Lowest-paying jobs in Madison

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

- Median annual wage: $36,870
- Median hourly wage: $17.72
- Total employment: 5,950 people (14.66 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#49. Motor vehicle operators, all other

- Median annual wage: $36,590
- Median hourly wage: $17.59
- Total employment: 50 people (0.12 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#48. Stockers and order fillers

- Median annual wage: $36,510
- Median hourly wage: $17.55
- Total employment: 5,710 people (14.08 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $36,370
- Median hourly wage: $17.49
- Total employment: 350 people (0.87 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#46. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary

- Median annual wage: $36,330
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 2,660 people (6.56 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#45. Floral designers

- Median annual wage: $36,170
- Median hourly wage: $17.39
- Total employment: 100 people (0.26 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#44. Cleaners of vehicles and equipment

- Median annual wage: $36,140
- Median hourly wage: $17.37
- Total employment: 780 people (1.92 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#42. Laundry and dry-cleaning workers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $36,130
- Median hourly wage: $17.37
- Total employment: 480 people (1.19 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#42. Physical therapist aides (tie)

- Median annual wage: $36,130
- Median hourly wage: $17.37
- Total employment: 70 people (0.18 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#41. Home health and personal care aides

- Median annual wage: $35,970
- Median hourly wage: $17.29
- Total employment: 8,170 people (20.15 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#39. Veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers (tie)

- Median annual wage: $35,780
- Median hourly wage: $17.20
- Total employment: 340 people (0.84 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#39. Funeral attendants (tie)

- Median annual wage: $35,780
- Median hourly wage: $17.20
- Total employment: 60 people (0.15 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#37. Packers and packagers, hand (tie)

- Median annual wage: $35,630
- Median hourly wage: $17.13
- Total employment: 1,630 people (4.03 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#37. Food servers, nonrestaurant (tie)

- Median annual wage: $35,630
- Median hourly wage: $17.13
- Total employment: 600 people (1.49 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#36. Manicurists and pedicurists

- Median annual wage: $35,570
- Median hourly wage: $17.10
- Total employment: 220 people (0.54 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#35. Food preparation workers

- Median annual wage: $35,260
- Median hourly wage: $16.95
- Total employment: 2,530 people (6.25 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#34. Helpers--carpenters

- Median annual wage: $35,250
- Median hourly wage: $16.95
- Total employment: Not available

#33. Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks

- Median annual wage: $35,150
- Median hourly wage: $16.90
- Total employment: 680 people (1.69 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#32. Parking attendants

- Median annual wage: $35,000
- Median hourly wage: $16.83
- Total employment: 130 people (0.32 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $34,990
- Median hourly wage: $16.82
- Total employment: 70 people (0.18 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#30. Maids and housekeeping cleaners

- Median annual wage: $34,820
- Median hourly wage: $16.74
- Total employment: 2,270 people (5.6 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $34,640
- Median hourly wage: $16.66
- Total employment: 150 people (0.38 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#28. Retail salespersons

- Median annual wage: $34,630
- Median hourly wage: $16.65
- Total employment: 8,800 people (21.72 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#27. Library technicians

- Median annual wage: $34,610
- Median hourly wage: $16.64
- Total employment: 500 people (1.25 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#26. Baggage porters and bellhops

- Median annual wage: $34,070
- Median hourly wage: $16.38
- Total employment: 50 people (0.12 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#25. Telemarketers

- Median annual wage: $33,580
- Median hourly wage: $16.15
- Total employment: 230 people (0.56 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#24. Recreation workers

- Median annual wage: $33,500
- Median hourly wage: $16.11
- Total employment: 840 people (2.06 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#23. Tour and travel guides

- Median annual wage: $32,620
- Median hourly wage: $15.68
- Total employment: 80 people (0.21 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#22. Childcare workers

- Median annual wage: $31,820
- Median hourly wage: $15.30
- Total employment: 400 people (0.98 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#21. Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists

- Median annual wage: $31,620
- Median hourly wage: $15.20
- Total employment: 840 people (2.06 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#20. Shuttle drivers and chauffeurs

- Median annual wage: $31,410
- Median hourly wage: $15.10
- Total employment: 580 people (1.42 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#19. Animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $30,980
- Median hourly wage: $14.90
- Total employment: 1,150 people (2.84 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#18. Cashiers

- Median annual wage: $30,930
- Median hourly wage: $14.87
- Total employment: 8,670 people (21.38 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#17. Material moving workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $30,600
- Median hourly wage: $14.71
- Total employment: 160 people (0.4 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#16. Waiters and waitresses

- Median annual wage: $30,520
- Median hourly wage: $14.67
- Total employment: 5,330 people (13.16 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#15. Driver/sales workers

- Median annual wage: $30,210
- Median hourly wage: $14.52
- Total employment: 940 people (2.33 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#14. Dishwashers

- Median annual wage: $30,130
- Median hourly wage: $14.49
- Total employment: 1,150 people (2.83 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#13. Fast food and counter workers

- Median annual wage: $29,920
- Median hourly wage: $14.39
- Total employment: 8,620 people (21.25 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $29,630
- Median hourly wage: $14.25
- Total employment: 870 people (2.15 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

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

- Median annual wage: $29,600
- Median hourly wage: $14.23
- Total employment: 330 people (0.82 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#10. Amusement and recreation attendants

- Median annual wage: $29,330
- Median hourly wage: $14.10
- Total employment: 710 people (1.76 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#9. Skincare specialists

- Median annual wage: $28,850
- Median hourly wage: $13.87
- Total employment: 300 people (0.73 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#8. Meat, poultry, and fish cutters and trimmers

- Median annual wage: $28,730
- Median hourly wage: $13.81
- Total employment: 40 people (0.1 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#7. Cooks, fast food

- Median annual wage: $28,490
- Median hourly wage: $13.70
- Total employment: 1,280 people (3.16 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#6. Taxi drivers

- Median annual wage: $28,310
- Median hourly wage: $13.61
- Total employment: 160 people (0.39 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#5. Museum technicians and conservators

- Median annual wage: $27,900
- Median hourly wage: $13.41
- Total employment: 70 people (0.17 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#4. Ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers

- Median annual wage: $27,660
- Median hourly wage: $13.30
- Total employment: 190 people (0.47 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers

- Median annual wage: $27,580
- Median hourly wage: $13.26
- Total employment: 900 people (2.23 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Locker room, coatroom, and dressing room attendants

- Median annual wage: $23,110
- Median hourly wage: $11.11
- Total employment: 50 people (0.11 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Bartenders

- Median annual wage: $22,450
- Median hourly wage: $10.79
- Total employment: 3,650 people (9.01 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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