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Southwest Workforce Development Area (1Q 2019)
All Industry
Estimated employment6,520
Mean wage$13.14
Entry wage$10.80
10th percentile wage$10.68
50th percentile wage$10.82
90th percentile wage$17.60
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Leisure and Hospitality6,40098.2%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Leisure and Hospitality6,400$10.82
Waiters and Waitresses (35-3031)
Take orders and serve food and beverages to patrons at tables in dining establishment. Exclude "Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop" (35-3022).
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$10.82 $12.46 -$1.64
2018$10.67+1.4%$12.29+1.4%-$1.61
2017$10.27+3.9%$11.83+3.9%-$1.55
2016$9.94+3.3%$11.45+3.3%-$1.50
2015$9.61+3.5%$11.06+3.5%-$1.45
2014$9.44+1.7%$10.87+1.7%-$1.43
2013$9.26+2.0%$10.66+2.0%-$1.40
2012$9.14+1.3%$10.52+1.3%-$1.38
2011$9.00+1.5%$10.37+1.5%-$1.36
2010$8.88+1.4%$10.23+1.4%-$1.34
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$10.82 $24.99 -$14.17
2018$10.67+1.4%$24.77+.9%-$14.09
2017$10.27+3.9%$24.02+3.1%-$13.74
2016$9.94+3.3%$23.37+2.8%-$13.42
2015$9.61+3.5%$22.84+2.3%-$13.23
2014$9.44+1.7%$22.36+2.1%-$12.91
2013$9.26+2.0%$21.88+2.2%-$12.62
2012$9.14+1.3%$21.44+2.1%-$12.30
2011$9.00+1.5%$21.07+1.7%-$12.06
2010$8.88+1.4%$20.74+1.6%-$11.86
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 2019
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $11.159,950
Eastern $11.074,140
Northwest $10.823,810
South Central $10.825,210
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $11.159,950
Southwest $10.826,520
South Central $10.825,210
Eastern $11.074,140
Wages in other areas
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