Lowest-paying jobs in Toledo

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#49. Self-enrichment teachers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $34,640
- Median hourly wage: $16.65
- Total employment: 420 people (1.45 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#49. Orderlies (tie)

- Median annual wage: $34,640
- Median hourly wage: $16.65
- Total employment: 120 people (0.4 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#48. Veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $34,430
- Median hourly wage: $16.55
- Total employment: 210 people (0.72 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#47. Broadcast technicians

- Median annual wage: $34,320
- Median hourly wage: $16.50
- Total employment: 40 people (0.15 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#46. Security guards

- Median annual wage: $34,220
- Median hourly wage: $16.45
- Total employment: 1,680 people (5.77 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#45. Recreation workers

- Median annual wage: $34,170
- Median hourly wage: $16.43
- Total employment: 520 people (1.79 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#44. Floral designers

- Median annual wage: $34,120
- Median hourly wage: $16.41
- Total employment: 100 people (0.34 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#43. Crossing guards and flaggers

- Median annual wage: $34,110
- Median hourly wage: $16.40
- Total employment: 120 people (0.41 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $33,940
- Median hourly wage: $16.32
- Total employment: 4,440 people (15.22 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#41. Cooks, restaurant

- Median annual wage: $33,860
- Median hourly wage: $16.28
- Total employment: 3,280 people (11.25 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#40. Counselors, all other

- Median annual wage: $33,590
- Median hourly wage: $16.15
- Total employment: Not available

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

- Median annual wage: $32,260
- Median hourly wage: $15.51
- Total employment: 330 people (1.13 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#38. Food preparation workers

- Median annual wage: $32,250
- Median hourly wage: $15.50
- Total employment: 990 people (3.41 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#37. Funeral attendants

- Median annual wage: $31,770
- Median hourly wage: $15.27
- Total employment: 90 people (0.31 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#36. Parking attendants

- Median annual wage: $31,600
- Median hourly wage: $15.19
- Total employment: 140 people (0.49 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#35. Cleaners of vehicles and equipment

- Median annual wage: $31,360
- Median hourly wage: $15.08
- Total employment: 730 people (2.51 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#34. Personal care and service workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $31,290
- Median hourly wage: $15.04
- Total employment: 50 people (0.17 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#33. Substitute teachers, short-term

- Median annual wage: $31,160
- Median hourly wage: $14.98
- Total employment: 300 people (1.02 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#32. Medical transcriptionists

- Median annual wage: $31,090
- Median hourly wage: $14.95
- Total employment: 140 people (0.47 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#31. Exercise trainers and group fitness instructors

- Median annual wage: $31,070
- Median hourly wage: $14.94
- Total employment: 330 people (1.12 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#30. Home health and personal care aides

- Median annual wage: $30,570
- Median hourly wage: $14.70
- Total employment: 4,540 people (15.56 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#29. Retail salespersons

- Median annual wage: $30,440
- Median hourly wage: $14.64
- Total employment: 6,790 people (23.29 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#28. Sales and related workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $30,430
- Median hourly wage: $14.63
- Total employment: 80 people (0.28 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#27. Cooks, short order

- Median annual wage: $30,360
- Median hourly wage: $14.60
- Total employment: 260 people (0.91 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#26. Tour and travel guides

- Median annual wage: $30,340
- Median hourly wage: $14.59
- Total employment: 80 people (0.28 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#25. Laundry and dry-cleaning workers

- Median annual wage: $30,330
- Median hourly wage: $14.58
- Total employment: 380 people (1.29 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $30,250
- Median hourly wage: $14.54
- Total employment: 50 people (0.19 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#22. Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks (tie)

- Median annual wage: $30,120
- Median hourly wage: $14.48
- Total employment: 330 people (1.15 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#22. Animal caretakers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $30,120
- Median hourly wage: $14.48
- Total employment: 660 people (2.27 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#21. Bakers

- Median annual wage: $30,070
- Median hourly wage: $14.46
- Total employment: 310 people (1.06 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#20. Demonstrators and product promoters

- Median annual wage: $29,950
- Median hourly wage: $14.40
- Total employment: 60 people (0.22 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#19. Bartenders

- Median annual wage: $29,490
- Median hourly wage: $14.18
- Total employment: 1,590 people (5.44 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#18. Maids and housekeeping cleaners

- Median annual wage: $29,380
- Median hourly wage: $14.13
- Total employment: 1,230 people (4.22 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#17. Shuttle drivers and chauffeurs

- Median annual wage: $29,350
- Median hourly wage: $14.11
- Total employment: 530 people (1.8 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#16. Food servers, nonrestaurant

- Median annual wage: $29,060
- Median hourly wage: $13.97
- Total employment: 610 people (2.08 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#15. Cashiers

- Median annual wage: $29,010
- Median hourly wage: $13.95
- Total employment: 5,960 people (20.44 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#14. Office and administrative support workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $28,920
- Median hourly wage: $13.90
- Total employment: 160 people (0.55 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#13. Dishwashers

- Median annual wage: $28,810
- Median hourly wage: $13.85
- Total employment: 870 people (2.97 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#12. Preschool teachers, except special education

- Median annual wage: $28,770
- Median hourly wage: $13.83
- Total employment: 990 people (3.39 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#11. Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists

- Median annual wage: $28,680
- Median hourly wage: $13.79
- Total employment: 580 people (2.0 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $28,670
- Median hourly wage: $13.79
- Total employment: 180 people (0.62 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#9. Driver/sales workers

- Median annual wage: $28,630
- Median hourly wage: $13.77
- Total employment: 1,360 people (4.66 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#8. Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers

- Median annual wage: $28,560
- Median hourly wage: $13.73
- Total employment: 640 people (2.19 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#7. Childcare workers

- Median annual wage: $28,000
- Median hourly wage: $13.46
- Total employment: 750 people (2.57 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#6. Motor vehicle operators, all other

- Median annual wage: $27,980
- Median hourly wage: $13.45
- Total employment: 170 people (0.58 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#5. Fast food and counter workers

- Median annual wage: $27,600
- Median hourly wage: $13.27
- Total employment: 8,430 people (28.91 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $27,160
- Median hourly wage: $13.06
- Total employment: 1,060 people (3.63 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Amusement and recreation attendants

- Median annual wage: $25,830
- Median hourly wage: $12.42
- Total employment: 380 people (1.32 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $23,650
- Median hourly wage: $11.37
- Total employment: 260 people (0.88 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Cooks, fast food

- Median annual wage: $21,740
- Median hourly wage: $10.45
- Total employment: 1,300 people (4.47 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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