50 lowest-paying jobs in America

Aine Givens

50 lowest-paying jobs in America

Inflation in the United States has skyrocketed in recent years, and though nationwide rates sit at 2.7% as of July 2025, the cost of living is only expected to increase in the coming months. As President Donald Trump imposes tariffs against key trade partners like Canada, Mexico, and China, American consumers should expect to see much higher price tags . In the meantime, three states—Alaska, California, and Oregon—and more than a dozen cities enacted minimum wage increases on July 1, 2025. However, some experts have expressed concerns that this still won't be enough to keep up with rising costs.

Low-income families are hurt more by inflation for a number of reasons, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas . They spend a higher