Lowest-paying jobs in Wichita Falls

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#50. Helpers--production workers

- Median annual wage: $33,540
- Median hourly wage: $16.13
- Total employment: 90 people (1.55 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#49. Highway maintenance workers

- Median annual wage: $33,500
- Median hourly wage: $16.11
- Total employment: 50 people (0.9 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#48. First-line supervisors of personal service workers

- Median annual wage: $33,320
- Median hourly wage: $16.02
- Total employment: 50 people (0.9 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $33,200
- Median hourly wage: $15.96
- Total employment: 90 people (1.67 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#46. Office clerks, general

- Median annual wage: $33,000
- Median hourly wage: $15.86
- Total employment: 910 people (15.98 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#45. Data entry keyers

- Median annual wage: $32,770
- Median hourly wage: $15.76
- Total employment: Not available

#44. Shuttle drivers and chauffeurs

- Median annual wage: $32,180
- Median hourly wage: $15.47
- Total employment: 60 people (1.13 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#43. Tellers

- Median annual wage: $31,750
- Median hourly wage: $15.27
- Total employment: 180 people (3.11 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#42. Emergency medical technicians

- Median annual wage: $31,720
- Median hourly wage: $15.25
- Total employment: 60 people (1.09 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#41. Counter and rental clerks

- Median annual wage: $31,450
- Median hourly wage: $15.12
- Total employment: 150 people (2.57 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#40. Healthcare support workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $31,380
- Median hourly wage: $15.09
- Total employment: 160 people (2.88 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#39. Landscaping and groundskeeping workers

- Median annual wage: $31,260
- Median hourly wage: $15.03
- Total employment: 260 people (4.67 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#38. Bakers

- Median annual wage: $30,490
- Median hourly wage: $14.66
- Total employment: 50 people (0.97 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#37. Security guards

- Median annual wage: $30,480
- Median hourly wage: $14.65
- Total employment: 210 people (3.73 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#36. Cooks, institution and cafeteria

- Median annual wage: $30,220
- Median hourly wage: $14.53
- Total employment: 230 people (4.08 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#35. Receptionists and information clerks

- Median annual wage: $30,070
- Median hourly wage: $14.46
- Total employment: 410 people (7.15 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#34. Veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $29,900
- Median hourly wage: $14.38
- Total employment: 30 people (0.59 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $29,560
- Median hourly wage: $14.21
- Total employment: 990 people (17.41 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#32. Sewing machine operators

- Median annual wage: $29,350
- Median hourly wage: $14.11
- Total employment: 40 people (0.76 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#31. Cooks, short order

- Median annual wage: $29,270
- Median hourly wage: $14.07
- Total employment: 30 people (0.59 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#30. Helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters

- Median annual wage: $29,180
- Median hourly wage: $14.03
- Total employment: 40 people (0.68 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#29. Cleaners of vehicles and equipment

- Median annual wage: $29,090
- Median hourly wage: $13.98
- Total employment: 270 people (4.79 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#28. Sales and related workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $29,060
- Median hourly wage: $13.97
- Total employment: 90 people (1.67 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#27. Parts salespersons

- Median annual wage: $28,900
- Median hourly wage: $13.89
- Total employment: 120 people (2.07 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#26. Preschool teachers, except special education

- Median annual wage: $28,800
- Median hourly wage: $13.85
- Total employment: 130 people (2.29 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#25. Retail salespersons

- Median annual wage: $28,670
- Median hourly wage: $13.79
- Total employment: 1,490 people (26.36 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#24. Cooks, restaurant

- Median annual wage: $28,620
- Median hourly wage: $13.76
- Total employment: 540 people (9.49 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#23. Laundry and dry-cleaning workers

- Median annual wage: $28,300
- Median hourly wage: $13.61
- Total employment: 130 people (2.28 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#22. Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers

- Median annual wage: $28,150
- Median hourly wage: $13.53
- Total employment: 310 people (5.55 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#21. Recreation workers

- Median annual wage: $28,080
- Median hourly wage: $13.50
- Total employment: 80 people (1.45 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#20. Dishwashers

- Median annual wage: $27,940
- Median hourly wage: $13.43
- Total employment: 170 people (2.91 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#19. Maids and housekeeping cleaners

- Median annual wage: $27,600
- Median hourly wage: $13.27
- Total employment: 420 people (7.48 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#18. Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks

- Median annual wage: $26,970
- Median hourly wage: $12.97
- Total employment: 110 people (1.89 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#17. Animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $26,830
- Median hourly wage: $12.90
- Total employment: 70 people (1.21 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#16. Self-enrichment teachers

- Median annual wage: $26,740
- Median hourly wage: $12.86
- Total employment: 40 people (0.77 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#15. Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists

- Median annual wage: $26,460
- Median hourly wage: $12.72
- Total employment: 110 people (1.87 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#14. Bartenders

- Median annual wage: $26,440
- Median hourly wage: $12.71
- Total employment: 260 people (4.59 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#13. Food preparation workers

- Median annual wage: $26,140
- Median hourly wage: $12.57
- Total employment: 700 people (12.3 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#12. Cashiers

- Median annual wage: $26,050
- Median hourly wage: $12.53
- Total employment: 1,360 people (24.03 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $25,670
- Median hourly wage: $12.34
- Total employment: 40 people (0.71 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#10. Food servers, nonrestaurant

- Median annual wage: $24,490
- Median hourly wage: $11.77
- Total employment: 30 people (0.59 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#9. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary

- Median annual wage: $24,330
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 590 people (10.45 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#8. Substitute teachers, short-term

- Median annual wage: $23,910
- Median hourly wage: $11.49
- Total employment: 490 people (8.59 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#7. Childcare workers

- Median annual wage: $23,750
- Median hourly wage: $11.42
- Total employment: 240 people (4.25 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#6. Waiters and waitresses

- Median annual wage: $23,600
- Median hourly wage: $11.34
- Total employment: 900 people (15.9 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#5. Amusement and recreation attendants

- Median annual wage: $23,310
- Median hourly wage: $11.21
- Total employment: 50 people (0.94 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#4. Packers and packagers, hand

- Median annual wage: $23,040
- Median hourly wage: $11.08
- Total employment: 140 people (2.41 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Fast food and counter workers

- Median annual wage: $22,960
- Median hourly wage: $11.04
- Total employment: 1,990 people (35.14 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $22,740
- Median hourly wage: $10.93
- Total employment: 150 people (2.58 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Home health and personal care aides

- Median annual wage: $22,470
- Median hourly wage: $10.80
- Total employment: 1,360 people (23.9 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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