Friday, June 09, 2006

Worst Paying Jobs


Forbes Magazine also put out their list of worst-paying jobs.

The "top" three worst paying jobs are:
3. Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers (i.e. Bus Boys) - mean annual salary = $15,560.

2. Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food - mean annual salary = $15,430.

3. Cooks, Fast Food - mean annual salary = $15,230.

I've personally discovered a some new categories of "worst paying job."

Laid-off Manufacturing Shlub: mean annual salary = $0
Currently Unemployed Manufacturing Shlub: mean annual salary = $0
Laid-off Shlub Who Tips Over Friends' Couches to Grab Loose Change: mean annual salary = $15 (but, alas, it is taxable income)