Lowest-paying jobs in Gulfport

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#50. Food servers, nonrestaurant

- Median annual wage: $30,030
- Median hourly wage: $14.44
- Total employment: 260 people (1.62 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#49. Bakers

- Median annual wage: $29,910
- Median hourly wage: $14.38
- Total employment: 170 people (1.09 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#48. Orderlies

- Median annual wage: $29,460
- Median hourly wage: $14.17
- Total employment: 40 people (0.24 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#47. Tax preparers

- Median annual wage: $29,320
- Median hourly wage: $14.10
- Total employment: 100 people (0.62 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#46. Residential advisors

- Median annual wage: $28,880
- Median hourly wage: $13.88
- Total employment: 80 people (0.53 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#45. Cooks, short order

- Median annual wage: $28,740
- Median hourly wage: $13.82
- Total employment: 400 people (2.51 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#43. Cooks, institution and cafeteria (tie)

- Median annual wage: $28,400
- Median hourly wage: $13.66
- Total employment: 810 people (5.14 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#43. Shuttle drivers and chauffeurs (tie)

- Median annual wage: $28,400
- Median hourly wage: $13.66
- Total employment: 160 people (1.0 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#42. Gambling and sports book writers and runners

- Median annual wage: $28,140
- Median hourly wage: $13.53
- Total employment: 80 people (0.48 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#41. Food preparation and serving related workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $28,030
- Median hourly wage: $13.48
- Total employment: 170 people (1.09 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $28,020
- Median hourly wage: $13.47
- Total employment: 2,400 people (15.17 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#39. Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists

- Median annual wage: $27,990
- Median hourly wage: $13.46
- Total employment: 160 people (1.0 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#38. Retail salespersons

- Median annual wage: $27,980
- Median hourly wage: $13.45
- Total employment: 5,280 people (33.37 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#36. Pressers, textile, garment, and related materials (tie)

- Median annual wage: $27,620
- Median hourly wage: $13.28
- Total employment: 70 people (0.42 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#36. Automotive and watercraft service attendants (tie)

- Median annual wage: $27,620
- Median hourly wage: $13.28
- Total employment: 140 people (0.91 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#35. Laundry and dry-cleaning workers

- Median annual wage: $27,560
- Median hourly wage: $13.25
- Total employment: 250 people (1.56 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#34. Pesticide handlers, sprayers, and applicators, vegetation

- Median annual wage: $27,520
- Median hourly wage: $13.23
- Total employment: 70 people (0.43 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#33. Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks

- Median annual wage: $27,410
- Median hourly wage: $13.18
- Total employment: 580 people (3.67 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#32. Preschool teachers, except special education

- Median annual wage: $27,210
- Median hourly wage: $13.08
- Total employment: 360 people (2.31 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#31. Cleaners of vehicles and equipment

- Median annual wage: $26,970
- Median hourly wage: $12.97
- Total employment: 390 people (2.48 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#30. Meat, poultry, and fish cutters and trimmers

- Median annual wage: $26,520
- Median hourly wage: $12.75
- Total employment: 320 people (2.05 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#29. Driver/sales workers

- Median annual wage: $26,420
- Median hourly wage: $12.70
- Total employment: 320 people (2.02 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#28. Maids and housekeeping cleaners

- Median annual wage: $26,410
- Median hourly wage: $12.70
- Total employment: 1,300 people (8.19 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#27. Recreation workers

- Median annual wage: $26,150
- Median hourly wage: $12.57
- Total employment: 390 people (2.47 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#26. Dishwashers

- Median annual wage: $25,590
- Median hourly wage: $12.30
- Total employment: 710 people (4.49 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#25. Animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $25,240
- Median hourly wage: $12.14
- Total employment: 280 people (1.78 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#24. School bus monitors

- Median annual wage: $25,100
- Median hourly wage: $12.07
- Total employment: 140 people (0.89 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#23. Physical therapist aides

- Median annual wage: $24,850
- Median hourly wage: $11.95
- Total employment: 60 people (0.39 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#22. Parking attendants

- Median annual wage: $24,750
- Median hourly wage: $11.90
- Total employment: 120 people (0.77 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#21. Packers and packagers, hand

- Median annual wage: $24,730
- Median hourly wage: $11.89
- Total employment: 250 people (1.6 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#20. Home health and personal care aides

- Median annual wage: $24,010
- Median hourly wage: $11.54
- Total employment: 1,360 people (8.57 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#19. Amusement and recreation attendants

- Median annual wage: $23,680
- Median hourly wage: $11.39
- Total employment: 480 people (3.06 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#18. Food preparation workers

- Median annual wage: $23,600
- Median hourly wage: $11.34
- Total employment: 1,440 people (9.1 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#17. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary

- Median annual wage: $23,570
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 1,420 people (9.0 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#16. Library assistants, clerical

- Median annual wage: $23,370
- Median hourly wage: $11.23
- Total employment: 70 people (0.45 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#15. Library technicians

- Median annual wage: $23,250
- Median hourly wage: $11.18
- Total employment: 60 people (0.4 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#14. Cooks, fast food

- Median annual wage: $23,200
- Median hourly wage: $11.16
- Total employment: 1,590 people (10.04 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#13. Bartenders

- Median annual wage: $23,140
- Median hourly wage: $11.13
- Total employment: 1,010 people (6.37 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#12. Ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers

- Median annual wage: $22,880
- Median hourly wage: $11.00
- Total employment: 150 people (0.93 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $22,810
- Median hourly wage: $10.97
- Total employment: 820 people (5.17 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#10. Cashiers

- Median annual wage: $22,800
- Median hourly wage: $10.96
- Total employment: 4,540 people (28.7 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $22,560
- Median hourly wage: $10.85
- Total employment: 50 people (0.33 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#8. Fast food and counter workers

- Median annual wage: $22,430
- Median hourly wage: $10.78
- Total employment: 3,990 people (25.23 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#7. Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers

- Median annual wage: $22,410
- Median hourly wage: $10.77
- Total employment: 1,020 people (6.43 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#6. Childcare workers

- Median annual wage: $22,310
- Median hourly wage: $10.73
- Total employment: 590 people (3.73 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#5. Motor vehicle operators, all other

- Median annual wage: $22,210
- Median hourly wage: $10.68
- Total employment: 40 people (0.26 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#4. Tour and travel guides

- Median annual wage: $21,970
- Median hourly wage: $10.56
- Total employment: 40 people (0.28 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Waiters and waitresses

- Median annual wage: $20,540
- Median hourly wage: $9.88
- Total employment: 4,130 people (26.06 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Baggage porters and bellhops

- Median annual wage: $20,360
- Median hourly wage: $9.79
- Total employment: 110 people (0.72 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Substitute teachers, short-term

- Median annual wage: $20,070
- Median hourly wage: $9.65
- Total employment: 100 people (0.63 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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