Lowest-paying jobs in Killeen

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#50. Receptionists and information clerks

- Median annual wage: $31,490
- Median hourly wage: $15.14
- Total employment: 880 people (5.93 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#49. Aircraft service attendants

- Median annual wage: $31,260
- Median hourly wage: $15.03
- Total employment: 80 people (0.51 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#48. Recreation workers

- Median annual wage: $31,230
- Median hourly wage: $15.01
- Total employment: 250 people (1.7 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#47. Driver/sales workers

- Median annual wage: $31,100
- Median hourly wage: $14.95
- Total employment: 440 people (2.98 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#46. Switchboard operators, including answering service

- Median annual wage: $31,060
- Median hourly wage: $14.94
- Total employment: 40 people (0.29 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#45. Production workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $30,730
- Median hourly wage: $14.78
- Total employment: 60 people (0.43 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#44. Self-enrichment teachers

- Median annual wage: $30,640
- Median hourly wage: $14.73
- Total employment: 200 people (1.33 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#43. Packers and packagers, hand

- Median annual wage: $30,190
- Median hourly wage: $14.51
- Total employment: 470 people (3.17 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#42. Gambling service workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $29,990
- Median hourly wage: $14.42
- Total employment: 30 people (0.22 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $29,950
- Median hourly wage: $14.40
- Total employment: 2,610 people (17.53 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#40. Physical therapist aides

- Median annual wage: $29,890
- Median hourly wage: $14.37
- Total employment: 70 people (0.48 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#39. Retail salespersons

- Median annual wage: $29,800
- Median hourly wage: $14.33
- Total employment: 3,820 people (25.67 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#38. Farmworkers, farm, ranch, and aquacultural animals

- Median annual wage: $29,780
- Median hourly wage: $14.32
- Total employment: 70 people (0.45 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $29,590
- Median hourly wage: $14.23
- Total employment: 180 people (1.22 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#36. Sales and related workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $29,340
- Median hourly wage: $14.11
- Total employment: 200 people (1.31 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#35. Food servers, nonrestaurant

- Median annual wage: $29,320
- Median hourly wage: $14.10
- Total employment: 180 people (1.18 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#34. Funeral attendants

- Median annual wage: $29,250
- Median hourly wage: $14.06
- Total employment: 40 people (0.28 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#33. Maids and housekeeping cleaners

- Median annual wage: $29,030
- Median hourly wage: $13.96
- Total employment: 1,000 people (6.73 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#32. Parts salespersons

- Median annual wage: $29,000
- Median hourly wage: $13.94
- Total employment: 390 people (2.65 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#31. Cooks, restaurant

- Median annual wage: $28,920
- Median hourly wage: $13.91
- Total employment: 1,420 people (9.56 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#30. Automotive and watercraft service attendants

- Median annual wage: $28,850
- Median hourly wage: $13.87
- Total employment: 160 people (1.1 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#29. Coaches and scouts

- Median annual wage: $28,640
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 190 people (1.29 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#28. Veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $28,590
- Median hourly wage: $13.74
- Total employment: 100 people (0.65 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#27. Waiters and waitresses

- Median annual wage: $28,090
- Median hourly wage: $13.51
- Total employment: 1,910 people (12.83 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#26. Animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $28,070
- Median hourly wage: $13.49
- Total employment: 220 people (1.48 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#25. Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks

- Median annual wage: $27,880
- Median hourly wage: $13.40
- Total employment: 270 people (1.82 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#24. Laundry and dry-cleaning workers

- Median annual wage: $27,740
- Median hourly wage: $13.34
- Total employment: 180 people (1.19 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#23. Dishwashers

- Median annual wage: $27,700
- Median hourly wage: $13.32
- Total employment: 330 people (2.2 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#22. Crossing guards and flaggers

- Median annual wage: $27,300
- Median hourly wage: $13.13
- Total employment: 140 people (0.94 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#21. Cleaners of vehicles and equipment

- Median annual wage: $27,080
- Median hourly wage: $13.02
- Total employment: 430 people (2.91 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#20. Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists

- Median annual wage: $27,060
- Median hourly wage: $13.01
- Total employment: 300 people (2.03 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#19. Food preparation workers

- Median annual wage: $27,020
- Median hourly wage: $12.99
- Total employment: 1,790 people (12.07 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#18. School bus monitors

- Median annual wage: $26,970
- Median hourly wage: $12.97
- Total employment: 140 people (0.94 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#17. Cashiers

- Median annual wage: $26,730
- Median hourly wage: $12.85
- Total employment: 3,510 people (23.59 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#16. Cooks, fast food

- Median annual wage: $26,540
- Median hourly wage: $12.76
- Total employment: 550 people (3.71 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#15. Tutors

- Median annual wage: $26,420
- Median hourly wage: $12.70
- Total employment: 50 people (0.35 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#14. Cooks, institution and cafeteria

- Median annual wage: $26,390
- Median hourly wage: $12.69
- Total employment: 750 people (5.05 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#13. Bartenders

- Median annual wage: $25,940
- Median hourly wage: $12.47
- Total employment: 470 people (3.19 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $25,560
- Median hourly wage: $12.29
- Total employment: 370 people (2.48 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#11. Fast food and counter workers

- Median annual wage: $25,240
- Median hourly wage: $12.14
- Total employment: 5,790 people (38.94 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#10. Cooks, all other

- Median annual wage: $25,030
- Median hourly wage: $12.04
- Total employment: 60 people (0.42 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#9. Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers

- Median annual wage: $24,900
- Median hourly wage: $11.97
- Total employment: 480 people (3.26 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#8. Childcare workers

- Median annual wage: $23,990
- Median hourly wage: $11.54
- Total employment: 510 people (3.4 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#7. Home health and personal care aides

- Median annual wage: $23,760
- Median hourly wage: $11.42
- Total employment: 1,840 people (12.36 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#6. Library assistants, clerical

- Median annual wage: $23,050
- Median hourly wage: $11.08
- Total employment: 90 people (0.61 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#5. Amusement and recreation attendants

- Median annual wage: $22,780
- Median hourly wage: $10.95
- Total employment: 320 people (2.16 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#4. Substitute teachers, short-term

- Median annual wage: $22,750
- Median hourly wage: $10.94
- Total employment: 370 people (2.49 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary

- Median annual wage: $22,230
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 2,220 people (14.91 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers

- Median annual wage: $21,950
- Median hourly wage: $10.56
- Total employment: 190 people (1.25 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Sewing machine operators

- Median annual wage: $21,340
- Median hourly wage: $10.26
- Total employment: 30 people (0.23 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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