Lowest-paying jobs in Florence, South Carolina

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#50. Nursing assistants

- Median annual wage: $33,290
- Median hourly wage: $16.01
- Total employment: 1,230 people (13.67 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#49. Social and human service assistants

- Median annual wage: $33,270
- Median hourly wage: $16.00
- Total employment: 530 people (5.94 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#48. Residential advisors

- Median annual wage: $33,000
- Median hourly wage: $15.87
- Total employment: 70 people (0.81 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#47. Rehabilitation counselors

- Median annual wage: $32,820
- Median hourly wage: $15.78
- Total employment: 80 people (0.94 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#46. Self-enrichment teachers

- Median annual wage: $32,560
- Median hourly wage: $15.65
- Total employment: 100 people (1.1 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#45. Parts salespersons

- Median annual wage: $32,380
- Median hourly wage: $15.57
- Total employment: 170 people (1.92 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#44. Firefighters

- Median annual wage: $32,200
- Median hourly wage: $15.48
- Total employment: 280 people (3.06 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#43. Landscaping and groundskeeping workers

- Median annual wage: $31,540
- Median hourly wage: $15.16
- Total employment: 450 people (5.01 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#42. Exercise trainers and group fitness instructors

- Median annual wage: $31,070
- Median hourly wage: $14.94
- Total employment: 100 people (1.15 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#41. Library assistants, clerical

- Median annual wage: $30,110
- Median hourly wage: $14.47
- Total employment: 70 people (0.75 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#40. Recreation workers

- Median annual wage: $30,030
- Median hourly wage: $14.44
- Total employment: 140 people (1.58 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#39. Laundry and dry-cleaning workers

- Median annual wage: $29,910
- Median hourly wage: $14.38
- Total employment: 120 people (1.33 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#38. Orderlies

- Median annual wage: $29,760
- Median hourly wage: $14.31
- Total employment: 190 people (2.09 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#37. Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists

- Median annual wage: $29,720
- Median hourly wage: $14.29
- Total employment: 50 people (0.6 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#36. Veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $29,700
- Median hourly wage: $14.28
- Total employment: 40 people (0.47 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#35. Library technicians

- Median annual wage: $29,570
- Median hourly wage: $14.22
- Total employment: 50 people (0.54 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#34. Funeral attendants

- Median annual wage: $29,550
- Median hourly wage: $14.21
- Total employment: 50 people (0.54 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#33. Shuttle drivers and chauffeurs

- Median annual wage: $29,360
- Median hourly wage: $14.11
- Total employment: 40 people (0.5 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#32. Crossing guards and flaggers

- Median annual wage: $29,250
- Median hourly wage: $14.06
- Total employment: 110 people (1.25 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#31. Cooks, institution and cafeteria

- Median annual wage: $29,220
- Median hourly wage: $14.05
- Total employment: 330 people (3.71 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#30. Machine feeders and offbearers

- Median annual wage: $29,210
- Median hourly wage: $14.04
- Total employment: Not available

#29. Switchboard operators, including answering service

- Median annual wage: $29,070
- Median hourly wage: $13.98
- Total employment: 70 people (0.81 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#28. Maids and housekeeping cleaners

- Median annual wage: $28,900
- Median hourly wage: $13.89
- Total employment: 990 people (10.97 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#27. Retail salespersons

- Median annual wage: $28,790
- Median hourly wage: $13.84
- Total employment: 2,750 people (30.63 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $28,660
- Median hourly wage: $13.78
- Total employment: 50 people (0.52 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#25. Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks

- Median annual wage: $28,600
- Median hourly wage: $13.75
- Total employment: 360 people (3.98 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#24. Parking attendants

- Median annual wage: $28,540
- Median hourly wage: $13.72
- Total employment: 50 people (0.51 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#23. Animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $28,450
- Median hourly wage: $13.68
- Total employment: 100 people (1.15 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#22. Cleaners of vehicles and equipment

- Median annual wage: $28,340
- Median hourly wage: $13.62
- Total employment: 370 people (4.12 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#21. Bakers

- Median annual wage: $28,300
- Median hourly wage: $13.60
- Total employment: 60 people (0.65 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#20. Food servers, nonrestaurant

- Median annual wage: $28,270
- Median hourly wage: $13.59
- Total employment: 100 people (1.09 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#19. Food preparation workers

- Median annual wage: $27,780
- Median hourly wage: $13.35
- Total employment: 520 people (5.75 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#17. Packers and packagers, hand (tie)

- Median annual wage: $27,650
- Median hourly wage: $13.29
- Total employment: 310 people (3.43 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#17. Dishwashers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $27,650
- Median hourly wage: $13.29
- Total employment: 270 people (2.99 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#16. Childcare workers

- Median annual wage: $27,060
- Median hourly wage: $13.01
- Total employment: 480 people (5.35 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#15. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary

- Median annual wage: $27,050
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 630 people (7.01 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $27,040
- Median hourly wage: $13.00
- Total employment: 110 people (1.2 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $27,020
- Median hourly wage: $12.99
- Total employment: 1,310 people (14.54 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#12. Cooks, short order

- Median annual wage: $26,810
- Median hourly wage: $12.89
- Total employment: 50 people (0.51 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#11. Home health and personal care aides

- Median annual wage: $26,320
- Median hourly wage: $12.65
- Total employment: 1,980 people (22.0 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $26,110
- Median hourly wage: $12.55
- Total employment: 260 people (2.92 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#9. Cashiers

- Median annual wage: $25,370
- Median hourly wage: $12.20
- Total employment: 2,700 people (29.97 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#8. Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers

- Median annual wage: $23,370
- Median hourly wage: $11.24
- Total employment: 150 people (1.72 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#7. Fast food and counter workers

- Median annual wage: $23,030
- Median hourly wage: $11.07
- Total employment: 2,780 people (30.91 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#6. Amusement and recreation attendants

- Median annual wage: $22,730
- Median hourly wage: $10.93
- Total employment: 150 people (1.63 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#5. Cooks, fast food

- Median annual wage: $22,460
- Median hourly wage: $10.80
- Total employment: 430 people (4.77 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $19,410
- Median hourly wage: $9.33
- Total employment: 40 people (0.42 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Legislators

- Median annual wage: $19,130
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 40 people (0.42 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Waiters and waitresses

- Median annual wage: $17,320
- Median hourly wage: $8.33
- Total employment: 1,250 people (13.87 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Bartenders

- Median annual wage: $16,960
- Median hourly wage: $8.16
- Total employment: 250 people (2.73 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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