72 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#46. Helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters

- Median annual wage: $35,350
- Median hourly wage: $16.99
- Total employment: 30 people (0.31 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#45. Residential advisors

- Median annual wage: $35,240
- Median hourly wage: $16.94
- Total employment: 190 people (1.8 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $35,000
- Median hourly wage: $16.83
- Total employment: 1,220 people (11.55 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#43. Security guards

- Median annual wage: $34,690
- Median hourly wage: $16.68
- Total employment: 730 people (6.9 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#42. Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists

- Median annual wage: $34,580
- Median hourly wage: $16.62
- Total employment: 260 people (2.41 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $34,340
- Median hourly wage: $16.51
- Total employment: 110 people (1.06 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#40. Butchers and meat cutters

- Median annual wage: $34,240
- Median hourly wage: $16.46
- Total employment: 90 people (0.82 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $33,070
- Median hourly wage: $15.90
- Total employment: 50 people (0.44 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#38. Recreation workers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $33,070
- Median hourly wage: $15.90
- Total employment: 180 people (1.68 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $33,060
- Median hourly wage: $15.89
- Total employment: 100 people (0.91 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#35. Couriers and messengers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $32,890
- Median hourly wage: $15.81
- Total employment: 130 people (1.19 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#35. Shuttle drivers and chauffeurs (tie)

- Median annual wage: $32,890
- Median hourly wage: $15.81
- Total employment: 150 people (1.41 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#34. Library assistants, clerical

- Median annual wage: $32,760
- Median hourly wage: $15.75
- Total employment: 60 people (0.58 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#33. Cooks, short order

- Median annual wage: $32,280
- Median hourly wage: $15.52
- Total employment: 100 people (0.91 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#32. Personal care and service workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $32,220
- Median hourly wage: $15.49
- Total employment: 50 people (0.49 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#31. Cooks, restaurant

- Median annual wage: $31,980
- Median hourly wage: $15.38
- Total employment: 830 people (7.8 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#30. Cleaners of vehicles and equipment

- Median annual wage: $31,830
- Median hourly wage: $15.30
- Total employment: 150 people (1.37 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#29. Cooks, institution and cafeteria

- Median annual wage: $31,610
- Median hourly wage: $15.20
- Total employment: 440 people (4.13 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#28. Library technicians

- Median annual wage: $31,560
- Median hourly wage: $15.17
- Total employment: 30 people (0.3 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Retail salespersons (tie)

- Median annual wage: $31,200
- Median hourly wage: $15.00
- Total employment: 3,300 people (31.13 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Meat, poultry, and fish cutters and trimmers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $31,200
- Median hourly wage: $15.00
- Total employment: Not available

#2. Driver/sales workers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $31,200
- Median hourly wage: $15.00
- Total employment: 460 people (4.38 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary (tie)

- Median annual wage: $31,200
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 1,020 people (9.66 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $31,200
- Median hourly wage: $15.00
- Total employment: 80 people (0.73 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Sales and related workers, all other (tie)

- Median annual wage: $31,200
- Median hourly wage: $15.00
- Total employment: 50 people (0.46 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Counter and rental clerks (tie)

- Median annual wage: $31,200
- Median hourly wage: $15.00
- Total employment: 220 people (2.04 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Cashiers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $31,200
- Median hourly wage: $15.00
- Total employment: 2,670 people (25.17 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Crossing guards and flaggers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $31,200
- Median hourly wage: $15.00
- Total employment: 230 people (2.17 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Childcare workers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $31,200
- Median hourly wage: $15.00
- Total employment: 240 people (2.27 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Amusement and recreation attendants (tie)

- Median annual wage: $31,200
- Median hourly wage: $15.00
- Total employment: 130 people (1.25 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $31,200
- Median hourly wage: $15.00
- Total employment: 80 people (0.78 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Animal caretakers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $31,200
- Median hourly wage: $15.00
- Total employment: 230 people (2.15 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Maids and housekeeping cleaners (tie)

- Median annual wage: $31,200
- Median hourly wage: $15.00
- Total employment: 500 people (4.69 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop (tie)

- Median annual wage: $31,200
- Median hourly wage: $15.00
- Total employment: 200 people (1.88 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Dishwashers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $31,200
- Median hourly wage: $15.00
- Total employment: 310 people (2.95 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $31,200
- Median hourly wage: $15.00
- Total employment: 330 people (3.1 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Food servers, nonrestaurant (tie)

- Median annual wage: $31,200
- Median hourly wage: $15.00
- Total employment: 160 people (1.55 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Waiters and waitresses (tie)

- Median annual wage: $31,200
- Median hourly wage: $15.00
- Total employment: 1,390 people (13.11 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Fast food and counter workers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $31,200
- Median hourly wage: $15.00
- Total employment: 1,930 people (18.18 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Bartenders (tie)

- Median annual wage: $31,200
- Median hourly wage: $15.00
- Total employment: 690 people (6.52 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Food preparation workers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $31,200
- Median hourly wage: $15.00
- Total employment: 560 people (5.28 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Cooks, all other (tie)

- Median annual wage: $31,200
- Median hourly wage: $15.00
- Total employment: Not available

#2. Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks (tie)

- Median annual wage: $31,200
- Median hourly wage: $15.00
- Total employment: 230 people (2.14 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Home health and personal care aides (tie)

- Median annual wage: $31,200
- Median hourly wage: $15.00
- Total employment: 2,100 people (19.85 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $31,200
- Median hourly wage: $15.00
- Total employment: 60 people (0.61 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Cooks, fast food

- Median annual wage: $27,510
- Median hourly wage: $13.23
- Total employment: 1,400 people (13.2 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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