Lowest-paying jobs in Jefferson City

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#50. Residential advisors

- Median annual wage: $35,640
- Median hourly wage: $17.13
- Total employment: 60 people (0.78 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#49. Parts salespersons

- Median annual wage: $35,600
- Median hourly wage: $17.12
- Total employment: 120 people (1.58 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#48. First-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers

- Median annual wage: $35,520
- Median hourly wage: $17.08
- Total employment: 440 people (5.62 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#47. Emergency medical technicians

- Median annual wage: $35,450
- Median hourly wage: $17.04
- Total employment: 100 people (1.29 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#46. Sales and related workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $35,290
- Median hourly wage: $16.97
- Total employment: 50 people (0.67 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#45. Nursing assistants

- Median annual wage: $35,260
- Median hourly wage: $16.95
- Total employment: 590 people (7.53 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#44. Tellers

- Median annual wage: $35,120
- Median hourly wage: $16.89
- Total employment: 350 people (4.5 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#43. Counter and rental clerks

- Median annual wage: $35,000
- Median hourly wage: $16.83
- Total employment: 100 people (1.24 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#42. Library technicians

- Median annual wage: $34,580
- Median hourly wage: $16.63
- Total employment: 30 people (0.43 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $34,520
- Median hourly wage: $16.59
- Total employment: 50 people (0.67 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $33,920
- Median hourly wage: $16.31
- Total employment: 130 people (1.71 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#39. Recreation workers

- Median annual wage: $33,870
- Median hourly wage: $16.28
- Total employment: 110 people (1.47 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#38. Self-enrichment teachers

- Median annual wage: $33,790
- Median hourly wage: $16.25
- Total employment: 90 people (1.14 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#37. Receptionists and information clerks

- Median annual wage: $33,780
- Median hourly wage: $16.24
- Total employment: 410 people (5.24 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#36. Preschool teachers, except special education

- Median annual wage: $33,450
- Median hourly wage: $16.08
- Total employment: 150 people (1.91 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#35. Merchandise displayers and window trimmers

- Median annual wage: $33,320
- Median hourly wage: $16.02
- Total employment: 90 people (1.17 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#34. Data entry keyers

- Median annual wage: $33,260
- Median hourly wage: $15.99
- Total employment: 60 people (0.73 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#33. Healthcare support workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $32,850
- Median hourly wage: $15.79
- Total employment: 190 people (2.43 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#32. Bakers

- Median annual wage: $31,410
- Median hourly wage: $15.10
- Total employment: 80 people (1.06 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#31. Shuttle drivers and chauffeurs

- Median annual wage: $30,830
- Median hourly wage: $14.82
- Total employment: 100 people (1.27 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#30. Stockers and order fillers

- Median annual wage: $30,820
- Median hourly wage: $14.82
- Total employment: 1,350 people (17.33 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#29. Home health and personal care aides

- Median annual wage: $30,700
- Median hourly wage: $14.76
- Total employment: 1,160 people (14.88 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#28. Substitute teachers, short-term

- Median annual wage: $30,140
- Median hourly wage: $14.49
- Total employment: 210 people (2.7 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $30,130
- Median hourly wage: $14.49
- Total employment: 1,070 people (13.74 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#26. Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks

- Median annual wage: $29,830
- Median hourly wage: $14.34
- Total employment: 90 people (1.19 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#25. Cleaners of vehicles and equipment

- Median annual wage: $29,810
- Median hourly wage: $14.33
- Total employment: 160 people (2.0 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#24. Cooks, restaurant

- Median annual wage: $29,800
- Median hourly wage: $14.33
- Total employment: 580 people (7.44 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#23. Farmworkers, farm, ranch, and aquacultural animals

- Median annual wage: $29,730
- Median hourly wage: $14.29
- Total employment: 100 people (1.23 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#22. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary

- Median annual wage: $29,670
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 490 people (6.28 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#21. Dishwashers

- Median annual wage: $28,980
- Median hourly wage: $13.93
- Total employment: 140 people (1.84 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#20. Retail salespersons

- Median annual wage: $28,910
- Median hourly wage: $13.90
- Total employment: 1,330 people (17.05 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#19. Cooks, institution and cafeteria

- Median annual wage: $28,790
- Median hourly wage: $13.84
- Total employment: 380 people (4.9 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#18. Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists

- Median annual wage: $28,640
- Median hourly wage: $13.77
- Total employment: 120 people (1.5 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#17. Laundry and dry-cleaning workers

- Median annual wage: $28,490
- Median hourly wage: $13.70
- Total employment: 90 people (1.1 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#16. Maids and housekeeping cleaners

- Median annual wage: $28,330
- Median hourly wage: $13.62
- Total employment: 320 people (4.13 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#15. Food preparation workers

- Median annual wage: $28,110
- Median hourly wage: $13.52
- Total employment: 330 people (4.26 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#14. Fast food and counter workers

- Median annual wage: $27,940
- Median hourly wage: $13.43
- Total employment: 530 people (6.74 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#13. Childcare workers

- Median annual wage: $27,850
- Median hourly wage: $13.39
- Total employment: 380 people (4.81 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#12. Floral designers

- Median annual wage: $27,670
- Median hourly wage: $13.30
- Total employment: 40 people (0.57 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#11. Cashiers

- Median annual wage: $27,610
- Median hourly wage: $13.28
- Total employment: 1,810 people (23.2 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#10. Animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $27,440
- Median hourly wage: $13.19
- Total employment: 90 people (1.17 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#9. Cooks, fast food

- Median annual wage: $27,420
- Median hourly wage: $13.18
- Total employment: 1,300 people (16.67 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#8. Exercise trainers and group fitness instructors

- Median annual wage: $27,110
- Median hourly wage: $13.03
- Total employment: 140 people (1.78 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#7. Library assistants, clerical

- Median annual wage: $26,970
- Median hourly wage: $12.97
- Total employment: 50 people (0.66 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#6. Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers

- Median annual wage: $26,950
- Median hourly wage: $12.96
- Total employment: 170 people (2.22 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $26,650
- Median hourly wage: $12.81
- Total employment: 130 people (1.68 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Tutors (tie)

- Median annual wage: $25,580
- Median hourly wage: $12.30
- Total employment: 90 people (1.11 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Amusement and recreation attendants (tie)

- Median annual wage: $25,580
- Median hourly wage: $12.30
- Total employment: 80 people (1.01 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Bartenders (tie)

- Median annual wage: $25,580
- Median hourly wage: $12.30
- Total employment: 250 people (3.24 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Waiters and waitresses (tie)

- Median annual wage: $25,580
- Median hourly wage: $12.30
- Total employment: 820 people (10.54 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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