Lowest-paying jobs in Canton

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

- Median annual wage: $33,870
- Median hourly wage: $16.28
- Total employment: 2,100 people (12.7 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#49. Cleaners of vehicles and equipment

- Median annual wage: $33,820
- Median hourly wage: $16.26
- Total employment: 610 people (3.69 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#48. Butchers and meat cutters

- Median annual wage: $33,810
- Median hourly wage: $16.26
- Total employment: 220 people (1.33 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#47. Cooks, restaurant

- Median annual wage: $33,580
- Median hourly wage: $16.14
- Total employment: 1,600 people (9.67 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#46. Veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $33,450
- Median hourly wage: $16.08
- Total employment: 140 people (0.87 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#45. Receptionists and information clerks

- Median annual wage: $33,240
- Median hourly wage: $15.98
- Total employment: 1,110 people (6.69 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#44. Skincare specialists

- Median annual wage: $33,200
- Median hourly wage: $15.96
- Total employment: 80 people (0.5 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#43. File clerks

- Median annual wage: $32,940
- Median hourly wage: $15.84
- Total employment: 60 people (0.33 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#42. Floral designers

- Median annual wage: $32,470
- Median hourly wage: $15.61
- Total employment: 40 people (0.23 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#41. Healthcare support workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $32,090
- Median hourly wage: $15.43
- Total employment: 60 people (0.34 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#40. Security guards

- Median annual wage: $31,800
- Median hourly wage: $15.29
- Total employment: 630 people (3.84 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $30,760
- Median hourly wage: $14.79
- Total employment: 30 people (0.2 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#38. Food preparation workers

- Median annual wage: $30,690
- Median hourly wage: $14.76
- Total employment: 780 people (4.72 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#37. Locker room, coatroom, and dressing room attendants

- Median annual wage: $30,260
- Median hourly wage: $14.55
- Total employment: 30 people (0.18 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#35. Laundry and dry-cleaning workers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $30,030
- Median hourly wage: $14.44
- Total employment: 220 people (1.32 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#35. Sewing machine operators (tie)

- Median annual wage: $30,030
- Median hourly wage: $14.44
- Total employment: 210 people (1.28 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#34. Bakers

- Median annual wage: $29,910
- Median hourly wage: $14.38
- Total employment: 450 people (2.7 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#33. Shuttle drivers and chauffeurs

- Median annual wage: $29,640
- Median hourly wage: $14.25
- Total employment: 360 people (2.17 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#32. Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists

- Median annual wage: $29,600
- Median hourly wage: $14.23
- Total employment: 440 people (2.68 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#31. Self-enrichment teachers

- Median annual wage: $29,510
- Median hourly wage: $14.19
- Total employment: 180 people (1.11 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#30. Home health and personal care aides

- Median annual wage: $29,480
- Median hourly wage: $14.18
- Total employment: 4,010 people (24.28 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#29. Cooks, short order

- Median annual wage: $29,440
- Median hourly wage: $14.16
- Total employment: Not available

#28. Retail salespersons

- Median annual wage: $29,330
- Median hourly wage: $14.10
- Total employment: 4,450 people (26.97 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#26. Animal caretakers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $29,210
- Median hourly wage: $14.04
- Total employment: 250 people (1.53 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#26. Parking attendants (tie)

- Median annual wage: $29,210
- Median hourly wage: $14.04
- Total employment: 50 people (0.3 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#24. Pressers, textile, garment, and related materials (tie)

- Median annual wage: $29,200
- Median hourly wage: $14.04
- Total employment: 30 people (0.19 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#24. Library assistants, clerical (tie)

- Median annual wage: $29,200
- Median hourly wage: $14.04
- Total employment: 90 people (0.57 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#23. Exercise trainers and group fitness instructors

- Median annual wage: $29,050
- Median hourly wage: $13.97
- Total employment: 280 people (1.69 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#22. Bartenders

- Median annual wage: $28,870
- Median hourly wage: $13.88
- Total employment: 860 people (5.21 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#21. Preschool teachers, except special education

- Median annual wage: $28,680
- Median hourly wage: $13.79
- Total employment: 410 people (2.47 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#20. Maids and housekeeping cleaners

- Median annual wage: $28,670
- Median hourly wage: $13.78
- Total employment: 820 people (4.98 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#18. Telemarketers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $28,660
- Median hourly wage: $13.78
- Total employment: 200 people (1.22 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#18. Recreation workers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $28,660
- Median hourly wage: $13.78
- Total employment: 420 people (2.52 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#17. Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks

- Median annual wage: $28,550
- Median hourly wage: $13.73
- Total employment: 160 people (0.96 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#16. Cashiers

- Median annual wage: $28,460
- Median hourly wage: $13.68
- Total employment: 4,130 people (25.03 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $28,330
- Median hourly wage: $13.62
- Total employment: 90 people (0.53 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#14. Food servers, nonrestaurant

- Median annual wage: $28,260
- Median hourly wage: $13.59
- Total employment: 420 people (2.56 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#13. Dishwashers

- Median annual wage: $28,140
- Median hourly wage: $13.53
- Total employment: 470 people (2.85 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#12. Driver/sales workers

- Median annual wage: $27,770
- Median hourly wage: $13.35
- Total employment: 560 people (3.4 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#11. Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers

- Median annual wage: $27,620
- Median hourly wage: $13.28
- Total employment: 380 people (2.32 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#10. Fast food and counter workers

- Median annual wage: $27,380
- Median hourly wage: $13.16
- Total employment: 5,860 people (35.48 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $27,220
- Median hourly wage: $13.09
- Total employment: 620 people (3.75 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#8. Bus drivers, school

- Median annual wage: $26,580
- Median hourly wage: $12.78
- Total employment: 100 people (0.61 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#7. Childcare workers

- Median annual wage: $26,310
- Median hourly wage: $12.65
- Total employment: 310 people (1.89 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#6. Cooks, fast food

- Median annual wage: $26,210
- Median hourly wage: $12.60
- Total employment: 620 people (3.75 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#5. Amusement and recreation attendants

- Median annual wage: $24,930
- Median hourly wage: $11.99
- Total employment: 390 people (2.38 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $22,980
- Median hourly wage: $11.05
- Total employment: 180 people (1.07 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $22,980
- Median hourly wage: $11.05
- Total employment: 90 people (0.54 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Motor vehicle operators, all other

- Median annual wage: $22,470
- Median hourly wage: $10.80
- Total employment: 100 people (0.61 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Office and administrative support workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $21,920
- Median hourly wage: $10.54
- Total employment: 120 people (0.74 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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