Lowest-paying jobs in Harrisburg

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

- Median annual wage: $35,450
- Median hourly wage: $17.04
- Total employment: 4,430 people (13.41 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#49. Residential advisors

- Median annual wage: $35,400
- Median hourly wage: $17.02
- Total employment: 230 people (0.71 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#48. Bakers

- Median annual wage: $35,200
- Median hourly wage: $16.93
- Total employment: 420 people (1.27 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#46. Recreational therapists (tie)

- Median annual wage: $34,970
- Median hourly wage: $16.81
- Total employment: 30 people (0.1 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $34,970
- Median hourly wage: $16.81
- Total employment: 390 people (1.17 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#45. Ambulance drivers and attendants, except emergency medical technicians

- Median annual wage: $34,670
- Median hourly wage: $16.67
- Total employment: 40 people (0.13 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#44. Paper goods machine setters, operators, and tenders

- Median annual wage: $34,610
- Median hourly wage: $16.64
- Total employment: Not available

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

- Median annual wage: $34,450
- Median hourly wage: $16.56
- Total employment: 40 people (0.12 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#42. Cleaners of vehicles and equipment

- Median annual wage: $34,410
- Median hourly wage: $16.54
- Total employment: 730 people (2.21 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#41. Couriers and messengers

- Median annual wage: $34,390
- Median hourly wage: $16.54
- Total employment: 120 people (0.38 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $34,230
- Median hourly wage: $16.46
- Total employment: 170 people (0.51 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#38. Floral designers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $34,140
- Median hourly wage: $16.41
- Total employment: 80 people (0.23 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#38. Funeral attendants (tie)

- Median annual wage: $34,140
- Median hourly wage: $16.41
- Total employment: 80 people (0.24 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#37. Dietetic technicians

- Median annual wage: $33,230
- Median hourly wage: $15.98
- Total employment: 120 people (0.36 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#36. Demonstrators and product promoters

- Median annual wage: $32,000
- Median hourly wage: $15.39
- Total employment: 60 people (0.18 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#35. Laundry and dry-cleaning workers

- Median annual wage: $31,560
- Median hourly wage: $15.17
- Total employment: 280 people (0.84 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#34. Recreation workers

- Median annual wage: $31,430
- Median hourly wage: $15.11
- Total employment: 450 people (1.36 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#33. Maids and housekeeping cleaners

- Median annual wage: $31,200
- Median hourly wage: $15.00
- Total employment: 1,590 people (4.81 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#32. Food servers, nonrestaurant

- Median annual wage: $31,140
- Median hourly wage: $14.97
- Total employment: 750 people (2.26 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#31. Parking attendants

- Median annual wage: $30,670
- Median hourly wage: $14.74
- Total employment: 210 people (0.62 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#30. Tour and travel guides

- Median annual wage: $30,600
- Median hourly wage: $14.71
- Total employment: 60 people (0.19 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#29. Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks

- Median annual wage: $30,530
- Median hourly wage: $14.68
- Total employment: 690 people (2.07 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#28. Automotive and watercraft service attendants

- Median annual wage: $30,480
- Median hourly wage: $14.65
- Total employment: 80 people (0.25 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#27. Retail salespersons

- Median annual wage: $30,360
- Median hourly wage: $14.60
- Total employment: 7,420 people (22.43 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#26. Food preparation workers

- Median annual wage: $30,060
- Median hourly wage: $14.45
- Total employment: 1,080 people (3.28 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#25. Amusement and recreation attendants

- Median annual wage: $29,900
- Median hourly wage: $14.38
- Total employment: 1,610 people (4.86 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#24. Animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $29,870
- Median hourly wage: $14.36
- Total employment: 540 people (1.62 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#23. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary

- Median annual wage: $29,840
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 2,080 people (6.28 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#22. Preschool teachers, except special education

- Median annual wage: $29,600
- Median hourly wage: $14.23
- Total employment: 1,060 people (3.19 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#21. Protective service workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $29,560
- Median hourly wage: $14.21
- Total employment: 190 people (0.59 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#20. Waiters and waitresses

- Median annual wage: $29,370
- Median hourly wage: $14.12
- Total employment: 4,120 people (12.45 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#19. Sales and related workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $29,350
- Median hourly wage: $14.11
- Total employment: 120 people (0.37 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#18. Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys

- Median annual wage: $29,240
- Median hourly wage: $14.06
- Total employment: 30 people (0.1 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#17. Dishwashers

- Median annual wage: $29,160
- Median hourly wage: $14.02
- Total employment: 990 people (2.99 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#16. Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists

- Median annual wage: $29,100
- Median hourly wage: $13.99
- Total employment: 920 people (2.77 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#15. Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers

- Median annual wage: $28,730
- Median hourly wage: $13.81
- Total employment: 880 people (2.67 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#14. Teaching assistants, postsecondary

- Median annual wage: $28,720
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: Not available

#13. Home health and personal care aides

- Median annual wage: $28,710
- Median hourly wage: $13.80
- Total employment: 11,900 people (35.99 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#12. Cashiers

- Median annual wage: $28,610
- Median hourly wage: $13.75
- Total employment: 5,710 people (17.25 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $28,460
- Median hourly wage: $13.68
- Total employment: 890 people (2.68 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#10. Fast food and counter workers

- Median annual wage: $28,350
- Median hourly wage: $13.63
- Total employment: 7,420 people (22.44 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#9. Cooks, fast food

- Median annual wage: $28,210
- Median hourly wage: $13.56
- Total employment: 610 people (1.83 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#8. Childcare workers

- Median annual wage: $28,190
- Median hourly wage: $13.55
- Total employment: 820 people (2.49 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#7. Library assistants, clerical

- Median annual wage: $27,630
- Median hourly wage: $13.29
- Total employment: 210 people (0.63 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#6. Manicurists and pedicurists

- Median annual wage: $27,510
- Median hourly wage: $13.23
- Total employment: 430 people (1.29 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#5. Motor vehicle operators, all other

- Median annual wage: $27,090
- Median hourly wage: $13.02
- Total employment: 80 people (0.26 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#4. Bartenders

- Median annual wage: $27,030
- Median hourly wage: $12.99
- Total employment: 1,710 people (5.18 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Umpires, referees, and other sports officials

- Median annual wage: $26,480
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 40 people (0.12 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers

- Median annual wage: $25,180
- Median hourly wage: $12.11
- Total employment: 80 people (0.23 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Cooks, short order

- Median annual wage: $21,810
- Median hourly wage: $10.49
- Total employment: 250 people (0.75 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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