Best minimum wage jobs

The best minimum wage jobs include retail sales associates, parking lot attendants, and home health aides. In general, minimum wage jobs aren't the type of career that people say good things about, but some of them are better than others. Some jobs have a chance of being able to work your way up or aren't too physically demanding, so they end up being decent jobs. If you're looking for a minimum-wage job, then here are some of your best options:

1. Retail Sales Associate

2. Parking Lot Attendant

   Average Salary: $29,699

   A parking lot attendant is primarily in charge of maintaining the smooth flow of traffic in and out of a garage or parking lot. Most parking attendants have the responsibility to assist clients and ensure all fees are paid while maintaining a professional and courteous approach. They also patrol the site and look out for illegally parked vehicles and maintain the cleanliness of their assigned area. Additionally, they must keep an open communication line with team members, reporting to managers regularly.

3. Home Health Aide

4. Food Preparation Worker

   Average Salary: $25,004

5. Hotel Housekeeper

6. Busser

   Average Salary: $24,111

   Busser, also known as dining room attendants or bartender helpers, is an entry-level position in the restaurant and dining industry. The bussers help in preparing the dining areas before guests arrive and decorating tables with a set of candles, napkins, linens, flowers, or other ornaments, especially if with a special theme for the day, usually when it's a national celebration or holidays. Also, they assist in cleaning the tables, clearing plates, used utensils, drinkware, and other dishes to the kitchen to be washed, refilling diners' glasses with water, and make the tables ready for the next set of service.

7. Nursing Assistant

8. Host/Hostess

   Average Salary: $26,207

   In a restaurant setting, a host/hostess serves as the clients' primary point of contact as they enter the premises. They mostly greet and welcome clients, process reservations, and assist by escorting them to their tables, providing them menus, and responding to any inquiries or concerns. Aside from engaging with clients, a host/hostess may manage reservations by handling calls, coordinate with all employees, and manage waiting areas. Furthermore, as a host/hostess, it is essential to prioritize customer satisfaction, all while maintaining a safe and healthy environment for everyone.

9. Usher

   Average Salary: $28,872

   The ushers' primary job is to aid visitors by cordially showing the way to their appropriate seats or the way to a large building. You'll often see them at weddings, churches, stadiums, entertainment, sporting events, and theatres. At weddings, ushers have varied duties and responsibilities before, during, and after the ceremony. These include escorting guests to the venue, directing guests to their assigned seats or rooms upon arrival, and helping the photographer gather the guests for formal picture taking.

10. Ticket Taker

    Average Salary: $30,235

    A Ticket Taker normally works in a stadium, amusement park, theater, and music auditoriums. His/Her key role is to ensure that no one goes in without a ticket. As a Ticket Taker, your job will be to stand at or near the auditorium door and collect the tickets from people. You will be required to greet patrons and usher them to their seats. You may also be in charge of organizing the seating arrangement and escorting patrons to the exits during performances like plays, movies, and concerts.