Lowest-paying jobs in Fargo

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#50. Medical equipment preparers

- Median annual wage: $37,480
- Median hourly wage: $18.02
- Total employment: 220 people (1.52 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#49. Self-enrichment teachers

- Median annual wage: $37,390
- Median hourly wage: $17.97
- Total employment: 230 people (1.55 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#48. Laundry and dry-cleaning workers

- Median annual wage: $37,310
- Median hourly wage: $17.94
- Total employment: 290 people (2.0 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#47. Broadcast technicians

- Median annual wage: $37,250
- Median hourly wage: $17.91
- Total employment: 40 people (0.26 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#46. Receptionists and information clerks

- Median annual wage: $37,240
- Median hourly wage: $17.91
- Total employment: 860 people (5.81 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#45. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary

- Median annual wage: $37,080
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 1,630 people (11.01 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#44. Mail clerks and mail machine operators, except postal service

- Median annual wage: $36,880
- Median hourly wage: $17.73
- Total employment: 70 people (0.45 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#43. Cleaners of vehicles and equipment

- Median annual wage: $36,810
- Median hourly wage: $17.70
- Total employment: 460 people (3.09 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#42. Automotive and watercraft service attendants

- Median annual wage: $36,680
- Median hourly wage: $17.63
- Total employment: 120 people (0.78 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#41. Cooks, restaurant

- Median annual wage: $36,540
- Median hourly wage: $17.57
- Total employment: 1,570 people (10.64 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#40. Counter and rental clerks

- Median annual wage: $36,440
- Median hourly wage: $17.52
- Total employment: 550 people (3.72 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#39. Veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $36,370
- Median hourly wage: $17.49
- Total employment: 90 people (0.59 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#38. Tutors

- Median annual wage: $36,310
- Median hourly wage: $17.46
- Total employment: 70 people (0.5 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#37. Physical therapist aides

- Median annual wage: $36,290
- Median hourly wage: $17.45
- Total employment: 50 people (0.34 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $36,250
- Median hourly wage: $17.43
- Total employment: 2,590 people (17.57 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#35. Packers and packagers, hand

- Median annual wage: $35,980
- Median hourly wage: $17.30
- Total employment: 280 people (1.87 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#34. Coaches and scouts

- Median annual wage: $35,940
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 580 people (3.95 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#33. Funeral attendants

- Median annual wage: $35,770
- Median hourly wage: $17.20
- Total employment: 40 people (0.29 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#32. Food servers, nonrestaurant

- Median annual wage: $35,500
- Median hourly wage: $17.07
- Total employment: 530 people (3.62 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#30. Retail salespersons (tie)

- Median annual wage: $35,450
- Median hourly wage: $17.05
- Total employment: 3,980 people (26.97 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#30. Cooks, all other (tie)

- Median annual wage: $35,450
- Median hourly wage: $17.05
- Total employment: 40 people (0.28 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#29. Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks

- Median annual wage: $35,280
- Median hourly wage: $16.96
- Total employment: 470 people (3.19 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#28. Food preparation workers

- Median annual wage: $35,250
- Median hourly wage: $16.95
- Total employment: 480 people (3.25 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#27. Photographers

- Median annual wage: $35,090
- Median hourly wage: $16.87
- Total employment: 50 people (0.35 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#26. Floral designers

- Median annual wage: $34,890
- Median hourly wage: $16.78
- Total employment: 50 people (0.32 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#25. Maids and housekeeping cleaners

- Median annual wage: $34,550
- Median hourly wage: $16.61
- Total employment: 890 people (6.02 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#24. Shuttle drivers and chauffeurs

- Median annual wage: $33,400
- Median hourly wage: $16.06
- Total employment: 210 people (1.42 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#23. Bicycle repairers

- Median annual wage: $32,930
- Median hourly wage: $15.83
- Total employment: 60 people (0.39 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#22. Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists

- Median annual wage: $32,900
- Median hourly wage: $15.82
- Total employment: 380 people (2.6 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#21. Bus drivers, transit and intercity

- Median annual wage: $32,490
- Median hourly wage: $15.62
- Total employment: Not available

#20. Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers

- Median annual wage: $31,200
- Median hourly wage: $15.00
- Total employment: 280 people (1.88 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#19. Personal care and service workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $30,980
- Median hourly wage: $14.90
- Total employment: 50 people (0.34 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#18. Amusement and recreation attendants

- Median annual wage: $30,770
- Median hourly wage: $14.79
- Total employment: 610 people (4.13 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $30,730
- Median hourly wage: $14.77
- Total employment: 180 people (1.25 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#16. Cashiers

- Median annual wage: $30,580
- Median hourly wage: $14.70
- Total employment: 2,600 people (17.63 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#15. Cooks, fast food

- Median annual wage: $30,500
- Median hourly wage: $14.66
- Total employment: 260 people (1.76 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#14. Childcare workers

- Median annual wage: $30,470
- Median hourly wage: $14.65
- Total employment: 1,350 people (9.16 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#13. Animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $30,330
- Median hourly wage: $14.58
- Total employment: 340 people (2.29 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#12. Fast food and counter workers

- Median annual wage: $30,010
- Median hourly wage: $14.43
- Total employment: 3,970 people (26.92 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#11. Gambling service workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $29,860
- Median hourly wage: $14.35
- Total employment: 60 people (0.39 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#10. Dishwashers

- Median annual wage: $29,850
- Median hourly wage: $14.35
- Total employment: 350 people (2.37 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#9. Waiters and waitresses

- Median annual wage: $29,210
- Median hourly wage: $14.04
- Total employment: 2,030 people (13.76 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#8. Parking attendants

- Median annual wage: $28,650
- Median hourly wage: $13.78
- Total employment: 80 people (0.53 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#7. Library assistants, clerical

- Median annual wage: $28,230
- Median hourly wage: $13.57
- Total employment: 70 people (0.46 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $28,180
- Median hourly wage: $13.55
- Total employment: 360 people (2.43 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#5. Ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers

- Median annual wage: $27,830
- Median hourly wage: $13.38
- Total employment: 80 people (0.54 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#4. Bartenders

- Median annual wage: $27,180
- Median hourly wage: $13.07
- Total employment: 1,330 people (9.04 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Gambling dealers

- Median annual wage: $26,370
- Median hourly wage: $12.68
- Total employment: 170 people (1.14 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Gambling and sports book writers and runners

- Median annual wage: $25,890
- Median hourly wage: $12.45
- Total employment: 40 people (0.3 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $21,300
- Median hourly wage: $10.24
- Total employment: Not available

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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