Lowest-paying jobs in Midland

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#50. First-line supervisors of housekeeping and janitorial workers

- Median annual wage: $38,390
- Median hourly wage: $18.46
- Total employment: 130 people (1.05 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#49. First-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers

- Median annual wage: $38,260
- Median hourly wage: $18.39
- Total employment: 910 people (7.59 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#48. Metal workers and plastic workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $38,170
- Median hourly wage: $18.35
- Total employment: Not available

#47. Counter and rental clerks

- Median annual wage: $38,140
- Median hourly wage: $18.34
- Total employment: 290 people (2.47 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#46. Helpers--production workers

- Median annual wage: $38,080
- Median hourly wage: $18.31
- Total employment: 400 people (3.34 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#45. Parts salespersons

- Median annual wage: $37,800
- Median hourly wage: $18.17
- Total employment: 250 people (2.1 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#44. Landscaping and groundskeeping workers

- Median annual wage: $36,920
- Median hourly wage: $17.75
- Total employment: 410 people (3.43 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#43. Nursing assistants

- Median annual wage: $36,910
- Median hourly wage: $17.74
- Total employment: 430 people (3.6 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#42. Opticians, dispensing

- Median annual wage: $36,750
- Median hourly wage: $17.67
- Total employment: 50 people (0.4 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#41. Ophthalmic medical technicians

- Median annual wage: $36,730
- Median hourly wage: $17.66
- Total employment: 60 people (0.48 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#40. Tellers

- Median annual wage: $36,660
- Median hourly wage: $17.62
- Total employment: 200 people (1.7 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#39. Helpers, construction trades, all other

- Median annual wage: $36,230
- Median hourly wage: $17.42
- Total employment: 60 people (0.51 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#38. Merchandise displayers and window trimmers

- Median annual wage: $36,160
- Median hourly wage: $17.38
- Total employment: 100 people (0.87 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#37. Tire repairers and changers

- Median annual wage: $36,110
- Median hourly wage: $17.36
- Total employment: 170 people (1.45 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#36. Cooks, institution and cafeteria

- Median annual wage: $36,100
- Median hourly wage: $17.35
- Total employment: 120 people (0.98 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#35. Veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $35,900
- Median hourly wage: $17.26
- Total employment: 30 people (0.28 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#34. Cooks, restaurant

- Median annual wage: $35,820
- Median hourly wage: $17.22
- Total employment: 970 people (8.13 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#33. Geological technicians, except hydrologic technicians

- Median annual wage: $35,700
- Median hourly wage: $17.16
- Total employment: 330 people (2.74 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#32. Receptionists and information clerks

- Median annual wage: $35,200
- Median hourly wage: $16.92
- Total employment: 590 people (4.96 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#31. Coaches and scouts

- Median annual wage: $35,120
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 120 people (0.99 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $34,060
- Median hourly wage: $16.37
- Total employment: 1,190 people (9.99 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#29. Food servers, nonrestaurant

- Median annual wage: $33,780
- Median hourly wage: $16.24
- Total employment: 210 people (1.79 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $33,700
- Median hourly wage: $16.20
- Total employment: 30 people (0.27 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#27. Self-enrichment teachers

- Median annual wage: $32,880
- Median hourly wage: $15.81
- Total employment: 70 people (0.62 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#26. Bakers

- Median annual wage: $32,670
- Median hourly wage: $15.71
- Total employment: 70 people (0.56 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#25. Cooks, short order

- Median annual wage: $32,380
- Median hourly wage: $15.57
- Total employment: 30 people (0.28 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#24. Recreation workers

- Median annual wage: $32,030
- Median hourly wage: $15.40
- Total employment: 80 people (0.65 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#23. Retail salespersons

- Median annual wage: $31,620
- Median hourly wage: $15.20
- Total employment: 2,250 people (18.87 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#22. Cleaners of vehicles and equipment

- Median annual wage: $31,350
- Median hourly wage: $15.07
- Total employment: 410 people (3.42 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#21. Dishwashers

- Median annual wage: $30,690
- Median hourly wage: $14.76
- Total employment: 260 people (2.16 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#20. Automotive and watercraft service attendants

- Median annual wage: $30,620
- Median hourly wage: $14.72
- Total employment: 220 people (1.83 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#19. Laundry and dry-cleaning workers

- Median annual wage: $30,270
- Median hourly wage: $14.55
- Total employment: 200 people (1.69 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#18. Animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $29,990
- Median hourly wage: $14.42
- Total employment: 130 people (1.07 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#17. Packers and packagers, hand

- Median annual wage: $29,790
- Median hourly wage: $14.32
- Total employment: 90 people (0.77 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#16. Food preparation workers

- Median annual wage: $29,620
- Median hourly wage: $14.24
- Total employment: 840 people (7.05 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#15. Maids and housekeeping cleaners

- Median annual wage: $29,480
- Median hourly wage: $14.18
- Total employment: 590 people (4.94 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#14. Waiters and waitresses

- Median annual wage: $29,290
- Median hourly wage: $14.08
- Total employment: 1,490 people (12.54 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $29,140
- Median hourly wage: $14.01
- Total employment: 70 people (0.62 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#12. Cashiers

- Median annual wage: $29,060
- Median hourly wage: $13.97
- Total employment: 1,880 people (15.78 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#11. Childcare workers

- Median annual wage: $29,020
- Median hourly wage: $13.95
- Total employment: 300 people (2.49 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#10. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary

- Median annual wage: $28,880
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 610 people (5.12 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#9. Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers

- Median annual wage: $28,550
- Median hourly wage: $13.73
- Total employment: 450 people (3.81 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#8. Cooks, fast food

- Median annual wage: $28,530
- Median hourly wage: $13.72
- Total employment: 320 people (2.7 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#7. Bartenders

- Median annual wage: $28,500
- Median hourly wage: $13.70
- Total employment: 420 people (3.49 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#6. Fast food and counter workers

- Median annual wage: $28,330
- Median hourly wage: $13.62
- Total employment: 2,820 people (23.67 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#5. Substitute teachers, short-term

- Median annual wage: $27,910
- Median hourly wage: $13.42
- Total employment: 170 people (1.41 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#4. Amusement and recreation attendants

- Median annual wage: $27,080
- Median hourly wage: $13.02
- Total employment: 150 people (1.3 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $26,820
- Median hourly wage: $12.90
- Total employment: 300 people (2.49 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Home health and personal care aides

- Median annual wage: $26,780
- Median hourly wage: $12.87
- Total employment: 1,310 people (10.96 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Food batchmakers

- Median annual wage: $25,360
- Median hourly wage: $12.19
- Total employment: 30 people (0.26 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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