Lowest-paying jobs in Greenville, North Carolina

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#50. Couriers and messengers

- Median annual wage: $35,840
- Median hourly wage: $17.23
- Total employment: 110 people (1.38 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#49. Bus drivers, school

- Median annual wage: $35,520
- Median hourly wage: $17.08
- Total employment: 200 people (2.49 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#48. Parts salespersons

- Median annual wage: $35,320
- Median hourly wage: $16.98
- Total employment: 120 people (1.53 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#47. Landscaping and groundskeeping workers

- Median annual wage: $35,280
- Median hourly wage: $16.96
- Total employment: 430 people (5.3 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#46. Maids and housekeeping cleaners

- Median annual wage: $35,220
- Median hourly wage: $16.93
- Total employment: 710 people (8.69 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#45. Veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $35,030
- Median hourly wage: $16.84
- Total employment: 60 people (0.78 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#44. Cooks, institution and cafeteria

- Median annual wage: $34,320
- Median hourly wage: $16.50
- Total employment: 270 people (3.34 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#43. Stockers and order fillers

- Median annual wage: $33,980
- Median hourly wage: $16.34
- Total employment: 1,350 people (16.56 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#42. Firefighters

- Median annual wage: $33,910
- Median hourly wage: $16.30
- Total employment: 170 people (2.1 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $33,850
- Median hourly wage: $16.28
- Total employment: 860 people (10.54 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#40. Residential advisors

- Median annual wage: $33,680
- Median hourly wage: $16.19
- Total employment: 50 people (0.64 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#39. Legal secretaries and administrative assistants

- Median annual wage: $33,580
- Median hourly wage: $16.14
- Total employment: Not available

#38. Tutors

- Median annual wage: $33,410
- Median hourly wage: $16.06
- Total employment: 90 people (1.06 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#37. Receptionists and information clerks

- Median annual wage: $32,870
- Median hourly wage: $15.80
- Total employment: 480 people (5.96 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#36. Merchandise displayers and window trimmers

- Median annual wage: $32,540
- Median hourly wage: $15.64
- Total employment: 130 people (1.66 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#35. Self-enrichment teachers

- Median annual wage: $32,420
- Median hourly wage: $15.59
- Total employment: 140 people (1.72 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#34. Shuttle drivers and chauffeurs

- Median annual wage: $31,250
- Median hourly wage: $15.03
- Total employment: 80 people (0.94 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#33. Cooks, restaurant

- Median annual wage: $31,000
- Median hourly wage: $14.90
- Total employment: 820 people (10.08 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#32. Coaches and scouts

- Median annual wage: $30,950
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 250 people (3.02 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#31. Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists

- Median annual wage: $30,880
- Median hourly wage: $14.84
- Total employment: 90 people (1.06 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#30. Laundry and dry-cleaning workers

- Median annual wage: $30,640
- Median hourly wage: $14.73
- Total employment: 80 people (0.93 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#29. Automotive and watercraft service attendants

- Median annual wage: $30,440
- Median hourly wage: $14.64
- Total employment: 70 people (0.8 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#28. Preschool teachers, except special education

- Median annual wage: $29,800
- Median hourly wage: $14.33
- Total employment: 320 people (3.89 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#27. Cleaners of vehicles and equipment

- Median annual wage: $29,690
- Median hourly wage: $14.28
- Total employment: 180 people (2.16 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#26. Recreation workers

- Median annual wage: $29,410
- Median hourly wage: $14.14
- Total employment: 210 people (2.58 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $29,270
- Median hourly wage: $14.07
- Total employment: 50 people (0.67 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#24. Home health and personal care aides

- Median annual wage: $29,180
- Median hourly wage: $14.03
- Total employment: 1,670 people (20.47 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#23. Packers and packagers, hand

- Median annual wage: $28,970
- Median hourly wage: $13.93
- Total employment: 170 people (2.05 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#22. Bakers

- Median annual wage: $28,870
- Median hourly wage: $13.88
- Total employment: 110 people (1.31 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#21. Animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $28,770
- Median hourly wage: $13.83
- Total employment: 130 people (1.62 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#20. Fast food and counter workers

- Median annual wage: $28,490
- Median hourly wage: $13.70
- Total employment: 1,690 people (20.81 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#19. Retail salespersons

- Median annual wage: $28,370
- Median hourly wage: $13.64
- Total employment: 2,340 people (28.76 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#18. Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks

- Median annual wage: $28,300
- Median hourly wage: $13.61
- Total employment: 100 people (1.27 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#17. Food preparation workers

- Median annual wage: $28,020
- Median hourly wage: $13.47
- Total employment: 360 people (4.47 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#16. Dishwashers

- Median annual wage: $27,770
- Median hourly wage: $13.35
- Total employment: 230 people (2.81 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#15. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary

- Median annual wage: $27,680
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 490 people (6.05 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#14. Food servers, nonrestaurant

- Median annual wage: $27,610
- Median hourly wage: $13.27
- Total employment: 70 people (0.87 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#13. Substitute teachers, short-term

- Median annual wage: $27,390
- Median hourly wage: $13.17
- Total employment: 170 people (2.13 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#12. Bus drivers, transit and intercity

- Median annual wage: $27,320
- Median hourly wage: $13.14
- Total employment: 60 people (0.76 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#11. Cashiers

- Median annual wage: $27,250
- Median hourly wage: $13.10
- Total employment: 2,030 people (24.92 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#10. Childcare workers

- Median annual wage: $26,910
- Median hourly wage: $12.94
- Total employment: 210 people (2.58 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#9. Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers

- Median annual wage: $26,630
- Median hourly wage: $12.80
- Total employment: 150 people (1.85 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $26,300
- Median hourly wage: $12.64
- Total employment: 90 people (1.15 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#7. Cooks, fast food

- Median annual wage: $23,700
- Median hourly wage: $11.40
- Total employment: 2,110 people (25.9 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $23,570
- Median hourly wage: $11.33
- Total employment: 290 people (3.59 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#5. Bartenders

- Median annual wage: $23,430
- Median hourly wage: $11.26
- Total employment: 300 people (3.69 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#4. Amusement and recreation attendants

- Median annual wage: $22,520
- Median hourly wage: $10.83
- Total employment: 260 people (3.15 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Waiters and waitresses

- Median annual wage: $22,240
- Median hourly wage: $10.69
- Total employment: 1,260 people (15.53 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Motor vehicle operators, all other

- Median annual wage: $22,010
- Median hourly wage: $10.58
- Total employment: 80 people (0.97 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Driver/sales workers

- Median annual wage: $17,960
- Median hourly wage: $8.64
- Total employment: 290 people (3.57 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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