Lowest-paying jobs in Morgantown

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#50. Tellers

- Median annual wage: $36,010
- Median hourly wage: $17.31
- Total employment: 140 people (2.06 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#49. Interviewers, except eligibility and loan

- Median annual wage: $35,930
- Median hourly wage: $17.28
- Total employment: 300 people (4.51 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#48. Office clerks, general

- Median annual wage: $35,910
- Median hourly wage: $17.26
- Total employment: 900 people (13.39 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#47. Light truck drivers

- Median annual wage: $35,900
- Median hourly wage: $17.26
- Total employment: 180 people (2.69 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#46. Food servers, nonrestaurant

- Median annual wage: $35,220
- Median hourly wage: $16.94
- Total employment: 120 people (1.83 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#45. Bakers

- Median annual wage: $34,980
- Median hourly wage: $16.82
- Total employment: 90 people (1.35 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#44. Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand

- Median annual wage: $34,070
- Median hourly wage: $16.38
- Total employment: 850 people (12.69 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#43. Receptionists and information clerks

- Median annual wage: $33,870
- Median hourly wage: $16.28
- Total employment: 650 people (9.76 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $33,580
- Median hourly wage: $16.14
- Total employment: 630 people (9.35 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#41. Recreation workers

- Median annual wage: $33,270
- Median hourly wage: $16.00
- Total employment: 90 people (1.31 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#40. Merchandise displayers and window trimmers

- Median annual wage: $32,260
- Median hourly wage: $15.51
- Total employment: 60 people (0.95 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#39. Emergency medical technicians

- Median annual wage: $31,700
- Median hourly wage: $15.24
- Total employment: 50 people (0.81 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#38. Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists

- Median annual wage: $31,670
- Median hourly wage: $15.23
- Total employment: 170 people (2.54 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#37. Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers

- Median annual wage: $31,080
- Median hourly wage: $14.94
- Total employment: 110 people (1.57 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#36. Landscaping and groundskeeping workers

- Median annual wage: $31,010
- Median hourly wage: $14.91
- Total employment: 340 people (5.12 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#35. Stockers and order fillers

- Median annual wage: $31,000
- Median hourly wage: $14.90
- Total employment: 1,040 people (15.48 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#34. Counter and rental clerks

- Median annual wage: $30,800
- Median hourly wage: $14.81
- Total employment: 170 people (2.48 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#33. Residential advisors

- Median annual wage: $30,710
- Median hourly wage: $14.76
- Total employment: 110 people (1.63 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#32. Parts salespersons

- Median annual wage: $30,300
- Median hourly wage: $14.57
- Total employment: 110 people (1.71 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#31. Mail clerks and mail machine operators, except postal service

- Median annual wage: $30,270
- Median hourly wage: $14.55
- Total employment: 30 people (0.51 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#30. Preschool teachers, except special education

- Median annual wage: $30,260
- Median hourly wage: $14.55
- Total employment: 260 people (3.92 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#29. Bartenders

- Median annual wage: $30,250
- Median hourly wage: $14.55
- Total employment: 370 people (5.49 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#28. Waiters and waitresses

- Median annual wage: $30,060
- Median hourly wage: $14.45
- Total employment: 1,110 people (16.51 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#27. Food preparation workers

- Median annual wage: $30,010
- Median hourly wage: $14.43
- Total employment: 360 people (5.34 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $29,860
- Median hourly wage: $14.36
- Total employment: 820 people (12.24 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#25. Tire repairers and changers

- Median annual wage: $29,810
- Median hourly wage: $14.33
- Total employment: 30 people (0.47 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#24. Cooks, institution and cafeteria

- Median annual wage: $29,750
- Median hourly wage: $14.31
- Total employment: 330 people (4.88 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#23. Cooks, restaurant

- Median annual wage: $29,430
- Median hourly wage: $14.15
- Total employment: 750 people (11.23 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#22. Animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $28,850
- Median hourly wage: $13.87
- Total employment: 100 people (1.54 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#21. Bus drivers, school

- Median annual wage: $28,820
- Median hourly wage: $13.85
- Total employment: 280 people (4.2 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#20. Production workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $28,450
- Median hourly wage: $13.68
- Total employment: 80 people (1.22 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#19. Maids and housekeeping cleaners

- Median annual wage: $28,410
- Median hourly wage: $13.66
- Total employment: 750 people (11.21 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#18. Cleaners of vehicles and equipment

- Median annual wage: $28,360
- Median hourly wage: $13.64
- Total employment: 90 people (1.32 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#17. Retail salespersons

- Median annual wage: $28,170
- Median hourly wage: $13.55
- Total employment: 1,970 people (29.48 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#16. Laundry and dry-cleaning workers

- Median annual wage: $28,110
- Median hourly wage: $13.52
- Total employment: 160 people (2.34 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#15. Shuttle drivers and chauffeurs

- Median annual wage: $27,890
- Median hourly wage: $13.41
- Total employment: 90 people (1.34 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#14. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary

- Median annual wage: $27,810
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 370 people (5.49 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#13. Cooks, short order

- Median annual wage: $27,480
- Median hourly wage: $13.21
- Total employment: 80 people (1.14 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#12. Driver/sales workers

- Median annual wage: $27,470
- Median hourly wage: $13.21
- Total employment: 160 people (2.36 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#10. Fast food and counter workers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $27,300
- Median hourly wage: $13.13
- Total employment: 720 people (10.8 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#10. Childcare workers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $27,300
- Median hourly wage: $13.13
- Total employment: 130 people (2.01 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#9. Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers

- Median annual wage: $27,050
- Median hourly wage: $13.01
- Total employment: 120 people (1.82 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#8. Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks

- Median annual wage: $26,490
- Median hourly wage: $12.73
- Total employment: 190 people (2.78 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#7. Dishwashers

- Median annual wage: $26,400
- Median hourly wage: $12.69
- Total employment: 170 people (2.49 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#6. Amusement and recreation attendants

- Median annual wage: $25,210
- Median hourly wage: $12.12
- Total employment: 50 people (0.8 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#5. Cashiers

- Median annual wage: $24,480
- Median hourly wage: $11.77
- Total employment: 1,320 people (19.68 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#4. Home health and personal care aides

- Median annual wage: $24,380
- Median hourly wage: $11.72
- Total employment: 1,060 people (15.89 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Automotive and watercraft service attendants

- Median annual wage: $23,800
- Median hourly wage: $11.44
- Total employment: 30 people (0.48 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $23,470
- Median hourly wage: $11.29
- Total employment: 190 people (2.81 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Cooks, fast food

- Median annual wage: $23,390
- Median hourly wage: $11.25
- Total employment: 1,230 people (18.39 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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