Lowest-paying jobs in Albuquerque

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#50. Grinding and polishing workers, hand

- Median annual wage: $35,320
- Median hourly wage: $16.98
- Total employment: 90 people (0.23 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#49. Meat, poultry, and fish cutters and trimmers

- Median annual wage: $35,250
- Median hourly wage: $16.95
- Total employment: 30 people (0.08 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#46. Tutors (tie)

- Median annual wage: $35,180
- Median hourly wage: $16.92
- Total employment: 170 people (0.42 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#46. Receptionists and information clerks (tie)

- Median annual wage: $35,180
- Median hourly wage: $16.91
- Total employment: 2,710 people (6.76 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#46. Transportation workers, all other (tie)

- Median annual wage: $35,180
- Median hourly wage: $16.91
- Total employment: Not available

#45. Childcare workers

- Median annual wage: $35,010
- Median hourly wage: $16.83
- Total employment: 1,830 people (4.56 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $34,920
- Median hourly wage: $16.79
- Total employment: Not available

#43. Bakers

- Median annual wage: $34,900
- Median hourly wage: $16.78
- Total employment: 560 people (1.38 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#41. School bus monitors (tie)

- Median annual wage: $34,720
- Median hourly wage: $16.69
- Total employment: 100 people (0.25 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#41. Pressers, textile, garment, and related materials (tie)

- Median annual wage: $34,720
- Median hourly wage: $16.69
- Total employment: 50 people (0.12 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#40. Coaches and scouts

- Median annual wage: $34,620
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 360 people (0.91 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#39. Cooks, restaurant

- Median annual wage: $34,360
- Median hourly wage: $16.52
- Total employment: 3,930 people (9.78 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#38. Packaging and filling machine operators and tenders

- Median annual wage: $34,350
- Median hourly wage: $16.51
- Total employment: 520 people (1.3 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#37. Helpers--production workers

- Median annual wage: $34,230
- Median hourly wage: $16.46
- Total employment: Not available

#36. Automotive and watercraft service attendants

- Median annual wage: $34,080
- Median hourly wage: $16.39
- Total employment: 210 people (0.52 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#35. Food servers, nonrestaurant

- Median annual wage: $33,300
- Median hourly wage: $16.01
- Total employment: 270 people (0.67 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $32,890
- Median hourly wage: $15.81
- Total employment: 6,930 people (17.27 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#33. Animal trainers

- Median annual wage: $32,480
- Median hourly wage: $15.62
- Total employment: 40 people (0.09 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#32. Packers and packagers, hand

- Median annual wage: $32,410
- Median hourly wage: $15.58
- Total employment: 540 people (1.34 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#31. Personal care and service workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $31,990
- Median hourly wage: $15.38
- Total employment: 100 people (0.26 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#30. Gambling change persons and booth cashiers

- Median annual wage: $31,970
- Median hourly wage: $15.37
- Total employment: 210 people (0.53 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#29. Retail salespersons

- Median annual wage: $31,730
- Median hourly wage: $15.25
- Total employment: 11,130 people (27.74 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#28. Sewing machine operators

- Median annual wage: $31,590
- Median hourly wage: $15.19
- Total employment: 100 people (0.26 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#27. Waiters and waitresses

- Median annual wage: $31,490
- Median hourly wage: $15.14
- Total employment: 6,040 people (15.04 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#26. Tire repairers and changers

- Median annual wage: $31,350
- Median hourly wage: $15.07
- Total employment: 640 people (1.59 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#25. Cleaners of vehicles and equipment

- Median annual wage: $31,210
- Median hourly wage: $15.01
- Total employment: 710 people (1.78 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#24. Crossing guards and flaggers

- Median annual wage: $31,110
- Median hourly wage: $14.96
- Total employment: 390 people (0.96 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#23. Laundry and dry-cleaning workers

- Median annual wage: $30,900
- Median hourly wage: $14.86
- Total employment: 560 people (1.4 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#22. Maids and housekeeping cleaners

- Median annual wage: $30,730
- Median hourly wage: $14.78
- Total employment: 1,770 people (4.41 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#21. Parts salespersons

- Median annual wage: $30,640
- Median hourly wage: $14.73
- Total employment: 1,110 people (2.78 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#20. Bartenders

- Median annual wage: $30,600
- Median hourly wage: $14.71
- Total employment: 1,680 people (4.19 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#19. Animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $30,580
- Median hourly wage: $14.70
- Total employment: 860 people (2.15 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#18. Food preparation workers

- Median annual wage: $30,370
- Median hourly wage: $14.60
- Total employment: 3,260 people (8.12 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#17. Dishwashers

- Median annual wage: $30,310
- Median hourly wage: $14.57
- Total employment: 1,380 people (3.45 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#16. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary

- Median annual wage: $29,860
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 3,360 people (8.38 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#15. Parking attendants

- Median annual wage: $29,810
- Median hourly wage: $14.33
- Total employment: 230 people (0.58 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#14. Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks

- Median annual wage: $29,660
- Median hourly wage: $14.26
- Total employment: 750 people (1.87 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#13. Cashiers

- Median annual wage: $29,570
- Median hourly wage: $14.21
- Total employment: 7,900 people (19.69 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#11. Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $29,230
- Median hourly wage: $14.05
- Total employment: 1,510 people (3.77 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#11. Cooks, fast food (tie)

- Median annual wage: $29,230
- Median hourly wage: $14.05
- Total employment: 780 people (1.94 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#10. Fast food and counter workers

- Median annual wage: $29,170
- Median hourly wage: $14.02
- Total employment: 12,360 people (30.8 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#9. Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists

- Median annual wage: $28,950
- Median hourly wage: $13.92
- Total employment: 880 people (2.19 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#8. Lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers

- Median annual wage: $28,570
- Median hourly wage: $13.74
- Total employment: 330 people (0.82 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#7. Tour and travel guides

- Median annual wage: $28,420
- Median hourly wage: $13.66
- Total employment: 180 people (0.44 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#6. Home health and personal care aides

- Median annual wage: $28,230
- Median hourly wage: $13.57
- Total employment: 16,400 people (40.87 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#5. Amusement and recreation attendants

- Median annual wage: $28,140
- Median hourly wage: $13.53
- Total employment: 750 people (1.86 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $27,830
- Median hourly wage: $13.38
- Total employment: 1,630 people (4.06 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers

- Median annual wage: $27,140
- Median hourly wage: $13.05
- Total employment: 310 people (0.77 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Baggage porters and bellhops

- Median annual wage: $26,460
- Median hourly wage: $12.72
- Total employment: 50 people (0.12 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Recreation workers

- Median annual wage: $25,280
- Median hourly wage: $12.16
- Total employment: 510 people (1.28 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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