WORST PAYING JOBS IN AMERICA ?

By KATE LORENZ, CAREERBUILDER.COM EDITOR

10. Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers
Average hourly earnings: $8.41
Average annual earnings: $17,500

9. Waiters and Waitresses
Average hourly earnings: $8.27
Average annual earnings: $17,190

8. Shampooers
Average hourly earnings: $8.20
Average annual earnings: $17,050

7. Gaming Dealers
Average hourly earnings: $8.18
Average annual earnings: $17,010

6. Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession and Coffee Shop
Average hourly earnings: $8.15
Average annual earnings: $16,950

5. Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge and Coffee Shop
Average hourly earnings: $8.10
Average annual earnings: $16,860

4. Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers
Average hourly earnings: $7.84
Average annual earnings: $16,320

3. Dishwashers
Average hourly earnings: $7.78
Average annual earnings: $16,190


2. Cooks, Fast Food
Average hourly earnings: $7.67
Average annual earnings: $15,960

And the number one lowest paying job in America is...

1. Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, including Fast Food
Average hourly earnings: $7.66
Average annual earnings: $15,930