| South Central WDA (1Q 2016) |
| All Industry |
| Estimated employment | 280 |
| Mean wage | $24.92 |
| Entry wage | $17.69 |
| 10th percentile wage | $15.84 |
| 50th percentile wage | $23.25 |
| 90th percentile wage | $36.35 |
 | | Top Employing Industries |
| Industry | Employment / Percent |
| Leisure and Hospitality | 230 | 81.4% |
| Education and Health Services | 30 | 10.6% |
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| Top Paying Industries |
| Industry | Employment / Median Wage |
| Education and Health Services | 30 | $28.67 |
| Leisure and Hospitality | 230 | $22.36 |
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| Chefs and Head Cooks (35-1011) |
| Direct the preparation, seasoning, and cooking of salads, soups, fish, meats, vegetables, desserts, or other foods. May plan and price menu items, order supplies, and keep records and accounts. May participate in cooking. |
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| Mean Wage History |
| Year | This
Occupation | Compared to
Occupational Group | Difference |
| Current | $23.25 | | $10.64 |
| $12.61 | | 2015 | $22.63 | +2.7% | $10.36 |
+2.7% | $12.27 | | 2014 | $22.18 | +2.0% | $10.15 |
+2.0% | $12.03 | | 2013 | $21.90 | +1.3% | $10.02 |
+1.3% | $11.88 | | 2012 | $21.58 | +1.5% | $9.88 |
+1.5% | $11.70 | | 2011 | $21.28 | +1.4% | $9.74 |
+1.4% | $11.54 | | 2010 | $21.06 | +1.1% | $9.64 |
+1.1% | $11.42 | | 2009 | $20.64 | +2.0% | $9.45 |
+2.0% | $11.20 | | 2008 | $20.08 | +2.8% | $9.19 |
+2.8% | $10.89 | | 2007 | $19.29 | +4.1% | $8.83 |
+4.1% | $10.46 |
| Year | This
Occupation | Compared to
All Occupations | Difference |
| Current | $23.25 | | $20.85 |
| $2.40 | | 2015 | $22.63 | +2.7% | $20.27 |
+2.9% | $2.36 | | 2014 | $22.18 | +2.0% | $19.83 |
+2.2% | $2.35 | | 2013 | $21.90 | +1.3% | $19.43 |
+2.1% | $2.47 | | 2012 | $21.58 | +1.5% | $19.10 |
+1.7% | $2.48 | | 2011 | $21.28 | +1.4% | $18.80 |
+1.6% | $2.48 | | 2010 | $21.06 | +1.1% | $18.48 |
+1.7% | $2.57 | | 2009 | $20.64 | +2.0% | $18.23 |
+1.4% | $2.41 | | 2008 | $20.08 | +2.8% | $17.77 |
+2.6% | $2.31 | | 2007 | $19.29 | +4.1% | $17.20 |
+3.3% | $2.09 |
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| Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016 |
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