Lowest-paying jobs in Eugene

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#50. Couriers and messengers

- Median annual wage: $37,510
- Median hourly wage: $18.03
- Total employment: 70 people (0.43 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#49. Receptionists and information clerks

- Median annual wage: $37,440
- Median hourly wage: $18.00
- Total employment: 1,310 people (8.34 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#48. Helpers--painters, paperhangers, plasterers, and stucco masons

- Median annual wage: $37,180
- Median hourly wage: $17.88
- Total employment: 30 people (0.19 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#47. School bus monitors

- Median annual wage: $37,090
- Median hourly wage: $17.83
- Total employment: Not available

#46. Security guards

- Median annual wage: $36,680
- Median hourly wage: $17.63
- Total employment: 770 people (4.88 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#45. Laundry and dry-cleaning workers

- Median annual wage: $36,460
- Median hourly wage: $17.53
- Total employment: 160 people (1.01 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#44. Bakers

- Median annual wage: $36,310
- Median hourly wage: $17.46
- Total employment: 380 people (2.43 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#43. Cleaners of vehicles and equipment

- Median annual wage: $36,200
- Median hourly wage: $17.41
- Total employment: 430 people (2.75 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#42. Tour and travel guides

- Median annual wage: $36,170
- Median hourly wage: $17.39
- Total employment: 40 people (0.28 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#41. Cooks, restaurant

- Median annual wage: $36,140
- Median hourly wage: $17.38
- Total employment: 1,400 people (8.88 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#40. Floral designers

- Median annual wage: $35,840
- Median hourly wage: $17.23
- Total employment: 70 people (0.46 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#39. Pharmacy aides

- Median annual wage: $35,820
- Median hourly wage: $17.22
- Total employment: 40 people (0.26 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#38. Parking attendants

- Median annual wage: $35,790
- Median hourly wage: $17.21
- Total employment: 50 people (0.33 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $35,610
- Median hourly wage: $17.12
- Total employment: 2,040 people (12.96 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#36. Molding, coremaking, and casting machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic

- Median annual wage: $35,560
- Median hourly wage: $17.10
- Total employment: 170 people (1.06 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#35. Furnace, kiln, oven, drier, and kettle operators and tenders

- Median annual wage: $35,500
- Median hourly wage: $17.07
- Total employment: 80 people (0.48 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#34. Reservation and transportation ticket agents and travel clerks

- Median annual wage: $35,440
- Median hourly wage: $17.04
- Total employment: 90 people (0.57 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#33. Manicurists and pedicurists

- Median annual wage: $35,430
- Median hourly wage: $17.04
- Total employment: 50 people (0.32 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#32. Sewing machine operators

- Median annual wage: $35,320
- Median hourly wage: $16.98
- Total employment: 270 people (1.71 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#31. Demonstrators and product promoters

- Median annual wage: $35,270
- Median hourly wage: $16.96
- Total employment: 130 people (0.85 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#30. Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks

- Median annual wage: $35,240
- Median hourly wage: $16.94
- Total employment: 280 people (1.76 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $35,230
- Median hourly wage: $16.94
- Total employment: 200 people (1.29 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#28. Shuttle drivers and chauffeurs

- Median annual wage: $35,220
- Median hourly wage: $16.93
- Total employment: 230 people (1.43 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#27. Food preparation workers

- Median annual wage: $35,210
- Median hourly wage: $16.93
- Total employment: 1,150 people (7.32 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#26. Cooks, short order

- Median annual wage: $35,190
- Median hourly wage: $16.92
- Total employment: 300 people (1.93 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#25. Retail salespersons

- Median annual wage: $35,140
- Median hourly wage: $16.90
- Total employment: 4,220 people (26.77 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#24. Recreation workers

- Median annual wage: $35,080
- Median hourly wage: $16.86
- Total employment: 350 people (2.2 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#23. Maids and housekeeping cleaners

- Median annual wage: $34,930
- Median hourly wage: $16.79
- Total employment: 1,050 people (6.68 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#22. Childcare workers

- Median annual wage: $34,200
- Median hourly wage: $16.44
- Total employment: 330 people (2.07 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#21. Animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $33,890
- Median hourly wage: $16.29
- Total employment: 300 people (1.91 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#20. Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists

- Median annual wage: $33,820
- Median hourly wage: $16.26
- Total employment: 150 people (0.96 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#19. Physical therapist aides

- Median annual wage: $33,500
- Median hourly wage: $16.11
- Total employment: 70 people (0.44 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#18. Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $33,490
- Median hourly wage: $16.10
- Total employment: 40 people (0.25 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#17. Cooks, fast food

- Median annual wage: $33,340
- Median hourly wage: $16.03
- Total employment: 340 people (2.18 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#16. Food servers, nonrestaurant

- Median annual wage: $33,280
- Median hourly wage: $16.00
- Total employment: 410 people (2.62 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#15. Packers and packagers, hand

- Median annual wage: $33,120
- Median hourly wage: $15.93
- Total employment: 340 people (2.13 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#14. Automotive and watercraft service attendants

- Median annual wage: $33,060
- Median hourly wage: $15.89
- Total employment: 510 people (3.23 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#13. Motor vehicle operators, all other

- Median annual wage: $32,830
- Median hourly wage: $15.79
- Total employment: 110 people (0.7 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#12. Dishwashers

- Median annual wage: $32,670
- Median hourly wage: $15.71
- Total employment: 510 people (3.21 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#11. Cashiers

- Median annual wage: $32,430
- Median hourly wage: $15.59
- Total employment: 3,530 people (22.4 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#10. Helpers--carpenters

- Median annual wage: $32,060
- Median hourly wage: $15.41
- Total employment: Not available

#9. Amusement and recreation attendants

- Median annual wage: $32,050
- Median hourly wage: $15.41
- Total employment: 350 people (2.25 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#8. Ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers

- Median annual wage: $31,720
- Median hourly wage: $15.25
- Total employment: 180 people (1.16 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $31,540
- Median hourly wage: $15.17
- Total employment: 120 people (0.76 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#6. Sales and related workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $31,290
- Median hourly wage: $15.04
- Total employment: 110 people (0.7 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#5. Fast food and counter workers

- Median annual wage: $31,260
- Median hourly wage: $15.03
- Total employment: 6,250 people (39.65 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#4. Waiters and waitresses

- Median annual wage: $30,740
- Median hourly wage: $14.78
- Total employment: 1,770 people (11.26 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Bartenders

- Median annual wage: $30,670
- Median hourly wage: $14.75
- Total employment: 900 people (5.71 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers

- Median annual wage: $30,520
- Median hourly wage: $14.67
- Total employment: 390 people (2.48 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $29,920
- Median hourly wage: $14.39
- Total employment: 340 people (2.17 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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