Special Report
Jobs With the Best and Worst Job Security
February 27, 2019 4:43 pm
Last Updated: January 11, 2020 10:46 am
Jobs with the Worst Job Security
Source: Believe_In_Me / Getty Images
32. Cleaners of vehicles and equipment
> Unemployment rate: 6.6% (tied – 32nd highest)
> Labor force: 352,000
> Median annual wage: $23,360
> Proj. job growth 2016-2026: +10.7%
> Typical entry level edu. required: No formal educational credential
Source: Koldunov / Getty Images
31. Cooks
> Unemployment rate: 6.6% (tied – 32nd highest)
> Labor force: 2.2 million
> Median annual wage: $23,970
> Proj. job growth 2016-2026: +6.1%
> Typical entry level edu. required: No formal educational credential
24/7 Wall St.
Source: Steve Debenport / Getty Images
30. Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers
> Unemployment rate: 6.7% (tied – 30th highest)
> Labor force: 331,000
> Median annual wage: $21,160
> Proj. job growth 2016-2026: +7.1%
> Typical entry level edu. required: No formal educational credential
Source: kadmy / Getty Images
29. Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks
> Unemployment rate: 6.7% (tied – 30th highest)
> Labor force: 140,000
> Median annual wage: $22,850
> Proj. job growth 2016-2026: +4.4%
> Typical entry level edu. required: High school diploma or equivalent
Source: SanneBerg / Getty Images
28. Models, demonstrators, and product promoters
> Unemployment rate: 6.8% (tied – 28th highest)
> Labor force: 64,000
> Median annual wage: $27,060
> Proj. job growth 2016-2026: N/A
> Typical entry level edu. required: High school diploma or equivalent
Source: aydinmutlu / Getty Images
27. Painters, construction and maintenance
> Unemployment rate: 6.9% (27th highest)
> Labor force: 652,000
> Median annual wage: $37,960
> Proj. job growth 2016-2026: +5.7%
> Typical entry level edu. required: No formal educational credential
Source: Olivier Le Moal / Getty Images
26. Bill and account collectors
> Unemployment rate: 7.0% (tied – 23rd highest)
> Labor force: 131,000
> Median annual wage: $35,330
> Proj. job growth 2016-2026: -3.0%
> Typical entry level edu. required: High school diploma or equivalent
Source: RGtimeline / Getty Images
25. Cement masons, concrete finishers, and terrazzo workers
> Unemployment rate: 7.0% (tied – 23rd highest)
> Labor force: 54,000
> Median annual wage: $42,900
> Proj. job growth 2016-2026: +12.6%
> Typical entry level edu. required: High school diploma or equivalent
Sponsored: Find a Qualified Financial Advisor
Finding a qualified financial advisor doesn’t have to be hard. SmartAsset’s free tool matches you with up to 3 fiduciary financial advisors in your area in 5 minutes. Each advisor has been vetted by SmartAsset and is held to a fiduciary standard to act in your best interests. If you’re ready to be matched with local advisors that can help you achieve your financial goals, get started now.
Editors' Picks
