Lowest-paying jobs in Burlington, North Carolina

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#49. Textile winding, twisting, and drawing out machine setters, operators, and tenders (tie)

- Median annual wage: $35,600
- Median hourly wage: $17.12
- Total employment: 170 people (2.56 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#49. Bus drivers, transit and intercity (tie)

- Median annual wage: $35,600
- Median hourly wage: $17.11
- Total employment: 60 people (0.91 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#48. Bus drivers, school

- Median annual wage: $35,540
- Median hourly wage: $17.09
- Total employment: 90 people (1.28 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#47. Couriers and messengers

- Median annual wage: $35,520
- Median hourly wage: $17.08
- Total employment: 350 people (5.14 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#46. Helpers--production workers

- Median annual wage: $35,320
- Median hourly wage: $16.98
- Total employment: 40 people (0.55 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#45. Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand

- Median annual wage: $35,190
- Median hourly wage: $16.92
- Total employment: 2,150 people (31.63 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#44. Textile knitting and weaving machine setters, operators, and tenders

- Median annual wage: $35,010
- Median hourly wage: $16.83
- Total employment: 310 people (4.49 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#43. Butchers and meat cutters

- Median annual wage: $34,990
- Median hourly wage: $16.82
- Total employment: 70 people (1.01 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#42. Stockers and order fillers

- Median annual wage: $34,960
- Median hourly wage: $16.81
- Total employment: 1,710 people (25.13 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#41. Exercise trainers and group fitness instructors

- Median annual wage: $34,950
- Median hourly wage: $16.80
- Total employment: 150 people (2.19 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#40. Parts salespersons

- Median annual wage: $34,530
- Median hourly wage: $16.60
- Total employment: 180 people (2.66 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#39. Production workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $34,260
- Median hourly wage: $16.47
- Total employment: 380 people (5.6 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#38. Cooks, restaurant

- Median annual wage: $34,110
- Median hourly wage: $16.40
- Total employment: 750 people (10.98 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#37. Cooks, institution and cafeteria

- Median annual wage: $34,010
- Median hourly wage: $16.35
- Total employment: 160 people (2.36 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#36. Tire repairers and changers

- Median annual wage: $33,970
- Median hourly wage: $16.33
- Total employment: 70 people (1.08 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $33,860
- Median hourly wage: $16.28
- Total employment: 820 people (12.09 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $33,310
- Median hourly wage: $16.02
- Total employment: 40 people (0.61 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#33. Merchandise displayers and window trimmers

- Median annual wage: $32,980
- Median hourly wage: $15.86
- Total employment: 80 people (1.12 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#32. Bill and account collectors

- Median annual wage: $32,730
- Median hourly wage: $15.73
- Total employment: Not available

#31. Packers and packagers, hand

- Median annual wage: $32,220
- Median hourly wage: $15.49
- Total employment: 730 people (10.68 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#30. Security guards

- Median annual wage: $32,140
- Median hourly wage: $15.45
- Total employment: 160 people (2.34 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#29. Dishwashers

- Median annual wage: $30,910
- Median hourly wage: $14.86
- Total employment: 270 people (3.94 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#28. Automotive and watercraft service attendants

- Median annual wage: $30,740
- Median hourly wage: $14.78
- Total employment: 70 people (0.98 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#27. Sewing machine operators

- Median annual wage: $29,950
- Median hourly wage: $14.40
- Total employment: 180 people (2.68 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#26. Textile bleaching and dyeing machine operators and tenders

- Median annual wage: $29,870
- Median hourly wage: $14.36
- Total employment: 140 people (2.09 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#25. Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists

- Median annual wage: $29,420
- Median hourly wage: $14.14
- Total employment: 80 people (1.12 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#24. Laundry and dry-cleaning workers

- Median annual wage: $29,370
- Median hourly wage: $14.12
- Total employment: 160 people (2.34 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#23. Maids and housekeeping cleaners

- Median annual wage: $29,120
- Median hourly wage: $14.00
- Total employment: 330 people (4.92 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#22. Shuttle drivers and chauffeurs

- Median annual wage: $29,000
- Median hourly wage: $13.94
- Total employment: 40 people (0.59 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#21. Preschool teachers, except special education

- Median annual wage: $28,910
- Median hourly wage: $13.90
- Total employment: 250 people (3.68 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#20. Animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $28,660
- Median hourly wage: $13.78
- Total employment: 100 people (1.48 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#19. Home health and personal care aides

- Median annual wage: $28,590
- Median hourly wage: $13.74
- Total employment: 830 people (12.2 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#18. Food preparation workers

- Median annual wage: $28,380
- Median hourly wage: $13.64
- Total employment: 370 people (5.5 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#17. Retail salespersons

- Median annual wage: $28,300
- Median hourly wage: $13.61
- Total employment: 2,370 people (34.78 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#16. Residential advisors

- Median annual wage: $28,230
- Median hourly wage: $13.57
- Total employment: 40 people (0.56 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#15. Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks

- Median annual wage: $28,190
- Median hourly wage: $13.56
- Total employment: 70 people (0.99 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#14. Fast food and counter workers

- Median annual wage: $28,110
- Median hourly wage: $13.52
- Total employment: 1,460 people (21.52 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#13. Bartenders

- Median annual wage: $27,890
- Median hourly wage: $13.41
- Total employment: 220 people (3.17 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#12. Cleaners of vehicles and equipment

- Median annual wage: $27,750
- Median hourly wage: $13.34
- Total employment: 190 people (2.73 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#11. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary

- Median annual wage: $27,740
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 530 people (7.79 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $27,370
- Median hourly wage: $13.16
- Total employment: 100 people (1.44 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#9. Amusement and recreation attendants

- Median annual wage: $27,300
- Median hourly wage: $13.12
- Total employment: 190 people (2.75 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#7. Childcare workers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $27,260
- Median hourly wage: $13.11
- Total employment: 120 people (1.81 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#7. Cashiers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $27,260
- Median hourly wage: $13.10
- Total employment: 1,980 people (29.06 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#6. Cooks, fast food

- Median annual wage: $26,660
- Median hourly wage: $12.82
- Total employment: 1,750 people (25.73 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#5. Recreation workers

- Median annual wage: $26,570
- Median hourly wage: $12.77
- Total employment: 170 people (2.44 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#4. Food servers, nonrestaurant

- Median annual wage: $26,270
- Median hourly wage: $12.63
- Total employment: 60 people (0.91 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $25,620
- Median hourly wage: $12.32
- Total employment: 230 people (3.36 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Waiters and waitresses

- Median annual wage: $23,420
- Median hourly wage: $11.26
- Total employment: 1,190 people (17.5 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers

- Median annual wage: $22,690
- Median hourly wage: $10.91
- Total employment: 130 people (1.95 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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