Lowest-paying jobs in Williamsport

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#50. Coaches and scouts

- Median annual wage: $37,900
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 100 people (1.98 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#49. Emergency medical technicians

- Median annual wage: $37,540
- Median hourly wage: $18.05
- Total employment: 120 people (2.44 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#48. Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand

- Median annual wage: $37,240
- Median hourly wage: $17.90
- Total employment: 960 people (19.13 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#47. Tire repairers and changers

- Median annual wage: $36,980
- Median hourly wage: $17.78
- Total employment: 80 people (1.58 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $36,950
- Median hourly wage: $17.76
- Total employment: 810 people (16.1 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#45. Tellers

- Median annual wage: $36,910
- Median hourly wage: $17.74
- Total employment: 180 people (3.65 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#44. Substitute teachers, short-term

- Median annual wage: $36,750
- Median hourly wage: $17.67
- Total employment: 60 people (1.19 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#43. Butchers and meat cutters

- Median annual wage: $36,640
- Median hourly wage: $17.61
- Total employment: 40 people (0.82 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#42. Woodworking machine setters, operators, and tenders, except sawing

- Median annual wage: $36,380
- Median hourly wage: $17.49
- Total employment: 80 people (1.63 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#41. Landscaping and groundskeeping workers

- Median annual wage: $36,260
- Median hourly wage: $17.43
- Total employment: 230 people (4.62 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#40. Packers and packagers, hand

- Median annual wage: $35,850
- Median hourly wage: $17.24
- Total employment: 150 people (3.07 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#39. Cooks, institution and cafeteria

- Median annual wage: $35,400
- Median hourly wage: $17.02
- Total employment: 170 people (3.32 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#38. Customer service representatives

- Median annual wage: $35,170
- Median hourly wage: $16.91
- Total employment: 980 people (19.6 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#37. Pharmacy technicians

- Median annual wage: $35,150
- Median hourly wage: $16.90
- Total employment: 130 people (2.63 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#36. Parts salespersons

- Median annual wage: $35,110
- Median hourly wage: $16.88
- Total employment: 120 people (2.41 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#35. Shuttle drivers and chauffeurs

- Median annual wage: $34,990
- Median hourly wage: $16.82
- Total employment: 90 people (1.79 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#34. Receptionists and information clerks

- Median annual wage: $34,290
- Median hourly wage: $16.49
- Total employment: 270 people (5.39 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#33. Refuse and recyclable material collectors

- Median annual wage: $34,140
- Median hourly wage: $16.41
- Total employment: 40 people (0.72 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#32. Exercise trainers and group fitness instructors

- Median annual wage: $33,120
- Median hourly wage: $15.92
- Total employment: 70 people (1.32 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#31. Protective service workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $32,730
- Median hourly wage: $15.73
- Total employment: 50 people (0.98 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#30. Bakers

- Median annual wage: $31,250
- Median hourly wage: $15.03
- Total employment: 140 people (2.74 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#29. Veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $31,220
- Median hourly wage: $15.01
- Total employment: 40 people (0.73 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#28. Cooks, restaurant

- Median annual wage: $30,680
- Median hourly wage: $14.75
- Total employment: 540 people (10.8 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#27. Food servers, nonrestaurant

- Median annual wage: $30,660
- Median hourly wage: $14.74
- Total employment: 150 people (3.09 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#26. Stockers and order fillers

- Median annual wage: $30,630
- Median hourly wage: $14.73
- Total employment: 730 people (14.57 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#25. Laundry and dry-cleaning workers

- Median annual wage: $30,530
- Median hourly wage: $14.68
- Total employment: 80 people (1.59 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#24. Cleaners of vehicles and equipment

- Median annual wage: $30,250
- Median hourly wage: $14.54
- Total employment: 130 people (2.57 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#23. Driver/sales workers

- Median annual wage: $30,080
- Median hourly wage: $14.46
- Total employment: 180 people (3.57 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#22. Retail salespersons

- Median annual wage: $29,820
- Median hourly wage: $14.34
- Total employment: 1,320 people (26.42 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#21. Preschool teachers, except special education

- Median annual wage: $29,460
- Median hourly wage: $14.16
- Total employment: 170 people (3.48 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#20. Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists

- Median annual wage: $29,050
- Median hourly wage: $13.96
- Total employment: 130 people (2.7 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#19. Food preparation workers

- Median annual wage: $28,940
- Median hourly wage: $13.91
- Total employment: 220 people (4.4 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#18. Recreation workers

- Median annual wage: $28,650
- Median hourly wage: $13.77
- Total employment: 130 people (2.69 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#17. Home health and personal care aides

- Median annual wage: $28,640
- Median hourly wage: $13.77
- Total employment: 1,620 people (32.41 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#16. Animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $28,620
- Median hourly wage: $13.76
- Total employment: 60 people (1.2 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#15. Maids and housekeeping cleaners

- Median annual wage: $28,390
- Median hourly wage: $13.65
- Total employment: 190 people (3.88 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $28,280
- Median hourly wage: $13.60
- Total employment: 70 people (1.46 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#13. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary (tie)

- Median annual wage: $28,280
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 380 people (7.61 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#12. Waiters and waitresses

- Median annual wage: $27,910
- Median hourly wage: $13.42
- Total employment: 770 people (15.43 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $27,500
- Median hourly wage: $13.22
- Total employment: 150 people (3.06 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#10. Childcare workers

- Median annual wage: $27,450
- Median hourly wage: $13.20
- Total employment: 120 people (2.31 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#9. Fast food and counter workers

- Median annual wage: $27,340
- Median hourly wage: $13.14
- Total employment: 1,140 people (22.78 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#8. Sewing machine operators

- Median annual wage: $27,250
- Median hourly wage: $13.10
- Total employment: 40 people (0.74 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#7. Library assistants, clerical

- Median annual wage: $26,900
- Median hourly wage: $12.93
- Total employment: 40 people (0.82 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#6. Cooks, short order

- Median annual wage: $26,330
- Median hourly wage: $12.66
- Total employment: 50 people (0.97 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#5. Cashiers

- Median annual wage: $26,220
- Median hourly wage: $12.61
- Total employment: 1,120 people (22.41 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#4. Dishwashers

- Median annual wage: $25,740
- Median hourly wage: $12.38
- Total employment: 170 people (3.45 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers

- Median annual wage: $25,090
- Median hourly wage: $12.06
- Total employment: 120 people (2.46 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Bartenders

- Median annual wage: $24,490
- Median hourly wage: $11.77
- Total employment: 400 people (7.98 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Amusement and recreation attendants

- Median annual wage: $22,020
- Median hourly wage: $10.59
- Total employment: 100 people (1.92 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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