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Eastern Workforce Investment Area (1Q 2015)
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Estimated employment200
Mean wage24.04
Entry wage16.82
10th percentile wage15.51
50th percentile wage21.70
90th percentile wage36.26
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment % 
Leisure and Hospitality17084.6%
Education & Health Services106.8%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmploymentMedian
Wage
Leisure and Hospitality17024.18
Education & Health Services1022.25
Chefs and Head Cooks (35-1011)
Direct the preparation, seasoning, and cooking of salads, soups, fish, meats, vegetables, desserts, or other foods. May plan and price menu items, order supplies, and keep records and accounts. May participate in cooking.
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$24.04 $11.85  $12.19
2014$23.86+.7%$11.76 +.7%$12.10
2013$23.39+2.0%$11.53 +2.0%$11.86
2012$23.09+1.3%$11.38 +1.3%$11.71
2011$22.75+1.5%$11.22 +1.5%$11.54
2010$22.44+1.4%$11.06 +1.4%$11.38
2009$22.20+1.1%$10.94 +1.1%$11.26
2008$21.77+2.0%$10.73 +2.0%$11.04
2007$21.17+2.8%$10.44 +2.8%$10.74
2006$20.34+4.1%$10.03 +4.1%$10.32
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$24.04 $24.58  -$0.53
2014$23.86+.7%$24.38 +.8%-$0.51
2013$23.39+2.0%$23.86 +2.2%-$0.47
2012$23.09+1.3%$23.38 +2.1%-$0.28
2011$22.75+1.5%$22.98 +1.7%-$0.22
2010$22.44+1.4%$22.62 +1.6%-$0.17
2009$22.20+1.1%$22.23 +1.7%-$0.03
2008$21.77+2.0%$21.93 +1.4%-$0.16
2007$21.17+2.8%$21.37 +2.6%-$0.19
2006$20.34+4.1%$20.69 +3.3%-$0.34

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
Eastern 24.04 200
North Central 23.96 640
South Central 22.94 320
Northwest 22.28 370
Highest Employment
North Central 23.96 640
Northwest 22.28 370
South Central 22.94 320
Eastern 24.04 200
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