Lowest-paying jobs in Lubbock

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#50. Production workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $31,590
- Median hourly wage: $15.19
- Total employment: 90 people (0.56 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#49. Sewing machine operators

- Median annual wage: $31,450
- Median hourly wage: $15.12
- Total employment: 40 people (0.24 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#48. Driver/sales workers

- Median annual wage: $31,180
- Median hourly wage: $14.99
- Total employment: 490 people (2.95 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#47. Switchboard operators, including answering service

- Median annual wage: $30,940
- Median hourly wage: $14.88
- Total employment: 70 people (0.43 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#46. Tire repairers and changers

- Median annual wage: $30,920
- Median hourly wage: $14.86
- Total employment: 300 people (1.78 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#45. Self-enrichment teachers

- Median annual wage: $30,470
- Median hourly wage: $14.65
- Total employment: 190 people (1.16 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#44. Parking attendants

- Median annual wage: $30,450
- Median hourly wage: $14.64
- Total employment: 120 people (0.75 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#43. Cooks, institution and cafeteria

- Median annual wage: $30,440
- Median hourly wage: $14.64
- Total employment: 370 people (2.25 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#42. Helpers--production workers

- Median annual wage: $30,410
- Median hourly wage: $14.62
- Total employment: 150 people (0.9 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#41. Receptionists and information clerks

- Median annual wage: $29,920
- Median hourly wage: $14.39
- Total employment: 1,200 people (7.23 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $29,650
- Median hourly wage: $14.25
- Total employment: 2,560 people (15.46 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $29,480
- Median hourly wage: $14.18
- Total employment: 30 people (0.2 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#38. Cooks, restaurant

- Median annual wage: $29,380
- Median hourly wage: $14.13
- Total employment: 1,880 people (11.35 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#37. Agricultural equipment operators

- Median annual wage: $29,320
- Median hourly wage: $14.10
- Total employment: 160 people (0.97 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#36. Preschool teachers, except special education

- Median annual wage: $29,000
- Median hourly wage: $13.94
- Total employment: 400 people (2.43 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $28,830
- Median hourly wage: $13.86
- Total employment: 90 people (0.57 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#34. Retail salespersons

- Median annual wage: $28,350
- Median hourly wage: $13.63
- Total employment: 5,100 people (30.79 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#33. Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists

- Median annual wage: $28,280
- Median hourly wage: $13.60
- Total employment: 230 people (1.41 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#32. Food servers, nonrestaurant

- Median annual wage: $28,270
- Median hourly wage: $13.59
- Total employment: 260 people (1.59 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#30. Cooks, short order (tie)

- Median annual wage: $28,060
- Median hourly wage: $13.49
- Total employment: 80 people (0.49 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#30. Laundry and dry-cleaning workers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $28,060
- Median hourly wage: $13.49
- Total employment: 230 people (1.41 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#29. Maids and housekeeping cleaners

- Median annual wage: $27,940
- Median hourly wage: $13.44
- Total employment: 770 people (4.64 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#28. Floral designers

- Median annual wage: $27,770
- Median hourly wage: $13.35
- Total employment: 30 people (0.2 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#27. Sales and related workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $27,640
- Median hourly wage: $13.29
- Total employment: 140 people (0.87 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#26. Funeral attendants

- Median annual wage: $27,510
- Median hourly wage: $13.23
- Total employment: 30 people (0.18 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#25. Dishwashers

- Median annual wage: $27,500
- Median hourly wage: $13.22
- Total employment: 510 people (3.08 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#24. Animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $27,450
- Median hourly wage: $13.20
- Total employment: 240 people (1.46 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#23. Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks

- Median annual wage: $27,370
- Median hourly wage: $13.16
- Total employment: 260 people (1.58 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#22. Recreation workers

- Median annual wage: $27,190
- Median hourly wage: $13.07
- Total employment: 250 people (1.54 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#21. Packers and packagers, hand

- Median annual wage: $27,040
- Median hourly wage: $13.00
- Total employment: 470 people (2.82 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#20. Physical therapist aides

- Median annual wage: $26,800
- Median hourly wage: $12.88
- Total employment: 140 people (0.86 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#19. Cleaners of vehicles and equipment

- Median annual wage: $26,580
- Median hourly wage: $12.78
- Total employment: 680 people (4.13 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#18. Pressers, textile, garment, and related materials

- Median annual wage: $26,570
- Median hourly wage: $12.78
- Total employment: 50 people (0.31 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#17. Waiters and waitresses

- Median annual wage: $26,460
- Median hourly wage: $12.72
- Total employment: 3,210 people (19.41 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#16. Childcare workers

- Median annual wage: $26,230
- Median hourly wage: $12.61
- Total employment: 630 people (3.82 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#15. Food preparation workers

- Median annual wage: $26,170
- Median hourly wage: $12.58
- Total employment: 1,910 people (11.51 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#14. Cashiers

- Median annual wage: $25,890
- Median hourly wage: $12.45
- Total employment: 3,610 people (21.82 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $24,660
- Median hourly wage: $11.86
- Total employment: 40 people (0.26 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#12. Cooks, all other

- Median annual wage: $24,280
- Median hourly wage: $11.67
- Total employment: 90 people (0.52 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#11. Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers

- Median annual wage: $24,160
- Median hourly wage: $11.61
- Total employment: 760 people (4.59 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $24,090
- Median hourly wage: $11.58
- Total employment: 560 people (3.4 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#9. Substitute teachers, short-term

- Median annual wage: $23,670
- Median hourly wage: $11.38
- Total employment: 320 people (1.94 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#8. Amusement and recreation attendants

- Median annual wage: $23,570
- Median hourly wage: $11.33
- Total employment: 1,110 people (6.7 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#7. Home health and personal care aides

- Median annual wage: $23,540
- Median hourly wage: $11.32
- Total employment: 3,530 people (21.31 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#6. Fast food and counter workers

- Median annual wage: $23,190
- Median hourly wage: $11.15
- Total employment: 6,780 people (40.96 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#5. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary

- Median annual wage: $23,120
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 1,660 people (10.03 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#4. Bartenders

- Median annual wage: $22,980
- Median hourly wage: $11.05
- Total employment: 870 people (5.27 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers

- Median annual wage: $21,860
- Median hourly wage: $10.51
- Total employment: 180 people (1.09 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $20,340
- Median hourly wage: $9.78
- Total employment: 40 people (0.22 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Library assistants, clerical

- Median annual wage: $20,120
- Median hourly wage: $9.67
- Total employment: 130 people (0.76 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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