Lowest-paying jobs in Las Vegas

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#50. Farmworkers and laborers, crop, nursery, and greenhouse

- Median annual wage: $35,130
- Median hourly wage: $16.89
- Total employment: 380 people (0.34 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#49. Helpers--roofers

- Median annual wage: $35,110
- Median hourly wage: $16.88
- Total employment: 70 people (0.06 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#48. Telemarketers

- Median annual wage: $34,590
- Median hourly wage: $16.63
- Total employment: 2,430 people (2.17 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#47. Tire repairers and changers

- Median annual wage: $34,470
- Median hourly wage: $16.57
- Total employment: 710 people (0.64 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#46. Pharmacy aides

- Median annual wage: $34,450
- Median hourly wage: $16.56
- Total employment: 200 people (0.18 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#45. Helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters

- Median annual wage: $34,340
- Median hourly wage: $16.51
- Total employment: 260 people (0.23 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#44. Dishwashers

- Median annual wage: $34,310
- Median hourly wage: $16.50
- Total employment: 9,240 people (8.25 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#43. Material moving workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $34,290
- Median hourly wage: $16.48
- Total employment: 200 people (0.18 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#42. Gambling change persons and booth cashiers

- Median annual wage: $34,270
- Median hourly wage: $16.47
- Total employment: 2,120 people (1.89 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#41. Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $34,190
- Median hourly wage: $16.44
- Total employment: 130 people (0.11 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#40. Food servers, nonrestaurant

- Median annual wage: $34,110
- Median hourly wage: $16.40
- Total employment: 1,410 people (1.26 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#39. Food preparation workers

- Median annual wage: $33,950
- Median hourly wage: $16.32
- Total employment: 9,360 people (8.36 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#38. Baggage porters and bellhops

- Median annual wage: $33,900
- Median hourly wage: $16.30
- Total employment: 1,940 people (1.74 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#37. Laundry and dry-cleaning workers

- Median annual wage: $33,690
- Median hourly wage: $16.20
- Total employment: 3,490 people (3.12 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#36. Crossing guards and flaggers

- Median annual wage: $33,140
- Median hourly wage: $15.93
- Total employment: 450 people (0.41 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#35. Cooks, fast food

- Median annual wage: $32,970
- Median hourly wage: $15.85
- Total employment: 4,910 people (4.38 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#34. Retail salespersons

- Median annual wage: $32,180
- Median hourly wage: $15.47
- Total employment: 32,280 people (28.83 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $32,130
- Median hourly wage: $15.45
- Total employment: 840 people (0.75 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#32. Cleaners of vehicles and equipment

- Median annual wage: $31,450
- Median hourly wage: $15.12
- Total employment: 3,330 people (2.98 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#31. Passenger attendants

- Median annual wage: $31,340
- Median hourly wage: $15.07
- Total employment: Not available

#29. Cleaning, washing, and metal pickling equipment operators and tenders (tie)

- Median annual wage: $31,200
- Median hourly wage: $15.00
- Total employment: 80 people (0.07 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $31,200
- Median hourly wage: $15.00
- Total employment: 1,980 people (1.77 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#28. Teaching assistants, postsecondary

- Median annual wage: $31,160
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 1,060 people (0.95 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#27. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary

- Median annual wage: $30,450
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 4,310 people (3.85 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#26. Food cooking machine operators and tenders

- Median annual wage: $30,260
- Median hourly wage: $14.55
- Total employment: 60 people (0.06 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#25. Locker room, coatroom, and dressing room attendants

- Median annual wage: $30,060
- Median hourly wage: $14.45
- Total employment: 350 people (0.31 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#24. Sawing machine setters, operators, and tenders, wood

- Median annual wage: $30,010
- Median hourly wage: $14.43
- Total employment: 70 people (0.06 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#23. Gambling and sports book writers and runners

- Median annual wage: $30,000
- Median hourly wage: $14.42
- Total employment: 750 people (0.67 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#22. Parking attendants

- Median annual wage: $29,580
- Median hourly wage: $14.22
- Total employment: 2,150 people (1.92 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $29,540
- Median hourly wage: $14.20
- Total employment: Not available

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

- Median annual wage: $29,530
- Median hourly wage: $14.20
- Total employment: 5,920 people (5.29 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#19. Helpers--carpenters

- Median annual wage: $29,390
- Median hourly wage: $14.13
- Total employment: 130 people (0.12 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#18. Home health and personal care aides

- Median annual wage: $29,300
- Median hourly wage: $14.09
- Total employment: 13,240 people (11.83 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#17. Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists

- Median annual wage: $29,210
- Median hourly wage: $14.04
- Total employment: 1,370 people (1.23 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#16. Animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $29,100
- Median hourly wage: $13.99
- Total employment: 1,790 people (1.59 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#15. Tutors

- Median annual wage: $28,930
- Median hourly wage: $13.91
- Total employment: 590 people (0.53 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#14. Fast food and counter workers

- Median annual wage: $28,920
- Median hourly wage: $13.91
- Total employment: 35,020 people (31.29 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#13. Recreation workers

- Median annual wage: $28,800
- Median hourly wage: $13.84
- Total employment: 1,440 people (1.29 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#12. Food processing workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $28,780
- Median hourly wage: $13.84
- Total employment: 670 people (0.59 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#11. Cashiers

- Median annual wage: $28,580
- Median hourly wage: $13.74
- Total employment: 22,500 people (20.1 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#10. Amusement and recreation attendants

- Median annual wage: $28,550
- Median hourly wage: $13.73
- Total employment: 5,550 people (4.96 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#9. Childcare workers

- Median annual wage: $28,430
- Median hourly wage: $13.67
- Total employment: 1,980 people (1.77 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#8. Ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers

- Median annual wage: $28,020
- Median hourly wage: $13.47
- Total employment: 3,350 people (3.0 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#7. Bartenders

- Median annual wage: $27,570
- Median hourly wage: $13.26
- Total employment: 14,010 people (12.51 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#6. Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers

- Median annual wage: $26,650
- Median hourly wage: $12.81
- Total employment: 11,190 people (9.99 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#5. Waiters and waitresses

- Median annual wage: $25,570
- Median hourly wage: $12.29
- Total employment: 33,520 people (29.94 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#4. Driver/sales workers

- Median annual wage: $25,000
- Median hourly wage: $12.02
- Total employment: 3,830 people (3.42 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Gambling dealers

- Median annual wage: $24,090
- Median hourly wage: $11.58
- Total employment: 15,690 people (14.02 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Umpires, referees, and other sports officials

- Median annual wage: $23,820
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 40 people (0.04 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Substitute teachers, short-term

- Median annual wage: $21,320
- Median hourly wage: $10.25
- Total employment: 5,670 people (5.07 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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