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Northwest Workforce Development Area (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment18,940
Mean wage$12.57
Entry wage$9.91
10th percentile wage$9.86
50th percentile wage$10.92
90th percentile wage$18.00
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Leisure and Hospitality15,55082.1%
Education and Health Services1,6908.9%
Trade, Transportation and Utilities1,2206.4%
Other Services1500.8%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Public Administration14024.12
Education and Health Services1,69013.91
Trade, Transportation and Utilities1,22011.02
Leisure and Hospitality15,55010.64
Food Preparation and Serving-Related Occupations (35-0000)
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$10.92 $10.92  $0.00
2016$10.43+4.7%$10.43 +4.7%$0.00
2015$10.25+1.7%$10.25 +1.7%$0.00
2014$10.05+2.0%$10.05 +2.0%$0.00
2013$9.92+1.3%$9.92 +1.3%$0.00
2012$9.77+1.5%$9.77 +1.5%$0.00
2011$9.64+1.4%$9.64 +1.4%$0.00
2010$9.54+1.1%$9.54 +1.1%$0.00
2009$9.35+2.0%$9.35 +2.0%$0.00
2008$9.09+2.8%$9.09 +2.8%$0.00
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$10.92 $19.89  -$8.97
2016$10.43+4.7%$19.25 +3.3%-$8.82
2015$10.25+1.7%$18.85 +2.1%-$8.60
2014$10.05+2.0%$18.45 +2.2%-$8.40
2013$9.92+1.3%$18.08 +2.1%-$8.15
2012$9.77+1.5%$17.77 +1.7%-$7.99
2011$9.64+1.4%$17.49 +1.6%-$7.84
2010$9.54+1.1%$17.19 +1.7%-$7.65
2009$9.35+2.0%$16.96 +1.4%-$7.61
2008$9.09+2.8%$16.53 +2.6%-$7.43
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 2017
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest $11.3928,220
South Central $11.2928,760
Northwest $10.9218,940
North Central $10.8739,710
Eastern $10.7218,780
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $10.8739,710
South Central $11.2928,760
Southwest $11.3928,220
Northwest $10.9218,940
Eastern $10.7218,780
Wages in other areas
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