Lowest-paying jobs in Charleston, West Virginia

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#50. Counter and rental clerks

- Median annual wage: $31,040
- Median hourly wage: $14.92
- Total employment: 250 people (2.38 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#49. Couriers and messengers

- Median annual wage: $31,020
- Median hourly wage: $14.91
- Total employment: 110 people (1.07 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#48. Tax preparers

- Median annual wage: $30,940
- Median hourly wage: $14.87
- Total employment: 80 people (0.76 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#47. Stockers and order fillers

- Median annual wage: $30,870
- Median hourly wage: $14.84
- Total employment: 1,210 people (11.36 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#46. Parts salespersons

- Median annual wage: $30,780
- Median hourly wage: $14.80
- Total employment: 260 people (2.45 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#45. Library technicians

- Median annual wage: $30,760
- Median hourly wage: $14.79
- Total employment: Not available

#44. Emergency medical technicians

- Median annual wage: $30,620
- Median hourly wage: $14.72
- Total employment: 100 people (0.93 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#43. Veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $30,580
- Median hourly wage: $14.70
- Total employment: 100 people (0.91 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#42. Crossing guards and flaggers

- Median annual wage: $30,170
- Median hourly wage: $14.50
- Total employment: 200 people (1.84 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#41. Bus drivers, school

- Median annual wage: $30,110
- Median hourly wage: $14.48
- Total employment: 530 people (4.99 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $29,790
- Median hourly wage: $14.32
- Total employment: 1,390 people (13.0 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#39. Receptionists and information clerks

- Median annual wage: $29,740
- Median hourly wage: $14.30
- Total employment: 800 people (7.53 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $29,550
- Median hourly wage: $14.21
- Total employment: 920 people (8.58 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#37. Landscaping and groundskeeping workers

- Median annual wage: $29,400
- Median hourly wage: $14.14
- Total employment: 390 people (3.63 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#36. Recreation workers

- Median annual wage: $29,050
- Median hourly wage: $13.97
- Total employment: Not available

#35. Residential advisors

- Median annual wage: $29,020
- Median hourly wage: $13.95
- Total employment: 140 people (1.34 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#34. Tire repairers and changers

- Median annual wage: $28,920
- Median hourly wage: $13.90
- Total employment: 100 people (0.94 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#33. Food servers, nonrestaurant

- Median annual wage: $28,880
- Median hourly wage: $13.89
- Total employment: 70 people (0.68 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#32. Cooks, restaurant

- Median annual wage: $28,820
- Median hourly wage: $13.86
- Total employment: 770 people (7.21 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#31. Animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $28,720
- Median hourly wage: $13.81
- Total employment: 220 people (2.05 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#30. Cooks, institution and cafeteria

- Median annual wage: $28,600
- Median hourly wage: $13.75
- Total employment: 700 people (6.55 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#29. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary

- Median annual wage: $28,590
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 690 people (6.49 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#27. Bartenders (tie)

- Median annual wage: $28,550
- Median hourly wage: $13.73
- Total employment: 310 people (2.92 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#27. Preschool teachers, except special education (tie)

- Median annual wage: $28,550
- Median hourly wage: $13.73
- Total employment: 260 people (2.4 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#26. Bakers

- Median annual wage: $28,450
- Median hourly wage: $13.68
- Total employment: 120 people (1.13 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#25. Laundry and dry-cleaning workers

- Median annual wage: $28,430
- Median hourly wage: $13.67
- Total employment: 120 people (1.14 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#24. Maids and housekeeping cleaners

- Median annual wage: $28,240
- Median hourly wage: $13.58
- Total employment: 830 people (7.81 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#23. Packers and packagers, hand

- Median annual wage: $28,170
- Median hourly wage: $13.54
- Total employment: 70 people (0.66 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#22. Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks

- Median annual wage: $27,900
- Median hourly wage: $13.42
- Total employment: 160 people (1.53 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#21. Shuttle drivers and chauffeurs

- Median annual wage: $27,850
- Median hourly wage: $13.39
- Total employment: 220 people (2.05 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#20. Cleaners of vehicles and equipment

- Median annual wage: $27,700
- Median hourly wage: $13.32
- Total employment: 180 people (1.65 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#19. Sales and related workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $27,660
- Median hourly wage: $13.30
- Total employment: 50 people (0.48 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#18. Retail salespersons

- Median annual wage: $27,650
- Median hourly wage: $13.29
- Total employment: 2,490 people (23.34 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#17. Parking attendants

- Median annual wage: $27,620
- Median hourly wage: $13.28
- Total employment: 70 people (0.62 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#16. Food preparation workers

- Median annual wage: $27,540
- Median hourly wage: $13.24
- Total employment: 350 people (3.32 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#15. Home health and personal care aides

- Median annual wage: $27,310
- Median hourly wage: $13.13
- Total employment: 2,940 people (27.52 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#14. Ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers

- Median annual wage: $27,040
- Median hourly wage: $13.00
- Total employment: 40 people (0.4 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#13. Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers

- Median annual wage: $26,700
- Median hourly wage: $12.84
- Total employment: 110 people (0.99 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#12. Dishwashers

- Median annual wage: $25,810
- Median hourly wage: $12.41
- Total employment: 220 people (2.1 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $25,200
- Median hourly wage: $12.12
- Total employment: 70 people (0.67 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#10. Library assistants, clerical

- Median annual wage: $25,090
- Median hourly wage: $12.06
- Total employment: 70 people (0.67 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#9. Childcare workers

- Median annual wage: $24,090
- Median hourly wage: $11.58
- Total employment: 150 people (1.42 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#8. Cashiers

- Median annual wage: $23,580
- Median hourly wage: $11.34
- Total employment: 2,150 people (20.09 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#7. Fast food and counter workers

- Median annual wage: $23,490
- Median hourly wage: $11.29
- Total employment: 720 people (6.76 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#6. Automotive and watercraft service attendants

- Median annual wage: $23,410
- Median hourly wage: $11.25
- Total employment: 40 people (0.38 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#5. Amusement and recreation attendants

- Median annual wage: $23,280
- Median hourly wage: $11.19
- Total employment: 60 people (0.55 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#4. Tour and travel guides

- Median annual wage: $23,190
- Median hourly wage: $11.15
- Total employment: 50 people (0.43 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Floral designers

- Median annual wage: $23,120
- Median hourly wage: $11.11
- Total employment: 40 people (0.35 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Cooks, fast food

- Median annual wage: $22,950
- Median hourly wage: $11.03
- Total employment: 2,410 people (22.6 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Driver/sales workers

- Median annual wage: $22,890
- Median hourly wage: $11.00
- Total employment: 360 people (3.36 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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