Lowest-paying jobs in Akron

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#50. Skincare specialists

- Median annual wage: $34,460
- Median hourly wage: $16.57
- Total employment: 140 people (0.43 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#49. Funeral attendants

- Median annual wage: $34,350
- Median hourly wage: $16.52
- Total employment: 100 people (0.3 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#48. Demonstrators and product promoters

- Median annual wage: $34,340
- Median hourly wage: $16.51
- Total employment: 40 people (0.14 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $34,290
- Median hourly wage: $16.49
- Total employment: 4,300 people (13.42 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#46. Substitute teachers, short-term

- Median annual wage: $34,270
- Median hourly wage: $16.48
- Total employment: 280 people (0.88 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#45. Crossing guards and flaggers

- Median annual wage: $34,040
- Median hourly wage: $16.37
- Total employment: 170 people (0.54 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#44. Food preparation workers

- Median annual wage: $33,840
- Median hourly wage: $16.27
- Total employment: 980 people (3.06 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#43. Counselors, all other

- Median annual wage: $33,750
- Median hourly wage: $16.23
- Total employment: 50 people (0.16 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#42. Floral designers

- Median annual wage: $33,650
- Median hourly wage: $16.18
- Total employment: 80 people (0.26 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#41. Parking attendants

- Median annual wage: $33,620
- Median hourly wage: $16.16
- Total employment: 170 people (0.53 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#40. Bakers

- Median annual wage: $33,600
- Median hourly wage: $16.15
- Total employment: 570 people (1.77 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#39. Library technicians

- Median annual wage: $33,590
- Median hourly wage: $16.15
- Total employment: 370 people (1.16 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#38. Animal trainers

- Median annual wage: $33,450
- Median hourly wage: $16.08
- Total employment: 40 people (0.12 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#37. Cleaners of vehicles and equipment

- Median annual wage: $33,320
- Median hourly wage: $16.02
- Total employment: 780 people (2.42 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#35. Healthcare support workers, all other (tie)

- Median annual wage: $33,280
- Median hourly wage: $16.00
- Total employment: 80 people (0.24 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#35. Farmworkers and laborers, crop, nursery, and greenhouse (tie)

- Median annual wage: $33,280
- Median hourly wage: $16.00
- Total employment: 70 people (0.23 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#34. Photographers

- Median annual wage: $33,190
- Median hourly wage: $15.96
- Total employment: 70 people (0.21 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#33. Preschool teachers, except special education

- Median annual wage: $32,420
- Median hourly wage: $15.59
- Total employment: 1,070 people (3.35 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#32. Butchers and meat cutters

- Median annual wage: $31,770
- Median hourly wage: $15.28
- Total employment: 410 people (1.28 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#31. Maids and housekeeping cleaners

- Median annual wage: $31,270
- Median hourly wage: $15.03
- Total employment: 1,610 people (5.04 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#30. Retail salespersons

- Median annual wage: $31,070
- Median hourly wage: $14.94
- Total employment: 7,120 people (22.25 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#29. Recreation workers

- Median annual wage: $31,030
- Median hourly wage: $14.92
- Total employment: 770 people (2.41 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#28. Home health and personal care aides

- Median annual wage: $31,020
- Median hourly wage: $14.91
- Total employment: 5,570 people (17.4 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $30,940
- Median hourly wage: $14.87
- Total employment: 220 people (0.68 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#26. Shuttle drivers and chauffeurs

- Median annual wage: $30,900
- Median hourly wage: $14.86
- Total employment: 510 people (1.58 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#25. Switchboard operators, including answering service

- Median annual wage: $30,680
- Median hourly wage: $14.75
- Total employment: 40 people (0.13 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#24. Food processing workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $30,340
- Median hourly wage: $14.59
- Total employment: 110 people (0.35 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#23. Motor vehicle operators, all other

- Median annual wage: $30,310
- Median hourly wage: $14.57
- Total employment: 220 people (0.68 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#22. Food servers, nonrestaurant

- Median annual wage: $30,170
- Median hourly wage: $14.51
- Total employment: 830 people (2.6 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#21. Laundry and dry-cleaning workers

- Median annual wage: $30,150
- Median hourly wage: $14.49
- Total employment: 410 people (1.29 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#20. Cooks, short order

- Median annual wage: $30,050
- Median hourly wage: $14.45
- Total employment: 300 people (0.93 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#19. Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists

- Median annual wage: $30,040
- Median hourly wage: $14.44
- Total employment: 1,120 people (3.5 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#18. Bartenders

- Median annual wage: $29,990
- Median hourly wage: $14.42
- Total employment: 1,740 people (5.42 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#17. Driver/sales workers

- Median annual wage: $29,890
- Median hourly wage: $14.37
- Total employment: 1,440 people (4.5 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#16. Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks

- Median annual wage: $29,550
- Median hourly wage: $14.21
- Total employment: 280 people (0.88 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#15. Animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $29,390
- Median hourly wage: $14.13
- Total employment: 580 people (1.81 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#14. Dishwashers

- Median annual wage: $29,110
- Median hourly wage: $13.99
- Total employment: 800 people (2.49 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#13. Medical transcriptionists

- Median annual wage: $28,840
- Median hourly wage: $13.86
- Total employment: 80 people (0.26 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#12. Cashiers

- Median annual wage: $28,720
- Median hourly wage: $13.81
- Total employment: 5,920 people (18.48 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#11. Childcare workers

- Median annual wage: $28,450
- Median hourly wage: $13.68
- Total employment: 730 people (2.28 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $28,390
- Median hourly wage: $13.65
- Total employment: 220 people (0.68 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#9. Farmworkers, farm, ranch, and aquacultural animals

- Median annual wage: $28,360
- Median hourly wage: $13.63
- Total employment: 40 people (0.11 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $28,330
- Median hourly wage: $13.62
- Total employment: 940 people (2.93 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#7. Tour and travel guides

- Median annual wage: $28,040
- Median hourly wage: $13.48
- Total employment: 40 people (0.14 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#6. Fast food and counter workers

- Median annual wage: $28,020
- Median hourly wage: $13.47
- Total employment: 10,050 people (31.38 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#5. Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers

- Median annual wage: $27,430
- Median hourly wage: $13.19
- Total employment: 580 people (1.82 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#4. Library assistants, clerical

- Median annual wage: $27,350
- Median hourly wage: $13.15
- Total employment: 90 people (0.27 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Cooks, fast food

- Median annual wage: $24,430
- Median hourly wage: $11.75
- Total employment: 1,030 people (3.23 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Amusement and recreation attendants

- Median annual wage: $24,220
- Median hourly wage: $11.64
- Total employment: 470 people (1.48 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers

- Median annual wage: $22,530
- Median hourly wage: $10.83
- Total employment: 240 people (0.76 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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