Lowest-paying jobs in Rochester, Minnesota

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#50. Tellers

- Median annual wage: $41,570
- Median hourly wage: $19.98
- Total employment: 220 people (1.8 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#49. Sewing machine operators

- Median annual wage: $41,340
- Median hourly wage: $19.88
- Total employment: 30 people (0.27 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#48. Bakers

- Median annual wage: $40,120
- Median hourly wage: $19.29
- Total employment: 100 people (0.79 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#47. Cooks, institution and cafeteria

- Median annual wage: $39,730
- Median hourly wage: $19.10
- Total employment: 330 people (2.69 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#46. Office and administrative support workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $39,450
- Median hourly wage: $18.97
- Total employment: 30 people (0.25 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#45. Manicurists and pedicurists

- Median annual wage: $38,910
- Median hourly wage: $18.71
- Total employment: 140 people (1.17 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#44. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary

- Median annual wage: $38,790
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 1,430 people (11.76 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#43. Exercise trainers and group fitness instructors

- Median annual wage: $38,700
- Median hourly wage: $18.60
- Total employment: 310 people (2.51 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#42. Tire repairers and changers

- Median annual wage: $38,640
- Median hourly wage: $18.58
- Total employment: 80 people (0.64 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#41. Preschool teachers, except special education

- Median annual wage: $38,470
- Median hourly wage: $18.50
- Total employment: 480 people (3.97 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#40. Recreation workers

- Median annual wage: $38,070
- Median hourly wage: $18.31
- Total employment: 220 people (1.85 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#39. Cooks, restaurant

- Median annual wage: $37,920
- Median hourly wage: $18.23
- Total employment: 1,130 people (9.28 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#38. Pharmacy aides

- Median annual wage: $37,780
- Median hourly wage: $18.16
- Total employment: 30 people (0.28 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#37. Laundry and dry-cleaning workers

- Median annual wage: $37,710
- Median hourly wage: $18.13
- Total employment: 190 people (1.58 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#36. Parking attendants

- Median annual wage: $37,490
- Median hourly wage: $18.02
- Total employment: 60 people (0.5 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#35. Tutors

- Median annual wage: $37,440
- Median hourly wage: $18.00
- Total employment: 190 people (1.54 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#34. Floral designers

- Median annual wage: $37,050
- Median hourly wage: $17.81
- Total employment: 30 people (0.27 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#33. Shuttle drivers and chauffeurs

- Median annual wage: $36,910
- Median hourly wage: $17.74
- Total employment: 340 people (2.79 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#32. Home health and personal care aides

- Median annual wage: $36,880
- Median hourly wage: $17.73
- Total employment: 3,920 people (32.23 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#31. Maids and housekeeping cleaners

- Median annual wage: $36,830
- Median hourly wage: $17.71
- Total employment: 940 people (7.74 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#30. Animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $36,470
- Median hourly wage: $17.53
- Total employment: 260 people (2.12 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#29. Stockers and order fillers

- Median annual wage: $36,370
- Median hourly wage: $17.49
- Total employment: 1,420 people (11.67 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#28. Concierges

- Median annual wage: $36,320
- Median hourly wage: $17.46
- Total employment: 40 people (0.32 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#27. Merchandise displayers and window trimmers

- Median annual wage: $36,310
- Median hourly wage: $17.46
- Total employment: 70 people (0.57 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#26. Demonstrators and product promoters

- Median annual wage: $36,200
- Median hourly wage: $17.40
- Total employment: 40 people (0.36 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#25. Library technicians

- Median annual wage: $36,160
- Median hourly wage: $17.39
- Total employment: 120 people (0.97 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#24. Conveyor operators and tenders

- Median annual wage: $35,920
- Median hourly wage: $17.27
- Total employment: 30 people (0.27 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#23. Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks

- Median annual wage: $35,880
- Median hourly wage: $17.25
- Total employment: 310 people (2.54 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#22. Cleaners of vehicles and equipment

- Median annual wage: $35,810
- Median hourly wage: $17.22
- Total employment: 240 people (1.96 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#21. Food servers, nonrestaurant

- Median annual wage: $35,750
- Median hourly wage: $17.19
- Total employment: 450 people (3.73 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#20. Receptionists and information clerks

- Median annual wage: $35,490
- Median hourly wage: $17.06
- Total employment: 450 people (3.7 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#19. Food preparation workers

- Median annual wage: $35,380
- Median hourly wage: $17.01
- Total employment: 760 people (6.27 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#18. Retail salespersons

- Median annual wage: $35,210
- Median hourly wage: $16.93
- Total employment: 2,620 people (21.57 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#17. Library assistants, clerical

- Median annual wage: $34,820
- Median hourly wage: $16.74
- Total employment: 100 people (0.81 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#16. Cashiers

- Median annual wage: $33,770
- Median hourly wage: $16.23
- Total employment: 2,670 people (21.92 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#15. Driver/sales workers

- Median annual wage: $32,630
- Median hourly wage: $15.69
- Total employment: 190 people (1.55 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#14. Motor vehicle operators, all other

- Median annual wage: $31,160
- Median hourly wage: $14.98
- Total employment: 30 people (0.28 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#13. Sales and related workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $31,040
- Median hourly wage: $14.92
- Total employment: 90 people (0.71 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#12. Dishwashers

- Median annual wage: $30,850
- Median hourly wage: $14.83
- Total employment: 360 people (2.96 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#11. Fast food and counter workers

- Median annual wage: $30,720
- Median hourly wage: $14.77
- Total employment: 2,570 people (21.1 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#10. Packers and packagers, hand

- Median annual wage: $30,680
- Median hourly wage: $14.75
- Total employment: 200 people (1.64 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#9. Childcare workers

- Median annual wage: $30,420
- Median hourly wage: $14.63
- Total employment: 630 people (5.14 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#8. Gambling service workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $30,310
- Median hourly wage: $14.57
- Total employment: 70 people (0.57 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#7. Cooks, fast food

- Median annual wage: $29,990
- Median hourly wage: $14.42
- Total employment: 180 people (1.46 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $29,880
- Median hourly wage: $14.36
- Total employment: 310 people (2.58 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#5. Amusement and recreation attendants

- Median annual wage: $29,430
- Median hourly wage: $14.15
- Total employment: 180 people (1.45 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#4. Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers

- Median annual wage: $28,230
- Median hourly wage: $13.57
- Total employment: 270 people (2.2 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $27,500
- Median hourly wage: $13.22
- Total employment: 50 people (0.43 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Bartenders

- Median annual wage: $25,890
- Median hourly wage: $12.45
- Total employment: 950 people (7.79 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Waiters and waitresses

- Median annual wage: $23,580
- Median hourly wage: $11.34
- Total employment: 1,700 people (13.97 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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