Lowest-paying jobs in Jackson

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#50. Bakers

- Median annual wage: $29,620
- Median hourly wage: $14.24
- Total employment: 330 people (1.22 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#49. Bus drivers, school

- Median annual wage: $29,610
- Median hourly wage: $14.24
- Total employment: 740 people (2.76 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#48. Shuttle drivers and chauffeurs

- Median annual wage: $29,500
- Median hourly wage: $14.18
- Total employment: 270 people (1.0 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#47. Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists

- Median annual wage: $29,330
- Median hourly wage: $14.10
- Total employment: 240 people (0.89 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#46. Crossing guards and flaggers

- Median annual wage: $29,250
- Median hourly wage: $14.06
- Total employment: 40 people (0.14 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#45. Veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $29,190
- Median hourly wage: $14.03
- Total employment: Not available

#44. Butchers and meat cutters

- Median annual wage: $29,150
- Median hourly wage: $14.01
- Total employment: 250 people (0.94 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#43. Residential advisors

- Median annual wage: $29,130
- Median hourly wage: $14.00
- Total employment: 210 people (0.8 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#42. Ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers

- Median annual wage: $29,020
- Median hourly wage: $13.95
- Total employment: 60 people (0.24 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#41. Cleaners of vehicles and equipment

- Median annual wage: $29,000
- Median hourly wage: $13.94
- Total employment: 730 people (2.73 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#40. Health information technologists and medical registrars

- Median annual wage: $28,680
- Median hourly wage: $13.79
- Total employment: 40 people (0.15 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#38. Security guards (tie)

- Median annual wage: $28,610
- Median hourly wage: $13.76
- Total employment: 3,240 people (12.05 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#38. Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners (tie)

- Median annual wage: $28,610
- Median hourly wage: $13.75
- Total employment: 3,760 people (14.0 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $28,590
- Median hourly wage: $13.75
- Total employment: 90 people (0.34 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#35. Substitute teachers, short-term (tie)

- Median annual wage: $28,490
- Median hourly wage: $13.70
- Total employment: 410 people (1.51 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#35. Cooks, short order (tie)

- Median annual wage: $28,490
- Median hourly wage: $13.70
- Total employment: 430 people (1.6 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#34. Retail salespersons

- Median annual wage: $28,470
- Median hourly wage: $13.69
- Total employment: 8,450 people (31.45 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#33. Floral designers

- Median annual wage: $28,170
- Median hourly wage: $13.54
- Total employment: 60 people (0.22 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#32. Parking attendants

- Median annual wage: $28,040
- Median hourly wage: $13.48
- Total employment: 80 people (0.31 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#31. Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks

- Median annual wage: $27,900
- Median hourly wage: $13.41
- Total employment: 520 people (1.95 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#30. Food servers, nonrestaurant

- Median annual wage: $27,230
- Median hourly wage: $13.09
- Total employment: 290 people (1.07 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#29. Pharmacy aides

- Median annual wage: $27,150
- Median hourly wage: $13.05
- Total employment: 180 people (0.68 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#28. Food preparation workers

- Median annual wage: $26,700
- Median hourly wage: $12.84
- Total employment: 1,250 people (4.67 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#27. Preschool teachers, except special education

- Median annual wage: $26,620
- Median hourly wage: $12.80
- Total employment: 690 people (2.55 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#26. Laundry and dry-cleaning workers

- Median annual wage: $26,320
- Median hourly wage: $12.65
- Total employment: 310 people (1.17 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#25. Bartenders

- Median annual wage: $26,170
- Median hourly wage: $12.58
- Total employment: 470 people (1.74 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#24. Cooks, institution and cafeteria

- Median annual wage: $26,000
- Median hourly wage: $12.50
- Total employment: 1,240 people (4.6 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#23. Recreation workers

- Median annual wage: $25,700
- Median hourly wage: $12.36
- Total employment: 400 people (1.5 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#22. Animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $25,650
- Median hourly wage: $12.33
- Total employment: 350 people (1.28 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#21. Library assistants, clerical

- Median annual wage: $25,270
- Median hourly wage: $12.15
- Total employment: 60 people (0.24 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#20. Home health and personal care aides

- Median annual wage: $25,260
- Median hourly wage: $12.14
- Total employment: 5,180 people (19.27 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#19. Dishwashers

- Median annual wage: $24,540
- Median hourly wage: $11.80
- Total employment: 570 people (2.11 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#18. Maids and housekeeping cleaners

- Median annual wage: $24,530
- Median hourly wage: $11.79
- Total employment: 2,170 people (8.09 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#17. Cashiers

- Median annual wage: $23,910
- Median hourly wage: $11.50
- Total employment: 5,820 people (21.66 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#16. Library technicians

- Median annual wage: $23,500
- Median hourly wage: $11.30
- Total employment: 110 people (0.42 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#15. Funeral attendants

- Median annual wage: $23,330
- Median hourly wage: $11.22
- Total employment: 50 people (0.19 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $23,190
- Median hourly wage: $11.15
- Total employment: 80 people (0.32 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#13. School bus monitors

- Median annual wage: $23,090
- Median hourly wage: $11.10
- Total employment: 90 people (0.35 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#12. Ambulance drivers and attendants, except emergency medical technicians

- Median annual wage: $23,080
- Median hourly wage: $11.10
- Total employment: 100 people (0.38 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#11. Conveyor operators and tenders

- Median annual wage: $22,890
- Median hourly wage: $11.00
- Total employment: 40 people (0.15 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#10. Fast food and counter workers

- Median annual wage: $22,560
- Median hourly wage: $10.85
- Total employment: 8,080 people (30.07 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#9. Cooks, fast food

- Median annual wage: $22,350
- Median hourly wage: $10.75
- Total employment: 2,350 people (8.74 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#8. Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers

- Median annual wage: $22,280
- Median hourly wage: $10.71
- Total employment: 690 people (2.56 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#7. Teaching assistants, postsecondary

- Median annual wage: $22,270
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: Not available

#6. Childcare workers

- Median annual wage: $22,130
- Median hourly wage: $10.64
- Total employment: 1,330 people (4.94 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#5. Amusement and recreation attendants

- Median annual wage: $21,600
- Median hourly wage: $10.38
- Total employment: 440 people (1.62 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $21,470
- Median hourly wage: $10.32
- Total employment: 600 people (2.22 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary

- Median annual wage: $21,370
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 1,710 people (6.36 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Personal care and service workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $21,130
- Median hourly wage: $10.16
- Total employment: 50 people (0.19 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Waiters and waitresses

- Median annual wage: $20,880
- Median hourly wage: $10.04
- Total employment: 3,020 people (11.26 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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