Lowest-paying jobs in Mankato

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

- Median annual wage: $42,980
- Median hourly wage: $20.66
- Total employment: 60 people (1.16 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#49. Firefighters

- Median annual wage: $42,970
- Median hourly wage: $20.66
- Total employment: 80 people (1.42 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#48. Nursing assistants

- Median annual wage: $42,720
- Median hourly wage: $20.54
- Total employment: 740 people (13.4 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#47. Security guards

- Median annual wage: $41,990
- Median hourly wage: $20.19
- Total employment: 130 people (2.41 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#46. Real estate sales agents

- Median annual wage: $41,980
- Median hourly wage: $20.18
- Total employment: 50 people (0.82 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#45. Helpers--production workers

- Median annual wage: $41,710
- Median hourly wage: $20.05
- Total employment: 120 people (2.16 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#44. Miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators

- Median annual wage: $41,290
- Median hourly wage: $19.85
- Total employment: 910 people (16.42 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#43. Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys

- Median annual wage: $39,360
- Median hourly wage: $18.92
- Total employment: 40 people (0.76 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#42. Cooks, institution and cafeteria

- Median annual wage: $39,210
- Median hourly wage: $18.85
- Total employment: 170 people (3.06 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#41. Tire repairers and changers

- Median annual wage: $38,760
- Median hourly wage: $18.64
- Total employment: 50 people (0.85 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#40. Tellers

- Median annual wage: $38,700
- Median hourly wage: $18.60
- Total employment: 130 people (2.32 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#39. Stockers and order fillers

- Median annual wage: $38,660
- Median hourly wage: $18.59
- Total employment: 1,010 people (18.25 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#38. Shuttle drivers and chauffeurs

- Median annual wage: $38,590
- Median hourly wage: $18.55
- Total employment: 170 people (3.15 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#37. Healthcare support workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $38,070
- Median hourly wage: $18.30
- Total employment: 30 people (0.58 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#36. Preschool teachers, except special education

- Median annual wage: $37,730
- Median hourly wage: $18.14
- Total employment: 260 people (4.74 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#35. Receptionists and information clerks

- Median annual wage: $37,350
- Median hourly wage: $17.96
- Total employment: 230 people (4.1 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#34. Exercise trainers and group fitness instructors

- Median annual wage: $37,250
- Median hourly wage: $17.91
- Total employment: 100 people (1.86 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#33. Production workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $37,050
- Median hourly wage: $17.81
- Total employment: Not available

#32. Manicurists and pedicurists

- Median annual wage: $37,030
- Median hourly wage: $17.80
- Total employment: 70 people (1.3 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#31. Merchandise displayers and window trimmers

- Median annual wage: $36,990
- Median hourly wage: $17.79
- Total employment: 60 people (1.16 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#30. Home health and personal care aides

- Median annual wage: $36,900
- Median hourly wage: $17.74
- Total employment: 3,000 people (54.16 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#29. Cooks, restaurant

- Median annual wage: $36,670
- Median hourly wage: $17.63
- Total employment: 560 people (10.19 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $36,340
- Median hourly wage: $17.47
- Total employment: 850 people (15.43 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#27. Recreation workers

- Median annual wage: $36,190
- Median hourly wage: $17.40
- Total employment: 140 people (2.48 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#26. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary

- Median annual wage: $36,130
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 570 people (10.27 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#25. Bakers

- Median annual wage: $36,070
- Median hourly wage: $17.34
- Total employment: 80 people (1.42 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#24. Self-enrichment teachers

- Median annual wage: $35,620
- Median hourly wage: $17.13
- Total employment: 110 people (1.9 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#23. Cleaners of vehicles and equipment

- Median annual wage: $35,540
- Median hourly wage: $17.09
- Total employment: 130 people (2.39 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#22. Laundry and dry-cleaning workers

- Median annual wage: $35,450
- Median hourly wage: $17.05
- Total employment: 50 people (0.98 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#21. Maids and housekeeping cleaners

- Median annual wage: $34,670
- Median hourly wage: $16.67
- Total employment: 190 people (3.47 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#20. Retail salespersons

- Median annual wage: $34,570
- Median hourly wage: $16.62
- Total employment: 1,680 people (30.33 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#19. Food preparation workers

- Median annual wage: $34,460
- Median hourly wage: $16.57
- Total employment: 380 people (6.78 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#18. Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks

- Median annual wage: $34,410
- Median hourly wage: $16.54
- Total employment: 80 people (1.44 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#17. Food servers, nonrestaurant

- Median annual wage: $33,470
- Median hourly wage: $16.09
- Total employment: 310 people (5.64 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#16. Cooks, fast food

- Median annual wage: $33,440
- Median hourly wage: $16.08
- Total employment: 150 people (2.64 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#15. Packers and packagers, hand

- Median annual wage: $32,770
- Median hourly wage: $15.75
- Total employment: 170 people (3.11 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#14. Cashiers

- Median annual wage: $31,650
- Median hourly wage: $15.22
- Total employment: 1,300 people (23.53 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#13. Animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $31,460
- Median hourly wage: $15.12
- Total employment: 50 people (0.98 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#12. Library assistants, clerical

- Median annual wage: $31,320
- Median hourly wage: $15.06
- Total employment: 40 people (0.79 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#11. Childcare workers

- Median annual wage: $30,960
- Median hourly wage: $14.88
- Total employment: 380 people (6.93 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#10. Fast food and counter workers

- Median annual wage: $30,700
- Median hourly wage: $14.76
- Total employment: 1,760 people (31.75 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#9. Sales and related workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $30,300
- Median hourly wage: $14.57
- Total employment: 50 people (0.88 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#8. Driver/sales workers

- Median annual wage: $30,070
- Median hourly wage: $14.46
- Total employment: 140 people (2.46 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $29,750
- Median hourly wage: $14.30
- Total employment: 50 people (0.88 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#6. Gambling service workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $29,050
- Median hourly wage: $13.97
- Total employment: 50 people (0.94 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#5. Dishwashers

- Median annual wage: $29,030
- Median hourly wage: $13.96
- Total employment: 190 people (3.41 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#4. Amusement and recreation attendants

- Median annual wage: $28,360
- Median hourly wage: $13.63
- Total employment: 110 people (1.95 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $27,820
- Median hourly wage: $13.38
- Total employment: 160 people (2.96 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Bartenders

- Median annual wage: $23,580
- Median hourly wage: $11.34
- Total employment: 450 people (8.16 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Waiters and waitresses

- Median annual wage: $22,900
- Median hourly wage: $11.01
- Total employment: 790 people (14.24 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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