Lowest-paying jobs in Clarksville

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#50. Library assistants, clerical

- Median annual wage: $35,210
- Median hourly wage: $16.93
- Total employment: 70 people (0.69 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#49. Tax preparers

- Median annual wage: $35,000
- Median hourly wage: $16.83
- Total employment: 50 people (0.48 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#48. Bill and account collectors

- Median annual wage: $34,860
- Median hourly wage: $16.76
- Total employment: 90 people (0.86 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#47. Tire repairers and changers

- Median annual wage: $34,710
- Median hourly wage: $16.69
- Total employment: 60 people (0.56 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#46. Skincare specialists

- Median annual wage: $33,540
- Median hourly wage: $16.12
- Total employment: 60 people (0.61 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#45. Merchandise displayers and window trimmers

- Median annual wage: $33,530
- Median hourly wage: $16.12
- Total employment: 150 people (1.45 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#44. Parts salespersons

- Median annual wage: $32,920
- Median hourly wage: $15.83
- Total employment: 200 people (2.02 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#43. Laundry and dry-cleaning workers

- Median annual wage: $32,320
- Median hourly wage: $15.54
- Total employment: 150 people (1.5 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#42. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary

- Median annual wage: $32,310
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 1,000 people (9.89 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#41. Cooks, all other

- Median annual wage: $32,240
- Median hourly wage: $15.50
- Total employment: 70 people (0.68 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#40. Packers and packagers, hand

- Median annual wage: $32,050
- Median hourly wage: $15.41
- Total employment: 230 people (2.32 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#39. Coaches and scouts

- Median annual wage: $30,690
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 280 people (2.78 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $30,580
- Median hourly wage: $14.70
- Total employment: 1,250 people (12.35 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#37. Sewing machine operators

- Median annual wage: $30,430
- Median hourly wage: $14.63
- Total employment: 60 people (0.63 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#36. Cooks, restaurant

- Median annual wage: $30,320
- Median hourly wage: $14.58
- Total employment: 870 people (8.58 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#35. Cooks, institution and cafeteria

- Median annual wage: $30,300
- Median hourly wage: $14.57
- Total employment: 470 people (4.63 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#34. Shuttle drivers and chauffeurs

- Median annual wage: $30,200
- Median hourly wage: $14.52
- Total employment: 50 people (0.5 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#33. Receptionists and information clerks

- Median annual wage: $30,130
- Median hourly wage: $14.49
- Total employment: 520 people (5.19 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#32. Automotive and watercraft service attendants

- Median annual wage: $30,080
- Median hourly wage: $14.46
- Total employment: 90 people (0.84 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#31. Bakers

- Median annual wage: $29,970
- Median hourly wage: $14.41
- Total employment: 170 people (1.7 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#30. Home health and personal care aides

- Median annual wage: $29,900
- Median hourly wage: $14.38
- Total employment: 1,240 people (12.31 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#29. Animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $29,810
- Median hourly wage: $14.33
- Total employment: 250 people (2.44 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $29,710
- Median hourly wage: $14.28
- Total employment: 30 people (0.34 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#27. Personal care and service workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $29,470
- Median hourly wage: $14.17
- Total employment: 40 people (0.39 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#26. Manicurists and pedicurists

- Median annual wage: $29,410
- Median hourly wage: $14.14
- Total employment: 40 people (0.37 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#25. Cleaners of vehicles and equipment

- Median annual wage: $29,250
- Median hourly wage: $14.06
- Total employment: 240 people (2.37 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#24. Retail salespersons

- Median annual wage: $28,930
- Median hourly wage: $13.91
- Total employment: 3,060 people (30.36 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#23. Sales and related workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $28,830
- Median hourly wage: $13.86
- Total employment: 70 people (0.72 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#22. Cooks, short order

- Median annual wage: $28,550
- Median hourly wage: $13.73
- Total employment: 130 people (1.28 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#21. Preschool teachers, except special education

- Median annual wage: $28,130
- Median hourly wage: $13.52
- Total employment: 250 people (2.44 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#20. Maids and housekeeping cleaners

- Median annual wage: $28,080
- Median hourly wage: $13.50
- Total employment: 510 people (5.09 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#19. Protective service workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $27,850
- Median hourly wage: $13.39
- Total employment: 50 people (0.51 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#18. Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists

- Median annual wage: $27,770
- Median hourly wage: $13.35
- Total employment: 160 people (1.54 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#17. Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers

- Median annual wage: $27,660
- Median hourly wage: $13.30
- Total employment: 200 people (2.0 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#16. Childcare workers

- Median annual wage: $27,510
- Median hourly wage: $13.23
- Total employment: 730 people (7.22 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $27,470
- Median hourly wage: $13.21
- Total employment: 380 people (3.74 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#14. Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks

- Median annual wage: $27,430
- Median hourly wage: $13.19
- Total employment: 210 people (2.1 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#13. Fast food and counter workers

- Median annual wage: $27,270
- Median hourly wage: $13.11
- Total employment: 3,580 people (35.48 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#12. Cashiers

- Median annual wage: $26,970
- Median hourly wage: $12.97
- Total employment: 2,960 people (29.38 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#11. Dishwashers

- Median annual wage: $26,620
- Median hourly wage: $12.80
- Total employment: 230 people (2.33 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#10. Cooks, fast food

- Median annual wage: $26,250
- Median hourly wage: $12.62
- Total employment: 910 people (9.04 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#9. Recreation workers

- Median annual wage: $26,010
- Median hourly wage: $12.51
- Total employment: 90 people (0.93 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#8. Waiters and waitresses

- Median annual wage: $25,970
- Median hourly wage: $12.49
- Total employment: 1,760 people (17.44 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#7. Food preparation workers

- Median annual wage: $25,890
- Median hourly wage: $12.45
- Total employment: 880 people (8.68 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#6. Substitute teachers, short-term

- Median annual wage: $24,430
- Median hourly wage: $11.74
- Total employment: 340 people (3.39 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#5. Tutors

- Median annual wage: $24,160
- Median hourly wage: $11.61
- Total employment: 430 people (4.24 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#4. Food servers, nonrestaurant

- Median annual wage: $23,870
- Median hourly wage: $11.48
- Total employment: 120 people (1.2 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers

- Median annual wage: $23,500
- Median hourly wage: $11.30
- Total employment: 60 people (0.59 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Bartenders

- Median annual wage: $22,650
- Median hourly wage: $10.89
- Total employment: 340 people (3.4 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Amusement and recreation attendants

- Median annual wage: $21,700
- Median hourly wage: $10.44
- Total employment: 140 people (1.43 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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