Lowest-paying jobs in Midland, Michigan

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#50. Packaging and filling machine operators and tenders

- Median annual wage: $42,450
- Median hourly wage: $20.41
- Total employment: 60 people (1.51 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#49. Light truck drivers

- Median annual wage: $42,250
- Median hourly wage: $20.31
- Total employment: 120 people (3.26 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#48. Driver/sales workers

- Median annual wage: $42,130
- Median hourly wage: $20.25
- Total employment: 120 people (3.21 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#47. Pharmacy technicians

- Median annual wage: $41,830
- Median hourly wage: $20.11
- Total employment: 140 people (3.67 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#46. Health education specialists

- Median annual wage: $41,350
- Median hourly wage: $19.88
- Total employment: 30 people (0.79 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#45. Social and human service assistants

- Median annual wage: $40,760
- Median hourly wage: $19.59
- Total employment: 100 people (2.67 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#44. Helpers--production workers

- Median annual wage: $40,630
- Median hourly wage: $19.53
- Total employment: 40 people (1.12 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#43. Parts salespersons

- Median annual wage: $40,110
- Median hourly wage: $19.29
- Total employment: 30 people (0.9 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#42. Security guards

- Median annual wage: $39,930
- Median hourly wage: $19.20
- Total employment: 110 people (3.03 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#41. Counter and rental clerks

- Median annual wage: $39,330
- Median hourly wage: $18.91
- Total employment: 60 people (1.52 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#40. Medical secretaries and administrative assistants

- Median annual wage: $39,250
- Median hourly wage: $18.87
- Total employment: 370 people (9.73 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#39. Health technologists and technicians, all other

- Median annual wage: $38,930
- Median hourly wage: $18.72
- Total employment: 80 people (2.1 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#38. Medical assistants

- Median annual wage: $38,240
- Median hourly wage: $18.39
- Total employment: 260 people (6.79 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#37. Nursing assistants

- Median annual wage: $38,220
- Median hourly wage: $18.38
- Total employment: 570 people (14.97 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#36. Exercise trainers and group fitness instructors

- Median annual wage: $37,990
- Median hourly wage: $18.26
- Total employment: 90 people (2.43 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#35. Production workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $37,910
- Median hourly wage: $18.23
- Total employment: 90 people (2.28 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#34. Shuttle drivers and chauffeurs

- Median annual wage: $37,660
- Median hourly wage: $18.11
- Total employment: 40 people (1.15 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#33. Veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $37,590
- Median hourly wage: $18.07
- Total employment: 50 people (1.45 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#32. Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand

- Median annual wage: $37,380
- Median hourly wage: $17.97
- Total employment: 260 people (6.95 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#31. Landscaping and groundskeeping workers

- Median annual wage: $37,300
- Median hourly wage: $17.93
- Total employment: 450 people (11.8 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#30. First-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers

- Median annual wage: $36,810
- Median hourly wage: $17.70
- Total employment: 310 people (8.17 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#29. Receptionists and information clerks

- Median annual wage: $36,730
- Median hourly wage: $17.66
- Total employment: 200 people (5.36 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#28. Coaches and scouts

- Median annual wage: $36,300
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 120 people (3.18 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#27. Home health and personal care aides

- Median annual wage: $36,070
- Median hourly wage: $17.34
- Total employment: 2,510 people (66.18 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#26. Waiters and waitresses

- Median annual wage: $35,850
- Median hourly wage: $17.24
- Total employment: 460 people (12.16 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#25. Cooks, institution and cafeteria

- Median annual wage: $35,700
- Median hourly wage: $17.16
- Total employment: 140 people (3.78 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#24. Maids and housekeeping cleaners

- Median annual wage: $35,630
- Median hourly wage: $17.13
- Total employment: 240 people (6.46 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#23. Cooks, restaurant

- Median annual wage: $35,420
- Median hourly wage: $17.03
- Total employment: 260 people (6.93 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#22. Laundry and dry-cleaning workers

- Median annual wage: $35,380
- Median hourly wage: $17.01
- Total employment: 50 people (1.33 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#21. Preschool teachers, except special education

- Median annual wage: $35,320
- Median hourly wage: $16.98
- Total employment: 120 people (3.25 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $35,080
- Median hourly wage: $16.87
- Total employment: 300 people (7.95 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#19. Crossing guards and flaggers

- Median annual wage: $34,000
- Median hourly wage: $16.35
- Total employment: 30 people (0.89 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#18. Cleaners of vehicles and equipment

- Median annual wage: $32,930
- Median hourly wage: $15.83
- Total employment: 40 people (1.16 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#17. Library assistants, clerical

- Median annual wage: $32,900
- Median hourly wage: $15.82
- Total employment: 40 people (0.92 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#16. Stockers and order fillers

- Median annual wage: $32,470
- Median hourly wage: $15.61
- Total employment: 570 people (14.94 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#15. Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers

- Median annual wage: $32,170
- Median hourly wage: $15.46
- Total employment: 90 people (2.43 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#14. Retail salespersons

- Median annual wage: $32,090
- Median hourly wage: $15.43
- Total employment: 870 people (22.91 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#13. Bakers

- Median annual wage: $31,440
- Median hourly wage: $15.12
- Total employment: 40 people (0.96 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#12. Food preparation workers

- Median annual wage: $30,450
- Median hourly wage: $14.64
- Total employment: 90 people (2.46 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#11. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary

- Median annual wage: $30,040
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 480 people (12.74 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#10. Food servers, nonrestaurant

- Median annual wage: $29,480
- Median hourly wage: $14.17
- Total employment: 40 people (1.11 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#9. Cashiers

- Median annual wage: $29,450
- Median hourly wage: $14.16
- Total employment: 710 people (18.66 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $29,290
- Median hourly wage: $14.08
- Total employment: 60 people (1.63 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#7. Childcare workers

- Median annual wage: $29,270
- Median hourly wage: $14.07
- Total employment: 120 people (3.27 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#6. Fast food and counter workers

- Median annual wage: $29,100
- Median hourly wage: $13.99
- Total employment: 1,210 people (32.05 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#5. Dishwashers

- Median annual wage: $28,930
- Median hourly wage: $13.91
- Total employment: 70 people (1.8 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#4. Animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $28,840
- Median hourly wage: $13.87
- Total employment: 60 people (1.5 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Amusement and recreation attendants

- Median annual wage: $28,370
- Median hourly wage: $13.64
- Total employment: 100 people (2.57 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Self-enrichment teachers

- Median annual wage: $27,920
- Median hourly wage: $13.43
- Total employment: 90 people (2.33 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Recreation workers

- Median annual wage: $27,620
- Median hourly wage: $13.28
- Total employment: 120 people (3.11 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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