Lowest-paying jobs in Lansing

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#50. Cooks, restaurant

- Median annual wage: $36,450
- Median hourly wage: $17.52
- Total employment: 1,630 people (7.65 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#49. Packers and packagers, hand

- Median annual wage: $36,420
- Median hourly wage: $17.51
- Total employment: 680 people (3.19 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#48. Tire repairers and changers

- Median annual wage: $36,350
- Median hourly wage: $17.48
- Total employment: 180 people (0.87 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#47. Preschool teachers, except special education

- Median annual wage: $36,280
- Median hourly wage: $17.44
- Total employment: 510 people (2.39 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#46. Security guards

- Median annual wage: $36,220
- Median hourly wage: $17.42
- Total employment: 630 people (2.97 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#45. Directors, religious activities and education

- Median annual wage: $36,140
- Median hourly wage: $17.37
- Total employment: 80 people (0.36 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#44. Waiters and waitresses

- Median annual wage: $35,890
- Median hourly wage: $17.25
- Total employment: 2,550 people (11.94 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#43. Cooks, institution and cafeteria

- Median annual wage: $35,770
- Median hourly wage: $17.20
- Total employment: 680 people (3.17 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#42. Merchandise displayers and window trimmers

- Median annual wage: $35,740
- Median hourly wage: $17.18
- Total employment: 230 people (1.09 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#41. Laundry and dry-cleaning workers

- Median annual wage: $35,730
- Median hourly wage: $17.18
- Total employment: 420 people (1.98 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#40. Dietetic technicians

- Median annual wage: $35,720
- Median hourly wage: $17.17
- Total employment: 70 people (0.32 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#39. Floral designers

- Median annual wage: $35,560
- Median hourly wage: $17.10
- Total employment: 60 people (0.28 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#38. Tutors

- Median annual wage: $35,460
- Median hourly wage: $17.05
- Total employment: 170 people (0.79 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#37. Bill and account collectors

- Median annual wage: $35,160
- Median hourly wage: $16.90
- Total employment: 260 people (1.21 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#36. Mail clerks and mail machine operators, except postal service

- Median annual wage: $35,010
- Median hourly wage: $16.83
- Total employment: 120 people (0.54 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#34. Bakers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $35,000
- Median hourly wage: $16.83
- Total employment: 360 people (1.66 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#34. Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists (tie)

- Median annual wage: $35,000
- Median hourly wage: $16.83
- Total employment: 270 people (1.29 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#33. Library technicians

- Median annual wage: $34,380
- Median hourly wage: $16.53
- Total employment: 290 people (1.34 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#32. Physical therapist aides

- Median annual wage: $34,190
- Median hourly wage: $16.44
- Total employment: 40 people (0.18 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $34,140
- Median hourly wage: $16.41
- Total employment: 3,100 people (14.53 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#30. Recreation workers

- Median annual wage: $33,890
- Median hourly wage: $16.30
- Total employment: 350 people (1.63 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#29. Stockers and order fillers

- Median annual wage: $33,480
- Median hourly wage: $16.10
- Total employment: 4,180 people (19.58 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#28. Home health and personal care aides

- Median annual wage: $33,280
- Median hourly wage: $16.00
- Total employment: 3,330 people (15.59 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#27. Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks

- Median annual wage: $32,600
- Median hourly wage: $15.67
- Total employment: 230 people (1.08 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#26. Retail salespersons

- Median annual wage: $31,390
- Median hourly wage: $15.09
- Total employment: 4,910 people (23.01 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#25. Food preparation workers

- Median annual wage: $31,210
- Median hourly wage: $15.01
- Total employment: 540 people (2.55 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#24. Maids and housekeeping cleaners

- Median annual wage: $31,100
- Median hourly wage: $14.95
- Total employment: 700 people (3.29 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#23. Crossing guards and flaggers

- Median annual wage: $31,050
- Median hourly wage: $14.93
- Total employment: 50 people (0.22 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#22. Telemarketers

- Median annual wage: $30,980
- Median hourly wage: $14.89
- Total employment: Not available

#21. Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers

- Median annual wage: $30,630
- Median hourly wage: $14.72
- Total employment: 650 people (3.06 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#20. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary

- Median annual wage: $30,600
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 1,850 people (8.66 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#19. Motor vehicle operators, all other

- Median annual wage: $30,530
- Median hourly wage: $14.68
- Total employment: 70 people (0.34 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#17. Teachers and instructors, all other (tie)

- Median annual wage: $30,270
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 350 people (1.63 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#17. Library assistants, clerical (tie)

- Median annual wage: $30,270
- Median hourly wage: $14.55
- Total employment: 130 people (0.6 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#16. Automotive and watercraft service attendants

- Median annual wage: $29,950
- Median hourly wage: $14.40
- Total employment: 110 people (0.51 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#15. Funeral attendants

- Median annual wage: $29,880
- Median hourly wage: $14.37
- Total employment: 60 people (0.29 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#14. Food servers, nonrestaurant

- Median annual wage: $29,820
- Median hourly wage: $14.34
- Total employment: 360 people (1.67 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $29,810
- Median hourly wage: $14.33
- Total employment: 130 people (0.62 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#12. Parking attendants

- Median annual wage: $29,760
- Median hourly wage: $14.31
- Total employment: 100 people (0.47 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#11. Cleaners of vehicles and equipment

- Median annual wage: $29,690
- Median hourly wage: $14.28
- Total employment: 380 people (1.76 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#10. Dishwashers

- Median annual wage: $29,580
- Median hourly wage: $14.22
- Total employment: 500 people (2.34 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#9. Animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $29,460
- Median hourly wage: $14.17
- Total employment: 430 people (2.03 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#8. Cashiers

- Median annual wage: $29,380
- Median hourly wage: $14.13
- Total employment: 4,110 people (19.22 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#7. Childcare workers

- Median annual wage: $29,300
- Median hourly wage: $14.09
- Total employment: 810 people (3.77 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#6. School bus monitors

- Median annual wage: $29,200
- Median hourly wage: $14.04
- Total employment: 430 people (2.0 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#5. Cooks, short order

- Median annual wage: $29,180
- Median hourly wage: $14.03
- Total employment: Not available

#4. Cooks, fast food

- Median annual wage: $29,060
- Median hourly wage: $13.97
- Total employment: 430 people (2.03 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Fast food and counter workers

- Median annual wage: $28,580
- Median hourly wage: $13.74
- Total employment: 5,580 people (26.12 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $27,700
- Median hourly wage: $13.32
- Total employment: 550 people (2.59 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Amusement and recreation attendants

- Median annual wage: $27,140
- Median hourly wage: $13.05
- Total employment: 470 people (2.22 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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