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Eastern Workforce Development Area (1Q 2020)
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Estimated employment1,250
Mean wage$13.94
Entry wage$11.06
10th percentile wage$10.66
50th percentile wage$11.84
90th percentile wage$21.03
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Leisure and Hospitality1,09087.4%
Other Services14010.8%
Manufacturing201.7%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Other Services140$11.92
Manufacturing20$11.91
Leisure and Hospitality1,090$11.80
Bartenders (35-3011)
Mix and serve drinks to patrons, directly or through waitstaff.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$11.84 $12.73  -$0.89
2019$11.22+5.5%$12.07 +5.5%-$0.84
2018$10.80+3.9%$11.62 +3.9%-$0.81
2017$10.46+3.3%$11.24 +3.3%-$0.78
2016$10.10+3.5%$10.86 +3.5%-$0.75
2015$9.93+1.7%$10.68 +1.7%-$0.74
2014$9.73+2.0%$10.47 +2.0%-$0.73
2013$9.61+1.3%$10.33 +1.3%-$0.72
2012$9.47+1.5%$10.18 +1.5%-$0.71
2011$9.34+1.4%$10.04 +1.4%-$0.70
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$11.84 $23.16  -$11.32
2019$11.22+5.5%$22.22 +4.2%-$10.99
2018$10.80+3.9%$21.54 +3.1%-$10.74
2017$10.46+3.3%$20.97 +2.8%-$10.50
2016$10.10+3.5%$20.49 +2.3%-$10.38
2015$9.93+1.7%$20.06 +2.1%-$10.12
2014$9.73+2.0%$19.63 +2.2%-$9.89
2013$9.61+1.3%$19.23 +2.1%-$9.62
2012$9.47+1.5%$18.90 +1.7%-$9.43
2011$9.34+1.4%$18.61 +1.6%-$9.26
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 2020
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Northwest $14.88680
Southwest $12.551,630
South Central $12.491,560
North Central $11.942,080
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $11.942,080
Southwest $12.551,630
South Central $12.491,560
Eastern $11.841,250
Wages in other areas
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