Lowest-paying jobs in Dayton

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#50. Merchandise displayers and window trimmers

- Median annual wage: $35,650
- Median hourly wage: $17.14
- Total employment: 590 people (1.58 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#49. Receptionists and information clerks

- Median annual wage: $35,270
- Median hourly wage: $16.96
- Total employment: 2,160 people (5.78 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#48. Cooks, restaurant

- Median annual wage: $35,220
- Median hourly wage: $16.93
- Total employment: 3,220 people (8.63 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#47. Automotive and watercraft service attendants

- Median annual wage: $35,200
- Median hourly wage: $16.93
- Total employment: 270 people (0.72 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#46. Library technicians

- Median annual wage: $35,070
- Median hourly wage: $16.86
- Total employment: 250 people (0.66 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#45. Exercise trainers and group fitness instructors

- Median annual wage: $34,930
- Median hourly wage: $16.79
- Total employment: 560 people (1.49 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#44. Broadcast technicians

- Median annual wage: $34,810
- Median hourly wage: $16.74
- Total employment: 60 people (0.15 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#43. Security guards

- Median annual wage: $34,770
- Median hourly wage: $16.72
- Total employment: 2,120 people (5.69 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#42. Self-enrichment teachers

- Median annual wage: $34,690
- Median hourly wage: $16.68
- Total employment: 660 people (1.77 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#40. Crossing guards and flaggers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $34,660
- Median hourly wage: $16.66
- Total employment: 50 people (0.15 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#40. Tour and travel guides (tie)

- Median annual wage: $34,660
- Median hourly wage: $16.66
- Total employment: 60 people (0.16 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $34,630
- Median hourly wage: $16.65
- Total employment: 5,540 people (14.85 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#38. Veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $34,310
- Median hourly wage: $16.50
- Total employment: 300 people (0.81 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#37. Cleaners of vehicles and equipment

- Median annual wage: $33,890
- Median hourly wage: $16.29
- Total employment: 740 people (1.98 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#36. Floral designers

- Median annual wage: $33,430
- Median hourly wage: $16.07
- Total employment: 140 people (0.37 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#35. Recreation workers

- Median annual wage: $33,230
- Median hourly wage: $15.98
- Total employment: 690 people (1.84 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#34. Laundry and dry-cleaning workers

- Median annual wage: $33,180
- Median hourly wage: $15.95
- Total employment: 620 people (1.65 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#33. Parking attendants

- Median annual wage: $32,880
- Median hourly wage: $15.81
- Total employment: 130 people (0.36 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $32,730
- Median hourly wage: $15.74
- Total employment: 150 people (0.39 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#31. Substitute teachers, short-term

- Median annual wage: $32,630
- Median hourly wage: $15.69
- Total employment: 560 people (1.5 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#30. Food preparation workers

- Median annual wage: $32,240
- Median hourly wage: $15.50
- Total employment: 1,110 people (2.97 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#29. Home health and personal care aides

- Median annual wage: $31,790
- Median hourly wage: $15.29
- Total employment: 5,930 people (15.88 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#28. Preschool teachers, except special education

- Median annual wage: $30,970
- Median hourly wage: $14.89
- Total employment: 1,650 people (4.42 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#27. Bakers

- Median annual wage: $30,920
- Median hourly wage: $14.86
- Total employment: 500 people (1.34 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#26. Pressers, textile, garment, and related materials

- Median annual wage: $30,850
- Median hourly wage: $14.83
- Total employment: 100 people (0.26 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#25. Retail salespersons

- Median annual wage: $30,300
- Median hourly wage: $14.57
- Total employment: 8,890 people (23.8 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#23. Telemarketers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $30,100
- Median hourly wage: $14.47
- Total employment: 160 people (0.41 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#23. Shuttle drivers and chauffeurs (tie)

- Median annual wage: $30,100
- Median hourly wage: $14.47
- Total employment: 580 people (1.56 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#22. Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks

- Median annual wage: $29,740
- Median hourly wage: $14.30
- Total employment: 440 people (1.19 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#21. Library assistants, clerical

- Median annual wage: $29,700
- Median hourly wage: $14.28
- Total employment: 360 people (0.97 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#20. Bartenders

- Median annual wage: $29,600
- Median hourly wage: $14.23
- Total employment: 1,600 people (4.29 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#19. Maids and housekeeping cleaners

- Median annual wage: $29,590
- Median hourly wage: $14.23
- Total employment: 1,570 people (4.21 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#17. Animal caretakers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $29,380
- Median hourly wage: $14.12
- Total employment: 530 people (1.42 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#17. Physical therapist aides (tie)

- Median annual wage: $29,380
- Median hourly wage: $14.13
- Total employment: 60 people (0.17 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#16. Food servers, nonrestaurant

- Median annual wage: $29,310
- Median hourly wage: $14.09
- Total employment: 890 people (2.38 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#15. Driver/sales workers

- Median annual wage: $29,170
- Median hourly wage: $14.02
- Total employment: 1,270 people (3.41 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#14. Cooks, short order

- Median annual wage: $28,980
- Median hourly wage: $13.93
- Total employment: Not available

#13. Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers

- Median annual wage: $28,970
- Median hourly wage: $13.93
- Total employment: 840 people (2.25 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#11. Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists (tie)

- Median annual wage: $28,870
- Median hourly wage: $13.88
- Total employment: 740 people (1.98 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#11. Dishwashers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $28,870
- Median hourly wage: $13.88
- Total employment: 1,210 people (3.25 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#10. Childcare workers

- Median annual wage: $28,710
- Median hourly wage: $13.80
- Total employment: 720 people (1.94 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#9. Cashiers

- Median annual wage: $28,440
- Median hourly wage: $13.67
- Total employment: 7,890 people (21.13 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#8. Fast food and counter workers

- Median annual wage: $28,140
- Median hourly wage: $13.53
- Total employment: 13,650 people (36.56 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#7. Motor vehicle operators, all other

- Median annual wage: $27,880
- Median hourly wage: $13.40
- Total employment: 200 people (0.55 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $27,770
- Median hourly wage: $13.35
- Total employment: 390 people (1.05 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $27,560
- Median hourly wage: $13.25
- Total employment: 1,000 people (2.67 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $26,430
- Median hourly wage: $12.71
- Total employment: 320 people (0.86 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Cooks, fast food

- Median annual wage: $25,960
- Median hourly wage: $12.48
- Total employment: 900 people (2.42 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Amusement and recreation attendants

- Median annual wage: $24,080
- Median hourly wage: $11.58
- Total employment: 650 people (1.75 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Umpires, referees, and other sports officials

- Median annual wage: $23,500
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 30 people (0.09 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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