Lowest-paying jobs in Springfield

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#50. Food cooking machine operators and tenders

- Median annual wage: $34,870
- Median hourly wage: $16.76
- Total employment: 60 people (0.28 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#49. Preschool teachers, except special education

- Median annual wage: $34,580
- Median hourly wage: $16.63
- Total employment: 280 people (1.25 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#48. Receptionists and information clerks

- Median annual wage: $34,530
- Median hourly wage: $16.60
- Total employment: 1,420 people (6.41 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#47. Helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers

- Median annual wage: $34,420
- Median hourly wage: $16.55
- Total employment: 40 people (0.2 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#46. Butchers and meat cutters

- Median annual wage: $33,770
- Median hourly wage: $16.24
- Total employment: 210 people (0.95 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $33,740
- Median hourly wage: $16.22
- Total employment: 2,450 people (11.04 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#44. Veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $33,400
- Median hourly wage: $16.06
- Total employment: 150 people (0.69 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#43. Sales and related workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $33,260
- Median hourly wage: $15.99
- Total employment: 130 people (0.59 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#42. Reservation and transportation ticket agents and travel clerks

- Median annual wage: $33,220
- Median hourly wage: $15.97
- Total employment: 490 people (2.19 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#41. Umpires, referees, and other sports officials

- Median annual wage: $33,090
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 50 people (0.21 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#40. Shuttle drivers and chauffeurs

- Median annual wage: $32,660
- Median hourly wage: $15.70
- Total employment: 290 people (1.32 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#39. Recreation workers

- Median annual wage: $31,520
- Median hourly wage: $15.16
- Total employment: 420 people (1.89 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#38. Bakers

- Median annual wage: $31,280
- Median hourly wage: $15.04
- Total employment: 240 people (1.07 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#37. Retail salespersons

- Median annual wage: $30,720
- Median hourly wage: $14.77
- Total employment: 5,280 people (23.76 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#36. Cooks, institution and cafeteria

- Median annual wage: $30,600
- Median hourly wage: $14.71
- Total employment: 900 people (4.06 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#35. Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks

- Median annual wage: $30,580
- Median hourly wage: $14.70
- Total employment: 350 people (1.58 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#34. Driver/sales workers

- Median annual wage: $30,480
- Median hourly wage: $14.65
- Total employment: 980 people (4.4 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#33. Food preparation workers

- Median annual wage: $30,380
- Median hourly wage: $14.60
- Total employment: 970 people (4.36 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#32. Parking attendants

- Median annual wage: $30,330
- Median hourly wage: $14.58
- Total employment: 40 people (0.16 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#31. Cooks, restaurant

- Median annual wage: $30,310
- Median hourly wage: $14.57
- Total employment: 2,280 people (10.26 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#30. Cleaners of vehicles and equipment

- Median annual wage: $30,290
- Median hourly wage: $14.56
- Total employment: 740 people (3.32 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#29. Substitute teachers, short-term

- Median annual wage: $30,140
- Median hourly wage: $14.49
- Total employment: 580 people (2.6 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#28. Home health and personal care aides

- Median annual wage: $29,900
- Median hourly wage: $14.38
- Total employment: 6,230 people (28.02 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#27. Maids and housekeeping cleaners

- Median annual wage: $29,890
- Median hourly wage: $14.37
- Total employment: 1,180 people (5.32 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#26. Food servers, nonrestaurant

- Median annual wage: $29,850
- Median hourly wage: $14.35
- Total employment: 350 people (1.58 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#25. Tour and travel guides

- Median annual wage: $29,680
- Median hourly wage: $14.27
- Total employment: 60 people (0.28 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#24. Dishwashers

- Median annual wage: $29,530
- Median hourly wage: $14.20
- Total employment: 540 people (2.42 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#23. Physical therapist aides

- Median annual wage: $29,520
- Median hourly wage: $14.19
- Total employment: 60 people (0.26 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#22. Real estate sales agents

- Median annual wage: $29,290
- Median hourly wage: $14.08
- Total employment: Not available

#21. Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists

- Median annual wage: $29,280
- Median hourly wage: $14.08
- Total employment: 490 people (2.23 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#20. Childcare workers

- Median annual wage: $28,980
- Median hourly wage: $13.94
- Total employment: 840 people (3.8 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#19. Motor vehicle operators, all other

- Median annual wage: $28,900
- Median hourly wage: $13.90
- Total employment: 200 people (0.91 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#18. Cashiers

- Median annual wage: $28,720
- Median hourly wage: $13.81
- Total employment: 5,360 people (24.15 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#17. Floral designers

- Median annual wage: $28,690
- Median hourly wage: $13.80
- Total employment: 100 people (0.46 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#16. Laundry and dry-cleaning workers

- Median annual wage: $28,500
- Median hourly wage: $13.70
- Total employment: 400 people (1.81 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#14. Cooks, fast food (tie)

- Median annual wage: $28,400
- Median hourly wage: $13.66
- Total employment: 4,810 people (21.64 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $28,400
- Median hourly wage: $13.65
- Total employment: 320 people (1.43 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#13. Telemarketers

- Median annual wage: $28,380
- Median hourly wage: $13.64
- Total employment: 740 people (3.33 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#12. Animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $28,290
- Median hourly wage: $13.60
- Total employment: 510 people (2.3 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#11. Fast food and counter workers

- Median annual wage: $28,260
- Median hourly wage: $13.59
- Total employment: 2,470 people (11.11 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#10. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary

- Median annual wage: $27,620
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 1,570 people (7.09 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#9. Library assistants, clerical

- Median annual wage: $27,300
- Median hourly wage: $13.13
- Total employment: 140 people (0.62 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $27,270
- Median hourly wage: $13.11
- Total employment: 610 people (2.76 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#7. Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers

- Median annual wage: $27,160
- Median hourly wage: $13.06
- Total employment: 600 people (2.68 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#6. Ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers

- Median annual wage: $26,900
- Median hourly wage: $12.93
- Total employment: 170 people (0.76 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#5. Amusement and recreation attendants

- Median annual wage: $26,670
- Median hourly wage: $12.82
- Total employment: 610 people (2.75 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#4. Bartenders

- Median annual wage: $26,070
- Median hourly wage: $12.54
- Total employment: 800 people (3.62 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Personal care and service workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $26,050
- Median hourly wage: $12.52
- Total employment: 60 people (0.28 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Waiters and waitresses

- Median annual wage: $25,670
- Median hourly wage: $12.34
- Total employment: 3,370 people (15.19 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $25,580
- Median hourly wage: $12.30
- Total employment: Not available

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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