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Eastern WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment580
Mean wage$10.32
Entry wage$9.45
10th percentile wage$9.37
50th percentile wage$9.61
90th percentile wage$12.13
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Leisure and Hospitality58099.8%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Leisure and Hospitality580$9.61
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop (35-9031)
Welcome patrons, seat them at tables or in lounge, and help ensure quality of facilities and service.
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$9.61 $10.20  -$0.58
2015$9.35+2.7%$9.93 +2.7%-$0.57
2014$9.17+2.0%$9.73 +2.0%-$0.56
2013$9.05+1.3%$9.61 +1.3%-$0.55
2012$8.92+1.5%$9.47 +1.5%-$0.54
2011$8.80+1.4%$9.34 +1.4%-$0.54
2010$8.70+1.1%$9.24 +1.1%-$0.53
2009$8.53+2.0%$9.06 +2.0%-$0.52
2008$8.30+2.8%$8.81 +2.8%-$0.50
2007$7.97+4.1%$8.46 +4.1%-$0.48
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$9.61 $20.53  -$10.92
2015$9.35+2.7%$19.96 +2.9%-$10.60
2014$9.17+2.0%$19.53 +2.2%-$10.36
2013$9.05+1.3%$19.14 +2.1%-$10.08
2012$8.92+1.5%$18.81 +1.7%-$9.88
2011$8.80+1.4%$18.51 +1.6%-$9.71
2010$8.70+1.1%$18.20 +1.7%-$9.49
2009$8.53+2.0%$17.95 +1.4%-$9.42
2008$8.30+2.8%$17.49 +2.6%-$9.19
2007$7.97+4.1%$16.94 +3.3%-$8.96
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
North Central $9.64 1,180
Southwest $9.62 740
Eastern $9.61 580
Northwest $9.61 510
South Central $9.61 680
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $9.64 1,180
Southwest $9.62 740
South Central $9.61 680
Eastern $9.61 580
Northwest $9.61 510
Wages in other areas
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