Lowest-paying jobs in Appleton

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#50. Automotive and watercraft service attendants

- Median annual wage: $36,850
- Median hourly wage: $17.72
- Total employment: 130 people (1.08 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#49. Cooks, institution and cafeteria

- Median annual wage: $36,580
- Median hourly wage: $17.59
- Total employment: 340 people (2.71 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#48. Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists

- Median annual wage: $36,410
- Median hourly wage: $17.51
- Total employment: 340 people (2.74 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#47. Telemarketers

- Median annual wage: $36,400
- Median hourly wage: $17.50
- Total employment: 300 people (2.44 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#46. Conveyor operators and tenders

- Median annual wage: $36,370
- Median hourly wage: $17.49
- Total employment: 40 people (0.32 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#45. Psychiatric technicians

- Median annual wage: $36,360
- Median hourly wage: $17.48
- Total employment: 190 people (1.55 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#44. Self-enrichment teachers

- Median annual wage: $36,170
- Median hourly wage: $17.39
- Total employment: 180 people (1.45 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $36,120
- Median hourly wage: $17.37
- Total employment: 1,810 people (14.58 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#42. Farmworkers, farm, ranch, and aquacultural animals

- Median annual wage: $36,100
- Median hourly wage: $17.36
- Total employment: 80 people (0.61 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#41. Bakers

- Median annual wage: $35,860
- Median hourly wage: $17.24
- Total employment: 240 people (1.94 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#40. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary

- Median annual wage: $35,600
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 1,040 people (8.43 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#39. Couriers and messengers

- Median annual wage: $35,490
- Median hourly wage: $17.06
- Total employment: 140 people (1.09 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#38. Home health and personal care aides

- Median annual wage: $35,420
- Median hourly wage: $17.03
- Total employment: 2,760 people (22.27 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#37. Veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $35,360
- Median hourly wage: $17.00
- Total employment: 80 people (0.67 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $35,260
- Median hourly wage: $16.95
- Total employment: 70 people (0.55 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#35. Laundry and dry-cleaning workers

- Median annual wage: $34,690
- Median hourly wage: $16.68
- Total employment: 180 people (1.46 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#34. Material moving workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $34,650
- Median hourly wage: $16.66
- Total employment: 30 people (0.28 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#33. Cleaners of vehicles and equipment

- Median annual wage: $34,600
- Median hourly wage: $16.63
- Total employment: 530 people (4.28 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#32. Preschool teachers, except special education

- Median annual wage: $34,480
- Median hourly wage: $16.58
- Total employment: 490 people (3.93 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#31. Manicurists and pedicurists

- Median annual wage: $34,470
- Median hourly wage: $16.57
- Total employment: 90 people (0.69 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#30. Crossing guards and flaggers

- Median annual wage: $34,220
- Median hourly wage: $16.45
- Total employment: 30 people (0.25 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#29. Stockers and order fillers

- Median annual wage: $34,210
- Median hourly wage: $16.45
- Total employment: 2,060 people (16.59 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#28. Merchandise displayers and window trimmers

- Median annual wage: $33,970
- Median hourly wage: $16.33
- Total employment: 110 people (0.89 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#27. Recreation workers

- Median annual wage: $33,740
- Median hourly wage: $16.22
- Total employment: 280 people (2.29 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#26. Food servers, nonrestaurant

- Median annual wage: $33,540
- Median hourly wage: $16.12
- Total employment: 200 people (1.58 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#25. Maids and housekeeping cleaners

- Median annual wage: $32,340
- Median hourly wage: $15.55
- Total employment: 550 people (4.46 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#24. Retail salespersons

- Median annual wage: $32,150
- Median hourly wage: $15.46
- Total employment: 3,640 people (29.34 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#23. Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks

- Median annual wage: $31,990
- Median hourly wage: $15.38
- Total employment: 160 people (1.3 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#22. Food preparation workers

- Median annual wage: $31,680
- Median hourly wage: $15.23
- Total employment: 750 people (6.08 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $31,110
- Median hourly wage: $14.96
- Total employment: 50 people (0.41 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#20. Floral designers

- Median annual wage: $30,920
- Median hourly wage: $14.86
- Total employment: 40 people (0.3 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#19. Parking attendants

- Median annual wage: $30,530
- Median hourly wage: $14.68
- Total employment: 50 people (0.39 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#18. Skincare specialists

- Median annual wage: $29,780
- Median hourly wage: $14.32
- Total employment: 80 people (0.68 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#17. Cashiers

- Median annual wage: $29,710
- Median hourly wage: $14.29
- Total employment: 2,770 people (22.38 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#16. Animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $29,630
- Median hourly wage: $14.24
- Total employment: 250 people (2.02 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#15. Waiters and waitresses

- Median annual wage: $29,130
- Median hourly wage: $14.00
- Total employment: 1,730 people (13.96 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $28,880
- Median hourly wage: $13.88
- Total employment: 180 people (1.43 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#13. Library technicians

- Median annual wage: $28,810
- Median hourly wage: $13.85
- Total employment: 160 people (1.27 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#12. Fast food and counter workers

- Median annual wage: $28,350
- Median hourly wage: $13.63
- Total employment: 2,780 people (22.47 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $28,240
- Median hourly wage: $13.58
- Total employment: 250 people (2.0 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#10. Childcare workers

- Median annual wage: $28,070
- Median hourly wage: $13.49
- Total employment: 180 people (1.46 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#9. Cooks, fast food

- Median annual wage: $27,850
- Median hourly wage: $13.39
- Total employment: 370 people (2.97 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#8. Shuttle drivers and chauffeurs

- Median annual wage: $27,390
- Median hourly wage: $13.17
- Total employment: 180 people (1.49 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#7. Tutors

- Median annual wage: $27,380
- Median hourly wage: $13.16
- Total employment: 70 people (0.54 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#6. Cooks, short order

- Median annual wage: $27,350
- Median hourly wage: $13.15
- Total employment: 140 people (1.14 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#5. Driver/sales workers

- Median annual wage: $25,970
- Median hourly wage: $12.49
- Total employment: 570 people (4.63 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#4. Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers

- Median annual wage: $25,690
- Median hourly wage: $12.35
- Total employment: 260 people (2.06 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Amusement and recreation attendants

- Median annual wage: $25,310
- Median hourly wage: $12.17
- Total employment: 190 people (1.55 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Dishwashers

- Median annual wage: $23,810
- Median hourly wage: $11.45
- Total employment: 400 people (3.25 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Bartenders

- Median annual wage: $22,670
- Median hourly wage: $10.90
- Total employment: 1,060 people (8.57 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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