Lowest-paying jobs in Beaumont

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#50. Nursing assistants

- Median annual wage: $32,500
- Median hourly wage: $15.62
- Total employment: 1,060 people (6.67 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#49. File clerks

- Median annual wage: $31,920
- Median hourly wage: $15.35
- Total employment: 150 people (0.93 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#48. Receptionists and information clerks

- Median annual wage: $31,770
- Median hourly wage: $15.28
- Total employment: 970 people (6.09 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#47. Recreation workers

- Median annual wage: $31,150
- Median hourly wage: $14.98
- Total employment: 140 people (0.89 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#46. Protective service workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $31,110
- Median hourly wage: $14.96
- Total employment: 30 people (0.21 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $30,440
- Median hourly wage: $14.64
- Total employment: 1,890 people (11.92 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#44. Sales and related workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $30,330
- Median hourly wage: $14.58
- Total employment: 110 people (0.71 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#43. School bus monitors

- Median annual wage: $30,230
- Median hourly wage: $14.54
- Total employment: 70 people (0.42 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#42. Cooks, restaurant

- Median annual wage: $30,210
- Median hourly wage: $14.52
- Total employment: 1,530 people (9.65 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#41. Butchers and meat cutters

- Median annual wage: $30,200
- Median hourly wage: $14.52
- Total employment: 160 people (1.0 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#40. Tutors

- Median annual wage: $29,970
- Median hourly wage: $14.41
- Total employment: 80 people (0.48 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#39. Preschool teachers, except special education

- Median annual wage: $29,790
- Median hourly wage: $14.32
- Total employment: 370 people (2.32 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#38. Teaching assistants, postsecondary

- Median annual wage: $29,720
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 140 people (0.89 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#37. Cooks, institution and cafeteria

- Median annual wage: $29,630
- Median hourly wage: $14.25
- Total employment: 260 people (1.65 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#36. Retail salespersons

- Median annual wage: $29,220
- Median hourly wage: $14.05
- Total employment: 3,810 people (23.96 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#35. Parking attendants

- Median annual wage: $29,200
- Median hourly wage: $14.04
- Total employment: 70 people (0.45 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#34. Security guards

- Median annual wage: $29,170
- Median hourly wage: $14.02
- Total employment: 1,000 people (6.28 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#33. Animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $29,000
- Median hourly wage: $13.94
- Total employment: 170 people (1.1 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#32. Sewing machine operators

- Median annual wage: $28,950
- Median hourly wage: $13.92
- Total employment: 60 people (0.35 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#31. Cleaners of vehicles and equipment

- Median annual wage: $28,510
- Median hourly wage: $13.71
- Total employment: 540 people (3.42 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#30. Physical therapist aides

- Median annual wage: $28,500
- Median hourly wage: $13.70
- Total employment: 40 people (0.24 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#29. Funeral attendants

- Median annual wage: $28,490
- Median hourly wage: $13.70
- Total employment: 60 people (0.37 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#28. Bartenders

- Median annual wage: $28,390
- Median hourly wage: $13.65
- Total employment: 560 people (3.5 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#27. Veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $28,350
- Median hourly wage: $13.63
- Total employment: 80 people (0.5 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#26. Library assistants, clerical

- Median annual wage: $28,300
- Median hourly wage: $13.61
- Total employment: 70 people (0.46 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#25. Dishwashers

- Median annual wage: $28,140
- Median hourly wage: $13.53
- Total employment: 320 people (2.0 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#24. Bakers

- Median annual wage: $28,120
- Median hourly wage: $13.52
- Total employment: 130 people (0.8 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#23. Floral designers

- Median annual wage: $28,090
- Median hourly wage: $13.51
- Total employment: 40 people (0.27 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#22. Maids and housekeeping cleaners

- Median annual wage: $27,960
- Median hourly wage: $13.44
- Total employment: 670 people (4.21 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#21. Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks

- Median annual wage: $27,850
- Median hourly wage: $13.39
- Total employment: 290 people (1.81 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#20. Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists

- Median annual wage: $27,790
- Median hourly wage: $13.36
- Total employment: 200 people (1.25 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#19. Food servers, nonrestaurant

- Median annual wage: $27,610
- Median hourly wage: $13.27
- Total employment: 150 people (0.93 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#18. Waiters and waitresses

- Median annual wage: $27,520
- Median hourly wage: $13.23
- Total employment: 2,340 people (14.73 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#17. Cashiers

- Median annual wage: $27,470
- Median hourly wage: $13.21
- Total employment: 3,390 people (21.34 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#16. Switchboard operators, including answering service

- Median annual wage: $27,010
- Median hourly wage: $12.98
- Total employment: 70 people (0.41 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#15. Laundry and dry-cleaning workers

- Median annual wage: $26,950
- Median hourly wage: $12.96
- Total employment: 160 people (1.03 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#14. Food preparation workers

- Median annual wage: $26,910
- Median hourly wage: $12.94
- Total employment: 1,400 people (8.82 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#13. Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers

- Median annual wage: $26,340
- Median hourly wage: $12.66
- Total employment: 650 people (4.09 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#12. Packers and packagers, hand

- Median annual wage: $26,320
- Median hourly wage: $12.65
- Total employment: 250 people (1.6 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#11. Ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers

- Median annual wage: $26,000
- Median hourly wage: $12.50
- Total employment: 100 people (0.65 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#10. Food batchmakers

- Median annual wage: $25,320
- Median hourly wage: $12.17
- Total employment: 80 people (0.51 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#9. Substitute teachers, short-term

- Median annual wage: $25,230
- Median hourly wage: $12.13
- Total employment: 680 people (4.26 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#8. Home health and personal care aides

- Median annual wage: $24,100
- Median hourly wage: $11.59
- Total employment: 3,480 people (21.91 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#6. Fast food and counter workers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $23,950
- Median hourly wage: $11.51
- Total employment: 4,800 people (30.21 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#6. Amusement and recreation attendants (tie)

- Median annual wage: $23,950
- Median hourly wage: $11.51
- Total employment: 240 people (1.53 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $23,750
- Median hourly wage: $11.42
- Total employment: 400 people (2.54 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#4. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary

- Median annual wage: $23,540
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 1,420 people (8.96 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Cooks, fast food

- Median annual wage: $22,890
- Median hourly wage: $11.00
- Total employment: 400 people (2.55 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Tour and travel guides

- Median annual wage: $22,170
- Median hourly wage: $10.66
- Total employment: 30 people (0.2 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Childcare workers

- Median annual wage: $22,020
- Median hourly wage: $10.59
- Total employment: 550 people (3.48 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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