| Eastern WDA (1Q 2016) |
| All Industry |
| Estimated employment | 3,620 |
| 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 |
| Industry | Employment / Percent |
| Leisure and Hospitality | 3,540 | 97.9% |
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| Top Paying Industries |
| Industry | Employment / Median Wage |
| Leisure and Hospitality | 3,540 | $9.50 |
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| 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). |
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| Mean Wage History |
| Year | This
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 |
| Year | This
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 |
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| Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016 |
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