Lowest-paying jobs in Winston-Salem

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#50. Exercise trainers and group fitness instructors

- Median annual wage: $34,730
- Median hourly wage: $16.70
- Total employment: 460 people (1.67 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#49. Cooks, restaurant

- Median annual wage: $34,510
- Median hourly wage: $16.59
- Total employment: 2,760 people (10.11 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#48. Pharmacy aides

- Median annual wage: $34,320
- Median hourly wage: $16.50
- Total employment: 90 people (0.33 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#46. Rolling machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic (tie)

- Median annual wage: $34,100
- Median hourly wage: $16.39
- Total employment: 40 people (0.13 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#46. Tour and travel guides (tie)

- Median annual wage: $34,100
- Median hourly wage: $16.40
- Total employment: 70 people (0.27 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#45. Self-enrichment teachers

- Median annual wage: $34,090
- Median hourly wage: $16.39
- Total employment: 370 people (1.37 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#44. Stockers and order fillers

- Median annual wage: $33,940
- Median hourly wage: $16.32
- Total employment: 4,740 people (17.35 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $33,860
- Median hourly wage: $16.28
- Total employment: 80 people (0.29 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#42. Tire repairers and changers

- Median annual wage: $33,790
- Median hourly wage: $16.24
- Total employment: 140 people (0.52 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#41. Packers and packagers, hand

- Median annual wage: $33,400
- Median hourly wage: $16.06
- Total employment: 2,070 people (7.58 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#40. Floral designers

- Median annual wage: $32,440
- Median hourly wage: $15.60
- Total employment: 50 people (0.19 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#39. Recreation workers

- Median annual wage: $32,290
- Median hourly wage: $15.52
- Total employment: 420 people (1.55 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#38. Bakers

- Median annual wage: $32,110
- Median hourly wage: $15.44
- Total employment: 380 people (1.4 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#37. Concierges

- Median annual wage: $31,440
- Median hourly wage: $15.11
- Total employment: 50 people (0.19 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#36. Automotive and watercraft service attendants

- Median annual wage: $30,990
- Median hourly wage: $14.90
- Total employment: 270 people (1.0 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#35. Library assistants, clerical

- Median annual wage: $30,740
- Median hourly wage: $14.78
- Total employment: 140 people (0.5 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $30,670
- Median hourly wage: $14.74
- Total employment: 2,910 people (10.63 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#33. Cooks, short order

- Median annual wage: $30,350
- Median hourly wage: $14.59
- Total employment: Not available

#32. Dietetic technicians

- Median annual wage: $30,320
- Median hourly wage: $14.58
- Total employment: 210 people (0.76 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#31. Sewing machine operators

- Median annual wage: $30,100
- Median hourly wage: $14.47
- Total employment: 570 people (2.1 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#30. Shuttle drivers and chauffeurs

- Median annual wage: $29,970
- Median hourly wage: $14.41
- Total employment: 260 people (0.96 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#29. Food servers, nonrestaurant

- Median annual wage: $29,850
- Median hourly wage: $14.35
- Total employment: 280 people (1.03 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#28. Substitute teachers, short-term

- Median annual wage: $29,610
- Median hourly wage: $14.23
- Total employment: 1,800 people (6.59 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#27. Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks

- Median annual wage: $29,590
- Median hourly wage: $14.23
- Total employment: 330 people (1.2 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#26. Preschool teachers, except special education

- Median annual wage: $29,390
- Median hourly wage: $14.13
- Total employment: 890 people (3.25 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#25. Retail salespersons

- Median annual wage: $29,160
- Median hourly wage: $14.02
- Total employment: 6,940 people (25.38 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#24. Fast food and counter workers

- Median annual wage: $29,120
- Median hourly wage: $14.00
- Total employment: 4,860 people (17.77 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#23. Home health and personal care aides

- Median annual wage: $29,100
- Median hourly wage: $13.99
- Total employment: 3,000 people (10.97 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#22. Childcare workers

- Median annual wage: $28,780
- Median hourly wage: $13.84
- Total employment: 850 people (3.11 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#21. Ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers

- Median annual wage: $28,660
- Median hourly wage: $13.78
- Total employment: 390 people (1.44 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#20. Laundry and dry-cleaning workers

- Median annual wage: $28,600
- Median hourly wage: $13.75
- Total employment: 320 people (1.15 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#19. Food preparation workers

- Median annual wage: $28,540
- Median hourly wage: $13.72
- Total employment: 1,090 people (3.99 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#18. Bartenders

- Median annual wage: $28,490
- Median hourly wage: $13.70
- Total employment: 1,000 people (3.67 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#17. Dishwashers

- Median annual wage: $28,440
- Median hourly wage: $13.67
- Total employment: 600 people (2.19 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#16. Cleaners of vehicles and equipment

- Median annual wage: $28,330
- Median hourly wage: $13.62
- Total employment: 700 people (2.56 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#15. Animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $28,100
- Median hourly wage: $13.51
- Total employment: 590 people (2.18 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#14. Real estate sales agents

- Median annual wage: $27,940
- Median hourly wage: $13.43
- Total employment: 360 people (1.3 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#13. Cooks, fast food

- Median annual wage: $27,680
- Median hourly wage: $13.31
- Total employment: 6,370 people (23.32 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#12. Cashiers

- Median annual wage: $27,540
- Median hourly wage: $13.24
- Total employment: 7,270 people (26.61 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#11. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary

- Median annual wage: $27,210
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 2,340 people (8.57 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#10. Motor vehicle operators, all other

- Median annual wage: $26,590
- Median hourly wage: $12.78
- Total employment: Not available

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

- Median annual wage: $24,440
- Median hourly wage: $11.75
- Total employment: 190 people (0.7 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#8. Amusement and recreation attendants

- Median annual wage: $23,740
- Median hourly wage: $11.41
- Total employment: 500 people (1.84 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#7. Information and record clerks, all other

- Median annual wage: $22,980
- Median hourly wage: $11.05
- Total employment: 190 people (0.69 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#6. Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers

- Median annual wage: $22,850
- Median hourly wage: $10.99
- Total employment: 540 people (1.99 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#5. Parking attendants

- Median annual wage: $22,590
- Median hourly wage: $10.86
- Total employment: 520 people (1.9 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#4. Waiters and waitresses

- Median annual wage: $22,580
- Median hourly wage: $10.86
- Total employment: 3,970 people (14.53 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $22,420
- Median hourly wage: $10.78
- Total employment: 730 people (2.66 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Driver/sales workers

- Median annual wage: $21,340
- Median hourly wage: $10.26
- Total employment: 840 people (3.07 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $21,080
- Median hourly wage: $10.14
- Total employment: 230 people (0.85 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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