Lowest-paying jobs in Huntington

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#50. Social science research assistants

- Median annual wage: $30,320
- Median hourly wage: $14.58
- Total employment: Not available

#49. Veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $30,010
- Median hourly wage: $14.43
- Total employment: 110 people (0.78 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#48. Tire repairers and changers

- Median annual wage: $29,950
- Median hourly wage: $14.40
- Total employment: 100 people (0.74 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#47. Crossing guards and flaggers

- Median annual wage: $29,840
- Median hourly wage: $14.35
- Total employment: 70 people (0.48 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $29,710
- Median hourly wage: $14.28
- Total employment: 1,470 people (10.49 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#45. Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists

- Median annual wage: $29,690
- Median hourly wage: $14.27
- Total employment: 150 people (1.07 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#44. Parts salespersons

- Median annual wage: $29,310
- Median hourly wage: $14.09
- Total employment: 330 people (2.35 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $29,190
- Median hourly wage: $14.04
- Total employment: 1,850 people (13.23 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#42. Library technicians

- Median annual wage: $29,090
- Median hourly wage: $13.99
- Total employment: 130 people (0.91 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#41. Telemarketers

- Median annual wage: $29,070
- Median hourly wage: $13.97
- Total employment: 120 people (0.87 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $28,980
- Median hourly wage: $13.93
- Total employment: 30 people (0.22 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#39. Residential advisors

- Median annual wage: $28,800
- Median hourly wage: $13.85
- Total employment: 300 people (2.16 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#38. Butchers and meat cutters

- Median annual wage: $28,770
- Median hourly wage: $13.83
- Total employment: 100 people (0.73 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#37. Preschool teachers, except special education

- Median annual wage: $28,740
- Median hourly wage: $13.82
- Total employment: 490 people (3.5 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#36. Funeral attendants

- Median annual wage: $28,720
- Median hourly wage: $13.81
- Total employment: 50 people (0.35 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#35. Shuttle drivers and chauffeurs

- Median annual wage: $28,650
- Median hourly wage: $13.77
- Total employment: 130 people (0.92 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#34. Automotive and watercraft service attendants

- Median annual wage: $28,610
- Median hourly wage: $13.76
- Total employment: 40 people (0.26 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#32. Cooks, institution and cafeteria (tie)

- Median annual wage: $28,590
- Median hourly wage: $13.74
- Total employment: 1,010 people (7.19 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#32. Recreation workers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $28,590
- Median hourly wage: $13.75
- Total employment: 220 people (1.56 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#30. Cooks, restaurant (tie)

- Median annual wage: $28,580
- Median hourly wage: $13.74
- Total employment: 1,160 people (8.27 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#30. Bartenders (tie)

- Median annual wage: $28,580
- Median hourly wage: $13.74
- Total employment: 540 people (3.88 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#29. Skincare specialists

- Median annual wage: $28,490
- Median hourly wage: $13.70
- Total employment: 40 people (0.26 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#28. Laundry and dry-cleaning workers

- Median annual wage: $28,430
- Median hourly wage: $13.67
- Total employment: 180 people (1.3 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#27. Sewing machine operators

- Median annual wage: $28,420
- Median hourly wage: $13.66
- Total employment: 40 people (0.27 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#26. Maids and housekeeping cleaners

- Median annual wage: $28,410
- Median hourly wage: $13.66
- Total employment: 870 people (6.21 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#25. Educational instruction and library workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $28,040
- Median hourly wage: $13.48
- Total employment: 180 people (1.31 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#24. Cleaners of vehicles and equipment

- Median annual wage: $27,970
- Median hourly wage: $13.45
- Total employment: 270 people (1.92 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#23. Animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $27,750
- Median hourly wage: $13.34
- Total employment: 170 people (1.24 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#22. Cooks, short order

- Median annual wage: $27,460
- Median hourly wage: $13.20
- Total employment: 100 people (0.72 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#21. Waiters and waitresses

- Median annual wage: $27,410
- Median hourly wage: $13.18
- Total employment: 1,740 people (12.43 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#20. Retail salespersons

- Median annual wage: $27,360
- Median hourly wage: $13.15
- Total employment: 3,930 people (28.06 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#19. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary

- Median annual wage: $27,330
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 1,210 people (8.65 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#18. Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks

- Median annual wage: $26,770
- Median hourly wage: $12.87
- Total employment: 200 people (1.44 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#17. Home health and personal care aides

- Median annual wage: $26,480
- Median hourly wage: $12.73
- Total employment: 3,960 people (28.22 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#16. Parking attendants

- Median annual wage: $26,470
- Median hourly wage: $12.73
- Total employment: 50 people (0.33 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#15. Floral designers

- Median annual wage: $26,130
- Median hourly wage: $12.56
- Total employment: 60 people (0.44 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#14. Dishwashers

- Median annual wage: $25,360
- Median hourly wage: $12.19
- Total employment: 370 people (2.61 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#13. Library assistants, clerical

- Median annual wage: $25,200
- Median hourly wage: $12.11
- Total employment: 60 people (0.45 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#12. Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers

- Median annual wage: $24,820
- Median hourly wage: $11.93
- Total employment: 160 people (1.14 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#11. Fast food and counter workers

- Median annual wage: $23,910
- Median hourly wage: $11.50
- Total employment: 2,550 people (18.18 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#10. Childcare workers

- Median annual wage: $23,570
- Median hourly wage: $11.33
- Total employment: 420 people (2.98 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#9. Ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers

- Median annual wage: $23,500
- Median hourly wage: $11.30
- Total employment: 90 people (0.63 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#8. Cashiers

- Median annual wage: $23,340
- Median hourly wage: $11.22
- Total employment: 3,550 people (25.36 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#7. Amusement and recreation attendants

- Median annual wage: $23,090
- Median hourly wage: $11.10
- Total employment: 180 people (1.3 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#6. Food batchmakers

- Median annual wage: $23,010
- Median hourly wage: $11.06
- Total employment: 60 people (0.41 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#5. Food preparation workers

- Median annual wage: $22,750
- Median hourly wage: $10.94
- Total employment: 760 people (5.42 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $22,740
- Median hourly wage: $10.93
- Total employment: 320 people (2.25 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Tour and travel guides

- Median annual wage: $22,730
- Median hourly wage: $10.93
- Total employment: 40 people (0.31 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Cooks, fast food

- Median annual wage: $22,370
- Median hourly wage: $10.76
- Total employment: 2,790 people (19.91 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $21,150
- Median hourly wage: $10.17
- Total employment: 90 people (0.63 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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