Lowest-paying jobs in Staunton

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#50. First-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers

- Median annual wage: $38,280
- Median hourly wage: $18.40
- Total employment: 350 people (6.9 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#49. Miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators

- Median annual wage: $37,940
- Median hourly wage: $18.24
- Total employment: 530 people (10.48 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#48. Shuttle drivers and chauffeurs

- Median annual wage: $37,860
- Median hourly wage: $18.20
- Total employment: 130 people (2.6 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#47. Tellers

- Median annual wage: $37,790
- Median hourly wage: $18.17
- Total employment: 140 people (2.75 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#46. Cleaners of vehicles and equipment

- Median annual wage: $37,760
- Median hourly wage: $18.16
- Total employment: 110 people (2.15 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#45. Driver/sales workers

- Median annual wage: $37,660
- Median hourly wage: $18.11
- Total employment: 170 people (3.28 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#44. Customer service representatives

- Median annual wage: $37,540
- Median hourly wage: $18.05
- Total employment: 480 people (9.56 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#43. Construction laborers

- Median annual wage: $37,410
- Median hourly wage: $17.99
- Total employment: 310 people (6.2 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#41. Helpers--electricians (tie)

- Median annual wage: $37,370
- Median hourly wage: $17.97
- Total employment: 40 people (0.83 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#41. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary (tie)

- Median annual wage: $37,370
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 550 people (10.82 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#40. Nursing assistants

- Median annual wage: $37,340
- Median hourly wage: $17.95
- Total employment: 580 people (11.55 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#39. Helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers

- Median annual wage: $37,200
- Median hourly wage: $17.89
- Total employment: 60 people (1.16 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#38. Information and record clerks, all other

- Median annual wage: $37,020
- Median hourly wage: $17.80
- Total employment: 40 people (0.8 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#37. Packers and packagers, hand

- Median annual wage: $36,800
- Median hourly wage: $17.69
- Total employment: 180 people (3.5 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#36. Outdoor power equipment and other small engine mechanics

- Median annual wage: $36,560
- Median hourly wage: $17.58
- Total employment: 30 people (0.63 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#35. Preschool teachers, except special education

- Median annual wage: $36,420
- Median hourly wage: $17.51
- Total employment: 110 people (2.25 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#34. Stockers and order fillers

- Median annual wage: $36,360
- Median hourly wage: $17.48
- Total employment: 1,250 people (24.72 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#32. Bartenders (tie)

- Median annual wage: $36,260
- Median hourly wage: $17.44
- Total employment: 220 people (4.39 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#32. Waiters and waitresses (tie)

- Median annual wage: $36,260
- Median hourly wage: $17.44
- Total employment: 690 people (13.61 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#31. Exercise trainers and group fitness instructors

- Median annual wage: $36,020
- Median hourly wage: $17.32
- Total employment: 130 people (2.65 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#30. Merchandise displayers and window trimmers

- Median annual wage: $35,760
- Median hourly wage: $17.19
- Total employment: 90 people (1.77 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#29. Crossing guards and flaggers

- Median annual wage: $35,200
- Median hourly wage: $16.93
- Total employment: 60 people (1.19 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#28. Receptionists and information clerks

- Median annual wage: $35,030
- Median hourly wage: $16.84
- Total employment: 270 people (5.28 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#27. Couriers and messengers

- Median annual wage: $35,020
- Median hourly wage: $16.84
- Total employment: 50 people (0.95 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#26. Landscaping and groundskeeping workers

- Median annual wage: $34,670
- Median hourly wage: $16.67
- Total employment: 410 people (8.18 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $34,610
- Median hourly wage: $16.64
- Total employment: 40 people (0.77 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#24. Cooks, restaurant

- Median annual wage: $34,530
- Median hourly wage: $16.60
- Total employment: 500 people (9.99 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#23. Veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $34,330
- Median hourly wage: $16.51
- Total employment: 100 people (1.92 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#22. Helpers--carpenters

- Median annual wage: $34,200
- Median hourly wage: $16.44
- Total employment: 30 people (0.62 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $32,890
- Median hourly wage: $15.81
- Total employment: 820 people (16.19 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#20. Cooks, institution and cafeteria

- Median annual wage: $32,760
- Median hourly wage: $15.75
- Total employment: 190 people (3.79 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#19. Bus drivers, school

- Median annual wage: $31,560
- Median hourly wage: $15.17
- Total employment: 200 people (3.91 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#18. Laundry and dry-cleaning workers

- Median annual wage: $31,190
- Median hourly wage: $14.99
- Total employment: 80 people (1.57 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#17. Recreation workers

- Median annual wage: $30,780
- Median hourly wage: $14.80
- Total employment: 140 people (2.79 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#16. Retail salespersons

- Median annual wage: $30,570
- Median hourly wage: $14.70
- Total employment: 1,350 people (26.7 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#15. Food preparation workers

- Median annual wage: $30,510
- Median hourly wage: $14.67
- Total employment: 170 people (3.3 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#14. Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers

- Median annual wage: $29,510
- Median hourly wage: $14.19
- Total employment: 90 people (1.84 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#13. Tour and travel guides

- Median annual wage: $29,350
- Median hourly wage: $14.11
- Total employment: Not available

#12. Maids and housekeeping cleaners

- Median annual wage: $29,130
- Median hourly wage: $14.01
- Total employment: 320 people (6.33 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#11. Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks

- Median annual wage: $29,080
- Median hourly wage: $13.98
- Total employment: 150 people (2.88 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#10. Dishwashers

- Median annual wage: $28,720
- Median hourly wage: $13.81
- Total employment: 110 people (2.16 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#9. Automotive and watercraft service attendants

- Median annual wage: $28,340
- Median hourly wage: $13.63
- Total employment: 50 people (0.97 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#8. Animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $28,260
- Median hourly wage: $13.59
- Total employment: 100 people (2.06 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#7. Cashiers

- Median annual wage: $28,170
- Median hourly wage: $13.54
- Total employment: 1,280 people (25.36 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#6. Childcare workers

- Median annual wage: $27,810
- Median hourly wage: $13.37
- Total employment: 140 people (2.74 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#5. Home health and personal care aides

- Median annual wage: $27,740
- Median hourly wage: $13.34
- Total employment: 1,070 people (21.13 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#4. Fast food and counter workers

- Median annual wage: $27,470
- Median hourly wage: $13.21
- Total employment: 1,410 people (27.98 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $27,260
- Median hourly wage: $13.11
- Total employment: 110 people (2.11 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Amusement and recreation attendants

- Median annual wage: $27,050
- Median hourly wage: $13.00
- Total employment: 70 people (1.3 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Substitute teachers, short-term

- Median annual wage: $26,730
- Median hourly wage: $12.85
- Total employment: 370 people (7.33 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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