After finding the lowest-paying job in state, Howmuch.com then ranked each one according to mean annual salary. Shampooers in South and North Carolina earn the lowest wages at under $17,800 per year.

Here is a look at the five lowest-paying jobs:

Profession: Shampooer
Mean annual salary: $17,190

Profession: Shampooer
Mean annual salary: $17,790

Profession: Manicurists and pedicurists
Mean annual salary: $17,880

Profession: Food preparers
Mean annual salary: $17,920

Profession: Ushers, lobby attendants and ticket takers
Mean annual salary: $17,920

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