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Southwest Workforce Development Area (1Q 2019)
All Industry
Estimated employment1,420
Mean wage$12.96
Entry wage$11.06
10th percentile wage$10.81
50th percentile wage$11.70
90th percentile wage$18.24
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Leisure and Hospitality1,20084.6%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Leisure and Hospitality1,200$11.50
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.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$11.70 $12.46 -$0.76
2018$11.54+1.4%$12.29+1.4%-$0.74
2017$11.11+3.9%$11.83+3.9%-$0.72
2016$10.75+3.3%$11.45+3.3%-$0.69
2015$10.39+3.5%$11.06+3.5%-$0.67
2014$10.21+1.7%$10.87+1.7%-$0.66
2013$10.01+2.0%$10.66+2.0%-$0.65
2012$9.88+1.3%$10.52+1.3%-$0.64
2011$9.74+1.5%$10.37+1.5%-$0.63
2010$9.60+1.4%$10.23+1.4%-$0.62
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$11.70 $24.99 -$13.29
2018$11.54+1.4%$24.77+.9%-$13.23
2017$11.11+3.9%$24.02+3.1%-$12.90
2016$10.75+3.3%$23.37+2.8%-$12.61
2015$10.39+3.5%$22.84+2.3%-$12.44
2014$10.21+1.7%$22.36+2.1%-$12.14
2013$10.01+2.0%$21.88+2.2%-$11.87
2012$9.88+1.3%$21.44+2.1%-$11.55
2011$9.74+1.5%$21.07+1.7%-$11.33
2010$9.60+1.4%$20.74+1.6%-$11.14
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 $12.001,020
Northwest $11.97470
Southwest $11.701,420
South Central $11.66810
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest $11.701,420
North Central $12.001,020
South Central $11.66810
Northwest $11.97470
Wages in other areas
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