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http://www.forbes.com/2009/05/04/america-best-paying-leadership-careers-jobs.html

America's Worst-Paying Jobs
By Klaus Kneale, Forbes.com
May 4, 2009
 
From cooks to childcare, these jobs have the lowest average annual salary in the United States.

These numbers are drawn from the U.S. government's Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates. The latest available, they use 2008 data and are based on a national survey of employers large and small in all industry sectors. Each occupation listed with an average annual wage.
  1. Combined Food-Preparation and Serving workers, Including Fast Food - $17,400
  2. Cooks, Fast Food - $17,620
  3. Dishwashers -  $17,750
  4. Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants, Bartender Helpers - $18,140
  5. Shampooers - $18,300
  6. Counter Attendants--Cafeteria, Food Concession and Coffee Shop - 18,520
  7. Hosts and Hostesses--Restaurant, Lounge and Coffee Shop - $18,570
  8. Cashiers - $18,880
  9. Amusement and Recreation Attendants - $18,930
  10. Ushers, Lobby Attendants and Ticket Takers -  $19,100
  11. Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery and Greenhouse - $19,280
  12. Waiters and Waitresses -  $19,580
  13. Personal and Home Care Aides -  $19,690
  14. Food Preparation Workers - $19,850
  15. Pressers, Textile, Garment and Related materials - $19,860
  16. Gaming Dealers - $19,890
  17. Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and other Recreational Protective Service        Workers - $19,930
  18. Parking Lot Attendants - $20,120
  19. Food Preparation and Serving-Related Occupations - $20,220
  20. Cooks, Short Order - $20,230
 
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