Lowest-paying jobs in Burlington

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#50. Tax preparers

- Median annual wage: $41,600
- Median hourly wage: $20.00
- Total employment: 40 people (0.35 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#49. Emergency medical technicians

- Median annual wage: $40,910
- Median hourly wage: $19.67
- Total employment: 190 people (1.54 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#48. Sewing machine operators

- Median annual wage: $40,900
- Median hourly wage: $19.66
- Total employment: 90 people (0.75 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#47. Bakers

- Median annual wage: $40,700
- Median hourly wage: $19.57
- Total employment: 210 people (1.75 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#46. Home health and personal care aides

- Median annual wage: $40,540
- Median hourly wage: $19.49
- Total employment: 1,050 people (8.63 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#45. Print binding and finishing workers

- Median annual wage: $39,980
- Median hourly wage: $19.22
- Total employment: 80 people (0.64 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#44. Residential advisors

- Median annual wage: $39,940
- Median hourly wage: $19.20
- Total employment: 60 people (0.47 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#43. Food servers, nonrestaurant

- Median annual wage: $39,730
- Median hourly wage: $19.10
- Total employment: 280 people (2.28 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#42. Receptionists and information clerks

- Median annual wage: $39,610
- Median hourly wage: $19.04
- Total employment: 600 people (4.91 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#41. Drafters, all other

- Median annual wage: $39,480
- Median hourly wage: $18.98
- Total employment: Not available

#40. File clerks

- Median annual wage: $39,450
- Median hourly wage: $18.97
- Total employment: 50 people (0.39 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#39. Food processing workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $39,240
- Median hourly wage: $18.87
- Total employment: 140 people (1.12 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#38. Stockers and order fillers

- Median annual wage: $39,220
- Median hourly wage: $18.86
- Total employment: 2,150 people (17.69 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#37. Library assistants, clerical

- Median annual wage: $39,200
- Median hourly wage: $18.84
- Total employment: 110 people (0.94 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#36. Cooks, short order

- Median annual wage: $39,140
- Median hourly wage: $18.82
- Total employment: 290 people (2.4 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#35. Packers and packagers, hand

- Median annual wage: $38,910
- Median hourly wage: $18.71
- Total employment: 250 people (2.07 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#34. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary

- Median annual wage: $38,500
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 1,660 people (13.68 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $38,480
- Median hourly wage: $18.50
- Total employment: 2,130 people (17.55 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#32. Childcare workers

- Median annual wage: $38,430
- Median hourly wage: $18.48
- Total employment: 490 people (4.0 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#31. Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks

- Median annual wage: $38,410
- Median hourly wage: $18.47
- Total employment: 140 people (1.12 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#30. Dishwashers

- Median annual wage: $38,100
- Median hourly wage: $18.32
- Total employment: 350 people (2.91 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#29. Food preparation workers

- Median annual wage: $38,070
- Median hourly wage: $18.30
- Total employment: 370 people (3.06 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#28. Cooks, fast food

- Median annual wage: $38,040
- Median hourly wage: $18.29
- Total employment: 640 people (5.26 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#27. Automotive and watercraft service attendants

- Median annual wage: $37,960
- Median hourly wage: $18.25
- Total employment: 120 people (1.03 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#26. Laundry and dry-cleaning workers

- Median annual wage: $37,750
- Median hourly wage: $18.15
- Total employment: 40 people (0.31 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#25. Educational instruction and library workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $37,670
- Median hourly wage: $18.11
- Total employment: 50 people (0.4 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#24. Cleaners of vehicles and equipment

- Median annual wage: $37,640
- Median hourly wage: $18.10
- Total employment: 280 people (2.28 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#23. Substitute teachers, short-term

- Median annual wage: $37,610
- Median hourly wage: $18.08
- Total employment: 500 people (4.16 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#22. Parking attendants

- Median annual wage: $37,330
- Median hourly wage: $17.95
- Total employment: 50 people (0.39 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#21. Tutors

- Median annual wage: $37,260
- Median hourly wage: $17.92
- Total employment: Not available

#20. Helpers--electricians

- Median annual wage: $36,940
- Median hourly wage: $17.76
- Total employment: 60 people (0.49 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#19. Maids and housekeeping cleaners

- Median annual wage: $36,800
- Median hourly wage: $17.69
- Total employment: 440 people (3.63 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#18. Animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $36,780
- Median hourly wage: $17.68
- Total employment: 220 people (1.84 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#17. Pharmacy aides

- Median annual wage: $36,590
- Median hourly wage: $17.59
- Total employment: 60 people (0.51 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#16. Retail salespersons

- Median annual wage: $36,580
- Median hourly wage: $17.59
- Total employment: 3,390 people (27.98 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#14. Recreation workers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $36,120
- Median hourly wage: $17.37
- Total employment: 370 people (3.05 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#14. Cashiers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $36,120
- Median hourly wage: $17.36
- Total employment: 3,070 people (25.3 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $35,510
- Median hourly wage: $17.07
- Total employment: 450 people (3.7 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#12. Fast food and counter workers

- Median annual wage: $35,400
- Median hourly wage: $17.02
- Total employment: 2,340 people (19.25 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#11. Floral designers

- Median annual wage: $35,390
- Median hourly wage: $17.01
- Total employment: 60 people (0.47 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#10. Veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $35,300
- Median hourly wage: $16.97
- Total employment: 120 people (1.01 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $34,950
- Median hourly wage: $16.80
- Total employment: 110 people (0.94 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#8. Protective service workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $34,260
- Median hourly wage: $16.47
- Total employment: 30 people (0.28 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#6. Manicurists and pedicurists (tie)

- Median annual wage: $33,520
- Median hourly wage: $16.12
- Total employment: 60 people (0.46 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#6. Amusement and recreation attendants (tie)

- Median annual wage: $33,520
- Median hourly wage: $16.12
- Total employment: 220 people (1.8 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#5. Food preparation and serving related workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $31,040
- Median hourly wage: $14.93
- Total employment: 140 people (1.13 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#4. Personal care and service workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $30,510
- Median hourly wage: $14.67
- Total employment: Not available

#3. Ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers

- Median annual wage: $30,460
- Median hourly wage: $14.64
- Total employment: 50 people (0.38 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Motor vehicle operators, all other

- Median annual wage: $28,930
- Median hourly wage: $13.91
- Total employment: 50 people (0.41 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $28,430
- Median hourly wage: $13.67
- Total employment: 90 people (0.72 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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