Lowest-paying jobs in Laredo

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#50. Library technicians

- Median annual wage: $30,420
- Median hourly wage: $14.63
- Total employment: 50 people (0.48 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#49. Data entry keyers

- Median annual wage: $30,340
- Median hourly wage: $14.59
- Total employment: 480 people (4.56 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#48. Self-enrichment teachers

- Median annual wage: $30,100
- Median hourly wage: $14.47
- Total employment: 40 people (0.41 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#47. Nursing assistants

- Median annual wage: $30,040
- Median hourly wage: $14.44
- Total employment: 590 people (5.58 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#46. Library assistants, clerical

- Median annual wage: $29,980
- Median hourly wage: $14.42
- Total employment: 80 people (0.72 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#45. Veterinary technologists and technicians

- Median annual wage: $29,880
- Median hourly wage: $14.36
- Total employment: 50 people (0.48 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#44. Miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators

- Median annual wage: $29,820
- Median hourly wage: $14.34
- Total employment: 260 people (2.45 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#43. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary

- Median annual wage: $29,810
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 1,190 people (11.2 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#42. Butchers and meat cutters

- Median annual wage: $29,760
- Median hourly wage: $14.31
- Total employment: 110 people (1.03 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#41. Industrial truck and tractor operators

- Median annual wage: $29,680
- Median hourly wage: $14.27
- Total employment: 1,520 people (14.36 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#40. Substitute teachers, short-term

- Median annual wage: $29,610
- Median hourly wage: $14.23
- Total employment: 920 people (8.71 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#39. Printing press operators

- Median annual wage: $29,460
- Median hourly wage: $14.17
- Total employment: 30 people (0.29 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#38. Animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $29,220
- Median hourly wage: $14.05
- Total employment: 70 people (0.62 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#37. Receptionists and information clerks

- Median annual wage: $28,990
- Median hourly wage: $13.94
- Total employment: 680 people (6.43 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#36. Shuttle drivers and chauffeurs

- Median annual wage: $28,920
- Median hourly wage: $13.90
- Total employment: 60 people (0.56 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#35. Food batchmakers

- Median annual wage: $28,460
- Median hourly wage: $13.69
- Total employment: 60 people (0.52 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#34. Bakers

- Median annual wage: $28,350
- Median hourly wage: $13.63
- Total employment: 130 people (1.25 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#33. Parts salespersons

- Median annual wage: $28,320
- Median hourly wage: $13.62
- Total employment: 260 people (2.42 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#32. Amusement and recreation attendants

- Median annual wage: $28,250
- Median hourly wage: $13.58
- Total employment: 190 people (1.77 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $27,880
- Median hourly wage: $13.40
- Total employment: 40 people (0.34 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#30. Physical therapist aides

- Median annual wage: $27,810
- Median hourly wage: $13.37
- Total employment: 40 people (0.38 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#29. Packers and packagers, hand

- Median annual wage: $27,550
- Median hourly wage: $13.25
- Total employment: 410 people (3.82 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#28. Counter and rental clerks

- Median annual wage: $27,530
- Median hourly wage: $13.24
- Total employment: 320 people (3.0 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#27. Security guards

- Median annual wage: $27,390
- Median hourly wage: $13.17
- Total employment: 840 people (7.91 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#26. Cooks, restaurant

- Median annual wage: $27,360
- Median hourly wage: $13.15
- Total employment: 1,090 people (10.29 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#25. Recreation workers

- Median annual wage: $27,170
- Median hourly wage: $13.06
- Total employment: 90 people (0.82 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#24. Bartenders

- Median annual wage: $26,880
- Median hourly wage: $12.92
- Total employment: 300 people (2.83 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#23. Automotive and watercraft service attendants

- Median annual wage: $26,820
- Median hourly wage: $12.89
- Total employment: 90 people (0.89 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $26,780
- Median hourly wage: $12.88
- Total employment: 1,540 people (14.47 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#21. Waiters and waitresses

- Median annual wage: $26,740
- Median hourly wage: $12.86
- Total employment: 1,380 people (13.04 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#20. Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks

- Median annual wage: $26,470
- Median hourly wage: $12.73
- Total employment: 150 people (1.38 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#19. Retail salespersons

- Median annual wage: $26,310
- Median hourly wage: $12.65
- Total employment: 3,130 people (29.47 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#18. Cooks, institution and cafeteria

- Median annual wage: $26,170
- Median hourly wage: $12.58
- Total employment: 480 people (4.56 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#17. Cooks, all other

- Median annual wage: $25,720
- Median hourly wage: $12.36
- Total employment: 50 people (0.42 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#16. Cashiers

- Median annual wage: $25,620
- Median hourly wage: $12.32
- Total employment: 2,580 people (24.35 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#15. Information and record clerks, all other

- Median annual wage: $25,290
- Median hourly wage: $12.16
- Total employment: 380 people (3.54 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#14. Maids and housekeeping cleaners

- Median annual wage: $25,070
- Median hourly wage: $12.05
- Total employment: 390 people (3.69 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#13. Cooks, short order

- Median annual wage: $24,590
- Median hourly wage: $11.82
- Total employment: Not available

#12. Dishwashers

- Median annual wage: $24,140
- Median hourly wage: $11.61
- Total employment: 260 people (2.41 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#11. Tutors

- Median annual wage: $24,090
- Median hourly wage: $11.58
- Total employment: 180 people (1.74 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#10. Educational instruction and library workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $23,950
- Median hourly wage: $11.51
- Total employment: 340 people (3.24 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#9. Food preparation workers

- Median annual wage: $23,940
- Median hourly wage: $11.51
- Total employment: 1,040 people (9.79 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#7. Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists (tie)

- Median annual wage: $22,880
- Median hourly wage: $11.00
- Total employment: 140 people (1.29 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#7. Home health and personal care aides (tie)

- Median annual wage: $22,880
- Median hourly wage: $11.00
- Total employment: 7,560 people (71.22 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#6. Fast food and counter workers

- Median annual wage: $22,660
- Median hourly wage: $10.89
- Total employment: 3,560 people (33.54 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#5. Laundry and dry-cleaning workers

- Median annual wage: $22,550
- Median hourly wage: $10.84
- Total employment: 60 people (0.6 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $22,450
- Median hourly wage: $10.79
- Total employment: 250 people (2.37 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers

- Median annual wage: $22,170
- Median hourly wage: $10.66
- Total employment: 450 people (4.22 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Childcare workers

- Median annual wage: $21,470
- Median hourly wage: $10.32
- Total employment: 400 people (3.73 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Food preparation and serving related workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $19,340
- Median hourly wage: $9.30
- Total employment: 40 people (0.4 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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