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The mean annual pay for all jobs is $39,190. In all, the lowest paying 25 occupations employ 15.6 million people in America; the best paying jobs employ 3 million. The lowest paid of all? People who cook, prepare and serve in fast-food joints, followed by dishwashers and busboys.
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Cooks, Fast Food
Mean Annual Wage: $15,960
One-Year Change: 3.0%
No. in Employment: 612,020
Top-Paying Industry: General Medical and Surgical Hospitals ($21,560*)
Top-Paying State: District of Columbia ($22,760*)
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Dishwashers
Mean Annual Wage: $16,190
One-Year Change: 2.7%
No. in Employment: 502,770
Top-Paying Industry: General Medical and Surgical Hospitals ($20,200*)
Top-Paying State: District of Columbia ($20,220*)
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Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers
Mean Annual Wage: $16,320
One-Year Change: 3.3%
No. in Employment: 401,790
Top-Paying Industry: Facilities Support Services ($21,230*)
Top-Paying State: Hawaii ($22,200*)
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Counter Attendants
Mean Annual Wage: $16,950
One-Year Change: 3.5%
No. in Employment: 524,410
Top-Paying Industry: State Government ($28,070*)
Top-Paying State: District of Columbia ($22,420*)
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Gaming Dealers
Mean Annual Wage: $17,010
One-Year Change: 6.0%
No. in Employment: 82,960
Top-Paying Industry: Spectator Sports ($23,930*)
Top-Paying State: Washington ($25,550*)
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