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Eastern Workforce Investment Area (1Q 2015)
All Industry
Estimated employment3,280
Mean wage10.69
Entry wage9.24
10th percentile wage8.98
50th percentile wage9.37
90th percentile wage15.77
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment % 
Leisure and Hospitality3,20097.8%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmploymentMedian
Wage
Leisure and Hospitality3,20010.62
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).
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$10.69 $11.85  -$1.16
2014$10.61+.7%$11.76 +.7%-$1.15
2013$10.40+2.0%$11.53 +2.0%-$1.12
2012$10.27+1.3%$11.38 +1.3%-$1.11
2011$10.12+1.5%$11.22 +1.5%-$1.09
2010$9.98+1.4%$11.06 +1.4%-$1.08
2009$9.87+1.1%$10.94 +1.1%-$1.07
2008$9.68+2.0%$10.73 +2.0%-$1.05
2007$9.42+2.8%$10.44 +2.8%-$1.02
2006$9.05+4.1%$10.03 +4.1%-$0.98
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$10.69 $24.58  -$13.89
2014$10.61+.7%$24.38 +.8%-$13.76
2013$10.40+2.0%$23.86 +2.2%-$13.45
2012$10.27+1.3%$23.38 +2.1%-$13.10
2011$10.12+1.5%$22.98 +1.7%-$12.85
2010$9.98+1.4%$22.62 +1.6%-$12.63
2009$9.87+1.1%$22.23 +1.7%-$12.36
2008$9.68+2.0%$21.93 +1.4%-$12.25
2007$9.42+2.8%$21.37 +2.6%-$11.95
2006$9.05+4.1%$20.69 +3.3%-$11.64

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 2015

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Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
North Central 11.61 8,380
Southwest 11.16 4,640
Eastern 10.69 3,280
South Central 10.57 5,920
Northwest 10.11 3,600
Highest Employment
North Central 11.61 8,380
South Central 10.57 5,920
Southwest 11.16 4,640
Northwest 10.11 3,600
Eastern 10.69 3,280
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