Lowest-paying jobs in Springfield, Massachusetts

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#50. Couriers and messengers

- Median annual wage: $38,870
- Median hourly wage: $18.69
- Total employment: 120 people (0.63 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#49. Shuttle drivers and chauffeurs

- Median annual wage: $38,780
- Median hourly wage: $18.64
- Total employment: 1,520 people (7.67 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#48. Counter and rental clerks

- Median annual wage: $38,640
- Median hourly wage: $18.58
- Total employment: 340 people (1.71 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#47. Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists

- Median annual wage: $38,510
- Median hourly wage: $18.51
- Total employment: 400 people (2.0 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#46. Print binding and finishing workers

- Median annual wage: $38,180
- Median hourly wage: $18.36
- Total employment: 120 people (0.61 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#45. Ophthalmic medical technicians

- Median annual wage: $38,050
- Median hourly wage: $18.29
- Total employment: 220 people (1.11 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $37,890
- Median hourly wage: $18.21
- Total employment: 2,960 people (14.89 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $37,570
- Median hourly wage: $18.06
- Total employment: 80 people (0.39 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#42. Childcare workers

- Median annual wage: $37,520
- Median hourly wage: $18.04
- Total employment: 600 people (3.03 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#41. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary

- Median annual wage: $37,450
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 2,980 people (14.99 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#40. Helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers

- Median annual wage: $37,440
- Median hourly wage: $18.00
- Total employment: 90 people (0.44 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#39. Sewing machine operators

- Median annual wage: $37,230
- Median hourly wage: $17.90
- Total employment: 70 people (0.35 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#38. Parts salespersons

- Median annual wage: $37,020
- Median hourly wage: $17.80
- Total employment: 340 people (1.69 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#37. Bakers

- Median annual wage: $36,920
- Median hourly wage: $17.75
- Total employment: 280 people (1.42 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $36,860
- Median hourly wage: $17.72
- Total employment: 110 people (0.55 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#35. Library assistants, clerical

- Median annual wage: $36,720
- Median hourly wage: $17.66
- Total employment: 140 people (0.69 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#34. Stockers and order fillers

- Median annual wage: $36,490
- Median hourly wage: $17.55
- Total employment: 2,790 people (14.04 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#33. Tour and travel guides

- Median annual wage: $36,410
- Median hourly wage: $17.51
- Total employment: 30 people (0.17 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#32. Recreation workers

- Median annual wage: $36,350
- Median hourly wage: $17.47
- Total employment: 560 people (2.81 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#31. Automotive and watercraft service attendants

- Median annual wage: $36,280
- Median hourly wage: $17.44
- Total employment: 90 people (0.46 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#30. Pharmacy aides

- Median annual wage: $36,210
- Median hourly wage: $17.41
- Total employment: 50 people (0.28 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#29. Dietetic technicians

- Median annual wage: $36,180
- Median hourly wage: $17.39
- Total employment: 50 people (0.23 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#27. Switchboard operators, including answering service (tie)

- Median annual wage: $35,970
- Median hourly wage: $17.29
- Total employment: 60 people (0.33 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#27. Cleaners of vehicles and equipment (tie)

- Median annual wage: $35,970
- Median hourly wage: $17.29
- Total employment: 270 people (1.34 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#26. Food preparation workers

- Median annual wage: $35,960
- Median hourly wage: $17.29
- Total employment: 860 people (4.31 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#25. Maids and housekeeping cleaners

- Median annual wage: $35,570
- Median hourly wage: $17.10
- Total employment: 760 people (3.85 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#24. Dishwashers

- Median annual wage: $35,500
- Median hourly wage: $17.07
- Total employment: 600 people (3.0 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#23. Production workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $35,460
- Median hourly wage: $17.05
- Total employment: Not available

#22. Animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $35,410
- Median hourly wage: $17.03
- Total employment: 310 people (1.56 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#21. Adhesive bonding machine operators and tenders

- Median annual wage: $35,270
- Median hourly wage: $16.96
- Total employment: 40 people (0.19 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $35,200
- Median hourly wage: $16.92
- Total employment: 70 people (0.37 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#19. Crossing guards and flaggers

- Median annual wage: $35,180
- Median hourly wage: $16.91
- Total employment: 230 people (1.16 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#18. Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers

- Median annual wage: $35,100
- Median hourly wage: $16.88
- Total employment: 610 people (3.06 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#17. Retail salespersons

- Median annual wage: $34,980
- Median hourly wage: $16.82
- Total employment: 4,590 people (23.07 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#16. Laundry and dry-cleaning workers

- Median annual wage: $34,830
- Median hourly wage: $16.75
- Total employment: 180 people (0.92 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#15. Cooks, fast food

- Median annual wage: $34,800
- Median hourly wage: $16.73
- Total employment: 310 people (1.57 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#14. Waiters and waitresses

- Median annual wage: $34,740
- Median hourly wage: $16.70
- Total employment: 2,450 people (12.35 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#13. Telemarketers

- Median annual wage: $34,490
- Median hourly wage: $16.58
- Total employment: 30 people (0.17 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#12. Packers and packagers, hand

- Median annual wage: $34,390
- Median hourly wage: $16.53
- Total employment: 720 people (3.61 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#11. Tire repairers and changers

- Median annual wage: $34,350
- Median hourly wage: $16.52
- Total employment: 110 people (0.57 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#10. Food servers, nonrestaurant

- Median annual wage: $34,220
- Median hourly wage: $16.45
- Total employment: 400 people (2.01 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#9. Food batchmakers

- Median annual wage: $34,170
- Median hourly wage: $16.43
- Total employment: 230 people (1.17 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#8. Bartenders

- Median annual wage: $33,640
- Median hourly wage: $16.17
- Total employment: 1,150 people (5.78 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#7. Cashiers

- Median annual wage: $33,610
- Median hourly wage: $16.16
- Total employment: 3,760 people (18.92 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $33,590
- Median hourly wage: $16.15
- Total employment: 510 people (2.58 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#5. Fast food and counter workers

- Median annual wage: $33,580
- Median hourly wage: $16.15
- Total employment: 5,040 people (25.38 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#4. Parking attendants

- Median annual wage: $33,560
- Median hourly wage: $16.14
- Total employment: 270 people (1.37 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Teaching assistants, postsecondary

- Median annual wage: $32,420
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 30 people (0.17 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Amusement and recreation attendants

- Median annual wage: $31,510
- Median hourly wage: $15.15
- Total employment: 400 people (2.0 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Manicurists and pedicurists

- Median annual wage: $31,200
- Median hourly wage: $15.00
- Total employment: 100 people (0.53 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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