Lowest-paying jobs in Johnstown

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#50. Self-enrichment teachers

- Median annual wage: $35,530
- Median hourly wage: $17.08
- Total employment: 60 people (1.25 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#49. Tire repairers and changers

- Median annual wage: $35,470
- Median hourly wage: $17.05
- Total employment: 40 people (0.88 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#48. Parts salespersons

- Median annual wage: $34,790
- Median hourly wage: $16.73
- Total employment: 110 people (2.29 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#47. Counter and rental clerks

- Median annual wage: $34,770
- Median hourly wage: $16.72
- Total employment: 70 people (1.49 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#46. Tellers

- Median annual wage: $34,600
- Median hourly wage: $16.64
- Total employment: 320 people (6.69 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#45. Bus drivers, school

- Median annual wage: $34,520
- Median hourly wage: $16.60
- Total employment: 550 people (11.31 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#44. Helpers--production workers

- Median annual wage: $34,410
- Median hourly wage: $16.54
- Total employment: 90 people (1.91 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#42. First-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $34,330
- Median hourly wage: $16.51
- Total employment: 410 people (8.37 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#42. Customer service representatives (tie)

- Median annual wage: $34,330
- Median hourly wage: $16.51
- Total employment: 590 people (12.15 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#41. Phlebotomists

- Median annual wage: $34,050
- Median hourly wage: $16.37
- Total employment: 70 people (1.52 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#40. Pharmacy technicians

- Median annual wage: $33,950
- Median hourly wage: $16.32
- Total employment: 200 people (4.16 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#39. Recreation workers

- Median annual wage: $33,880
- Median hourly wage: $16.29
- Total employment: 130 people (2.76 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#38. Emergency medical technicians

- Median annual wage: $33,090
- Median hourly wage: $15.91
- Total employment: 220 people (4.48 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#37. Landscaping and groundskeeping workers

- Median annual wage: $32,930
- Median hourly wage: $15.83
- Total employment: 240 people (4.86 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#36. Driver/sales workers

- Median annual wage: $31,950
- Median hourly wage: $15.36
- Total employment: 200 people (4.14 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#35. Security guards

- Median annual wage: $31,470
- Median hourly wage: $15.13
- Total employment: 280 people (5.86 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#34. Shuttle drivers and chauffeurs

- Median annual wage: $31,110
- Median hourly wage: $14.96
- Total employment: 190 people (3.94 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#33. Protective service workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $31,090
- Median hourly wage: $14.95
- Total employment: 40 people (0.73 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#31. Switchboard operators, including answering service (tie)

- Median annual wage: $30,970
- Median hourly wage: $14.89
- Total employment: 30 people (0.67 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#31. Stockers and order fillers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $30,970
- Median hourly wage: $14.89
- Total employment: 870 people (17.94 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#30. Cooks, institution and cafeteria

- Median annual wage: $30,730
- Median hourly wage: $14.77
- Total employment: 280 people (5.79 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#29. Receptionists and information clerks

- Median annual wage: $30,720
- Median hourly wage: $14.77
- Total employment: 270 people (5.59 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $30,410
- Median hourly wage: $14.62
- Total employment: 40 people (0.85 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#27. Cleaners of vehicles and equipment

- Median annual wage: $30,300
- Median hourly wage: $14.57
- Total employment: 120 people (2.38 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#26. Cooks, restaurant

- Median annual wage: $30,080
- Median hourly wage: $14.46
- Total employment: 510 people (10.43 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#25. Bakers

- Median annual wage: $29,550
- Median hourly wage: $14.21
- Total employment: 80 people (1.6 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#24. Butchers and meat cutters

- Median annual wage: $29,440
- Median hourly wage: $14.15
- Total employment: 50 people (1.05 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#23. Librarians and media collections specialists

- Median annual wage: $28,950
- Median hourly wage: $13.92
- Total employment: 70 people (1.47 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#22. Packers and packagers, hand

- Median annual wage: $28,930
- Median hourly wage: $13.91
- Total employment: 80 people (1.63 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $28,880
- Median hourly wage: $13.89
- Total employment: 820 people (16.82 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#20. Home health and personal care aides

- Median annual wage: $28,820
- Median hourly wage: $13.86
- Total employment: 1,790 people (36.92 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#19. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary

- Median annual wage: $28,120
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 430 people (8.82 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#18. Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists

- Median annual wage: $27,920
- Median hourly wage: $13.42
- Total employment: 150 people (3.12 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#16. Food servers, nonrestaurant (tie)

- Median annual wage: $27,840
- Median hourly wage: $13.39
- Total employment: 120 people (2.51 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $27,840
- Median hourly wage: $13.39
- Total employment: 40 people (0.78 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#15. Retail salespersons

- Median annual wage: $27,680
- Median hourly wage: $13.31
- Total employment: 1,350 people (27.72 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#14. Maids and housekeeping cleaners

- Median annual wage: $27,520
- Median hourly wage: $13.23
- Total employment: 200 people (4.05 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#13. Preschool teachers, except special education

- Median annual wage: $27,460
- Median hourly wage: $13.20
- Total employment: 230 people (4.77 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#12. Food preparation workers

- Median annual wage: $27,180
- Median hourly wage: $13.07
- Total employment: 150 people (3.19 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#11. Manicurists and pedicurists

- Median annual wage: $27,110
- Median hourly wage: $13.04
- Total employment: 50 people (1.09 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#10. Animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $27,080
- Median hourly wage: $13.02
- Total employment: 30 people (0.63 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#9. Waiters and waitresses

- Median annual wage: $27,020
- Median hourly wage: $12.99
- Total employment: 680 people (13.98 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#8. Cashiers

- Median annual wage: $26,460
- Median hourly wage: $12.72
- Total employment: 1,330 people (27.45 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#7. Parking attendants

- Median annual wage: $25,160
- Median hourly wage: $12.10
- Total employment: 40 people (0.73 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#6. Fast food and counter workers

- Median annual wage: $23,740
- Median hourly wage: $11.41
- Total employment: 1,160 people (23.84 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#5. Dishwashers

- Median annual wage: $23,430
- Median hourly wage: $11.27
- Total employment: 180 people (3.75 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#4. Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers

- Median annual wage: $22,820
- Median hourly wage: $10.97
- Total employment: 170 people (3.49 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Childcare workers

- Median annual wage: $22,660
- Median hourly wage: $10.89
- Total employment: 160 people (3.2 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Bartenders

- Median annual wage: $20,150
- Median hourly wage: $9.69
- Total employment: 580 people (12.03 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Library assistants, clerical

- Median annual wage: $19,950
- Median hourly wage: $9.59
- Total employment: 40 people (0.84 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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