Lowest-paying jobs in Philadelphia
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March 21, 2021
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Lowest-paying jobs in Philadelphia
Stacker collected information on the lowest-paying jobs in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, using data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Jobs are ranked by average annual salary with information up to date as of May 2019.
In Philadelphia, the annual mean wage is $57,580 or 7.6% higher than national mean of $53,490, while the lowest-paying occupation makes only $20,340. Read on to see which jobs make the list.
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#100. Psychiatric Technicians
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Annual mean salary: $33,880
- Employment: 1,170
National
- Annual mean salary: $37,550
- Employment: 78,470
- Annual mean salary: $33,880
- Employment: 1,170
National
- Annual mean salary: $37,550
- Employment: 78,470
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#99. Telemarketers
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Annual mean salary: $33,750
- Employment: 2,530
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,770
- Employment: 134,800
- Annual mean salary: $33,750
- Employment: 2,530
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,770
- Employment: 134,800
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#98. Funeral Attendants
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Annual mean salary: $33,710
- Employment: 550
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,830
- Employment: 34,370
- Annual mean salary: $33,710
- Employment: 550
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,830
- Employment: 34,370
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Pixabay
#97. Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Annual mean salary: $33,700
- Employment: 220
National
- Annual mean salary: $35,150
- Employment: 8,930
- Annual mean salary: $33,700
- Employment: 220
National
- Annual mean salary: $35,150
- Employment: 8,930
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Canva
#96. Fence Erectors
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Annual mean salary: $33,590
- Employment: 340
National
- Annual mean salary: $38,600
- Employment: 25,900
- Annual mean salary: $33,590
- Employment: 340
National
- Annual mean salary: $38,600
- Employment: 25,900
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#95. Passenger Vehicle Drivers, Except Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Annual mean salary: $33,570
- Employment: 16,750
National
- Annual mean salary: $33,210
- Employment: 700,030
- Annual mean salary: $33,570
- Employment: 16,750
National
- Annual mean salary: $33,210
- Employment: 700,030
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Canva
#94. Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Annual mean salary: $33,540
- Employment: 6,470
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,030
- Employment: 402,480
- Annual mean salary: $33,540
- Employment: 6,470
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,030
- Employment: 402,480
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#93. Conveyor Operators and Tenders
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Annual mean salary: $33,480
- Employment: 300
National
- Annual mean salary: $36,150
- Employment: 24,050
- Annual mean salary: $33,480
- Employment: 300
National
- Annual mean salary: $36,150
- Employment: 24,050
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#92. Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Annual mean salary: $33,460
- Employment: 1,080
National
- Annual mean salary: $33,030
- Employment: 68,050
- Annual mean salary: $33,460
- Employment: 1,080
National
- Annual mean salary: $33,030
- Employment: 68,050
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Canva
#91. Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Annual mean salary: $33,420
- Employment: 1,790
National
- Annual mean salary: $27,780
- Employment: 295,520
- Annual mean salary: $33,420
- Employment: 1,790
National
- Annual mean salary: $27,780
- Employment: 295,520
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#89 (tie). Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Annual mean salary: $33,350
- Employment: 220
National
- Annual mean salary: $32,150
- Employment: 50,730
- Annual mean salary: $33,350
- Employment: 220
National
- Annual mean salary: $32,150
- Employment: 50,730
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#89 (tie). Tire Builders
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Annual mean salary: $33,350
- Employment: data not available
National
- Annual mean salary: $45,010
- Employment: 20,790
- Annual mean salary: $33,350
- Employment: data not available
National
- Annual mean salary: $45,010
- Employment: 20,790
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#88. Tellers
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Annual mean salary: $33,340
- Employment: 7,960
National
- Annual mean salary: $31,660
- Employment: 442,120
- Annual mean salary: $33,340
- Employment: 7,960
National
- Annual mean salary: $31,660
- Employment: 442,120
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#87. Pharmacy Technicians
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Annual mean salary: $33,230
- Employment: 9,000
National
- Annual mean salary: $35,250
- Employment: 417,780
- Annual mean salary: $33,230
- Employment: 9,000
National
- Annual mean salary: $35,250
- Employment: 417,780
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Canva
#86. Helpers--Production Workers
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Annual mean salary: $33,130
- Employment: 3,940
National
- Annual mean salary: $30,540
- Employment: 303,030
- Annual mean salary: $33,130
- Employment: 3,940
National
- Annual mean salary: $30,540
- Employment: 303,030
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Canva
#85. Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Annual mean salary: $33,080
- Employment: 110
National
- Annual mean salary: $35,600
- Employment: 12,430
- Annual mean salary: $33,080
- Employment: 110
National
- Annual mean salary: $35,600
- Employment: 12,430
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#84. Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Annual mean salary: $33,020
- Employment: 110
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,660
- Employment: 13,210
- Annual mean salary: $33,020
- Employment: 110
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,660
- Employment: 13,210
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Pixabay
#83. Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Annual mean salary: $33,010
- Employment: 63,640
National
- Annual mean salary: $32,130
- Employment: 2,953,170
- Annual mean salary: $33,010
- Employment: 63,640
National
- Annual mean salary: $32,130
- Employment: 2,953,170
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#82. Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Annual mean salary: $33,000
- Employment: 150
National
- Annual mean salary: $45,100
- Employment: 33,550
- Annual mean salary: $33,000
- Employment: 150
National
- Annual mean salary: $45,100
- Employment: 33,550
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#81. Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Annual mean salary: $32,950
- Employment: 7,760
National
- Annual mean salary: $33,590
- Employment: 390,540
- Annual mean salary: $32,950
- Employment: 7,760
National
- Annual mean salary: $33,590
- Employment: 390,540
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Canva
#80. Helpers--Carpenters
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Annual mean salary: $32,930
- Employment: 640
National
- Annual mean salary: $33,830
- Employment: 32,920
- Annual mean salary: $32,930
- Employment: 640
National
- Annual mean salary: $33,830
- Employment: 32,920
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Canva
#79. Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Annual mean salary: $32,900
- Employment: data not available
National
- Annual mean salary: $32,930
- Employment: 10,850
- Annual mean salary: $32,900
- Employment: data not available
National
- Annual mean salary: $32,930
- Employment: 10,850
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#78. Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Annual mean salary: $32,740
- Employment: 170
National
- Annual mean salary: $36,890
- Employment: 11,940
- Annual mean salary: $32,740
- Employment: 170
National
- Annual mean salary: $36,890
- Employment: 11,940
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#77. Substitute Teachers, Short-Term
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Annual mean salary: $32,680
- Employment: 5,470
National
- Annual mean salary: $32,460
- Employment: 587,120
- Annual mean salary: $32,680
- Employment: 5,470
National
- Annual mean salary: $32,460
- Employment: 587,120
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#75. Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Annual mean salary: $32,580
- Employment: 10,340
National
- Annual mean salary: $34,650
- Employment: 431,350
- Annual mean salary: $32,580
- Employment: 10,340
National
- Annual mean salary: $34,650
- Employment: 431,350
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Rusty Clark ~ 100K Photos // Flickr
#75. Counter and Rental Clerks
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Annual mean salary: $32,580
- Employment: 4,530
National
- Annual mean salary: $32,600
- Employment: 411,560
- Annual mean salary: $32,580
- Employment: 4,530
National
- Annual mean salary: $32,600
- Employment: 411,560
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#75. File Clerks
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Annual mean salary: $32,580
- Employment: 3,490
National
- Annual mean salary: $34,610
- Employment: 102,300
- Annual mean salary: $32,580
- Employment: 3,490
National
- Annual mean salary: $34,610
- Employment: 102,300
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#73. Print Binding and Finishing Workers
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Annual mean salary: $32,360
- Employment: 840
National
- Annual mean salary: $35,130
- Employment: 45,600
- Annual mean salary: $32,360
- Employment: 840
National
- Annual mean salary: $35,130
- Employment: 45,600
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Canva
#72. Helpers--Roofers
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Annual mean salary: $32,170
- Employment: data not available
National
- Annual mean salary: $33,350
- Employment: 8,960
- Annual mean salary: $32,170
- Employment: data not available
National
- Annual mean salary: $33,350
- Employment: 8,960
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#70 (tie). Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Annual mean salary: $32,120
- Employment: 190
National
- Annual mean salary: $32,320
- Employment: 30,030
- Annual mean salary: $32,120
- Employment: 190
National
- Annual mean salary: $32,320
- Employment: 30,030
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#70 (tie). Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Annual mean salary: $32,120
- Employment: 12,350
National
- Annual mean salary: $31,530
- Employment: 385,960
- Annual mean salary: $32,120
- Employment: 12,350
National
- Annual mean salary: $31,530
- Employment: 385,960
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#69. Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Annual mean salary: $32,080
- Employment: 360
National
- Annual mean salary: $33,750
- Employment: 58,400
- Annual mean salary: $32,080
- Employment: 360
National
- Annual mean salary: $33,750
- Employment: 58,400
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#68. Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Annual mean salary: $32,020
- Employment: 130
National
- Annual mean salary: $30,810
- Employment: 8,690
- Annual mean salary: $32,020
- Employment: 130
National
- Annual mean salary: $30,810
- Employment: 8,690
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Canva
#67. Dietetic Technicians
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Annual mean salary: $31,970
- Employment: 620
National
- Annual mean salary: $31,180
- Employment: 29,230
- Annual mean salary: $31,970
- Employment: 620
National
- Annual mean salary: $31,180
- Employment: 29,230
35 / 100
Pixabay
#66. Helpers--Electricians
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Annual mean salary: $31,960
- Employment: 970
National
- Annual mean salary: $34,300
- Employment: 79,260
- Annual mean salary: $31,960
- Employment: 970
National
- Annual mean salary: $34,300
- Employment: 79,260
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Canva
#65. Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Annual mean salary: $31,740
- Employment: 2,220
National
- Annual mean salary: $32,570
- Employment: 99,460
- Annual mean salary: $31,740
- Employment: 2,220
National
- Annual mean salary: $32,570
- Employment: 99,460
37 / 100
Canva
#64. Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Annual mean salary: $31,700
- Employment: 290
National
- Annual mean salary: $33,880
- Employment: 20,830
- Annual mean salary: $31,700
- Employment: 290
National
- Annual mean salary: $33,880
- Employment: 20,830
38 / 100
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#63. Receptionists and Information Clerks
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Annual mean salary: $31,690
- Employment: 24,500
National
- Annual mean salary: $31,250
- Employment: 1,057,370
- Annual mean salary: $31,690
- Employment: 24,500
National
- Annual mean salary: $31,250
- Employment: 1,057,370
39 / 100
GagliardiPhotography // Shutterstock
#62. Nursing Assistants
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Annual mean salary: $31,670
- Employment: 37,970
National
- Annual mean salary: $30,720
- Employment: 1,419,920
- Annual mean salary: $31,670
- Employment: 37,970
National
- Annual mean salary: $30,720
- Employment: 1,419,920
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Canva
#61. Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Annual mean salary: $31,580
- Employment: data not available
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,600
- Employment: 14,740
- Annual mean salary: $31,580
- Employment: data not available
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,600
- Employment: 14,740
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#60. Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Annual mean salary: $31,530
- Employment: 2,840
National
- Annual mean salary: $32,940
- Employment: 140,850
- Annual mean salary: $31,530
- Employment: 2,840
National
- Annual mean salary: $32,940
- Employment: 140,850
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Canva
#59. Machine Feeders and Offbearers
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Annual mean salary: $31,500
- Employment: 760
National
- Annual mean salary: $33,010
- Employment: 63,280
- Annual mean salary: $31,500
- Employment: 760
National
- Annual mean salary: $33,010
- Employment: 63,280
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#58. Floral Designers
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Annual mean salary: $31,460
- Employment: 750
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,760
- Employment: 41,770
- Annual mean salary: $31,460
- Employment: 750
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,760
- Employment: 41,770
44 / 100
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#56 (tie). Security Guards
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Annual mean salary: $31,380
- Employment: 26,100
National
- Annual mean salary: $33,030
- Employment: 1,126,370
- Annual mean salary: $31,380
- Employment: 26,100
National
- Annual mean salary: $33,030
- Employment: 1,126,370
45 / 100
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#56 (tie). Residential Advisors
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Annual mean salary: $31,380
- Employment: 2,620
National
- Annual mean salary: $31,610
- Employment: 107,930
- Annual mean salary: $31,380
- Employment: 2,620
National
- Annual mean salary: $31,610
- Employment: 107,930
46 / 100
Unsplash
#55. Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Annual mean salary: $31,300
- Employment: 44,220
National
- Annual mean salary: $30,010
- Employment: 2,145,450
- Annual mean salary: $31,300
- Employment: 44,220
National
- Annual mean salary: $30,010
- Employment: 2,145,450
47 / 100
Canva
#54. Tire Repairers and Changers
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Annual mean salary: $31,010
- Employment: 710
National
- Annual mean salary: $30,350
- Employment: 110,880
- Annual mean salary: $31,010
- Employment: 710
National
- Annual mean salary: $30,350
- Employment: 110,880
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Monkey Business Images // Shutterstock
#53. Retail Salespersons
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Annual mean salary: $30,810
- Employment: 75,850
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,360
- Employment: 4,317,950
- Annual mean salary: $30,810
- Employment: 75,850
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,360
- Employment: 4,317,950
49 / 100
Pressmaster // Shutterstock
#52. Baggage Porters and Bellhops
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Annual mean salary: $30,760
- Employment: 550
National
- Annual mean salary: $28,230
- Employment: 39,790
- Annual mean salary: $30,760
- Employment: 550
National
- Annual mean salary: $28,230
- Employment: 39,790
50 / 100
Flamingo Images // Shutterstock
#51. Concierges
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Annual mean salary: $30,720
- Employment: 620
National
- Annual mean salary: $34,290
- Employment: 41,670
- Annual mean salary: $30,720
- Employment: 620
National
- Annual mean salary: $34,290
- Employment: 41,670
51 / 100
Canva
#50. Crossing Guards and Flaggers
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Annual mean salary: $30,410
- Employment: 3,480
National
- Annual mean salary: $32,920
- Employment: 84,920
- Annual mean salary: $30,410
- Employment: 3,480
National
- Annual mean salary: $32,920
- Employment: 84,920
52 / 100
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#49. Couriers and Messengers
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Annual mean salary: $30,370
- Employment: 1,390
National
- Annual mean salary: $31,640
- Employment: 74,720
- Annual mean salary: $30,370
- Employment: 1,390
National
- Annual mean salary: $31,640
- Employment: 74,720
53 / 100
Canva
#48. Orderlies
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Annual mean salary: $30,200
- Employment: 1,490
National
- Annual mean salary: $30,710
- Employment: 46,990
- Annual mean salary: $30,200
- Employment: 1,490
National
- Annual mean salary: $30,710
- Employment: 46,990
54 / 100
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#47. Cooks, Restaurant
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Annual mean salary: $30,170
- Employment: 23,120
National
- Annual mean salary: $28,700
- Employment: 1,401,890
- Annual mean salary: $30,170
- Employment: 23,120
National
- Annual mean salary: $28,700
- Employment: 1,401,890
55 / 100
Monkey Business Images // Shutterstock
#46. Driver/Sales Workers
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Annual mean salary: $30,030
- Employment: 6,940
National
- Annual mean salary: $30,230
- Employment: 444,660
- Annual mean salary: $30,030
- Employment: 6,940
National
- Annual mean salary: $30,230
- Employment: 444,660
56 / 100
Canva
#45. Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Annual mean salary: $29,770
- Employment: 1,340
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,690
- Employment: 97,030
- Annual mean salary: $29,770
- Employment: 1,340
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,690
- Employment: 97,030
57 / 100
Smash the Iron Cage // Wikimedia Commons
#44. Slaughterers and Meat Packers
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Annual mean salary: $29,740
- Employment: 1,380
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,600
- Employment: 73,390
- Annual mean salary: $29,740
- Employment: 1,380
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,600
- Employment: 73,390
58 / 100
Oksana Shufrych // Shutterstock
#43. Recreation Workers
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Annual mean salary: $29,270
- Employment: 6,320
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,330
- Employment: 358,750
- Annual mean salary: $29,270
- Employment: 6,320
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,330
- Employment: 358,750
59 / 100
UfaBizPhoto // Shutterstock
#42. Sewing Machine Operators
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Annual mean salary: $29,090
- Employment: 1,830
National
- Annual mean salary: $28,000
- Employment: 133,410
- Annual mean salary: $29,090
- Employment: 1,830
National
- Annual mean salary: $28,000
- Employment: 133,410
60 / 100
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#40 (tie). Stockers and Order Fillers
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Annual mean salary: $28,650
- Employment: 43,200
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,660
- Employment: 2,135,850
- Annual mean salary: $28,650
- Employment: 43,200
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,660
- Employment: 2,135,850
61 / 100
Paul.J.West // Shutterstock
#40 (tie). Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Annual mean salary: $28,650
- Employment: 32,390
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,640
- Employment: 1,346,910
- Annual mean salary: $28,650
- Employment: 32,390
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,640
- Employment: 1,346,910
62 / 100
Canva
#39. Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Annual mean salary: $28,640
- Employment: 1,370
National
- Annual mean salary: $28,810
- Employment: 153,990
- Annual mean salary: $28,640
- Employment: 1,370
National
- Annual mean salary: $28,810
- Employment: 153,990
63 / 100
Pressmaster // Shutterstock
#38. Animal Caretakers
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Annual mean salary: $28,540
- Employment: 4,450
National
- Annual mean salary: $27,060
- Employment: 212,450
- Annual mean salary: $28,540
- Employment: 4,450
National
- Annual mean salary: $27,060
- Employment: 212,450
64 / 100
viviandnguyen_ // Flickr
#36 (tie). Packers and Packagers, Hand
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Annual mean salary: $28,340
- Employment: 11,970
National
- Annual mean salary: $27,680
- Employment: 633,640
- Annual mean salary: $28,340
- Employment: 11,970
National
- Annual mean salary: $27,680
- Employment: 633,640
65 / 100
PxHere
#36 (tie). Library Assistants, Clerical
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Annual mean salary: $28,340
- Employment: 2,490
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,820
- Employment: 85,910
- Annual mean salary: $28,340
- Employment: 2,490
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,820
- Employment: 85,910
66 / 100
Canva
#35. Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Annual mean salary: $28,210
- Employment: 540
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,880
- Employment: 36,630
- Annual mean salary: $28,210
- Employment: 540
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,880
- Employment: 36,630
67 / 100
Canva
#34. Passenger Attendants
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Annual mean salary: $28,110
- Employment: data not available
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,420
- Employment: 28,200
- Annual mean salary: $28,110
- Employment: data not available
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,420
- Employment: 28,200
68 / 100
Rawpixel.com // Shutterstock
#33. Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Annual mean salary: $27,710
- Employment: 11,850
National
- Annual mean salary: $26,810
- Employment: 926,960
- Annual mean salary: $27,710
- Employment: 11,850
National
- Annual mean salary: $26,810
- Employment: 926,960
69 / 100
Canva
#32. Bakers
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Annual mean salary: $27,120
- Employment: 4,450
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,630
- Employment: 184,990
- Annual mean salary: $27,120
- Employment: 4,450
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,630
- Employment: 184,990
70 / 100
Canva
#31. Pharmacy Aides
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Annual mean salary: $26,970
- Employment: 1,260
National
- Annual mean salary: $30,490
- Employment: 37,280
- Annual mean salary: $26,970
- Employment: 1,260
National
- Annual mean salary: $30,490
- Employment: 37,280
71 / 100
Nejron Photo // Shutterstock
#30. Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Annual mean salary: $26,850
- Employment: 5,810
National
- Annual mean salary: $27,940
- Employment: 382,670
- Annual mean salary: $26,850
- Employment: 5,810
National
- Annual mean salary: $27,940
- Employment: 382,670
72 / 100
Canva
#29. Cutters and Trimmers, Hand
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Annual mean salary: $26,820
- Employment: 240
National
- Annual mean salary: $32,340
- Employment: 9,670
- Annual mean salary: $26,820
- Employment: 240
National
- Annual mean salary: $32,340
- Employment: 9,670
73 / 100
Crew // Wikimedia Commons
#28. Bartenders
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Annual mean salary: $26,370
- Employment: 12,790
National
- Annual mean salary: $28,000
- Employment: 646,850
- Annual mean salary: $26,370
- Employment: 12,790
National
- Annual mean salary: $28,000
- Employment: 646,850
74 / 100
Jason Person // Shutterstock
#27. Cooks, Short Order
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Annual mean salary: $25,870
- Employment: 2,570
National
- Annual mean salary: $26,240
- Employment: 152,670
- Annual mean salary: $25,870
- Employment: 2,570
National
- Annual mean salary: $26,240
- Employment: 152,670
75 / 100
Martin Smith // Shutterstock
#26. Parking Attendants
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Annual mean salary: $25,630
- Employment: 4,260
National
- Annual mean salary: $26,450
- Employment: 147,390
- Annual mean salary: $25,630
- Employment: 4,260
National
- Annual mean salary: $26,450
- Employment: 147,390
76 / 100
Monkey Business Images // Shutterstock
#25. Waiters and Waitresses
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Annual mean salary: $25,580
- Employment: 45,100
National
- Annual mean salary: $26,800
- Employment: 2,579,020
- Annual mean salary: $25,580
- Employment: 45,100
National
- Annual mean salary: $26,800
- Employment: 2,579,020
77 / 100
Canva
#24. Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Annual mean salary: $25,420
- Employment: data not available
National
- Annual mean salary: $27,570
- Employment: 34,340
- Annual mean salary: $25,420
- Employment: data not available
National
- Annual mean salary: $27,570
- Employment: 34,340
78 / 100
Gabriel Georgescu // Shutterstock
#23. Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Annual mean salary: $25,310
- Employment: 2,700
National
- Annual mean salary: $25,950
- Employment: 267,940
- Annual mean salary: $25,310
- Employment: 2,700
National
- Annual mean salary: $25,950
- Employment: 267,940
79 / 100
Canva
#22. Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Annual mean salary: $25,120
- Employment: 850
National
- Annual mean salary: $24,820
- Employment: 38,070
- Annual mean salary: $25,120
- Employment: 850
National
- Annual mean salary: $24,820
- Employment: 38,070
80 / 100
Canva
#21. Sewers, Hand
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Annual mean salary: $25,060
- Employment: 40
National
- Annual mean salary: $31,020
- Employment: 4,770
- Annual mean salary: $25,060
- Employment: 40
National
- Annual mean salary: $31,020
- Employment: 4,770
81 / 100
Krakenimages.com // Shutterstock
#20. Childcare Workers
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Annual mean salary: $24,980
- Employment: 11,490
National
- Annual mean salary: $25,510
- Employment: 561,520
- Annual mean salary: $24,980
- Employment: 11,490
National
- Annual mean salary: $25,510
- Employment: 561,520
82 / 100
Dmitry Kalinovsky // Shutterstock
#19. Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Annual mean salary: $24,940
- Employment: 2,970
National
- Annual mean salary: $25,420
- Employment: 209,330
- Annual mean salary: $24,940
- Employment: 2,970
National
- Annual mean salary: $25,420
- Employment: 209,330
83 / 100
Rohatynchuk Mykola // Shutterstock
#18. Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Annual mean salary: $24,920
- Employment: data not available
National
- Annual mean salary: $63,030
- Employment: 12,350
- Annual mean salary: $24,920
- Employment: data not available
National
- Annual mean salary: $63,030
- Employment: 12,350
84 / 100
Canva
#17. Food Preparation Workers
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Annual mean salary: $24,880
- Employment: 12,700
National
- Annual mean salary: $25,820
- Employment: 863,740
- Annual mean salary: $24,880
- Employment: 12,700
National
- Annual mean salary: $25,820
- Employment: 863,740
85 / 100
Travis Grathwell // Flickr
#16. Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Annual mean salary: $23,870
- Employment: 440
National
- Annual mean salary: $28,230
- Employment: 15,990
- Annual mean salary: $23,870
- Employment: 440
National
- Annual mean salary: $28,230
- Employment: 15,990
86 / 100
VGstockstudio // Shutterstock
#15. Food Servers, Nonrestaurant
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Annual mean salary: $23,790
- Employment: 7,940
National
- Annual mean salary: $26,080
- Employment: 277,580
- Annual mean salary: $23,790
- Employment: 7,940
National
- Annual mean salary: $26,080
- Employment: 277,580
87 / 100
Canva
#14. Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Annual mean salary: $23,550
- Employment: 3,010
National
- Annual mean salary: $26,860
- Employment: 117,670
- Annual mean salary: $23,550
- Employment: 3,010
National
- Annual mean salary: $26,860
- Employment: 117,670
88 / 100
Canva
#13. Agricultural Equipment Operators
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Annual mean salary: $23,540
- Employment: 270
National
- Annual mean salary: $33,300
- Employment: 26,990
- Annual mean salary: $23,540
- Employment: 270
National
- Annual mean salary: $33,300
- Employment: 26,990
89 / 100
Pxhere
#12. Fast Food and Counter Workers
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Annual mean salary: $23,370
- Employment: 73,650
National
- Annual mean salary: $23,250
- Employment: 3,996,820
- Annual mean salary: $23,370
- Employment: 73,650
National
- Annual mean salary: $23,250
- Employment: 3,996,820
90 / 100
Dean Drobot // Shutterstock
#11. Cashiers
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Annual mean salary: $23,240
- Employment: 66,410
National
- Annual mean salary: $24,400
- Employment: 3,617,910
- Annual mean salary: $23,240
- Employment: 66,410
National
- Annual mean salary: $24,400
- Employment: 3,617,910
91 / 100
Pixabay
#10. Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Annual mean salary: $23,130
- Employment: 2,730
National
- Annual mean salary: $25,380
- Employment: 143,940
- Annual mean salary: $23,130
- Employment: 2,730
National
- Annual mean salary: $25,380
- Employment: 143,940
92 / 100
Pexels
#9. Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Annual mean salary: $23,080
- Employment: 2,480
National
- Annual mean salary: $24,870
- Employment: 138,160
- Annual mean salary: $23,080
- Employment: 2,480
National
- Annual mean salary: $24,870
- Employment: 138,160
93 / 100
Ryan Everton // Unsplash
#8. Dishwashers
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Annual mean salary: $22,890
- Employment: 10,130
National
- Annual mean salary: $24,410
- Employment: 514,330
- Annual mean salary: $22,890
- Employment: 10,130
National
- Annual mean salary: $24,410
- Employment: 514,330
94 / 100
Daniel Lee // Flickr
#7. Cooks, Fast Food
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Annual mean salary: $22,720
- Employment: 4,190
National
- Annual mean salary: $23,530
- Employment: 527,220
- Annual mean salary: $22,720
- Employment: 4,190
National
- Annual mean salary: $23,530
- Employment: 527,220
95 / 100
Dragon Images // Shutterstock
#6. Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Annual mean salary: $22,460
- Employment: 7,940
National
- Annual mean salary: $24,010
- Employment: 423,380
- Annual mean salary: $22,460
- Employment: 7,940
National
- Annual mean salary: $24,010
- Employment: 423,380
96 / 100
Finist4 // Shutterstock
#5. Manicurists and Pedicurists
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Annual mean salary: $22,400
- Employment: 4,380
National
- Annual mean salary: $27,390
- Employment: 111,780
- Annual mean salary: $22,400
- Employment: 4,380
National
- Annual mean salary: $27,390
- Employment: 111,780
97 / 100
Unsplash
#4. Amusement and Recreation Attendants
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Annual mean salary: $21,560
- Employment: 5,360
National
- Annual mean salary: $24,330
- Employment: 338,110
- Annual mean salary: $21,560
- Employment: 5,360
National
- Annual mean salary: $24,330
- Employment: 338,110
98 / 100
aboutsung // Shutterstock
#3. Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Annual mean salary: $21,530
- Employment: 9,180
National
- Annual mean salary: $25,020
- Employment: 477,270
- Annual mean salary: $21,530
- Employment: 9,180
National
- Annual mean salary: $25,020
- Employment: 477,270
99 / 100
Canva
#2. Shampooers
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Annual mean salary: $20,360
- Employment: 1,600
National
- Annual mean salary: $22,910
- Employment: 12,120
- Annual mean salary: $20,360
- Employment: 1,600
National
- Annual mean salary: $22,910
- Employment: 12,120
100 / 100
Canva
#1. Motion Picture Projectionists
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Annual mean salary: $20,340
- Employment: 430
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,890
- Employment: 4,540
- Annual mean salary: $20,340
- Employment: 430
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,890
- Employment: 4,540
