Lowest-paying jobs in Sherman

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#50. Shuttle drivers and chauffeurs

- Median annual wage: $34,400
- Median hourly wage: $16.54
- Total employment: 30 people (0.64 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#49. Parts salespersons

- Median annual wage: $34,180
- Median hourly wage: $16.43
- Total employment: 160 people (3.13 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#48. Food processing workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $34,110
- Median hourly wage: $16.40
- Total employment: 40 people (0.77 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $34,100
- Median hourly wage: $16.39
- Total employment: 800 people (15.38 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#46. Nursing assistants

- Median annual wage: $33,940
- Median hourly wage: $16.32
- Total employment: 570 people (10.88 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#45. Stockers and order fillers

- Median annual wage: $33,890
- Median hourly wage: $16.29
- Total employment: 1,020 people (19.55 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#44. Opticians, dispensing

- Median annual wage: $33,810
- Median hourly wage: $16.26
- Total employment: 30 people (0.58 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#43. First-line supervisors of personal service workers

- Median annual wage: $33,560
- Median hourly wage: $16.14
- Total employment: 40 people (0.77 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#42. Driver/sales workers

- Median annual wage: $33,380
- Median hourly wage: $16.05
- Total employment: 140 people (2.71 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#40. Real estate sales agents (tie)

- Median annual wage: $33,280
- Median hourly wage: $16.00
- Total employment: 40 people (0.83 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#40. Merchandise displayers and window trimmers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $33,280
- Median hourly wage: $16.00
- Total employment: 80 people (1.47 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#39. Receptionists and information clerks

- Median annual wage: $33,060
- Median hourly wage: $15.89
- Total employment: 350 people (6.77 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $32,740
- Median hourly wage: $15.74
- Total employment: 60 people (1.14 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#37. Security guards

- Median annual wage: $32,480
- Median hourly wage: $15.62
- Total employment: 170 people (3.22 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#36. Cleaners of vehicles and equipment

- Median annual wage: $31,680
- Median hourly wage: $15.23
- Total employment: 210 people (4.01 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#35. Phlebotomists

- Median annual wage: $31,200
- Median hourly wage: $15.00
- Total employment: 60 people (1.19 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#34. Sales and related workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $30,490
- Median hourly wage: $14.66
- Total employment: 60 people (1.14 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $30,400
- Median hourly wage: $14.61
- Total employment: 1,370 people (26.32 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#32. Self-enrichment teachers

- Median annual wage: $30,390
- Median hourly wage: $14.61
- Total employment: 40 people (0.71 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#31. Retail salespersons

- Median annual wage: $30,240
- Median hourly wage: $14.54
- Total employment: 1,510 people (29.1 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#30. Cooks, restaurant

- Median annual wage: $30,230
- Median hourly wage: $14.53
- Total employment: 500 people (9.64 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#29. File clerks

- Median annual wage: $30,170
- Median hourly wage: $14.51
- Total employment: 40 people (0.86 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#28. Coaches and scouts

- Median annual wage: $29,340
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 60 people (1.06 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#27. Recreation workers

- Median annual wage: $29,100
- Median hourly wage: $13.99
- Total employment: 40 people (0.74 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#26. Amusement and recreation attendants

- Median annual wage: $28,680
- Median hourly wage: $13.79
- Total employment: 90 people (1.67 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#25. Exercise trainers and group fitness instructors

- Median annual wage: $28,490
- Median hourly wage: $13.70
- Total employment: 50 people (0.9 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#24. Packers and packagers, hand

- Median annual wage: $28,230
- Median hourly wage: $13.57
- Total employment: 350 people (6.72 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#23. Waiters and waitresses

- Median annual wage: $28,220
- Median hourly wage: $13.57
- Total employment: 800 people (15.38 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#22. Food preparation workers

- Median annual wage: $28,190
- Median hourly wage: $13.56
- Total employment: 530 people (10.1 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#21. Maids and housekeeping cleaners

- Median annual wage: $28,120
- Median hourly wage: $13.52
- Total employment: 200 people (3.88 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#20. Bakers

- Median annual wage: $27,990
- Median hourly wage: $13.46
- Total employment: 40 people (0.84 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#19. Dishwashers

- Median annual wage: $27,440
- Median hourly wage: $13.19
- Total employment: 120 people (2.28 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#18. Food servers, nonrestaurant

- Median annual wage: $27,370
- Median hourly wage: $13.16
- Total employment: 40 people (0.84 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#17. Automotive and watercraft service attendants

- Median annual wage: $27,250
- Median hourly wage: $13.10
- Total employment: 40 people (0.85 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#16. Preschool teachers, except special education

- Median annual wage: $27,230
- Median hourly wage: $13.09
- Total employment: 80 people (1.48 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#15. Animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $27,210
- Median hourly wage: $13.08
- Total employment: 80 people (1.52 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#14. Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks

- Median annual wage: $27,120
- Median hourly wage: $13.04
- Total employment: 80 people (1.53 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#13. Cooks, fast food

- Median annual wage: $27,030
- Median hourly wage: $12.99
- Total employment: 220 people (4.3 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#12. Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers

- Median annual wage: $27,000
- Median hourly wage: $12.98
- Total employment: 170 people (3.26 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#11. Childcare workers

- Median annual wage: $26,640
- Median hourly wage: $12.81
- Total employment: 90 people (1.81 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#10. Cashiers

- Median annual wage: $26,500
- Median hourly wage: $12.74
- Total employment: 1,170 people (22.56 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $26,390
- Median hourly wage: $12.69
- Total employment: 70 people (1.43 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#8. Fast food and counter workers

- Median annual wage: $26,190
- Median hourly wage: $12.59
- Total employment: 1,890 people (36.25 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#7. Bartenders

- Median annual wage: $25,880
- Median hourly wage: $12.44
- Total employment: 180 people (3.42 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#6. Laundry and dry-cleaning workers

- Median annual wage: $25,860
- Median hourly wage: $12.43
- Total employment: 30 people (0.66 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $25,720
- Median hourly wage: $12.37
- Total employment: 140 people (2.62 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#4. Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists

- Median annual wage: $23,810
- Median hourly wage: $11.45
- Total employment: 50 people (0.9 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Substitute teachers, short-term

- Median annual wage: $23,760
- Median hourly wage: $11.43
- Total employment: 80 people (1.49 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary

- Median annual wage: $23,600
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 630 people (12.05 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Home health and personal care aides

- Median annual wage: $23,560
- Median hourly wage: $11.33
- Total employment: 1,440 people (27.73 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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