Lowest-paying jobs in Charlottesville

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#49. Driver/sales workers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $36,750
- Median hourly wage: $17.67
- Total employment: 240 people (2.09 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#49. Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand (tie)

- Median annual wage: $36,750
- Median hourly wage: $17.67
- Total employment: 640 people (5.71 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#48. Orderlies

- Median annual wage: $36,740
- Median hourly wage: $17.66
- Total employment: 100 people (0.85 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#47. Cooks, restaurant

- Median annual wage: $36,730
- Median hourly wage: $17.66
- Total employment: 1,370 people (12.18 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#46. Refuse and recyclable material collectors

- Median annual wage: $36,630
- Median hourly wage: $17.61
- Total employment: 90 people (0.8 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $36,620
- Median hourly wage: $17.61
- Total employment: 130 people (1.19 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#44. Community health workers

- Median annual wage: $36,580
- Median hourly wage: $17.59
- Total employment: Not available

#43. Merchandise displayers and window trimmers

- Median annual wage: $36,410
- Median hourly wage: $17.50
- Total employment: 140 people (1.22 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#42. Preschool teachers, except special education

- Median annual wage: $36,240
- Median hourly wage: $17.42
- Total employment: 260 people (2.31 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#41. Photographers

- Median annual wage: $35,990
- Median hourly wage: $17.30
- Total employment: 70 people (0.64 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#40. Veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $35,930
- Median hourly wage: $17.28
- Total employment: 270 people (2.43 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#39. Concierges

- Median annual wage: $35,560
- Median hourly wage: $17.10
- Total employment: 70 people (0.66 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#38. Cooks, short order

- Median annual wage: $35,130
- Median hourly wage: $16.89
- Total employment: 80 people (0.69 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#37. Stockers and order fillers

- Median annual wage: $35,070
- Median hourly wage: $16.86
- Total employment: 1,500 people (13.26 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#35. Library assistants, clerical (tie)

- Median annual wage: $35,030
- Median hourly wage: $16.84
- Total employment: 70 people (0.65 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#35. Recreation workers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $35,030
- Median hourly wage: $16.84
- Total employment: 310 people (2.72 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#34. Dietetic technicians

- Median annual wage: $35,000
- Median hourly wage: $16.83
- Total employment: 40 people (0.32 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#33. Tour and travel guides

- Median annual wage: $34,980
- Median hourly wage: $16.82
- Total employment: 90 people (0.8 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#32. Shuttle drivers and chauffeurs

- Median annual wage: $34,770
- Median hourly wage: $16.71
- Total employment: 270 people (2.37 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#31. Manicurists and pedicurists

- Median annual wage: $34,620
- Median hourly wage: $16.64
- Total employment: 90 people (0.78 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#30. Helpers--production workers

- Median annual wage: $34,590
- Median hourly wage: $16.63
- Total employment: 30 people (0.29 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $34,570
- Median hourly wage: $16.62
- Total employment: 1,230 people (10.86 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#28. Skincare specialists

- Median annual wage: $34,560
- Median hourly wage: $16.61
- Total employment: 50 people (0.46 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#26. Cleaners of vehicles and equipment (tie)

- Median annual wage: $34,460
- Median hourly wage: $16.57
- Total employment: 130 people (1.17 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#26. Parts salespersons (tie)

- Median annual wage: $34,460
- Median hourly wage: $16.57
- Total employment: 140 people (1.28 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#24. Maids and housekeeping cleaners (tie)

- Median annual wage: $33,800
- Median hourly wage: $16.25
- Total employment: 1,420 people (12.55 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#24. Lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $33,800
- Median hourly wage: $16.25
- Total employment: 230 people (2.0 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#22. Laundry and dry-cleaning workers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $33,760
- Median hourly wage: $16.23
- Total employment: 170 people (1.49 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#22. Food preparation workers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $33,760
- Median hourly wage: $16.23
- Total employment: 490 people (4.36 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#21. Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks

- Median annual wage: $33,410
- Median hourly wage: $16.06
- Total employment: 310 people (2.76 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#20. Dishwashers

- Median annual wage: $33,340
- Median hourly wage: $16.03
- Total employment: 520 people (4.58 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#19. Food servers, nonrestaurant

- Median annual wage: $32,810
- Median hourly wage: $15.78
- Total employment: 270 people (2.43 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#18. Packers and packagers, hand

- Median annual wage: $32,500
- Median hourly wage: $15.63
- Total employment: 130 people (1.17 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#17. Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers

- Median annual wage: $31,510
- Median hourly wage: $15.15
- Total employment: 400 people (3.54 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#16. Retail salespersons

- Median annual wage: $31,200
- Median hourly wage: $15.00
- Total employment: 2,610 people (23.13 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#15. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary

- Median annual wage: $31,010
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 950 people (8.46 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#14. Umpires, referees, and other sports officials

- Median annual wage: $30,920
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 40 people (0.33 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#13. Bakers

- Median annual wage: $30,620
- Median hourly wage: $14.72
- Total employment: 160 people (1.45 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#12. Physical therapist aides

- Median annual wage: $30,230
- Median hourly wage: $14.54
- Total employment: 60 people (0.55 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#11. Fast food and counter workers

- Median annual wage: $30,140
- Median hourly wage: $14.49
- Total employment: 2,860 people (25.32 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#10. Cooks, fast food

- Median annual wage: $30,100
- Median hourly wage: $14.47
- Total employment: 400 people (3.52 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#8. Cashiers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $29,800
- Median hourly wage: $14.33
- Total employment: 2,020 people (17.88 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#8. Substitute teachers, short-term (tie)

- Median annual wage: $29,800
- Median hourly wage: $14.33
- Total employment: 560 people (4.99 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#7. Animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $29,790
- Median hourly wage: $14.32
- Total employment: 340 people (3.05 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#6. Childcare workers

- Median annual wage: $29,650
- Median hourly wage: $14.25
- Total employment: 350 people (3.06 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $29,570
- Median hourly wage: $14.22
- Total employment: 360 people (3.17 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#4. Amusement and recreation attendants

- Median annual wage: $29,400
- Median hourly wage: $14.14
- Total employment: 280 people (2.45 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Home health and personal care aides

- Median annual wage: $27,690
- Median hourly wage: $13.31
- Total employment: 1,730 people (15.34 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers

- Median annual wage: $27,680
- Median hourly wage: $13.31
- Total employment: 70 people (0.61 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $27,100
- Median hourly wage: $13.03
- Total employment: Not available

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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