Top 25 Lowest Paid Jobs in New York
'20.04.2022'
ForumDaily New York
The average New Yorker earns over $71 a year. But there are some jobs that earn much less than others. Silive.com
Stacker website collected information on the lowest paid jobs in the New York area, which includes Newark and Jersey City in New Jersey, using data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. According to the data, in New York, the median annual salary is $71, which is 050% higher than the national average of $26. The lowest paid profession in the area brings in $56 per year. Stacker has ranked these low-paying jobs by median annual salary with information up to date as of May 310.
Here are the 25 lowest paying jobs in the New York area.
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Food manufacturers
Median annual salary: $32.
#87 lowest wage of any metro.
Employment: 7500 people.
Job Description: Responsible for setting up and operating equipment that mixes ingredients used in food production. This also includes candy makers and cheese makers.
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Hostess in restaurants, lounges and coffee shops
Average annual salary: $32.
#351 is the lowest salary among all subways.
Employment: 13 people.
Job Description: Greet customers, seat them at tables or in the waiting room, and help provide quality service.
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Lifeguards, ski patrol and other recreational workers
Average annual salary: $32.
#193 is the lowest salary among all subways.
Employment: 6 people.
Job Description: Monitor recreational areas such as swimming pools, beaches, or ski slopes to assist and protect participants.
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Animal caregivers
Average annual salary: $31.
#321 is the lowest salary among all subways.
Employment: 10 people.
Job Description: Feeding, watering, bathing or otherwise caring for pets. In this category are animals that are not raised for slaughter, such as dogs, cats, racehorses, ornamental fish or birds, zoo animals, and mice. Work in places such as nurseries, animal shelters, zoos, circuses and aquariums. Can keep records of feedings, procedures and animals. Can clean, disinfect and repair cages, pens or aquariums.
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child care workers
Average annual salary: $31.
#355 is the lowest salary among all subways.
Employment: 51 people.
Job Description: Looks after children in schools, businesses, private homes and childcare facilities. Clothes, feeds, bathes and watches the game.
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Packers and packers, handmade
Average annual salary: $31.
#315 is the lowest salary among all subways.
Employment: 46.
Job Description: Hand packs a wide variety of products and materials.
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Cooking machine operators
Average annual salary: $ 31.
#23 is the lowest salary among all subways.
Employment: 1300 people.
Job Description: Operates or maintains kitchen equipment such as steam cooking pots, deep fryers, pressure cookers, kettles and kettles for food preparation.
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pharmacy assistants
Average annual salary: $ 31.
#88 lowest wage of any metro.
Employment: 1540 people.
Job Description: Registers medicines delivered to the pharmacy, stores incoming goods and informs the manager of stock requirements. Can operate a cash register and accept prescriptions to fill.
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Masters of grinding and finishing machines for the floor
Average annual salary: $31.
#1 lowest wage of any metro.
Employment: No data available.
Job Description: Cleans and sands wood floors to a smooth finish with a floor scraper and sander, then applies top coats.
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parking attendants
Average annual salary: $ 31.
#166 lowest wage of any metro.
Employment: 12 people.
Job Description: Parks vehicles or issues tickets to customers in a parking lot or garage. May park or service vehicles at locations such as a car dealership or car rental. May charge a fee.
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Physiotherapist assistants
Median annual salary: $31.
#118 is the lowest salary among all subways.
Employment: 5270 people.
Job Description: Under the close supervision of a physiotherapist or physiotherapist assistant, performs only delegated, selected or routine tasks in certain situations. These duties include preparing the patient and the treatment area.
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food preparation workers
Median annual salary: $31.
#344 is the lowest salary among all subways.
Employment: 61 people.
Job Description: Performs various cooking duties in addition to food preparation. Such as preparing cold dishes and shellfish, slicing meat and brewing coffee or tea.
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Adjusters, operators and suppliers of textile knitting and weaving machines
Average annual salary: $ 31.
#13 is the lowest salary among all subways.
Employment: 650.
Job Description: Adjusts, operates or maintains machines that knit, loop, weave or draw textiles.
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Chefs, quick order
Average annual salary: $31.
#206 is the lowest salary among all subways.
Employment: 6500 people.
Description of work: Cooks to order a variety of dishes that require a short cooking time. Can take orders from customers and serve customers at counters or tables.
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shoe machine operators
Average annual salary: $ 30.
#1 lowest wage of any metro.
Employment: 60.
Job Description: Operates or maintains various machines for joining, decorating, reinforcing or finishing shoes and shoe parts.
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dishwashers
Median annual salary: $30.
#366 is the lowest salary among all subways.
Employment: 20 people.
Job Description: Responsibilities include cleaning dishes, kitchen, food preparation equipment or utensils.
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Laundry and dry cleaning workers
Median annual salary: $30.
#317 is the lowest salary among all subways.
Employment: 13.
Job Description: Operates or maintains washing or dry-cleaning machines for industrial or household items such as fabric clothing, suede, leather, furs, blankets, draperies, linens, carpets and rugs. Includes spotters and dyers of these items.
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Attendants for entertainment and recreation
Median annual salary: $29.
#295 is the lowest salary among all subways.
Employment: 10 680 people
Job Description: Performs various duties of visiting entertainment venues. Can plan the use of recreational facilities, maintain and provide equipment to participants in sports or entertainment events, and operate attractions.
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Cashiers
Average annual salary: S 29.
#347 is the lowest salary among all subways.
Employment: 171 people.
Job Description: Receives and pays money from institutions other than financial institutions. May use electronic scanners, cash registers or related equipment. Can process credit or debit card transactions and check checks.
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Workers of press machines for textiles, clothing and related materials
Median annual salary: $29.
#97 lowest wage of any metro.
Employment: 1400 people.
Description of work: Presses or shapes products manually or by machine.
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Fast food workers
Median annual salary: $29.
#348 is the lowest salary among all subways.
Employment: 145 people.
Job Description: Performs duties such as taking orders and serving food and drinks. Serves customers at the counter or at the table. May require payment. Can prepare food and drinks.
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Masters of manicure and pedicure
Average annual salary: $ 28.
#69 is the lowest salary among all subways.
Employment: 12 people.
Job Description: Cleans and shapes clients' fingernails and toenails. Can polish or decorate nails.
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Chefs, fast food
Median annual salary: $27.
#250 lowest wage of any metro.
Employment: 13 people.
Job description: Prepares food in a fast food restaurant with a limited menu. The duties of these cooks are limited to the preparation of a few main dishes. As a rule, they are associated with the use of large-sized universal kitchen equipment.
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Personnel servicing cars and boats
Median annual salary: $25.
#71 lowest wage of any metro.
Employment: 8420 people.
Job Description: Implements maintenance of cars, buses, trucks, boats and other automotive or marine vehicles with fuel, lubricants and accessories. Charges for services and supplies. Can lubricate a car, change engine oil, refill antifreeze, or replace headlights or other accessories such as wiper blades or fan belts. Can repair or replace tires.
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Staff washing hair in a beauty salon
Median annual salary: $25.
#15 lowest wage of any metro.
Employment: 1010 people.
Job Description: Shampoos and rinses clients' hair.
