10 Occupations with the Lowest Median Earnings
Dishwashers rank as the lowest earners in the United
States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
| Rank | Occupation |
|---|---|
| 1. | Dishwashers |
| 2. | Counter attendants, food concession |
| 3. | Child-care workers |
| 4. | Maids and housekeeping cleaners |
| 5. | Dining room, cafeteria attendants,
bartender helpers |
| 6. | Food preparation workers |
| 7. | Teacher assistants |
| 8. | Restaurant hosts, hostesses |
| 9. | Food prep and serving workers |
| 10. | Waiters and waitresses |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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| Selected Occupations with High Fatality Rates, 2004 | Labor and Employment | Median Weekly Earnings of Selected Occupations, 2005 |
10 Occupations with the Lowest
Median Earnings
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