Lowest-paying jobs in St. George

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#50. Merchandise displayers and window trimmers

- Median annual wage: $35,800
- Median hourly wage: $17.21
- Total employment: 40 people (0.43 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#49. Crossing guards and flaggers

- Median annual wage: $35,780
- Median hourly wage: $17.20
- Total employment: 70 people (0.85 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#48. Counter and rental clerks

- Median annual wage: $35,770
- Median hourly wage: $17.20
- Total employment: 240 people (2.73 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#47. Tire repairers and changers

- Median annual wage: $35,520
- Median hourly wage: $17.08
- Total employment: 130 people (1.46 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#46. Self-enrichment teachers

- Median annual wage: $35,330
- Median hourly wage: $16.99
- Total employment: 160 people (1.8 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#45. Cooks, restaurant

- Median annual wage: $35,140
- Median hourly wage: $16.90
- Total employment: 950 people (10.99 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#44. Home health and personal care aides

- Median annual wage: $35,110
- Median hourly wage: $16.88
- Total employment: 1,000 people (11.52 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#43. Tutors

- Median annual wage: $34,960
- Median hourly wage: $16.81
- Total employment: 70 people (0.75 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#42. Receptionists and information clerks

- Median annual wage: $34,530
- Median hourly wage: $16.60
- Total employment: 820 people (9.5 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#41. Sewing machine operators

- Median annual wage: $34,410
- Median hourly wage: $16.54
- Total employment: 30 people (0.38 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#40. Retail salespersons

- Median annual wage: $34,200
- Median hourly wage: $16.44
- Total employment: 2,530 people (29.14 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#39. Helpers--production workers

- Median annual wage: $34,180
- Median hourly wage: $16.43
- Total employment: 60 people (0.67 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#38. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary

- Median annual wage: $34,150
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 750 people (8.66 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#37. Preschool teachers, except special education

- Median annual wage: $33,920
- Median hourly wage: $16.31
- Total employment: 150 people (1.72 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#36. Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists

- Median annual wage: $33,700
- Median hourly wage: $16.20
- Total employment: 210 people (2.48 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#35. Floral designers

- Median annual wage: $33,690
- Median hourly wage: $16.20
- Total employment: 40 people (0.51 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#34. Veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $33,660
- Median hourly wage: $16.18
- Total employment: 40 people (0.41 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#32. School bus monitors (tie)

- Median annual wage: $33,320
- Median hourly wage: $16.02
- Total employment: 40 people (0.47 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#32. Recreation workers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $33,320
- Median hourly wage: $16.02
- Total employment: 220 people (2.49 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#31. Bakers

- Median annual wage: $33,280
- Median hourly wage: $16.00
- Total employment: 190 people (2.15 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#30. Laundry and dry-cleaning workers

- Median annual wage: $33,270
- Median hourly wage: $16.00
- Total employment: 200 people (2.25 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $33,130
- Median hourly wage: $15.93
- Total employment: 1,370 people (15.84 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $33,030
- Median hourly wage: $15.88
- Total employment: 40 people (0.51 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#27. Maids and housekeeping cleaners

- Median annual wage: $32,410
- Median hourly wage: $15.58
- Total employment: 1,020 people (11.79 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#26. Automotive and watercraft service attendants

- Median annual wage: $32,280
- Median hourly wage: $15.52
- Total employment: 170 people (1.91 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#25. Audio and video technicians

- Median annual wage: $32,040
- Median hourly wage: $15.40
- Total employment: 60 people (0.75 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#24. Food preparation workers

- Median annual wage: $31,730
- Median hourly wage: $15.26
- Total employment: 560 people (6.5 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#23. Substitute teachers, short-term

- Median annual wage: $31,720
- Median hourly wage: $15.25
- Total employment: 320 people (3.67 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#22. Library assistants, clerical

- Median annual wage: $31,620
- Median hourly wage: $15.20
- Total employment: 50 people (0.53 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#21. Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks

- Median annual wage: $31,250
- Median hourly wage: $15.03
- Total employment: 500 people (5.72 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#20. Shuttle drivers and chauffeurs

- Median annual wage: $31,210
- Median hourly wage: $15.00
- Total employment: 140 people (1.57 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#19. Cooks, fast food

- Median annual wage: $30,870
- Median hourly wage: $14.84
- Total employment: 520 people (5.94 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#18. Cleaners of vehicles and equipment

- Median annual wage: $30,500
- Median hourly wage: $14.66
- Total employment: 470 people (5.36 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#17. Childcare workers

- Median annual wage: $30,090
- Median hourly wage: $14.46
- Total employment: 210 people (2.45 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#16. Animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $29,910
- Median hourly wage: $14.38
- Total employment: 140 people (1.67 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#15. Cashiers

- Median annual wage: $29,840
- Median hourly wage: $14.34
- Total employment: 1,850 people (21.29 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#14. Packers and packagers, hand

- Median annual wage: $29,800
- Median hourly wage: $14.33
- Total employment: 370 people (4.24 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#13. Production workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $29,660
- Median hourly wage: $14.26
- Total employment: Not available

#12. Dishwashers

- Median annual wage: $29,640
- Median hourly wage: $14.25
- Total employment: 280 people (3.23 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#11. Waiters and waitresses

- Median annual wage: $29,550
- Median hourly wage: $14.21
- Total employment: 1,400 people (16.16 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#10. Pressers, textile, garment, and related materials

- Median annual wage: $29,480
- Median hourly wage: $14.18
- Total employment: 40 people (0.5 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#9. Food servers, nonrestaurant

- Median annual wage: $28,840
- Median hourly wage: $13.86
- Total employment: 90 people (1.01 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#8. Fast food and counter workers

- Median annual wage: $28,570
- Median hourly wage: $13.74
- Total employment: 3,220 people (37.15 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#7. Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers

- Median annual wage: $27,660
- Median hourly wage: $13.30
- Total employment: 320 people (3.72 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $26,680
- Median hourly wage: $12.83
- Total employment: 390 people (4.54 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $26,460
- Median hourly wage: $12.72
- Total employment: 140 people (1.61 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#4. Ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers

- Median annual wage: $26,390
- Median hourly wage: $12.69
- Total employment: Not available

#3. Amusement and recreation attendants

- Median annual wage: $25,990
- Median hourly wage: $12.50
- Total employment: 440 people (5.07 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Driver/sales workers

- Median annual wage: $24,180
- Median hourly wage: $11.63
- Total employment: 250 people (2.89 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Career/technical education teachers, postsecondary

- Median annual wage: $21,610
- Median hourly wage: $10.39
- Total employment: 580 people (6.68 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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