There's an abundance of lists that rank the highest paying jobs or most stressful jobs, but what about the lowest paying jobs?
Zippia, a career website, combed through the Bureau of Labor Statistics to find out who gets paid the least in California. They made a detailed list of the lowest paying jobs and how many people in California are estimated to be in those positions.
1. Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products
Average Salary: $21,230
Entry Level Salary: $18,990
# Of People: 8,870
2. Cooks, Fast Food
Average Salary: $21,310
Entry Level Salary: $18,980
# Of People: 99,480
3. Dishwashers
Average Salary: $21,390
Entry Level Salary: $18,990
# Of People: 82,540
4. Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery and Greenhouse
Average Salary: $21,550
Entry Level Salary: $18,980
# Of People: 178,130
5. Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food
Average Salary: $21,950
Entry Level Salary: $18,980
# Of People: 336,790
6. Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders
Average Salary: $22,140
Entry Level Salary: $19,030
# Of People: 100
7. Manicurists and Pedicurists
Average Salary: $22,240
Entry Level Salary: $18,980
# Of People: 17,410
8. Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge and Coffee Shop
Average Salary: $22,330
Entry Level Salary: $18,990
# Of People: 44,890
9. Ushers, Lobby Attendants and Ticket Takers
Average Salary: $22,370
Entry Level Salary: $18,970
# Of People: 16,390
10. Shampooers
Average Salary: $22,460
Entry Level Salary: $19,140
# Of People: 1,510
For the entire list of the lowest paying jobs, click here.
Zippia also published a list of the top 100 highest paying jobs in California.
