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Estimated employment320
Mean wage$10.10
Entry wage$9.44
10th percentile wage$9.36
50th percentile wage$9.50
90th percentile wage$11.68
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Leisure and Hospitality29091.2%
Education and Health Services308.1%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Education and Health Services30$11.42
Leisure and Hospitality290$9.48
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers (35-9011)
Facilitate food service. Clean tables, carry dirty dishes, replace soiled table linens; set tables; replenish supply of clean linens, silverware, glassware, and dishes; supply service bar with food, and serve water, butter, and coffee to patrons.
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$9.50 $10.24  -$0.74
2015$9.25+2.7%$9.97 +2.7%-$0.72
2014$9.06+2.0%$9.77 +2.0%-$0.70
2013$8.95+1.3%$9.65 +1.3%-$0.69
2012$8.82+1.5%$9.51 +1.5%-$0.68
2011$8.70+1.4%$9.37 +1.4%-$0.67
2010$8.60+1.1%$9.27 +1.1%-$0.67
2009$8.44+2.0%$9.09 +2.0%-$0.65
2008$8.21+2.8%$8.84 +2.8%-$0.63
2007$7.88+4.1%$8.50 +4.1%-$0.61
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$9.50 $19.32  -$9.82
2015$9.25+2.7%$18.78 +2.9%-$9.53
2014$9.06+2.0%$18.38 +2.2%-$9.31
2013$8.95+1.3%$18.01 +2.1%-$9.05
2012$8.82+1.5%$17.70 +1.7%-$8.88
2011$8.70+1.4%$17.42 +1.6%-$8.72
2010$8.60+1.1%$17.13 +1.7%-$8.52
2009$8.44+2.0%$16.90 +1.4%-$8.46
2008$8.21+2.8%$16.46 +2.6%-$8.25
2007$7.88+4.1%$15.94 +3.3%-$8.05
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
South Central $9.58 670
Eastern $9.57 1,010
North Central $9.54 1,070
Southwest $9.52 640
Northwest $9.50 320
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $9.54 1,070
Eastern $9.57 1,010
South Central $9.58 670
Southwest $9.52 640
Northwest $9.50 320
Wages in other areas
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