Lowest-paying jobs in Sioux Falls

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#50. Tellers

- Median annual wage: $36,310
- Median hourly wage: $17.46
- Total employment: 490 people (2.81 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#48. Cooks, restaurant (tie)

- Median annual wage: $36,300
- Median hourly wage: $17.45
- Total employment: 660 people (3.81 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#48. Helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters (tie)

- Median annual wage: $36,300
- Median hourly wage: $17.45
- Total employment: 90 people (0.51 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#47. Shuttle drivers and chauffeurs

- Median annual wage: $36,280
- Median hourly wage: $17.44
- Total employment: 210 people (1.18 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#46. Food batchmakers

- Median annual wage: $36,060
- Median hourly wage: $17.34
- Total employment: 240 people (1.35 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $36,030
- Median hourly wage: $17.32
- Total employment: 140 people (0.79 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#44. Cooks, institution and cafeteria

- Median annual wage: $36,010
- Median hourly wage: $17.31
- Total employment: 650 people (3.74 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#43. Agricultural technicians

- Median annual wage: $35,670
- Median hourly wage: $17.15
- Total employment: 40 people (0.23 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#42. Automotive and watercraft service attendants

- Median annual wage: $35,600
- Median hourly wage: $17.12
- Total employment: 230 people (1.34 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#41. Veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $35,520
- Median hourly wage: $17.08
- Total employment: 70 people (0.41 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#40. Tour and travel guides

- Median annual wage: $35,060
- Median hourly wage: $16.86
- Total employment: 50 people (0.3 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#39. Floral designers

- Median annual wage: $34,930
- Median hourly wage: $16.79
- Total employment: 70 people (0.42 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#38. Coaches and scouts

- Median annual wage: $34,860
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 360 people (2.03 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#37. Couriers and messengers

- Median annual wage: $34,780
- Median hourly wage: $16.72
- Total employment: 40 people (0.22 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#36. Reservation and transportation ticket agents and travel clerks

- Median annual wage: $34,750
- Median hourly wage: $16.71
- Total employment: 100 people (0.6 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#35. Helpers--electricians

- Median annual wage: $34,730
- Median hourly wage: $16.70
- Total employment: 130 people (0.72 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#34. Cleaners of vehicles and equipment

- Median annual wage: $34,610
- Median hourly wage: $16.64
- Total employment: 660 people (3.79 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#33. Retail salespersons

- Median annual wage: $34,260
- Median hourly wage: $16.47
- Total employment: 5,340 people (30.55 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $34,130
- Median hourly wage: $16.41
- Total employment: 2,960 people (16.95 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#31. Adult basic education, adult secondary education, and english as a second language instructors

- Median annual wage: $34,110
- Median hourly wage: $16.40
- Total employment: 50 people (0.28 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#30. Preschool teachers, except special education

- Median annual wage: $33,600
- Median hourly wage: $16.16
- Total employment: 650 people (3.74 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#29. Refuse and recyclable material collectors

- Median annual wage: $33,580
- Median hourly wage: $16.14
- Total employment: 90 people (0.52 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#28. Food servers, nonrestaurant

- Median annual wage: $33,190
- Median hourly wage: $15.96
- Total employment: 100 people (0.55 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#27. Cooks, short order

- Median annual wage: $33,120
- Median hourly wage: $15.92
- Total employment: 680 people (3.91 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#26. Physical therapist aides

- Median annual wage: $32,600
- Median hourly wage: $15.67
- Total employment: 60 people (0.34 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#25. Laundry and dry-cleaning workers

- Median annual wage: $31,830
- Median hourly wage: $15.30
- Total employment: 160 people (0.89 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#24. Maids and housekeeping cleaners

- Median annual wage: $31,270
- Median hourly wage: $15.03
- Total employment: 1,010 people (5.78 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#23. Skincare specialists

- Median annual wage: $30,970
- Median hourly wage: $14.89
- Total employment: 110 people (0.64 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#21. Packers and packagers, hand (tie)

- Median annual wage: $30,890
- Median hourly wage: $14.85
- Total employment: 460 people (2.63 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#21. Bicycle repairers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $30,890
- Median hourly wage: $14.85
- Total employment: 60 people (0.34 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#19. Orderlies (tie)

- Median annual wage: $30,690
- Median hourly wage: $14.76
- Total employment: Not available

#19. Helpers--carpenters (tie)

- Median annual wage: $30,690
- Median hourly wage: $14.75
- Total employment: 120 people (0.71 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#18. Animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $30,630
- Median hourly wage: $14.72
- Total employment: 370 people (2.11 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#17. Cooks, fast food

- Median annual wage: $30,360
- Median hourly wage: $14.59
- Total employment: 390 people (2.21 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#16. Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks

- Median annual wage: $30,300
- Median hourly wage: $14.57
- Total employment: 340 people (1.96 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#15. Waiters and waitresses

- Median annual wage: $30,230
- Median hourly wage: $14.54
- Total employment: 2,470 people (14.13 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#14. Fast food and counter workers

- Median annual wage: $29,890
- Median hourly wage: $14.37
- Total employment: 5,440 people (31.15 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#13. Cashiers

- Median annual wage: $29,840
- Median hourly wage: $14.35
- Total employment: 4,050 people (23.2 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $29,690
- Median hourly wage: $14.27
- Total employment: 250 people (1.45 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#11. Ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers

- Median annual wage: $29,610
- Median hourly wage: $14.23
- Total employment: 220 people (1.23 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#10. Food preparation workers

- Median annual wage: $29,510
- Median hourly wage: $14.19
- Total employment: 1,230 people (7.05 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#9. Bartenders

- Median annual wage: $29,230
- Median hourly wage: $14.05
- Total employment: 1,040 people (5.94 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#8. Substitute teachers, short-term

- Median annual wage: $29,190
- Median hourly wage: $14.04
- Total employment: 410 people (2.33 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#7. Amusement and recreation attendants

- Median annual wage: $29,030
- Median hourly wage: $13.96
- Total employment: 550 people (3.15 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#6. Gambling change persons and booth cashiers

- Median annual wage: $28,960
- Median hourly wage: $13.92
- Total employment: 230 people (1.31 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#5. Dishwashers

- Median annual wage: $28,690
- Median hourly wage: $13.79
- Total employment: 430 people (2.45 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#4. Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers

- Median annual wage: $28,480
- Median hourly wage: $13.69
- Total employment: 1,130 people (6.49 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Library technicians

- Median annual wage: $26,900
- Median hourly wage: $12.93
- Total employment: 150 people (0.83 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Childcare workers

- Median annual wage: $26,830
- Median hourly wage: $12.90
- Total employment: 1,340 people (7.65 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary

- Median annual wage: $26,200
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 1,160 people (6.65 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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