Lowest-paying jobs in Provo

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#50. Pesticide handlers, sprayers, and applicators, vegetation

- Median annual wage: $35,360
- Median hourly wage: $17.00
- Total employment: 50 people (0.17 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#49. Couriers and messengers

- Median annual wage: $35,350
- Median hourly wage: $17.00
- Total employment: Not available

#48. Food batchmakers

- Median annual wage: $35,220
- Median hourly wage: $16.93
- Total employment: 640 people (2.15 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#46. Packers and packagers, hand (tie)

- Median annual wage: $35,060
- Median hourly wage: $16.86
- Total employment: 1,820 people (6.09 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#46. Sewing machine operators (tie)

- Median annual wage: $35,060
- Median hourly wage: $16.86
- Total employment: 200 people (0.66 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#44. Veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $34,860
- Median hourly wage: $16.76
- Total employment: 70 people (0.24 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#44. Helpers--production workers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $34,860
- Median hourly wage: $16.76
- Total employment: 400 people (1.33 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#43. Counter and rental clerks

- Median annual wage: $34,850
- Median hourly wage: $16.75
- Total employment: 510 people (1.72 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#42. Parking attendants

- Median annual wage: $34,580
- Median hourly wage: $16.63
- Total employment: 50 people (0.16 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#41. Ophthalmic medical technicians

- Median annual wage: $34,350
- Median hourly wage: $16.51
- Total employment: 150 people (0.51 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#40. Telemarketers

- Median annual wage: $34,310
- Median hourly wage: $16.49
- Total employment: 200 people (0.66 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#39. Production workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $34,010
- Median hourly wage: $16.35
- Total employment: 1,140 people (3.82 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#38. Bakers

- Median annual wage: $33,980
- Median hourly wage: $16.34
- Total employment: 700 people (2.35 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#37. Preschool teachers, except special education

- Median annual wage: $33,830
- Median hourly wage: $16.26
- Total employment: 820 people (2.73 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#36. Media and communication workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $33,760
- Median hourly wage: $16.23
- Total employment: 30 people (0.12 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#35. Concierges

- Median annual wage: $33,730
- Median hourly wage: $16.21
- Total employment: 40 people (0.12 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#34. Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists

- Median annual wage: $33,690
- Median hourly wage: $16.20
- Total employment: 850 people (2.85 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#33. Food preparation workers

- Median annual wage: $33,550
- Median hourly wage: $16.13
- Total employment: 1,300 people (4.35 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#32. Cleaners of vehicles and equipment

- Median annual wage: $33,470
- Median hourly wage: $16.09
- Total employment: 770 people (2.58 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#31. Automotive and watercraft service attendants

- Median annual wage: $33,430
- Median hourly wage: $16.07
- Total employment: 360 people (1.21 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#30. Maids and housekeeping cleaners

- Median annual wage: $33,120
- Median hourly wage: $15.92
- Total employment: 870 people (2.92 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#29. Substitute teachers, short-term

- Median annual wage: $33,080
- Median hourly wage: $15.90
- Total employment: 510 people (1.72 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#28. Retail salespersons

- Median annual wage: $32,340
- Median hourly wage: $15.55
- Total employment: 7,730 people (25.91 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#27. Laundry and dry-cleaning workers

- Median annual wage: $32,240
- Median hourly wage: $15.50
- Total employment: 150 people (0.49 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#26. Crossing guards and flaggers

- Median annual wage: $31,910
- Median hourly wage: $15.34
- Total employment: 270 people (0.89 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#25. Recreation workers

- Median annual wage: $31,820
- Median hourly wage: $15.30
- Total employment: 1,300 people (4.35 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#24. Floral designers

- Median annual wage: $31,250
- Median hourly wage: $15.03
- Total employment: 240 people (0.79 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#23. Animal trainers

- Median annual wage: $31,200
- Median hourly wage: $15.00
- Total employment: 50 people (0.15 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $31,190
- Median hourly wage: $14.99
- Total employment: 180 people (0.59 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#21. Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks

- Median annual wage: $30,950
- Median hourly wage: $14.88
- Total employment: 260 people (0.88 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#20. Childcare workers

- Median annual wage: $30,650
- Median hourly wage: $14.73
- Total employment: 700 people (2.33 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#19. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary

- Median annual wage: $30,570
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 3,630 people (12.17 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#18. Cooks, fast food

- Median annual wage: $30,380
- Median hourly wage: $14.61
- Total employment: 1,200 people (4.02 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#17. Waiters and waitresses

- Median annual wage: $30,350
- Median hourly wage: $14.59
- Total employment: 2,790 people (9.36 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $30,200
- Median hourly wage: $14.52
- Total employment: 4,890 people (16.38 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#15. Cashiers

- Median annual wage: $30,120
- Median hourly wage: $14.48
- Total employment: 4,820 people (16.15 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#14. Animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $29,950
- Median hourly wage: $14.40
- Total employment: 350 people (1.18 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#13. Library technicians

- Median annual wage: $29,830
- Median hourly wage: $14.34
- Total employment: 110 people (0.38 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#12. Library assistants, clerical

- Median annual wage: $29,230
- Median hourly wage: $14.05
- Total employment: 270 people (0.92 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#11. Dishwashers

- Median annual wage: $29,060
- Median hourly wage: $13.97
- Total employment: 470 people (1.59 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $28,980
- Median hourly wage: $13.93
- Total employment: 640 people (2.16 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#9. Umpires, referees, and other sports officials

- Median annual wage: $28,330
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 350 people (1.17 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#8. Fast food and counter workers

- Median annual wage: $28,290
- Median hourly wage: $13.60
- Total employment: 11,760 people (39.4 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#7. Physical therapist aides

- Median annual wage: $28,230
- Median hourly wage: $13.57
- Total employment: 170 people (0.58 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#6. Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers

- Median annual wage: $27,860
- Median hourly wage: $13.40
- Total employment: 590 people (1.96 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#5. Food servers, nonrestaurant

- Median annual wage: $27,800
- Median hourly wage: $13.37
- Total employment: 440 people (1.47 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $26,670
- Median hourly wage: $12.82
- Total employment: 550 people (1.84 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Amusement and recreation attendants

- Median annual wage: $25,490
- Median hourly wage: $12.26
- Total employment: 990 people (3.32 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers

- Median annual wage: $23,460
- Median hourly wage: $11.28
- Total employment: 200 people (0.67 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Driver/sales workers

- Median annual wage: $20,800
- Median hourly wage: $10.00
- Total employment: 470 people (1.57 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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