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South Central WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment680
Mean wage$10.22
Entry wage$9.46
10th percentile wage$9.37
50th percentile wage$9.61
90th percentile wage$11.90
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Leisure and Hospitality68099.4%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Leisure and Hospitality680$9.61
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop (35-9031)
Welcome patrons, seat them at tables or in lounge, and help ensure quality of facilities and service.
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$9.61 $10.64  -$1.03
2015$9.35+2.7%$10.36 +2.7%-$1.00
2014$9.17+2.0%$10.15 +2.0%-$0.98
2013$9.05+1.3%$10.02 +1.3%-$0.97
2012$8.92+1.5%$9.88 +1.5%-$0.95
2011$8.80+1.4%$9.74 +1.4%-$0.94
2010$8.70+1.1%$9.64 +1.1%-$0.93
2009$8.53+2.0%$9.45 +2.0%-$0.91
2008$8.30+2.8%$9.19 +2.8%-$0.88
2007$7.97+4.1%$8.83 +4.1%-$0.85
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$9.61 $20.85  -$11.24
2015$9.35+2.7%$20.27 +2.9%-$10.91
2014$9.17+2.0%$19.83 +2.2%-$10.66
2013$9.05+1.3%$19.43 +2.1%-$10.38
2012$8.92+1.5%$19.10 +1.7%-$10.17
2011$8.80+1.4%$18.80 +1.6%-$10.00
2010$8.70+1.1%$18.48 +1.7%-$9.78
2009$8.53+2.0%$18.23 +1.4%-$9.70
2008$8.30+2.8%$17.77 +2.6%-$9.46
2007$7.97+4.1%$17.20 +3.3%-$9.22
Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.
Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $9.64 1,180
Southwest $9.62 740
Eastern $9.61 580
Northwest $9.61 510
South Central $9.61 680
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $9.64 1,180
Southwest $9.62 740
South Central $9.61 680
Eastern $9.61 580
Northwest $9.61 510
Wages in other areas
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