America's 5 lowest-paying jobs
The lowest-paying jobs fall in the service sector
Former Wall Street Journal editorial board member Stephen Moore argues that the uptick in January unemployment is a good thing as it was caused by an increase in the labor force participation rate.
The most common jobs in the United States are not often the most high-paying.
Across the country, workers in the retail and food industries rake in wages well below the roughly $49,000 median annual income estimated by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Of the 50 lowest-paying jobs in the country, in fact, nearly 20 land in the food sector, as industry advocates push for more states to implement a fast-food minimum wage hike.
The BLS’ National Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates report collected wage data from industry sectors in every state and Washington, D.C., and based on its findings, these are the five lowest-paying jobs in America and their average annual salaries.
Food preparation and service workers
Average annual income: $22,140
Average hourly wage: $10.64
Shampooers
Average annual income: $22,160
Average hourly wage: $10.65
WHAT IS THE LOWEST PAYING STATE?
Former McDonald’s USA CEO Ed Rensi argues the 2020 Democratic candidates’ proposed minimum wage increases would be damaging to small businesses and will result in higher prices for consumers. He also discusses decreasing SNAP participation and plant-based fast food trends.
Gaming dealers
Average annual income: $23,070
Average hourly wage: $11.09
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Dishwashers
Average annual income: $23,190
Average hourly wage: $11.15
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Cashiers
Average annual income: $23,240
Average hourly wage: $11.17