Lowest-paying jobs in Missoula

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

- Median annual wage: $37,510
- Median hourly wage: $18.04
- Total employment: 1,250 people (18.77 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#48. Legal secretaries and administrative assistants (tie)

- Median annual wage: $37,440
- Median hourly wage: $18.00
- Total employment: 130 people (2.01 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#48. Farmworkers, farm, ranch, and aquacultural animals (tie)

- Median annual wage: $37,440
- Median hourly wage: $18.00
- Total employment: 30 people (0.51 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#47. Veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $37,350
- Median hourly wage: $17.96
- Total employment: 60 people (0.87 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#46. Self-enrichment teachers

- Median annual wage: $37,260
- Median hourly wage: $17.91
- Total employment: 210 people (3.18 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#45. Cooks, restaurant

- Median annual wage: $37,080
- Median hourly wage: $17.83
- Total employment: 1,050 people (15.74 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#44. Tellers

- Median annual wage: $37,070
- Median hourly wage: $17.82
- Total employment: 220 people (3.27 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#43. Cooks, institution and cafeteria

- Median annual wage: $37,010
- Median hourly wage: $17.80
- Total employment: 200 people (2.93 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#42. Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists

- Median annual wage: $36,940
- Median hourly wage: $17.76
- Total employment: 160 people (2.34 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#41. Security guards

- Median annual wage: $36,800
- Median hourly wage: $17.69
- Total employment: 220 people (3.28 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#40. Emergency medical technicians

- Median annual wage: $36,520
- Median hourly wage: $17.56
- Total employment: 120 people (1.78 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#39. Library technicians

- Median annual wage: $36,140
- Median hourly wage: $17.37
- Total employment: 60 people (0.97 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#38. Bakers

- Median annual wage: $35,690
- Median hourly wage: $17.16
- Total employment: 160 people (2.44 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#37. Preschool teachers, except special education

- Median annual wage: $35,570
- Median hourly wage: $17.10
- Total employment: 130 people (1.93 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#36. Receptionists and information clerks

- Median annual wage: $35,410
- Median hourly wage: $17.02
- Total employment: 210 people (3.11 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#35. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary

- Median annual wage: $35,240
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 410 people (6.19 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#34. Cleaners of vehicles and equipment

- Median annual wage: $35,000
- Median hourly wage: $16.83
- Total employment: 190 people (2.82 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#33. Pharmacy aides

- Median annual wage: $34,850
- Median hourly wage: $16.76
- Total employment: 40 people (0.53 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#32. Sales and related workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $34,670
- Median hourly wage: $16.67
- Total employment: 30 people (0.45 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#31. Production workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $34,560
- Median hourly wage: $16.62
- Total employment: 40 people (0.65 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#30. Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks

- Median annual wage: $34,300
- Median hourly wage: $16.49
- Total employment: 290 people (4.43 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#29. Retail salespersons

- Median annual wage: $34,270
- Median hourly wage: $16.48
- Total employment: 1,950 people (29.26 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#28. Childcare workers

- Median annual wage: $34,140
- Median hourly wage: $16.41
- Total employment: 330 people (4.99 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#27. Shuttle drivers and chauffeurs

- Median annual wage: $33,710
- Median hourly wage: $16.21
- Total employment: 40 people (0.53 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#26. Maids and housekeeping cleaners

- Median annual wage: $33,270
- Median hourly wage: $16.00
- Total employment: 680 people (10.24 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $33,210
- Median hourly wage: $15.97
- Total employment: 40 people (0.59 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#24. Animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $33,020
- Median hourly wage: $15.88
- Total employment: 150 people (2.32 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#23. Camera operators, television, video, and film

- Median annual wage: $32,440
- Median hourly wage: $15.60
- Total employment: 40 people (0.65 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#22. Cashiers

- Median annual wage: $32,360
- Median hourly wage: $15.56
- Total employment: 1,580 people (23.69 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#21. Food servers, nonrestaurant

- Median annual wage: $31,960
- Median hourly wage: $15.37
- Total employment: 100 people (1.48 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#20. Skincare specialists

- Median annual wage: $31,800
- Median hourly wage: $15.29
- Total employment: 30 people (0.52 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#19. Food preparation workers

- Median annual wage: $31,440
- Median hourly wage: $15.12
- Total employment: 350 people (5.25 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#18. Home health and personal care aides

- Median annual wage: $31,280
- Median hourly wage: $15.04
- Total employment: 1,250 people (18.78 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#17. Protective service workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $30,720
- Median hourly wage: $14.77
- Total employment: 30 people (0.48 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#16. Cooks, fast food

- Median annual wage: $30,560
- Median hourly wage: $14.69
- Total employment: 200 people (2.99 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#15. Driver/sales workers

- Median annual wage: $30,340
- Median hourly wage: $14.59
- Total employment: 240 people (3.6 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#14. Fast food and counter workers

- Median annual wage: $30,200
- Median hourly wage: $14.52
- Total employment: 2,360 people (35.4 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#13. Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers

- Median annual wage: $29,680
- Median hourly wage: $14.27
- Total employment: 160 people (2.43 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#12. Recreation workers

- Median annual wage: $29,500
- Median hourly wage: $14.18
- Total employment: 190 people (2.8 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $28,880
- Median hourly wage: $13.89
- Total employment: 200 people (3.01 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#10. Dishwashers

- Median annual wage: $28,270
- Median hourly wage: $13.59
- Total employment: 300 people (4.56 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#9. File clerks

- Median annual wage: $27,940
- Median hourly wage: $13.43
- Total employment: 50 people (0.77 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#8. Amusement and recreation attendants

- Median annual wage: $27,890
- Median hourly wage: $13.41
- Total employment: 230 people (3.39 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#7. Motor vehicle operators, all other

- Median annual wage: $27,860
- Median hourly wage: $13.39
- Total employment: 80 people (1.21 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#6. Substitute teachers, short-term

- Median annual wage: $27,830
- Median hourly wage: $13.38
- Total employment: 190 people (2.83 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $23,640
- Median hourly wage: $11.36
- Total employment: 50 people (0.7 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#4. Gambling service workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $22,970
- Median hourly wage: $11.04
- Total employment: 40 people (0.64 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Gambling and sports book writers and runners

- Median annual wage: $22,340
- Median hourly wage: $10.74
- Total employment: 110 people (1.62 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Bartenders

- Median annual wage: $22,210
- Median hourly wage: $10.68
- Total employment: 560 people (8.48 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Waiters and waitresses

- Median annual wage: $21,950
- Median hourly wage: $10.55
- Total employment: 1,000 people (15.08 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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