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1 / 50#49. First-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers (tie)
- Median annual wage: $36,210
- Median hourly wage: $17.41
- Total employment: 490 people (7.38 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)
Lowest-paying jobs in Logan
Uncertainty clouds the current job market. On one hand, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports unemployment rates at 4.2% as of May 2025—and that hasn't changed much in the past year, a typical indicator of a positive economy. At the same time, average weekly earnings have increased by 3.9% over the 12 months ending May 2025 to reach $1,243.03.
However, the American economy may soon shift. The Trump administration's federal budget cuts have eliminated tens of thousands of jobs, and constant changes in import tariffs leave companies unable to plan for their future employment needs.
With these factors in mind, minimum or low-wage jobs are increasingly unsustainable for most. In 2025, a full-time job at the federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour puts a worker under the poverty threshold, according to the Economic Policy Institute. While states can opt to have higher minimum wages, 20 states are at or below the federal minimum as of 2025.
Salaries can also vary by gender, race, and educational attainment. According to a March 2025 report from the Pew Research Center, women's earnings are about 85% of men's, and women also remain overrepresented in low-paying jobs. Meanwhile, April 2025 BLS data shows that Hispanic workers' median earnings lag behind those of other race and ethnicity groups, and full-time workers without a high school diploma earned the least compared to their more educated counterparts.
It's important to note, though, that low pay doesn't always equal low job satisfaction. Some people feel drawn to a particular field, seek a certain work environment, or aim for work-life balance. No matter the reason, Stacker used BLS data to find the 50 lowest-paying jobs in Logan. Jobs are ranked by their median annual pay as of May 2024, so any jobs without annual compensation figures available were excluded from this analysis.
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2 / 50#49. Cooks, institution and cafeteria (tie)
- Median annual wage: $36,210
- Median hourly wage: $17.41
- Total employment: 260 people (3.87 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)
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3 / 50#48. Biological technicians
- Median annual wage: $36,150
- Median hourly wage: $17.38
- Total employment: 90 people (1.31 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)
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4 / 50#47. Shuttle drivers and chauffeurs
- Median annual wage: $36,030
- Median hourly wage: $17.32
- Total employment: 40 people (0.57 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)
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5 / 50#46. Chemical equipment operators and tenders
- Median annual wage: $35,820
- Median hourly wage: $17.22
- Total employment: 110 people (1.67 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)
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6 / 50#45. Library assistants, clerical
- Median annual wage: $35,500
- Median hourly wage: $17.07
- Total employment: 90 people (1.3 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)
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7 / 50#44. Cooks, restaurant
- Median annual wage: $35,420
- Median hourly wage: $17.03
- Total employment: 300 people (4.46 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)
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8 / 50#43. Medical records specialists
- Median annual wage: $35,360
- Median hourly wage: $17.00
- Total employment: 100 people (1.52 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)
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9 / 50#42. Ophthalmic medical technicians
- Median annual wage: $35,220
- Median hourly wage: $16.93
- Total employment: 70 people (1.04 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)
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10 / 50#41. Nursing assistants
- Median annual wage: $35,110
- Median hourly wage: $16.88
- Total employment: 640 people (9.64 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)
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11 / 50#40. Tire repairers and changers
- Median annual wage: $35,100
- Median hourly wage: $16.87
- Total employment: 90 people (1.3 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)
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12 / 50#39. Bartenders
- Median annual wage: $34,840
- Median hourly wage: $16.75
- Total employment: 60 people (0.83 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)
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13 / 50#38. Woodworking machine setters, operators, and tenders, except sawing
- Median annual wage: $34,730
- Median hourly wage: $16.70
- Total employment: 50 people (0.8 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)
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14 / 50#37. Receptionists and information clerks
- Median annual wage: $34,220
- Median hourly wage: $16.45
- Total employment: 540 people (8.06 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)
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15 / 50#36. Home health and personal care aides
- Median annual wage: $34,160
- Median hourly wage: $16.42
- Total employment: 840 people (12.54 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)
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16 / 50#35. Dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance
- Median annual wage: $33,910
- Median hourly wage: $16.31
- Total employment: 60 people (0.87 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)
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17 / 50#34. Sewing machine operators
- Median annual wage: $33,280
- Median hourly wage: $16.00
- Total employment: 80 people (1.27 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)
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18 / 50#33. Preschool teachers, except special education
- Median annual wage: $33,240
- Median hourly wage: $15.98
- Total employment: 220 people (3.33 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)
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19 / 50#32. Cleaners of vehicles and equipment
- Median annual wage: $32,500
- Median hourly wage: $15.63
- Total employment: 220 people (3.3 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)
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20 / 50#31. Laundry and dry-cleaning workers
- Median annual wage: $31,840
- Median hourly wage: $15.31
- Total employment: 30 people (0.46 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)
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21 / 50#30. Retail salespersons
- Median annual wage: $31,680
- Median hourly wage: $15.23
- Total employment: 1,800 people (26.95 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)
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22 / 50#29. Order clerks
- Median annual wage: $31,470
- Median hourly wage: $15.13
- Total employment: 50 people (0.79 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)
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23 / 50#28. Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists
- Median annual wage: $31,200
- Median hourly wage: $15.00
- Total employment: 110 people (1.72 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)
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24 / 50#27. Veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers
- Median annual wage: $30,950
- Median hourly wage: $14.88
- Total employment: 60 people (0.88 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)
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25 / 50#26. Floral designers
- Median annual wage: $30,290
- Median hourly wage: $14.56
- Total employment: 40 people (0.65 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)
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26 / 50#25. Maids and housekeeping cleaners
- Median annual wage: $30,180
- Median hourly wage: $14.51
- Total employment: 260 people (3.87 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)
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27 / 50#24. Automotive and watercraft service attendants
- Median annual wage: $30,080
- Median hourly wage: $14.46
- Total employment: 50 people (0.72 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)
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28 / 50#23. Dishwashers
- Median annual wage: $30,010
- Median hourly wage: $14.43
- Total employment: 100 people (1.5 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)
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29 / 50#22. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary
- Median annual wage: $30,000
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 940 people (14.03 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)
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30 / 50#21. Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners
- Median annual wage: $29,920
- Median hourly wage: $14.38
- Total employment: 1,120 people (16.79 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)
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31 / 50#20. Cooks, fast food
- Median annual wage: $29,860
- Median hourly wage: $14.36
- Total employment: 320 people (4.86 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)
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32 / 50#19. Food preparation workers
- Median annual wage: $29,820
- Median hourly wage: $14.34
- Total employment: 400 people (6.0 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)
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33 / 50#18. Cashiers
- Median annual wage: $29,680
- Median hourly wage: $14.27
- Total employment: 1,130 people (16.86 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)
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34 / 50#17. Mail clerks and mail machine operators, except postal service
- Median annual wage: $29,620
- Median hourly wage: $14.24
- Total employment: Not available
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35 / 50#15. Childcare workers (tie)
- Median annual wage: $29,390
- Median hourly wage: $14.13
- Total employment: 170 people (2.51 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)
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36 / 50#15. Waiters and waitresses (tie)
- Median annual wage: $29,390
- Median hourly wage: $14.13
- Total employment: 610 people (9.11 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)
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37 / 50#14. Bill and account collectors
- Median annual wage: $29,330
- Median hourly wage: $14.10
- Total employment: 90 people (1.29 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)
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38 / 50#13. Animal caretakers
- Median annual wage: $29,320
- Median hourly wage: $14.10
- Total employment: 140 people (2.03 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)
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39 / 50#12. Recreation workers
- Median annual wage: $28,520
- Median hourly wage: $13.71
- Total employment: 400 people (6.05 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)
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40 / 50#10. Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks (tie)
- Median annual wage: $28,490
- Median hourly wage: $13.70
- Total employment: 110 people (1.58 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)
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41 / 50#10. Physical therapist aides (tie)
- Median annual wage: $28,490
- Median hourly wage: $13.70
- Total employment: 40 people (0.62 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)
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42 / 50#9. Fast food and counter workers
- Median annual wage: $27,940
- Median hourly wage: $13.43
- Total employment: 2,040 people (30.6 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)
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43 / 50#8. Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers
- Median annual wage: $27,490
- Median hourly wage: $13.22
- Total employment: 120 people (1.74 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)
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44 / 50#7. Bakers
- Median annual wage: $27,380
- Median hourly wage: $13.16
- Total employment: 190 people (2.87 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)
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45 / 50#6. Crossing guards and flaggers
- Median annual wage: $27,370
- Median hourly wage: $13.16
- Total employment: 60 people (0.84 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)
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46 / 50#5. Food servers, nonrestaurant
- Median annual wage: $26,970
- Median hourly wage: $12.97
- Total employment: 120 people (1.84 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)
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47 / 50#4. Audio and video technicians
- Median annual wage: $26,580
- Median hourly wage: $12.78
- Total employment: 40 people (0.59 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)
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48 / 50#3. Hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop
- Median annual wage: $26,190
- Median hourly wage: $12.59
- Total employment: 160 people (2.42 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)
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49 / 50#2. Driver/sales workers
- Median annual wage: $23,780
- Median hourly wage: $11.43
- Total employment: 130 people (1.97 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)
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50 / 50#1. Amusement and recreation attendants
- Median annual wage: $21,920
- Median hourly wage: $10.54
- Total employment: 100 people (1.52 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)
This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jill Jaracz, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 364 metros.
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