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South Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2020)
All Industry
Estimated employment1,560
Mean wage$15.12
Entry wage$11.44
10th percentile wage$11.07
50th percentile wage$12.49
90th percentile wage$23.54
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Leisure and Hospitality1,29082.3%
Other Services21013.2%
Manufacturing704.5%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Leisure and Hospitality1,290$12.69
Other Services210$11.84
Manufacturing70$
Bartenders (35-3011)
Mix and serve drinks to patrons, directly or through waitstaff.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$12.49 $12.41  $0.08
2019$11.84+5.5%$11.76 +5.5%$0.08
2018$11.40+3.9%$11.32 +3.9%$0.07
2017$11.03+3.3%$10.96 +3.3%$0.07
2016$10.66+3.5%$10.59 +3.5%$0.07
2015$10.48+1.7%$10.41 +1.7%$0.07
2014$10.27+2.0%$10.20 +2.0%$0.07
2013$10.14+1.3%$10.07 +1.3%$0.06
2012$9.99+1.5%$9.93 +1.5%$0.06
2011$9.85+1.4%$9.79 +1.4%$0.06
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$12.49 $22.75  -$10.26
2019$11.84+5.5%$21.83 +4.2%-$9.98
2018$11.40+3.9%$21.16 +3.1%-$9.76
2017$11.03+3.3%$20.59 +2.8%-$9.56
2016$10.66+3.5%$20.13 +2.3%-$9.46
2015$10.48+1.7%$19.70 +2.1%-$9.22
2014$10.27+2.0%$19.28 +2.2%-$9.01
2013$10.14+1.3%$18.89 +2.1%-$8.75
2012$9.99+1.5%$18.57 +1.7%-$8.57
2011$9.85+1.4%$18.28 +1.6%-$8.42
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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