Lowest-paying jobs in Erie

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#50. Helpers--electricians

- Median annual wage: $35,080
- Median hourly wage: $16.86
- Total employment: 30 people (0.28 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#49. Veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $34,950
- Median hourly wage: $16.80
- Total employment: 90 people (0.71 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#48. Emergency medical technicians

- Median annual wage: $34,860
- Median hourly wage: $16.76
- Total employment: 150 people (1.27 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#47. Plating machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic

- Median annual wage: $34,740
- Median hourly wage: $16.70
- Total employment: 130 people (1.05 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#46. Exercise trainers and group fitness instructors

- Median annual wage: $34,330
- Median hourly wage: $16.50
- Total employment: 310 people (2.57 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#45. Skincare specialists

- Median annual wage: $34,160
- Median hourly wage: $16.43
- Total employment: 110 people (0.95 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#44. Dietetic technicians

- Median annual wage: $34,060
- Median hourly wage: $16.38
- Total employment: 40 people (0.31 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#43. Merchandise displayers and window trimmers

- Median annual wage: $33,910
- Median hourly wage: $16.30
- Total employment: 60 people (0.51 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#42. Crossing guards and flaggers

- Median annual wage: $33,800
- Median hourly wage: $16.25
- Total employment: 70 people (0.61 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#41. Protective service workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $33,470
- Median hourly wage: $16.09
- Total employment: 100 people (0.83 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#40. Bakers

- Median annual wage: $32,730
- Median hourly wage: $15.74
- Total employment: 260 people (2.17 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#39. Packers and packagers, hand

- Median annual wage: $32,630
- Median hourly wage: $15.69
- Total employment: 370 people (3.11 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#38. Tutors

- Median annual wage: $32,420
- Median hourly wage: $15.59
- Total employment: 140 people (1.13 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#37. Sales and related workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $31,930
- Median hourly wage: $15.35
- Total employment: 40 people (0.33 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#36. Reservation and transportation ticket agents and travel clerks

- Median annual wage: $31,780
- Median hourly wage: $15.28
- Total employment: 30 people (0.29 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#35. Cleaners of vehicles and equipment

- Median annual wage: $31,500
- Median hourly wage: $15.15
- Total employment: 260 people (2.2 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $31,410
- Median hourly wage: $15.10
- Total employment: 1,740 people (14.56 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#33. Receptionists and information clerks

- Median annual wage: $31,290
- Median hourly wage: $15.05
- Total employment: 870 people (7.27 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#32. Recreation workers

- Median annual wage: $31,140
- Median hourly wage: $14.97
- Total employment: 240 people (1.97 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#31. Sewing machine operators

- Median annual wage: $30,920
- Median hourly wage: $14.87
- Total employment: 50 people (0.42 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#30. Cooks, restaurant

- Median annual wage: $30,830
- Median hourly wage: $14.82
- Total employment: 1,310 people (10.93 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#29. Educational instruction and library workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $30,800
- Median hourly wage: $14.81
- Total employment: 50 people (0.41 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#28. Food servers, nonrestaurant

- Median annual wage: $30,280
- Median hourly wage: $14.56
- Total employment: 290 people (2.42 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#27. Preschool teachers, except special education

- Median annual wage: $30,260
- Median hourly wage: $14.55
- Total employment: 430 people (3.62 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#26. Food preparation workers

- Median annual wage: $29,650
- Median hourly wage: $14.25
- Total employment: 450 people (3.78 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#25. Shuttle drivers and chauffeurs

- Median annual wage: $29,550
- Median hourly wage: $14.21
- Total employment: 220 people (1.82 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#24. Laundry and dry-cleaning workers

- Median annual wage: $29,290
- Median hourly wage: $14.08
- Total employment: 180 people (1.52 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#23. Maids and housekeeping cleaners

- Median annual wage: $29,040
- Median hourly wage: $13.96
- Total employment: 590 people (4.95 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#22. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary

- Median annual wage: $28,970
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 1,050 people (8.76 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#20. Parking attendants (tie)

- Median annual wage: $28,870
- Median hourly wage: $13.88
- Total employment: 70 people (0.55 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $28,870
- Median hourly wage: $13.88
- Total employment: 170 people (1.43 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#19. Manicurists and pedicurists

- Median annual wage: $28,850
- Median hourly wage: $13.87
- Total employment: 100 people (0.88 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#18. Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks

- Median annual wage: $28,820
- Median hourly wage: $13.86
- Total employment: 220 people (1.84 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#17. Animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $28,620
- Median hourly wage: $13.76
- Total employment: 210 people (1.79 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#16. Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists

- Median annual wage: $28,590
- Median hourly wage: $13.75
- Total employment: 380 people (3.2 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#15. Retail salespersons

- Median annual wage: $28,340
- Median hourly wage: $13.62
- Total employment: 3,510 people (29.36 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#14. Cashiers

- Median annual wage: $28,070
- Median hourly wage: $13.50
- Total employment: 2,460 people (20.6 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#13. Home health and personal care aides

- Median annual wage: $27,790
- Median hourly wage: $13.36
- Total employment: 6,550 people (54.73 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#12. Library assistants, clerical

- Median annual wage: $27,710
- Median hourly wage: $13.32
- Total employment: 120 people (1.03 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#11. Waiters and waitresses

- Median annual wage: $27,560
- Median hourly wage: $13.25
- Total employment: 1,830 people (15.32 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#10. Fast food and counter workers

- Median annual wage: $27,450
- Median hourly wage: $13.20
- Total employment: 3,360 people (28.05 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#9. Dishwashers

- Median annual wage: $27,110
- Median hourly wage: $13.04
- Total employment: 430 people (3.63 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#8. Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers

- Median annual wage: $26,280
- Median hourly wage: $12.64
- Total employment: 420 people (3.53 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $25,830
- Median hourly wage: $12.42
- Total employment: 340 people (2.87 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#6. Amusement and recreation attendants

- Median annual wage: $24,820
- Median hourly wage: $11.93
- Total employment: 400 people (3.33 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#5. Childcare workers

- Median annual wage: $24,300
- Median hourly wage: $11.68
- Total employment: 370 people (3.08 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#4. Driver/sales workers

- Median annual wage: $23,900
- Median hourly wage: $11.49
- Total employment: 380 people (3.18 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Bartenders

- Median annual wage: $21,950
- Median hourly wage: $10.55
- Total employment: 980 people (8.2 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Cooks, short order

- Median annual wage: $21,850
- Median hourly wage: $10.51
- Total employment: 80 people (0.69 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Personal care and service workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $21,080
- Median hourly wage: $10.14
- Total employment: 60 people (0.52 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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