8 Lowest Paying Blue Collar Jobs in America

5. Cashiers

Average salary: 20,640$

The fifth occupation on our list of 8 lowest paying blue collar jobs in America, cashier, might as well be the most monotonous one. Working at the cash register, dealing with demanding customers while keeping a smile on the face for the average wage of 20,640 is exhausting for most people. BLS estimates job growth for the occupation at 2 percent, which is lower than the national average. The main reason cashiers won’t be in demand is the prevalent use of automated checkouts and increasing online sales.

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