Lowest-paying jobs in Fayetteville, North Carolina

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

- Median annual wage: $35,150
- Median hourly wage: $16.90
- Total employment: 1,970 people (14.87 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#49. Photographers

- Median annual wage: $34,960
- Median hourly wage: $16.81
- Total employment: 30 people (0.23 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#48. Helpers--production workers

- Median annual wage: $34,770
- Median hourly wage: $16.72
- Total employment: 80 people (0.57 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#47. Customer service representatives

- Median annual wage: $34,510
- Median hourly wage: $16.59
- Total employment: 1,820 people (13.68 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#46. Phlebotomists

- Median annual wage: $34,440
- Median hourly wage: $16.56
- Total employment: 180 people (1.34 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#45. Veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $34,370
- Median hourly wage: $16.52
- Total employment: 110 people (0.86 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#44. Parts salespersons

- Median annual wage: $34,220
- Median hourly wage: $16.45
- Total employment: 360 people (2.69 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#43. Cooks, institution and cafeteria

- Median annual wage: $34,200
- Median hourly wage: $16.44
- Total employment: 490 people (3.67 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#42. Funeral attendants

- Median annual wage: $33,550
- Median hourly wage: $16.13
- Total employment: 40 people (0.26 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#41. Stockers and order fillers

- Median annual wage: $32,840
- Median hourly wage: $15.79
- Total employment: 2,980 people (22.45 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#40. Merchandise displayers and window trimmers

- Median annual wage: $32,120
- Median hourly wage: $15.44
- Total employment: 120 people (0.92 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#39. Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists

- Median annual wage: $32,050
- Median hourly wage: $15.41
- Total employment: 170 people (1.28 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $32,010
- Median hourly wage: $15.39
- Total employment: 1,550 people (11.68 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#37. Counter and rental clerks

- Median annual wage: $31,940
- Median hourly wage: $15.36
- Total employment: 570 people (4.28 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#36. Orderlies

- Median annual wage: $31,800
- Median hourly wage: $15.29
- Total employment: 80 people (0.56 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#35. Receptionists and information clerks

- Median annual wage: $31,370
- Median hourly wage: $15.08
- Total employment: 630 people (4.78 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#34. Recreation workers

- Median annual wage: $31,200
- Median hourly wage: $15.00
- Total employment: 400 people (3.03 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#33. Bakers

- Median annual wage: $31,040
- Median hourly wage: $14.92
- Total employment: 170 people (1.28 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#32. Packers and packagers, hand

- Median annual wage: $30,950
- Median hourly wage: $14.88
- Total employment: 320 people (2.43 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#31. Food servers, nonrestaurant

- Median annual wage: $30,780
- Median hourly wage: $14.80
- Total employment: 170 people (1.31 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#30. Cleaners of vehicles and equipment

- Median annual wage: $30,590
- Median hourly wage: $14.71
- Total employment: 290 people (2.21 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#29. Parking attendants

- Median annual wage: $30,430
- Median hourly wage: $14.63
- Total employment: 80 people (0.61 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#28. Automotive and watercraft service attendants

- Median annual wage: $30,230
- Median hourly wage: $14.54
- Total employment: 100 people (0.78 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#27. Manicurists and pedicurists

- Median annual wage: $29,850
- Median hourly wage: $14.35
- Total employment: 90 people (0.67 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#25. Cooks, restaurant (tie)

- Median annual wage: $29,350
- Median hourly wage: $14.11
- Total employment: 1,220 people (9.16 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#25. Slaughterers and meat packers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $29,350
- Median hourly wage: $14.11
- Total employment: 110 people (0.84 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#24. Laundry and dry-cleaning workers

- Median annual wage: $29,270
- Median hourly wage: $14.07
- Total employment: 180 people (1.36 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#23. Maids and housekeeping cleaners

- Median annual wage: $29,130
- Median hourly wage: $14.00
- Total employment: 960 people (7.26 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#22. Preschool teachers, except special education

- Median annual wage: $29,040
- Median hourly wage: $13.96
- Total employment: 610 people (4.6 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#21. Sewing machine operators

- Median annual wage: $28,970
- Median hourly wage: $13.93
- Total employment: 210 people (1.57 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#20. Retail salespersons

- Median annual wage: $28,820
- Median hourly wage: $13.86
- Total employment: 4,220 people (31.77 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#19. Social and human service assistants

- Median annual wage: $28,480
- Median hourly wage: $13.69
- Total employment: Not available

#17. Animal caretakers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $28,380
- Median hourly wage: $13.64
- Total employment: 250 people (1.86 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#17. Fast food and counter workers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $28,380
- Median hourly wage: $13.65
- Total employment: 2,910 people (21.9 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#16. Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks

- Median annual wage: $28,180
- Median hourly wage: $13.55
- Total employment: 240 people (1.79 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#15. Home health and personal care aides

- Median annual wage: $28,170
- Median hourly wage: $13.54
- Total employment: 1,830 people (13.78 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#14. Shuttle drivers and chauffeurs

- Median annual wage: $28,150
- Median hourly wage: $13.53
- Total employment: 170 people (1.28 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#13. Childcare workers

- Median annual wage: $27,960
- Median hourly wage: $13.44
- Total employment: 360 people (2.73 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#12. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary

- Median annual wage: $27,470
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 1,110 people (8.36 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#11. Dietetic technicians

- Median annual wage: $27,460
- Median hourly wage: $13.20
- Total employment: 40 people (0.34 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#10. Dishwashers

- Median annual wage: $27,410
- Median hourly wage: $13.18
- Total employment: 290 people (2.18 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#9. Bartenders

- Median annual wage: $26,870
- Median hourly wage: $12.92
- Total employment: 420 people (3.18 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#8. Cashiers

- Median annual wage: $26,810
- Median hourly wage: $12.89
- Total employment: 3,810 people (28.73 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#7. Food preparation workers

- Median annual wage: $26,710
- Median hourly wage: $12.84
- Total employment: 960 people (7.21 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#6. Waiters and waitresses

- Median annual wage: $26,000
- Median hourly wage: $12.50
- Total employment: 1,900 people (14.28 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#5. Cooks, fast food

- Median annual wage: $25,490
- Median hourly wage: $12.26
- Total employment: 4,120 people (31.07 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#4. Amusement and recreation attendants

- Median annual wage: $25,160
- Median hourly wage: $12.09
- Total employment: 330 people (2.46 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers

- Median annual wage: $23,000
- Median hourly wage: $11.06
- Total employment: 200 people (1.5 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $22,550
- Median hourly wage: $10.84
- Total employment: 350 people (2.63 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Driver/sales workers

- Median annual wage: $19,770
- Median hourly wage: $9.51
- Total employment: 350 people (2.65 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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