Lowest-paying jobs in Johnson City

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#50. Printing press operators

- Median annual wage: $33,440
- Median hourly wage: $16.08
- Total employment: 60 people (0.73 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#49. Correctional officers and jailers

- Median annual wage: $32,910
- Median hourly wage: $15.82
- Total employment: 50 people (0.66 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#48. Public safety telecommunicators

- Median annual wage: $32,370
- Median hourly wage: $15.56
- Total employment: 50 people (0.62 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#47. Receptionists and information clerks

- Median annual wage: $32,300
- Median hourly wage: $15.53
- Total employment: 480 people (5.84 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#46. Merchandise displayers and window trimmers

- Median annual wage: $32,150
- Median hourly wage: $15.46
- Total employment: 140 people (1.73 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#45. Packers and packagers, hand

- Median annual wage: $32,130
- Median hourly wage: $15.45
- Total employment: 250 people (3.11 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#44. Laundry and dry-cleaning workers

- Median annual wage: $31,660
- Median hourly wage: $15.22
- Total employment: 140 people (1.74 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#43. Stockers and order fillers

- Median annual wage: $31,420
- Median hourly wage: $15.11
- Total employment: 1,450 people (17.72 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#42. Community and social service specialists, all other

- Median annual wage: $31,290
- Median hourly wage: $15.04
- Total employment: 60 people (0.79 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#41. Parts salespersons

- Median annual wage: $31,200
- Median hourly wage: $15.00
- Total employment: 150 people (1.85 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#40. Counter and rental clerks

- Median annual wage: $30,780
- Median hourly wage: $14.80
- Total employment: 140 people (1.7 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#39. Meat, poultry, and fish cutters and trimmers

- Median annual wage: $30,740
- Median hourly wage: $14.78
- Total employment: 30 people (0.38 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#38. Cooks, restaurant

- Median annual wage: $30,640
- Median hourly wage: $14.73
- Total employment: 790 people (9.69 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#37. Cleaners of vehicles and equipment

- Median annual wage: $30,300
- Median hourly wage: $14.57
- Total employment: 160 people (1.96 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#36. Automotive and watercraft service attendants

- Median annual wage: $30,160
- Median hourly wage: $14.50
- Total employment: 70 people (0.83 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#35. Home health and personal care aides

- Median annual wage: $30,080
- Median hourly wage: $14.46
- Total employment: 1,110 people (13.56 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $30,050
- Median hourly wage: $14.45
- Total employment: 910 people (11.09 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#33. Cooks, institution and cafeteria

- Median annual wage: $29,760
- Median hourly wage: $14.31
- Total employment: 420 people (5.12 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#32. Couriers and messengers

- Median annual wage: $29,620
- Median hourly wage: $14.24
- Total employment: 70 people (0.85 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#31. Recreation workers

- Median annual wage: $29,560
- Median hourly wage: $14.21
- Total employment: 70 people (0.87 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#30. Switchboard operators, including answering service

- Median annual wage: $29,540
- Median hourly wage: $14.20
- Total employment: 30 people (0.41 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#29. Bakers

- Median annual wage: $29,360
- Median hourly wage: $14.11
- Total employment: 160 people (1.94 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#28. Funeral attendants

- Median annual wage: $29,070
- Median hourly wage: $13.98
- Total employment: 70 people (0.86 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#27. Retail salespersons

- Median annual wage: $28,700
- Median hourly wage: $13.80
- Total employment: 2,430 people (29.68 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#25. Cooks, short order (tie)

- Median annual wage: $28,460
- Median hourly wage: $13.68
- Total employment: 150 people (1.79 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#25. Security guards (tie)

- Median annual wage: $28,460
- Median hourly wage: $13.69
- Total employment: 810 people (9.91 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#24. Refuse and recyclable material collectors

- Median annual wage: $28,370
- Median hourly wage: $13.64
- Total employment: 60 people (0.71 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#23. Maids and housekeeping cleaners

- Median annual wage: $27,740
- Median hourly wage: $13.34
- Total employment: 370 people (4.5 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#22. Manicurists and pedicurists

- Median annual wage: $27,600
- Median hourly wage: $13.27
- Total employment: 50 people (0.56 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#21. Animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $27,560
- Median hourly wage: $13.25
- Total employment: 190 people (2.31 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#20. Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks

- Median annual wage: $27,420
- Median hourly wage: $13.18
- Total employment: 100 people (1.22 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#19. Dishwashers

- Median annual wage: $27,260
- Median hourly wage: $13.10
- Total employment: 230 people (2.84 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#18. Childcare workers

- Median annual wage: $27,210
- Median hourly wage: $13.08
- Total employment: 240 people (2.98 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#17. Waiters and waitresses

- Median annual wage: $27,050
- Median hourly wage: $13.01
- Total employment: 1,450 people (17.75 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#16. Cooks, fast food

- Median annual wage: $26,660
- Median hourly wage: $12.82
- Total employment: 620 people (7.6 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#15. Fast food and counter workers

- Median annual wage: $26,620
- Median hourly wage: $12.80
- Total employment: 2,680 people (32.76 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#14. Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists

- Median annual wage: $26,590
- Median hourly wage: $12.79
- Total employment: 160 people (1.94 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#13. Library assistants, clerical

- Median annual wage: $26,240
- Median hourly wage: $12.62
- Total employment: 40 people (0.47 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#12. Office and administrative support workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $25,880
- Median hourly wage: $12.44
- Total employment: 640 people (7.76 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#11. Food preparation workers

- Median annual wage: $25,870
- Median hourly wage: $12.44
- Total employment: 820 people (10.05 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#10. Cashiers

- Median annual wage: $25,310
- Median hourly wage: $12.17
- Total employment: 2,020 people (24.68 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#9. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary

- Median annual wage: $24,210
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 720 people (8.79 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#8. Entertainment attendants and related workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $23,500
- Median hourly wage: $11.30
- Total employment: 80 people (1.02 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#7. Food servers, nonrestaurant

- Median annual wage: $22,950
- Median hourly wage: $11.03
- Total employment: 130 people (1.62 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $22,620
- Median hourly wage: $10.87
- Total employment: 270 people (3.31 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#5. Amusement and recreation attendants

- Median annual wage: $22,070
- Median hourly wage: $10.61
- Total employment: 120 people (1.52 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#4. Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers

- Median annual wage: $21,670
- Median hourly wage: $10.42
- Total employment: 300 people (3.68 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Physical therapist aides

- Median annual wage: $21,220
- Median hourly wage: $10.20
- Total employment: 60 people (0.68 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Bartenders

- Median annual wage: $21,110
- Median hourly wage: $10.15
- Total employment: 300 people (3.63 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Telemarketers

- Median annual wage: $20,800
- Median hourly wage: $10.00
- Total employment: 160 people (1.94 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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