Lowest-paying jobs in Billings

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#50. Automotive and watercraft service attendants

- Median annual wage: $36,740
- Median hourly wage: $17.66
- Total employment: 140 people (1.52 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#49. Photographers

- Median annual wage: $36,590
- Median hourly wage: $17.59
- Total employment: Not available

#48. Cooks, restaurant

- Median annual wage: $36,510
- Median hourly wage: $17.55
- Total employment: 1,470 people (15.72 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#47. Social and human service assistants

- Median annual wage: $36,490
- Median hourly wage: $17.54
- Total employment: 290 people (3.09 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#46. Merchandise displayers and window trimmers

- Median annual wage: $36,360
- Median hourly wage: $17.48
- Total employment: 130 people (1.38 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#45. Printing press operators

- Median annual wage: $36,310
- Median hourly wage: $17.46
- Total employment: 80 people (0.86 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#44. Reservation and transportation ticket agents and travel clerks

- Median annual wage: $36,040
- Median hourly wage: $17.33
- Total employment: 160 people (1.66 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#43. Bakers

- Median annual wage: $35,890
- Median hourly wage: $17.25
- Total employment: 110 people (1.16 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#42. Cleaners of vehicles and equipment

- Median annual wage: $35,760
- Median hourly wage: $17.19
- Total employment: 320 people (3.42 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#41. Religious workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $35,740
- Median hourly wage: $17.18
- Total employment: Not available

#40. Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks

- Median annual wage: $35,630
- Median hourly wage: $17.13
- Total employment: 350 people (3.76 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#39. Receptionists and information clerks

- Median annual wage: $35,450
- Median hourly wage: $17.05
- Total employment: 300 people (3.19 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#38. Shuttle drivers and chauffeurs

- Median annual wage: $35,290
- Median hourly wage: $16.97
- Total employment: 70 people (0.76 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#37. File clerks

- Median annual wage: $35,160
- Median hourly wage: $16.90
- Total employment: 110 people (1.17 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#36. Directors, religious activities and education

- Median annual wage: $35,130
- Median hourly wage: $16.89
- Total employment: 120 people (1.26 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $35,100
- Median hourly wage: $16.87
- Total employment: 70 people (0.76 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#34. Pharmacy aides

- Median annual wage: $34,960
- Median hourly wage: $16.81
- Total employment: 40 people (0.42 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#33. Retail salespersons

- Median annual wage: $34,670
- Median hourly wage: $16.67
- Total employment: 2,860 people (30.52 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#32. Sewing machine operators

- Median annual wage: $34,510
- Median hourly wage: $16.59
- Total employment: 40 people (0.38 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#31. Emergency medical technicians

- Median annual wage: $34,500
- Median hourly wage: $16.59
- Total employment: 60 people (0.67 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#30. Preschool teachers, except special education

- Median annual wage: $34,430
- Median hourly wage: $16.56
- Total employment: 220 people (2.33 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#29. Animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $34,190
- Median hourly wage: $16.44
- Total employment: 230 people (2.41 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#27. Protective service workers, all other (tie)

- Median annual wage: $33,640
- Median hourly wage: $16.17
- Total employment: 60 people (0.69 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#27. Maids and housekeeping cleaners (tie)

- Median annual wage: $33,640
- Median hourly wage: $16.17
- Total employment: 910 people (9.71 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#26. Home health and personal care aides

- Median annual wage: $33,080
- Median hourly wage: $15.91
- Total employment: 1,340 people (14.25 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#25. Ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers

- Median annual wage: $32,870
- Median hourly wage: $15.80
- Total employment: Not available

#24. Packers and packagers, hand

- Median annual wage: $32,280
- Median hourly wage: $15.52
- Total employment: 140 people (1.54 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#23. Food preparation workers

- Median annual wage: $31,840
- Median hourly wage: $15.31
- Total employment: 480 people (5.09 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $31,800
- Median hourly wage: $15.29
- Total employment: 60 people (0.66 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#21. Recreation workers

- Median annual wage: $30,660
- Median hourly wage: $14.74
- Total employment: 140 people (1.51 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#20. Cashiers

- Median annual wage: $30,630
- Median hourly wage: $14.73
- Total employment: 1,990 people (21.18 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#19. Manicurists and pedicurists

- Median annual wage: $30,590
- Median hourly wage: $14.71
- Total employment: 40 people (0.39 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#18. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary

- Median annual wage: $30,570
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 600 people (6.44 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#17. Coaches and scouts

- Median annual wage: $30,300
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 300 people (3.18 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#16. Childcare workers

- Median annual wage: $30,250
- Median hourly wage: $14.54
- Total employment: 450 people (4.76 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#15. Umpires, referees, and other sports officials

- Median annual wage: $30,200
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 40 people (0.44 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#14. Driver/sales workers

- Median annual wage: $29,830
- Median hourly wage: $14.34
- Total employment: 350 people (3.71 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#13. Substitute teachers, short-term

- Median annual wage: $29,760
- Median hourly wage: $14.31
- Total employment: 220 people (2.37 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#12. Fast food and counter workers

- Median annual wage: $29,690
- Median hourly wage: $14.28
- Total employment: 3,420 people (36.5 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#11. Floral designers

- Median annual wage: $29,670
- Median hourly wage: $14.26
- Total employment: 60 people (0.6 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $28,670
- Median hourly wage: $13.79
- Total employment: 340 people (3.58 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#8. Food servers, nonrestaurant (tie)

- Median annual wage: $28,580
- Median hourly wage: $13.74
- Total employment: 180 people (1.92 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#8. Dishwashers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $28,580
- Median hourly wage: $13.74
- Total employment: 360 people (3.83 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#7. Amusement and recreation attendants

- Median annual wage: $27,930
- Median hourly wage: $13.43
- Total employment: 210 people (2.28 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#6. Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers

- Median annual wage: $27,890
- Median hourly wage: $13.41
- Total employment: 230 people (2.47 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#5. Motor vehicle operators, all other

- Median annual wage: $27,490
- Median hourly wage: $13.22
- Total employment: 170 people (1.79 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#4. Gambling change persons and booth cashiers

- Median annual wage: $23,450
- Median hourly wage: $11.27
- Total employment: 90 people (1.01 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Bartenders

- Median annual wage: $22,640
- Median hourly wage: $10.89
- Total employment: 730 people (7.82 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Waiters and waitresses

- Median annual wage: $22,480
- Median hourly wage: $10.81
- Total employment: 1,450 people (15.51 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Gambling service workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $21,420
- Median hourly wage: $10.30
- Total employment: 60 people (0.64 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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