Lowest-paying jobs in San Angelo

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#50. Helpers--production workers

- Median annual wage: $34,300
- Median hourly wage: $16.49
- Total employment: 80 people (1.57 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#49. Self-enrichment teachers

- Median annual wage: $34,100
- Median hourly wage: $16.40
- Total employment: 50 people (1.03 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#48. Merchandise displayers and window trimmers

- Median annual wage: $34,050
- Median hourly wage: $16.37
- Total employment: 80 people (1.59 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#47. Office clerks, general

- Median annual wage: $34,030
- Median hourly wage: $16.36
- Total employment: 820 people (16.29 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#45. Computer, automated teller, and office machine repairers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $33,910
- Median hourly wage: $16.30
- Total employment: 40 people (0.74 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#45. Psychiatric technicians (tie)

- Median annual wage: $33,910
- Median hourly wage: $16.30
- Total employment: 90 people (1.79 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#44. Tire repairers and changers

- Median annual wage: $33,760
- Median hourly wage: $16.23
- Total employment: 80 people (1.62 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#43. File clerks

- Median annual wage: $33,680
- Median hourly wage: $16.19
- Total employment: 40 people (0.85 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#42. Cooks, institution and cafeteria

- Median annual wage: $32,450
- Median hourly wage: $15.60
- Total employment: 160 people (3.17 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#41. Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand

- Median annual wage: $32,180
- Median hourly wage: $15.47
- Total employment: 590 people (11.7 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#40. Parts salespersons

- Median annual wage: $32,000
- Median hourly wage: $15.39
- Total employment: 140 people (2.72 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#39. Landscaping and groundskeeping workers

- Median annual wage: $31,980
- Median hourly wage: $15.37
- Total employment: 250 people (4.95 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#38. Data entry keyers

- Median annual wage: $31,870
- Median hourly wage: $15.32
- Total employment: 60 people (1.1 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#37. Bill and account collectors

- Median annual wage: $31,720
- Median hourly wage: $15.25
- Total employment: 190 people (3.79 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#36. Bakers

- Median annual wage: $31,440
- Median hourly wage: $15.11
- Total employment: 60 people (1.25 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#35. Helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers

- Median annual wage: $31,060
- Median hourly wage: $14.93
- Total employment: 90 people (1.73 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#34. Recreation workers

- Median annual wage: $30,920
- Median hourly wage: $14.86
- Total employment: 70 people (1.34 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $30,910
- Median hourly wage: $14.86
- Total employment: 50 people (0.98 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#32. Counter and rental clerks

- Median annual wage: $30,880
- Median hourly wage: $14.84
- Total employment: 120 people (2.45 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#31. Shuttle drivers and chauffeurs

- Median annual wage: $30,640
- Median hourly wage: $14.73
- Total employment: 50 people (0.9 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $30,580
- Median hourly wage: $14.70
- Total employment: 50 people (0.99 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#29. Sales and related workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $30,120
- Median hourly wage: $14.48
- Total employment: 30 people (0.66 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#28. Cleaners of vehicles and equipment

- Median annual wage: $29,710
- Median hourly wage: $14.28
- Total employment: 180 people (3.56 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $28,960
- Median hourly wage: $13.92
- Total employment: 650 people (12.94 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#26. Receptionists and information clerks

- Median annual wage: $28,950
- Median hourly wage: $13.92
- Total employment: 320 people (6.41 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#25. Cooks, restaurant

- Median annual wage: $28,760
- Median hourly wage: $13.83
- Total employment: 510 people (10.24 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#24. Driver/sales workers

- Median annual wage: $28,750
- Median hourly wage: $13.82
- Total employment: 160 people (3.22 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#23. Retail salespersons

- Median annual wage: $27,890
- Median hourly wage: $13.41
- Total employment: 1,460 people (29.15 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#22. Preschool teachers, except special education

- Median annual wage: $27,770
- Median hourly wage: $13.35
- Total employment: 40 people (0.8 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#21. Bartenders

- Median annual wage: $27,540
- Median hourly wage: $13.24
- Total employment: 260 people (5.14 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#20. Laundry and dry-cleaning workers

- Median annual wage: $27,210
- Median hourly wage: $13.08
- Total employment: 90 people (1.7 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#19. Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks

- Median annual wage: $27,090
- Median hourly wage: $13.02
- Total employment: 130 people (2.52 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#18. Food preparation workers

- Median annual wage: $27,000
- Median hourly wage: $12.98
- Total employment: 580 people (11.56 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#17. Animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $26,880
- Median hourly wage: $12.92
- Total employment: 80 people (1.62 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#16. Sewing machine operators

- Median annual wage: $26,780
- Median hourly wage: $12.87
- Total employment: 30 people (0.62 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#15. Maids and housekeeping cleaners

- Median annual wage: $26,440
- Median hourly wage: $12.71
- Total employment: 280 people (5.55 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#14. Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists

- Median annual wage: $26,050
- Median hourly wage: $12.52
- Total employment: 70 people (1.33 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#13. Dishwashers

- Median annual wage: $26,000
- Median hourly wage: $12.50
- Total employment: 140 people (2.89 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#12. Cashiers

- Median annual wage: $25,960
- Median hourly wage: $12.48
- Total employment: 1,220 people (24.39 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $25,690
- Median hourly wage: $12.35
- Total employment: 150 people (2.9 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#10. Cooks, fast food

- Median annual wage: $25,420
- Median hourly wage: $12.22
- Total employment: 170 people (3.36 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#9. Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers

- Median annual wage: $24,600
- Median hourly wage: $11.83
- Total employment: 230 people (4.67 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#8. Ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers

- Median annual wage: $24,570
- Median hourly wage: $11.81
- Total employment: 60 people (1.26 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#7. Home health and personal care aides

- Median annual wage: $24,270
- Median hourly wage: $11.67
- Total employment: 1,020 people (20.3 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#6. Childcare workers

- Median annual wage: $24,240
- Median hourly wage: $11.66
- Total employment: 190 people (3.74 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#5. Waiters and waitresses

- Median annual wage: $23,920
- Median hourly wage: $11.50
- Total employment: 840 people (16.69 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#4. Amusement and recreation attendants

- Median annual wage: $23,670
- Median hourly wage: $11.38
- Total employment: 100 people (1.91 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Fast food and counter workers

- Median annual wage: $23,350
- Median hourly wage: $11.23
- Total employment: 1,860 people (37.06 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Substitute teachers, short-term

- Median annual wage: $22,460
- Median hourly wage: $10.80
- Total employment: 50 people (1.09 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary

- Median annual wage: $21,090
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 470 people (9.35 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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