Lowest-paying jobs in Logan

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

- Median annual wage: $36,210
- Median hourly wage: $17.41
- Total employment: 490 people (7.38 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#49. Cooks, institution and cafeteria (tie)

- Median annual wage: $36,210
- Median hourly wage: $17.41
- Total employment: 260 people (3.87 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#48. Biological technicians

- Median annual wage: $36,150
- Median hourly wage: $17.38
- Total employment: 90 people (1.31 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#47. Shuttle drivers and chauffeurs

- Median annual wage: $36,030
- Median hourly wage: $17.32
- Total employment: 40 people (0.57 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#46. Chemical equipment operators and tenders

- Median annual wage: $35,820
- Median hourly wage: $17.22
- Total employment: 110 people (1.67 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#45. Library assistants, clerical

- Median annual wage: $35,500
- Median hourly wage: $17.07
- Total employment: 90 people (1.3 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#44. Cooks, restaurant

- Median annual wage: $35,420
- Median hourly wage: $17.03
- Total employment: 300 people (4.46 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#43. Medical records specialists

- Median annual wage: $35,360
- Median hourly wage: $17.00
- Total employment: 100 people (1.52 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#42. Ophthalmic medical technicians

- Median annual wage: $35,220
- Median hourly wage: $16.93
- Total employment: 70 people (1.04 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#41. Nursing assistants

- Median annual wage: $35,110
- Median hourly wage: $16.88
- Total employment: 640 people (9.64 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#40. Tire repairers and changers

- Median annual wage: $35,100
- Median hourly wage: $16.87
- Total employment: 90 people (1.3 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#39. Bartenders

- Median annual wage: $34,840
- Median hourly wage: $16.75
- Total employment: 60 people (0.83 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#38. Woodworking machine setters, operators, and tenders, except sawing

- Median annual wage: $34,730
- Median hourly wage: $16.70
- Total employment: 50 people (0.8 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#37. Receptionists and information clerks

- Median annual wage: $34,220
- Median hourly wage: $16.45
- Total employment: 540 people (8.06 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#36. Home health and personal care aides

- Median annual wage: $34,160
- Median hourly wage: $16.42
- Total employment: 840 people (12.54 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#35. Dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance

- Median annual wage: $33,910
- Median hourly wage: $16.31
- Total employment: 60 people (0.87 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#34. Sewing machine operators

- Median annual wage: $33,280
- Median hourly wage: $16.00
- Total employment: 80 people (1.27 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#33. Preschool teachers, except special education

- Median annual wage: $33,240
- Median hourly wage: $15.98
- Total employment: 220 people (3.33 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#32. Cleaners of vehicles and equipment

- Median annual wage: $32,500
- Median hourly wage: $15.63
- Total employment: 220 people (3.3 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#31. Laundry and dry-cleaning workers

- Median annual wage: $31,840
- Median hourly wage: $15.31
- Total employment: 30 people (0.46 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#30. Retail salespersons

- Median annual wage: $31,680
- Median hourly wage: $15.23
- Total employment: 1,800 people (26.95 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#29. Order clerks

- Median annual wage: $31,470
- Median hourly wage: $15.13
- Total employment: 50 people (0.79 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#28. Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists

- Median annual wage: $31,200
- Median hourly wage: $15.00
- Total employment: 110 people (1.72 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#27. Veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $30,950
- Median hourly wage: $14.88
- Total employment: 60 people (0.88 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#26. Floral designers

- Median annual wage: $30,290
- Median hourly wage: $14.56
- Total employment: 40 people (0.65 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#25. Maids and housekeeping cleaners

- Median annual wage: $30,180
- Median hourly wage: $14.51
- Total employment: 260 people (3.87 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#24. Automotive and watercraft service attendants

- Median annual wage: $30,080
- Median hourly wage: $14.46
- Total employment: 50 people (0.72 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#23. Dishwashers

- Median annual wage: $30,010
- Median hourly wage: $14.43
- Total employment: 100 people (1.5 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#22. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary

- Median annual wage: $30,000
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 940 people (14.03 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $29,920
- Median hourly wage: $14.38
- Total employment: 1,120 people (16.79 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#20. Cooks, fast food

- Median annual wage: $29,860
- Median hourly wage: $14.36
- Total employment: 320 people (4.86 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#19. Food preparation workers

- Median annual wage: $29,820
- Median hourly wage: $14.34
- Total employment: 400 people (6.0 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#18. Cashiers

- Median annual wage: $29,680
- Median hourly wage: $14.27
- Total employment: 1,130 people (16.86 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#17. Mail clerks and mail machine operators, except postal service

- Median annual wage: $29,620
- Median hourly wage: $14.24
- Total employment: Not available

#15. Childcare workers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $29,390
- Median hourly wage: $14.13
- Total employment: 170 people (2.51 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#15. Waiters and waitresses (tie)

- Median annual wage: $29,390
- Median hourly wage: $14.13
- Total employment: 610 people (9.11 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#14. Bill and account collectors

- Median annual wage: $29,330
- Median hourly wage: $14.10
- Total employment: 90 people (1.29 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#13. Animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $29,320
- Median hourly wage: $14.10
- Total employment: 140 people (2.03 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#12. Recreation workers

- Median annual wage: $28,520
- Median hourly wage: $13.71
- Total employment: 400 people (6.05 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#10. Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks (tie)

- Median annual wage: $28,490
- Median hourly wage: $13.70
- Total employment: 110 people (1.58 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#10. Physical therapist aides (tie)

- Median annual wage: $28,490
- Median hourly wage: $13.70
- Total employment: 40 people (0.62 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#9. Fast food and counter workers

- Median annual wage: $27,940
- Median hourly wage: $13.43
- Total employment: 2,040 people (30.6 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#8. Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers

- Median annual wage: $27,490
- Median hourly wage: $13.22
- Total employment: 120 people (1.74 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#7. Bakers

- Median annual wage: $27,380
- Median hourly wage: $13.16
- Total employment: 190 people (2.87 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#6. Crossing guards and flaggers

- Median annual wage: $27,370
- Median hourly wage: $13.16
- Total employment: 60 people (0.84 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#5. Food servers, nonrestaurant

- Median annual wage: $26,970
- Median hourly wage: $12.97
- Total employment: 120 people (1.84 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#4. Audio and video technicians

- Median annual wage: $26,580
- Median hourly wage: $12.78
- Total employment: 40 people (0.59 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $26,190
- Median hourly wage: $12.59
- Total employment: 160 people (2.42 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Driver/sales workers

- Median annual wage: $23,780
- Median hourly wage: $11.43
- Total employment: 130 people (1.97 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Amusement and recreation attendants

- Median annual wage: $21,920
- Median hourly wage: $10.54
- Total employment: 100 people (1.52 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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