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Eastern WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment3,620
Mean wage$10.78
Entry wage$9.45
10th percentile wage$9.36
50th percentile wage$9.51
90th percentile wage$13.35
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Leisure and Hospitality3,54097.9%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Leisure and Hospitality3,540$9.50
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
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$9.51 $10.20  -$0.68
2015$9.26+2.7%$9.93 +2.7%-$0.67
2014$9.07+2.0%$9.73 +2.0%-$0.65
2013$8.96+1.3%$9.61 +1.3%-$0.64
2012$8.83+1.5%$9.47 +1.5%-$0.64
2011$8.70+1.4%$9.34 +1.4%-$0.63
2010$8.61+1.1%$9.24 +1.1%-$0.62
2009$8.44+2.0%$9.06 +2.0%-$0.61
2008$8.21+2.8%$8.81 +2.8%-$0.59
2007$7.89+4.1%$8.46 +4.1%-$0.57
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$9.51 $20.53  -$11.02
2015$9.26+2.7%$19.96 +2.9%-$10.69
2014$9.07+2.0%$19.53 +2.2%-$10.45
2013$8.96+1.3%$19.14 +2.1%-$10.17
2012$8.83+1.5%$18.81 +1.7%-$9.97
2011$8.70+1.4%$18.51 +1.6%-$9.80
2010$8.61+1.1%$18.20 +1.7%-$9.58
2009$8.44+2.0%$17.95 +1.4%-$9.50
2008$8.21+2.8%$17.49 +2.6%-$9.28
2007$7.89+4.1%$16.94 +3.3%-$9.04
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 2016
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest $9.64 5,240
South Central $9.63 6,540
Northwest $9.60 3,810
North Central $9.55 8,350
Eastern $9.51 3,620
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $9.55 8,350
South Central $9.63 6,540
Southwest $9.64 5,240
Northwest $9.60 3,810
Eastern $9.51 3,620
Wages in other areas
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