Lowest-paying jobs in Minneapolis

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#50. Sales and related workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $38,760
- Median hourly wage: $18.64
- Total employment: 830 people (0.43 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#49. Preschool teachers, except special education

- Median annual wage: $38,670
- Median hourly wage: $18.59
- Total employment: 7,950 people (4.11 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#48. Painting, coating, and decorating workers

- Median annual wage: $38,650
- Median hourly wage: $18.58
- Total employment: 90 people (0.04 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#47. Recreation workers

- Median annual wage: $38,180
- Median hourly wage: $18.36
- Total employment: 3,690 people (1.91 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $38,100
- Median hourly wage: $18.32
- Total employment: 560 people (0.29 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#45. Stockers and order fillers

- Median annual wage: $37,960
- Median hourly wage: $18.25
- Total employment: 26,680 people (13.81 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#44. Concierges

- Median annual wage: $37,920
- Median hourly wage: $18.23
- Total employment: Not available

#43. Floral designers

- Median annual wage: $37,880
- Median hourly wage: $18.21
- Total employment: 330 people (0.17 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#42. Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks

- Median annual wage: $37,730
- Median hourly wage: $18.14
- Total employment: 2,210 people (1.14 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#41. Pharmacy aides

- Median annual wage: $37,700
- Median hourly wage: $18.13
- Total employment: 320 people (0.17 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#40. Maids and housekeeping cleaners

- Median annual wage: $37,640
- Median hourly wage: $18.10
- Total employment: 7,160 people (3.71 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#39. Receptionists and information clerks

- Median annual wage: $37,570
- Median hourly wage: $18.06
- Total employment: 8,720 people (4.51 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#38. Laundry and dry-cleaning workers

- Median annual wage: $37,380
- Median hourly wage: $17.97
- Total employment: 2,250 people (1.17 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#37. Barbers

- Median annual wage: $37,250
- Median hourly wage: $17.91
- Total employment: Not available

#36. Cleaners of vehicles and equipment

- Median annual wage: $36,750
- Median hourly wage: $17.67
- Total employment: 3,280 people (1.7 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#35. Parking attendants

- Median annual wage: $36,720
- Median hourly wage: $17.66
- Total employment: 960 people (0.5 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#34. Artists and related workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $36,630
- Median hourly wage: $17.61
- Total employment: 70 people (0.04 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#33. Tour and travel guides

- Median annual wage: $36,470
- Median hourly wage: $17.54
- Total employment: 230 people (0.12 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#32. Office and administrative support workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $36,430
- Median hourly wage: $17.52
- Total employment: 4,640 people (2.4 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#31. Home health and personal care aides

- Median annual wage: $36,150
- Median hourly wage: $17.38
- Total employment: 86,260 people (44.66 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#30. Manicurists and pedicurists

- Median annual wage: $36,140
- Median hourly wage: $17.37
- Total employment: 2,800 people (1.45 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#29. Food servers, nonrestaurant

- Median annual wage: $36,050
- Median hourly wage: $17.33
- Total employment: 5,870 people (3.04 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#28. Gambling and sports book writers and runners

- Median annual wage: $36,030
- Median hourly wage: $17.32
- Total employment: 110 people (0.06 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#27. Food preparation workers

- Median annual wage: $35,660
- Median hourly wage: $17.14
- Total employment: 16,060 people (8.31 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#26. Retail salespersons

- Median annual wage: $35,600
- Median hourly wage: $17.11
- Total employment: 47,320 people (24.5 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#25. Taxi drivers

- Median annual wage: $35,540
- Median hourly wage: $17.09
- Total employment: 90 people (0.05 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#24. Animal trainers

- Median annual wage: $35,510
- Median hourly wage: $17.07
- Total employment: 430 people (0.22 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#23. Childcare workers

- Median annual wage: $35,250
- Median hourly wage: $16.95
- Total employment: 7,290 people (3.77 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#22. Dishwashers

- Median annual wage: $34,890
- Median hourly wage: $16.77
- Total employment: 5,450 people (2.82 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $34,830
- Median hourly wage: $16.74
- Total employment: 1,690 people (0.87 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#20. Skincare specialists

- Median annual wage: $34,650
- Median hourly wage: $16.66
- Total employment: 690 people (0.36 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#19. Fast food and counter workers

- Median annual wage: $34,620
- Median hourly wage: $16.65
- Total employment: 37,380 people (19.35 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#18. Cashiers

- Median annual wage: $34,530
- Median hourly wage: $16.60
- Total employment: 31,840 people (16.48 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#17. Pressers, textile, garment, and related materials

- Median annual wage: $34,510
- Median hourly wage: $16.59
- Total employment: 100 people (0.05 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#16. Animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $34,500
- Median hourly wage: $16.59
- Total employment: 2,910 people (1.51 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#15. Demonstrators and product promoters

- Median annual wage: $33,170
- Median hourly wage: $15.95
- Total employment: 1,360 people (0.71 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#14. Ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers

- Median annual wage: $32,770
- Median hourly wage: $15.75
- Total employment: 1,990 people (1.03 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#13. Amusement and recreation attendants

- Median annual wage: $32,060
- Median hourly wage: $15.41
- Total employment: 4,610 people (2.38 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#12. Cooks, fast food

- Median annual wage: $32,050
- Median hourly wage: $15.41
- Total employment: 5,840 people (3.02 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#11. Baggage porters and bellhops

- Median annual wage: $32,010
- Median hourly wage: $15.39
- Total employment: 80 people (0.04 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#10. Driver/sales workers

- Median annual wage: $31,620
- Median hourly wage: $15.20
- Total employment: 6,740 people (3.49 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#9. Cooks, short order

- Median annual wage: $31,200
- Median hourly wage: $15.00
- Total employment: 910 people (0.47 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $29,970
- Median hourly wage: $14.41
- Total employment: 5,970 people (3.09 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#7. Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers

- Median annual wage: $29,540
- Median hourly wage: $14.20
- Total employment: 5,330 people (2.76 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#6. Gambling service workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $29,530
- Median hourly wage: $14.20
- Total employment: 1,530 people (0.79 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#5. Locker room, coatroom, and dressing room attendants

- Median annual wage: $29,040
- Median hourly wage: $13.96
- Total employment: 540 people (0.28 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#4. Entertainment attendants and related workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $28,180
- Median hourly wage: $13.55
- Total employment: 170 people (0.09 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Bartenders

- Median annual wage: $27,250
- Median hourly wage: $13.10
- Total employment: 13,040 people (6.75 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Waiters and waitresses

- Median annual wage: $25,620
- Median hourly wage: $12.32
- Total employment: 26,660 people (13.8 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Gambling change persons and booth cashiers

- Median annual wage: $23,700
- Median hourly wage: $11.40
- Total employment: 360 people (0.18 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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