Lowest-paying jobs in Parkersburg

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#50. Production workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $35,240
- Median hourly wage: $16.94
- Total employment: Not available

#49. Industrial truck and tractor operators

- Median annual wage: $34,820
- Median hourly wage: $16.74
- Total employment: 50 people (1.31 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $34,640
- Median hourly wage: $16.65
- Total employment: 610 people (16.43 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#47. Customer service representatives

- Median annual wage: $34,580
- Median hourly wage: $16.63
- Total employment: 380 people (10.28 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#46. Phlebotomists

- Median annual wage: $33,020
- Median hourly wage: $15.87
- Total employment: 50 people (1.4 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#45. Stockers and order fillers

- Median annual wage: $32,810
- Median hourly wage: $15.78
- Total employment: 680 people (18.4 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#44. Interviewers, except eligibility and loan

- Median annual wage: $32,440
- Median hourly wage: $15.60
- Total employment: 70 people (2.01 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#43. Merchandise displayers and window trimmers

- Median annual wage: $31,970
- Median hourly wage: $15.37
- Total employment: 60 people (1.74 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#42. Light truck drivers

- Median annual wage: $31,730
- Median hourly wage: $15.25
- Total employment: 200 people (5.36 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#41. Office clerks, general

- Median annual wage: $31,660
- Median hourly wage: $15.22
- Total employment: 520 people (14.03 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#40. Security guards

- Median annual wage: $31,400
- Median hourly wage: $15.10
- Total employment: 180 people (4.9 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#39. Waiters and waitresses

- Median annual wage: $31,300
- Median hourly wage: $15.05
- Total employment: 710 people (19.02 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#38. Tellers

- Median annual wage: $30,770
- Median hourly wage: $14.79
- Total employment: 150 people (3.92 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#37. Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists

- Median annual wage: $30,550
- Median hourly wage: $14.69
- Total employment: 90 people (2.35 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#36. Receptionists and information clerks

- Median annual wage: $30,470
- Median hourly wage: $14.65
- Total employment: 390 people (10.53 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#35. Counter and rental clerks

- Median annual wage: $30,390
- Median hourly wage: $14.61
- Total employment: 90 people (2.46 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#34. Landscaping and groundskeeping workers

- Median annual wage: $30,230
- Median hourly wage: $14.53
- Total employment: 120 people (3.23 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#33. Parts salespersons

- Median annual wage: $30,010
- Median hourly wage: $14.43
- Total employment: 130 people (3.46 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $29,620
- Median hourly wage: $14.24
- Total employment: 400 people (10.81 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $29,420
- Median hourly wage: $14.15
- Total employment: 400 people (10.65 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#30. Residential advisors

- Median annual wage: $29,370
- Median hourly wage: $14.12
- Total employment: 60 people (1.68 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#29. Public safety telecommunicators

- Median annual wage: $28,930
- Median hourly wage: $13.91
- Total employment: 50 people (1.22 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#28. Preschool teachers, except special education

- Median annual wage: $28,620
- Median hourly wage: $13.76
- Total employment: 150 people (3.97 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#27. Recreation workers

- Median annual wage: $28,550
- Median hourly wage: $13.73
- Total employment: Not available

#26. Cooks, institution and cafeteria

- Median annual wage: $28,530
- Median hourly wage: $13.71
- Total employment: 180 people (4.93 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#25. Funeral attendants

- Median annual wage: $28,520
- Median hourly wage: $13.71
- Total employment: 60 people (1.52 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#24. Butchers and meat cutters

- Median annual wage: $28,240
- Median hourly wage: $13.58
- Total employment: 40 people (1.02 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#23. Driver/sales workers

- Median annual wage: $28,190
- Median hourly wage: $13.55
- Total employment: 240 people (6.34 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#22. Cooks, restaurant

- Median annual wage: $28,140
- Median hourly wage: $13.53
- Total employment: 460 people (12.44 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#21. Animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $28,050
- Median hourly wage: $13.49
- Total employment: 70 people (1.93 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#20. Bartenders

- Median annual wage: $27,860
- Median hourly wage: $13.40
- Total employment: 180 people (4.79 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#19. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary

- Median annual wage: $27,790
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 220 people (5.93 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#18. Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers

- Median annual wage: $27,680
- Median hourly wage: $13.31
- Total employment: 70 people (1.8 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#17. Cleaners of vehicles and equipment

- Median annual wage: $27,550
- Median hourly wage: $13.25
- Total employment: 80 people (2.2 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#16. Maids and housekeeping cleaners

- Median annual wage: $27,460
- Median hourly wage: $13.20
- Total employment: 300 people (8.12 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#15. Laundry and dry-cleaning workers

- Median annual wage: $27,320
- Median hourly wage: $13.14
- Total employment: 50 people (1.41 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#14. Fast food and counter workers

- Median annual wage: $27,270
- Median hourly wage: $13.11
- Total employment: 390 people (10.4 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#13. Retail salespersons

- Median annual wage: $27,110
- Median hourly wage: $13.03
- Total employment: 1,660 people (44.64 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#12. Food preparation workers

- Median annual wage: $27,060
- Median hourly wage: $13.01
- Total employment: 200 people (5.49 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#11. Home health and personal care aides

- Median annual wage: $27,020
- Median hourly wage: $12.99
- Total employment: 1,280 people (34.34 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#10. Crossing guards and flaggers

- Median annual wage: $26,430
- Median hourly wage: $12.71
- Total employment: 60 people (1.62 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#9. Shuttle drivers and chauffeurs

- Median annual wage: $25,740
- Median hourly wage: $12.38
- Total employment: 70 people (1.89 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#8. Dishwashers

- Median annual wage: $25,330
- Median hourly wage: $12.18
- Total employment: 100 people (2.81 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $23,870
- Median hourly wage: $11.48
- Total employment: 150 people (4.16 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#6. Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks

- Median annual wage: $23,830
- Median hourly wage: $11.46
- Total employment: 80 people (2.1 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#5. Childcare workers

- Median annual wage: $23,450
- Median hourly wage: $11.27
- Total employment: 80 people (2.02 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#4. Cashiers

- Median annual wage: $23,070
- Median hourly wage: $11.09
- Total employment: 880 people (23.73 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Cooks, fast food

- Median annual wage: $22,280
- Median hourly wage: $10.71
- Total employment: 930 people (25.13 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Gambling change persons and booth cashiers

- Median annual wage: $21,020
- Median hourly wage: $10.11
- Total employment: 120 people (3.34 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Amusement and recreation attendants

- Median annual wage: $19,890
- Median hourly wage: $9.56
- Total employment: 30 people (0.81 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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